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Contents Introduction ...... 2 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...... 7 Seats and Restraints ...... 39 Storage ...... 90 Instruments and Controls ...... 93 Lighting ...... 133 Infotainment System ...... 141 Climate Controls ...... 142 Driving and Operating ...... 148 Care ...... 238 Service and Maintenance ...... 306 Technical Data ...... 320 Customer Information ...... 324 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 334 OnStar ...... 338 Connected Services ...... 344 Index ...... 347 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

2 INTRODUCTION Introduction For first sold in Canada, Canadian Vehicle Owners substitute the name “ of Canada Company” for Cadillac A French language manual can be Motor Division wherever it obtained from your dealer, at appears in this manual. www.helminc.com, or from: This manual describes features that Propriétaires Canadiens may or may not be on the vehicle On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce because of optional equipment that guide en français auprès du was not purchased on the vehicle, The names, logos, emblems, slogans, concessionnaire ou à l'adresse model variants, country specifications, suivante: vehicle model names, and vehicle features/applications that may not be body designs appearing in this manual available in your region, or changes Helm, Incorporated including, but not limited to, GM, the subsequent to the printing of this Attention: Customer Service GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC owner’s manual. 47911 Halyard Drive Emblem, and CT5, are trademarks Plymouth, MI 48170 and/or service marks of General Refer to the purchase documentation USA Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, relating to your specific vehicle to or licensors. confirm the features. Using this Manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

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INTRODUCTION 3 Danger, Warning, and 0 : Shown when there is more Caution information on another page — “see page.” Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe Vehicle Symbol Chart hazards and what to do to avoid or Here are some additional symbols that reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a may be found on the vehicle and what safety symbol which means “Do not,” they mean. See the features in this { Danger “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this manual for information. happen.” u Danger indicates a hazard with a : System high level of risk which will result Symbols G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil in serious injury or death. The vehicle has components and 9 : Readiness Light labels that use symbols instead of ! text. Symbols are shown along with : Antilock System (ABS) { Warning the text describing the operation or $ : Brake System Warning Light information relating to a specific Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message, gauge, 9 : Dispose of Used Components could result in injury or death. or indicator. Properly M : Shown when the owner’s manual P : Do Not Apply High Pressure has additional instructions or Water information. Caution B : Engine Coolant Temperature * Caution indicates a hazard that : Shown when the service manual _ has additional instructions or : Flame/Fire Prohibited could result in property or vehicle information. H damage. : Flammable [ : Forward Collision Alert Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

4 INTRODUCTION R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location h : Stop/Start + : Fuses 7 : Pressure Monitor j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/ Restraints Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly a : Under Pressure Installed V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator | : Lane Change Alert @ : Lane Departure Warning A : Lane Keep Assist * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure X : Park Assist ~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator O : Power 7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert I : Registered Technician / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Reminders I : Side Blind Zone Alert Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INTRODUCTION 5 Instrument Panel Overview Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

6 INTRODUCTION 1. Air Vents 0 146. Automatic Park Assist Button (If 17. Adjustment 0 94. 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Equipped). See Assistance 18. 0 193 (If Lane-Change Signals 0 137. Systems for Parking or Backing Equipped). 0 205. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 133. Adaptive Cruise Control 0 195 (If Park Assist Button. See Equipped). IntelliBeam System Button (If Assistance Systems for Parking or Equipped). See Exterior Lamp Backing 0 205. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Controls 0 133. System 0 214 (If Equipped). 11. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 136. 3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). Heated 0 94 (If See Manual Mode 0 178. 12. Infotainment Controls. See Equipped). Infotainment 0 141. 4. Instrument Cluster 0 101. 19. Release. See Hood 0 241. 13. Shift Lever. See Automatic 5. Wiper/Washer 0 95. 0 173. 20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction 6. Light Sensor. See Automatic 14. Traction Control/Electronic System 0 136. 0 Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Stability Control 183. Light) 0 108. 7. Home Button and Infotainment Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Controls. See Infotainment 0 141. 0 21. Instrument Panel Illumination 182. Control 0 137. 0 8. Infotainment 141. Stop/Start Disable Switch. See 0 0 22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 119 (If 9. Dual Automatic Climate Control Starting the Engine 165. Equipped). System 0 142. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode 0 23. Electric (EPB) 10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Control 185. Switch. See Electric Parking Brake 0 46 (If Equipped). 15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 94. 0 180. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 222 (If Driver Information Center (DIC) Equipped). Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 117. 16. Horn 0 95. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 7 Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ...... 29 Windows Power Mirrors ...... 29 Folding Mirrors ...... 30 Keys Heated Mirrors ...... 31 Keys and Locks Automatic Dimming Mirror ...... 31 { Warning Keys ...... 7 Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 31 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with a Interior Mirrors remote key is dangerous and System ...... 8 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 32 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) children or others could be Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 32 seriously injured or killed. They System Operation ...... 8 Automatic Dimming Rearview Remote Vehicle Start ...... 15 could operate the power windows Mirror ...... 32 or other controls or make the Door Locks ...... 16 Rear Camera Mirror ...... 32 ...... 18 vehicle move. The windows will Delayed Locking ...... 19 Windows function with the remote key in the Automatic Door Locks ...... 19 Windows ...... 34 vehicle, and children or others Lockout Protection ...... 19 Power Windows ...... 35 could be caught in the path of a Safety Locks ...... 20 Sun Visors ...... 36 closing . Do not leave Doors Roof children in a vehicle with a remote key. ...... 20 ...... 37 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 25 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 25 Steering Column Lock ...... 27 Immobilizer ...... 28 Immobilizer Operation ...... 28 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

8 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS To remove the mechanical key, press Remote Keyless Entry the button on the side of the remote key near the bottom, and pull the (RKE) System mechanical key out. Never pull the See Radio Frequency Statement 0 334. mechanical key out without pressing If there is a decrease in the remote the button. key operating range: If it becomes difficult to turn the key, . Check the distance. The remote inspect the key for debris. key may be too far from the Periodically clean with a brush vehicle. or pick. . Check the location. Other vehicles See your dealer if a new mechanical or objects may be blocking the key is needed. signal. Contact Roadside Service if locked out . Check the remote key battery. See of the vehicle. See Roadside Service “Battery Replacement” later in this 0 328. section. With an active OnStar or connected . If the remote key is still not service plan, an OnStar Advisor may working correctly, see your dealer remotely unlock the vehicle. See or a qualified technician for OnStar Overview 0 338. service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Keyless Access system allows for The key inside the remote key is used vehicle entry when the remote key is for the driver door and glove box. within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 9 The remote key functions for Lock, Pressing Q may also arm the alarm Pressing K will disarm the alarm Unlock, Remote Start and Panic may system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 25. system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 25. work up to 60 m (197 ft). The remote key functions for trunk may work up If equipped with remote folding If equipped with remote folding to 30 m (98 ft). mirror, pressing Q on the remote key mirror, pressing K on the remote key may fold the mirrors. See Folding may unfold the mirrors. See Folding Other conditions can impact the Mirrors 0 30. Mirrors 0 30. performance of the remote key. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System K : Press to unlock the driver door S : Press S twice to start the engine 0 8. and the fuel door, if equipped. Press from outside the vehicle using the again within five seconds to unlock all remote key. See Remote Vehicle Start doors. The remote key can be 0 15. programmed to unlock all doors on 7 the first button press. See Vehicle : Press and release one time to Personalization 0 124. When remotely initiate vehicle locator. The exterior unlocking the vehicle at night, the lamps flash and the horn chirps three and back-up lamps may times. Press and hold 7 for more than come on for about 30 seconds to light three seconds to sound the panic your approach to the vehicle. The turn alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal indicators may flash to indicate signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, unlocking. or until 7 is pressed again or the If equipped with remote window vehicle is started. operation, press and hold K on the X : Press twice to release the trunk. remote key for about three seconds to Q : Press to lock all doors and the fuel open all windows or Q to close all door, if equipped. The turn signal windows. The vehicle must be off and indicators may flash and/or the horn the remote window operation must be may sound on the second press to enabled. See Vehicle Personalization indicate locking. See Vehicle 0 124. Personalization 0 124. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

10 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Keyless Access Operation Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door The Keyless Access system lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the trunk without removing the remote key from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk or door being opened. If equipped, there will be a sensor on the outside door handles. The Keyless Access system can be programmed to unlock all doors on Driver Door Lock Sensor Shown, the first door handle press from the Passenger Similar driver door button. Keyless unlocking can also be turned off. See Vehicle Driver Door Lock Button Shown, If equipped with remote folding Personalization 0 124. Passenger Similar mirror, touching the driver door When the doors are locked and the handle sensor may fold and unfold the If equipped with memory seats, mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 0 30. remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the seating positions of memory 1 or 2. door handle, touching the driver door Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the See Memory Seats 0 44. handle inside sensor will unlock the Passenger Doors driver door. Touching the driver door outside handle sensor will lock the When the doors are locked and the doors. remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, touching the inside door handle sensor of the passenger door will unlock all doors. Touching the sensor on the outside of the door handle will lock the doors. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 11 Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Enabling Keyless Unlocking: To customize the doors to Exterior Door Handles and Trunk automatically lock when exiting the With the vehicle off, press and hold Q If equipped, keyless unlocking of the vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization and K on the remote key at the same 0 124. exterior door handles and trunk can time for approximately four seconds. be disabled and enabled. The turn signal lamps will flash twice If equipped with remote folding Disabling Keyless Unlocking: quickly to indicate access is enabled. mirror, passive (walkaway) locking may fold and unfold the mirrors. See With the vehicle off, press and hold Q Enabling Keyless Unlocking may also Folding Mirrors 0 30. and K on the remote key at the same be configured under Vehicle Personalization. See Vehicle Temporary Disable of Passive time for approximately four seconds. 0 (Walkaway) Locking The turn signal lamps will flash four Personalization 124. times quickly to indicate access is Passive (Walkaway) Locking Temporarily disable passive locking by disabled. Using any exterior handle to pressing and holding K on the unlock the doors or open the trunk The Keyless Access system will lock interior door switch with a door open will cause the turn signal lamps to the vehicle several seconds after all for at least four seconds, or until three flash four times quickly, indicating doors are closed if the vehicle is off chimes are heard. Passive (walkaway) access is disabled. If disabled, disarm and at least one remote key has been locking will then remain disabled until the alarm system before starting the removed or none remain in the vehicle. Q on the interior door is pressed, vehicle. or until the vehicle is turned on. If equipped, the fuel door will Disabling Keyless Unlocking may also Remote Key Left In Vehicle Alert be configured under Vehicle also lock. Personalization. See Vehicle If other electronic devices interfere When the vehicle is turned off and a Personalization 0 124. with the remote key signal, the vehicle remote key is left in the vehicle, the may not detect the remote key inside horn will chirp three times after all the vehicle. If passive (walkaway) doors are closed. To turn on or off see 0 locking is enabled, the doors may lock Vehicle Personalization 124. with the remote key inside the vehicle. Do not leave the remote key in an unattended vehicle. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

12 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Remote Key No Longer In Vehicle your dealer. The vehicle can be Alert reprogrammed so that lost or stolen If the vehicle is on, with a door open, remote keys no longer work. Each and then all doors are closed, the vehicle can have up to eight remote vehicle will check for a remote key keys matched to it. inside. If a remote key is not detected, Programming with Recognized the Driver Information Center (DIC) Remote Keys will display NO KEY FOUND and the horn will chirp three times. A new key can be programmed to the vehicle when there are two This occurs only once each time the recognized keys. vehicle is driven. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. To program, the vehicle must be in RUN and all remote keys, both 3. Place the new remote key into Keyless Trunk Opening currently recognized and new, must the rear cupholder. be with you. Press the touch pad on the rear of the 4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. trunk above the license plate if the 1. Place the two recognized remote When the remote key is learned, remote key is within 1 m (3 ft). keys on the passenger seat. the DIC display will show that Mechanical Key Access 2. Scroll to the DIC menu to the remote key has been "Remote Key Learn" menu and programmed. To access a vehicle with a weak select. remote key battery, see Door Locks 5. Remove the remote key from the 0 16. The DIC displays READY FOR rear cupholder and press K or Q REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC. on the remote key. Programming Remote Keys to the Vehicle To program additional remote keys, repeat Steps 3–5. Only remote keys programmed to the vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 13 When all additional remote keys POCKET THEN START YOUR Battery Replacement are programmed, press and hold VEHICLE, follow the steps shown ENGINE START/STOP for below: approximately 12 seconds to exit { Warning programming mode. Never allow children to play with Programming without Recognized the remote key. The remote key Remote Keys contains a small battery, which can be a choking hazard. If swallowed, If two currently recognized remote internal burns can occur, resulting keys are not available, see your dealer in severe injury or death. Seek to program new remote keys. medical attention immediately if a Starting the Vehicle with a Low battery is swallowed. Remote Key Battery For improved vehicle security, the remote key is equipped with a motion { Warning sensor. When starting the vehicle, 1. Place the remote key into the if the remote key has been idle for a rear cupholder. To avoid personal injury, do not while, the DIC may display KEY IN touch metal surfaces on the remote SLEEP MODE, MOVE KEY, THEN 2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or key when it has been exposed to START. Move the remote key slightly N (Neutral) press the brake pedal extreme heat. These surfaces can be and try starting the vehicle. When and ENGINE START/STOP. hot to the touch at temperatures starting the vehicle, if the remote key Replace the remote key battery above 59 ° (138 °F). battery is depleted or there is signal as soon as possible. interference, the DIC may display NO KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN KEY Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the remote key. Static from your body could damage the remote key.

Caution

Always replace the battery with the correct type. Replacing the battery 1. Press the button on the side of 2. Use the mechanical key blade in with an incorrect type could the remote key near the bottom the slot to remove the battery potentially create a risk of battery and pull the mechanical key out. cover by hand. explosion. Dispose of used batteries Never pull the mechanical key according to instructions and local out without pressing the button. laws. Do not attempt to burn, crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid exposing the battery to environments with extremely low air pressures or high temperatures.

Replace the battery if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY.

3. Turn the remote key over. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 15 Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The This feature allows the engine to be vehicle may run out of fuel. started from outside the vehicle. The remote key range may be shorter S : This button on the remote key is while the vehicle is running. for remote start. Other conditions can affect the The climate control system will use performance of the remote key. See the previous settings during a remote Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System start. The rear window defogger may 0 8. come on during remote start based on You are allowed multiple starts cold ambient conditions. The rear totaling 30 minutes of engine run defog indicator light does not come on time. The maximum run time of a 4. Remove the battery cover. during remote start. single start is 15 minutes, and it will 5. Remove the seal by pulling on If equipped, the heated and ventilated shut off automatically. You could do the tab to access the battery. front seats may also come on when three 10 minute starts, if you 6. Remove the old battery. Do not the vehicle personalization setting is manually shut off after 10 minutes. use a metal object. enabled. See Heated and Ventilated The last 10 minute start would shut Front Seats 0 46. off automatically as your total 7. Insert the new battery, negative 30 minutes will have been used. side facing down. Replace with a If equipped with a remote start heated CR2450 or equivalent battery. steering wheel, it may come on during Starting the Engine Using Remote a remote start. See Heated Steering Start 8. Replace the seal, pushing it into Wheel 0 94. the groove around the battery 1. Press S twice on the remote compartment. Laws in some local communities may key. The turn signal lamps will restrict the use of remote starters. For 9. Replace the battery cover by flash. The lamps flash to confirm example, some laws may require a the request to remote start the snapping it back into the person using remote start to have the remote key. vehicle has been received. During vehicle in view. Check local the remote start, the doors will 10. Reinsert the mechanical key. regulations for any requirements. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

16 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS be locked and the parking lamps . Press S once. The parking lamps Door Locks will remain on as long as the will turn off. engine is running. . Turn on the hazard warning { Warning 2. The engine will shut off after flashers. 15 minutes or after the Unlocked doors can be dangerous. remainder of the 30 minute total . Turn the vehicle on and then . Passengers, especially running time is used, unless you back off. children, can easily open the stop the remote start before Conditions in Which Remote Start doors and fall out of a moving engine running has completed or Will Not Work vehicle. The doors can be the vehicle is turned on. The remote start will not operate if unlocked and opened while 3. Press the brake pedal and turn any of the following occur: the vehicle is moving. The the ignition on to drive the chance of being thrown out of vehicle. . The ignition is in any mode other the vehicle in a crash is than off. increased if the doors are not Additional Engine Run Time . A remote key is in the vehicle. locked. So, all passengers Remote start can be used for up to should wear seat belts . The hood is not closed. 30 minutes of total engine run time. properly and the doors should . The hazard warning flashers After two remote starts of 15 minutes, be locked whenever the are on. or multiple shorter time starts vehicle is driven. totaling 30 minutes have been used, . There is an emission control . Young children who get into the vehicle must be started and then system malfunction. unlocked vehicles may be turned off before the remote start can . The engine coolant temperature is unable to get out. A child can be used again. too high. be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent Canceling a Remote Start . The oil pressure is low. injuries or even death from To cancel a remote start, do any of . The 30 minutes of engine run time heat stroke. Always lock the the following: have been used. vehicle whenever leaving it. . The vehicle is not in P (Park). (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 17 . Pull the front door handle once to Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Warning (Continued) open the door. Pull the rear door Access (In Case of Dead Battery) handle once to unlock and once To access the driver door key lock . Outsiders can easily enter more to open the door. through an unlocked door cylinder and unlatch the door: when you slow down or stop Keyless Access the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.

Always take your remote key with you when exiting the vehicle to prevent being locked out. To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle: . Press Q or K on the remote key. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. . Use the mechanical key in the 1. Insert the mechanical key into driver door. The key lock cylinder The remote key must be within 1 m the slot at the bottom of the is covered with a cap. (3 ft) of the trunk or door being handle and push upward all the opened or locked. To unlock and See “Driver Door Key Lock way until the cover frees. Do not unlatch any door, press the release Cylinder Access (In Case of Dead pry or pull on the key. button on the inside grip area of the Battery)” later in this section. outside door handle. Touch the sensor To lock or unlock the doors from on the front outside door handle to inside the vehicle: lock. See “Keyless Access Operation” in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . K Press Q or on the power door Operation 0 8. lock switch. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

18 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 4. Turn the mechanical key Free-Turning Locks clockwise until it stops. The door key lock cylinder turns freely 5. Slowly turn the mechanical key when either the wrong mechanical key counterclockwise while pulling is used, or the correct mechanical key the handle to unlatch the door. is not fully inserted. The free-turning 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if the door door lock feature prevents the lock does not fully open. from being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it to the vertical position To replace the cap: with the correct mechanical key fully 1. Align the top edge of the cover inserted. Remove the mechanical key to the handle. and insert it again. If this does not reset the lock, turn the mechanical 2. Remove the cover. key halfway around in the cylinder and repeat the reset procedure. Power Door Locks

2. Turn downward to snap cover into position. 3. Insert the mechanical key in the 3. Check to ensure cap is fully cylinder. seated. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 19 Q : Press to lock the doors. The Delayed locking can be programmed Lockout Protection indicator light in will through the Driver Information Center illuminate when locked. (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization If the vehicle is on or in ACC/ 0 124. ACCESSORY and the power door lock K : Press to unlock the doors. switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only The fuel door is also locked or Automatic Door Locks the driver door will unlock. unlocked using these features. The doors will lock automatically If the vehicle is off and locking is when all doors are closed, the ignition requested while a door is open, when Delayed Locking is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of all doors are closed the vehicle will P (Park). This feature delays the actual locking check for keys inside. If any remote of the doors until five seconds after all If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then key programmed to the vehicle is doors are closed. opened and closed, the doors will lock detected and the number of keys When Q is pressed on the power door either when your foot is removed from inside has not reduced, the driver door lock switch with the door open, a the brake or the vehicle speed will unlock and the horn will chirp chime will sound three times becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph). three times. indicating that delayed locking is To unlock the doors: Lockout Protection can be manually active. overridden with the driver door open . Press K on the power door lock The doors will then lock automatically switch. by pressing and holding Q on the five seconds after all doors are closed. power door lock switch. If a door is reopened before . Shift the transmission into five seconds have elapsed, the P (Park). five-second timer will reset once all Automatic door locking cannot be the doors are closed again. disabled. Automatic door unlocking can be programmed. See Vehicle Press on the door lock switch again, Q Personalization 0 124. or press Q on the key, to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

20 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety Doors lock is on: Manual Safety Locks 1. Unlock the door by activating the Trunk inside handle, by pressing the power door lock switch, or by using the remote key. { Warning 2. Open the door from the outside. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle When the safety lock is enabled, if it is driven with the liftgate or adults and older children will not be trunk/hatch open, or with any able to open the rear door from the objects that pass through the seal inside. Cancel the safety locks to between the body and the trunk/ enable the doors to open from the hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust inside. contains monoxide (CO) To cancel the safety lock: which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and 1. Unlock the door and open it even death. The safety lock is on the inside edge from the outside. of the rear doors. To use the If the vehicle must be driven with safety lock: 2. Move the lever rearward to the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: unlock. Repeat for the 1. Move the lever forward to the other door. . Close all of the windows. lock position. . Fully open the air outlets on 2. Close the door. or under the instrument 3. Repeat for the other rear door. panel. . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 21 . Press X twice quickly on the Warning (Continued) remote key. set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index. . If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. See Engine Exhaust 0 172.

Manual Trunk Close the trunk by pulling on the To release the trunk, the vehicle must handle. Do not use the handle as a be off or in P (Park). tie-down. Do not press the touch pad . Press the touch pad on the rear of while closing the trunk; this will cause the trunk above the license plate the trunk lid to be unlatched. when all doors are unlocked. The trunk has an electric latch. If the The trunk can be opened while the vehicle has lost power or the battery vehicle is locked by pressing the touch is disconnected, the trunk will not pad above the license plate while the open. If this happens, use the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the emergency trunk release handle. rear of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8.

. Press | on the driver door. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

22 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Hands-Free Trunk To operate, kick your foot straight up in one swift motion under the center of the rear at the location of the projected logo, then pull it back. . Do not sweep your foot side to side. . Do not keep your foot under the bumper; it will not activate. . This feature may be temporarily disabled under some conditions. If it does not respond to the kick, open the trunk by another method or start the vehicle and the feature 1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free will be re-enabled. Operation Detection Zone If equipped, the trunk may be opened 2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo with a kicking motion under the rear Projected Logo Detection Zone bumper at the location of the The projected logo shows where the projected logo. The remote key must If equipped with this feature, a vehicle kicking motion is to take place. be within 1 m (3 ft). logo will be projected for one minute onto the ground near the rear bumper The projected logo will only be The hands-free feature can be when a remote key is detected within available for this remote key after it customized. See Vehicle Personalization approximately 2 m (6 ft). The has been out of range for at least 0 124. Choose from the following: projected logo may not be visible 20 seconds. On-Open Only : The kicking motion is under brighter daytime conditions. activated to open the trunk. Off : The feature is disabled. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 23 If a remote key is again detected The projected logo will not work for a Lens Cleaning within approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the single remote key when a remote key: trunk, or another hands-free operation . Has been left within has been detected, the one-minute approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the timer will be reset. trunk for several minutes. The projected logo will not work . Has been left inside the vehicle under these conditions: and all vehicle doors are closed. . The vehicle battery is low. . Has approached the area outside . The transmission is not in of the trunk five times within P (Park). several minutes. . Hands Free Trunk Control is set to Off in vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. Clean the recessed lens with a . The vehicle remains parked for cotton swab. 10 days or more, with no remote key use or Keyless Access operation. To re-enable, press any button on the remote key or open and close a vehicle door. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

24 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Hands-Free Trunk and Projected Logo Availability Action Hands-Free Trunk Projected Logo Remote key entering projected logo Operative On for one minute detection zone Remote key left inside projected logo Operative Off until remote key button press or a detection zone for minimum of door is opened and closed 5 minutes Remote key brought in and out of Operative Off for one hour or until remote key projected logo detection zone five times button press or a door is opened and or more within 5 minutes closed Vehicle remains parked for 10 days Operative Off until remote key button press or a or more door is opened and closed Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off Hands-free trunk is disabled in vehicle Non-operative Off personalization Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 25 Emergency Trunk Release exposure to light. Pull the release Vehicle Security Handle handle to open the trunk from the inside. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.

Caution After pulling the emergency trunk release handle, push the handle back Do not use the emergency trunk into the bezel. release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency the status of the system. trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following Off : Alarm system is disarmed. On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

26 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. If the driver door is opened without . Lock the vehicle after all A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. first unlocking with the remote key, occupants have left the vehicle Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. the horn will chirp and the lights will and all doors are closed. flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the . Always unlock a door with the Arming the Alarm System vehicle is not started, or the door is K remote key or use the Keyless 1. Turn off the vehicle. not unlocked by pressing on the Access system. remote key during the 10-second 2. Lock the vehicle in one of pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. Unlatching the driver door with the three ways: mechanical key will not disarm the The alarm will also be activated if a system or turn off the alarm. . Use the remote key. passenger door, the trunk, or the hood . Use the Keyless Access is opened without first disarming the How to Detect a Tamper system. system. When the alarm is activated, Condition the turn signals flash and the horn K . With a door open, press Q on sounds for about 30 seconds. The If is pressed on the remote key and the interior of the door. alarm system will then re-arm to the horn chirps and the lights flash monitor the next unauthorized event. three times, a previous alarm occurred 3. After 30 seconds the alarm while the system was armed. system will arm, and the Disarming the Alarm System indicator light will begin to If the alarm has been activated, a slowly flash indicating the alarm To disarm the alarm system or turn message will appear on the DIC. off the alarm if it has been activated: system is operating. Pressing Q Power Sounder, Inclination on the remote key a second time . Press K on the remote key. Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm . Unlock the vehicle using the In addition to the standard system. Keyless Access system. theft-deterrent system features, this . Start the vehicle. system may also have a power The vehicle alarm system will not arm sounder, inclination sensor, and if the doors are locked with the To avoid setting off the alarm by intrusion sensor. mechanical key. accident: Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 27 The power sounder provides an . Make sure there are no indicating that these sensors have audible alarm which is distinct from obstructions blocking the sensors been disabled for the next alarm the vehicle’s horn. It has its own in the front overhead console. system arming cycle. power source, and can sound an alarm . Close DVD screens before leaving ’ if the vehicle s battery is the vehicle. Steering Column Lock compromised. Inclination and Intrusion Sensor If equipped, the steering column lock The inclination sensor can set off the Disable Switch is a theft-deterrent device. This alarm if it senses movement of the feature locks the steering column vehicle, such as when a tire is when the vehicle is turned off and the removed. Make sure the vehicle's driver door is opened, or when the alarm is not armed prior to any driver door is opened and then the jacking. vehicle is turned off. The steering The intrusion sensor monitors the column unlocks when the vehicle is vehicle interior, and can activate the turned on. alarm if it senses unauthorized entry The Driver Information Center (DIC) into the vehicle's interior. Do not allow may display one of these messages: passengers or pets to remain in the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is . A message to service the steering activated. column lock indicates that an issue has been detected with the Before arming the theft-deterrent column lock feature and the system and activating the intrusion It is recommended that the intrusion vehicle should be serviced. sensor: and inclination sensor be deactivated . A message that the steering . Make sure all doors and windows if pets are left in the vehicle or the column is locked indicates that are completely closed. vehicle is being transported. With the the engine is running, but the . Secure any loose items such as vehicle turned off, press o in the steering column is still locked. It is sun glasses. front overhead console. The indicator normal for the column to be light will come on momentarily, locked during a remote start, but the column should unlock after Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

28 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS the brake pedal is pressed and the Immobilizer The system has one or more remote vehicle is started. No message will keys matched to an immobilizer 0 display during a remote start. See Radio Frequency Statement 334. control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched remote key will . A message that the steering wheel Immobilizer Operation must be turned and the vehicle start the vehicle. If the remote key is must be started again indicates This vehicle has a passive ever damaged, you may not be able to that the column lock mechanism theft-deterrent system. start your vehicle. is bound, the column locking The system does not have to be When trying to start the vehicle, the device was unable to unlock the manually armed or disarmed. security light may come on briefly. steering column, and the vehicle The vehicle is automatically If the engine does not start and the did not start. If this happens, security light stays on, there is a immediately turn the steering immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. problem with the system. Turn the wheel from side to side to unbind ignition off and try again. the column lock. If this does not The immobilization system is unlock the steering column, turn disarmed when the ignition is turned If the vehicle will not change ignition the vehicle off and open the driver on or to ACC/ACCESSORY and a valid modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, on, off), and door to reset the system. Then remote key is present in the vehicle. the remote key appears to be turn the vehicle on and undamaged, try another remote key. immediately turn the steering Or, you may try placing the remote wheel side to side for about key in the backup location. See 15 seconds. In some cases, it may Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System take significant force to unbind Operation 0 8. the column. If the ignition modes will not change To keep the steering column from with the other remote key or in the binding, straighten the front The security light, in the instrument backup location, the vehicle needs before turning off the vehicle. cluster, comes on if there is a problem service. If the ignition does change with arming or disarming the modes, the first remote key may be theft-deterrent system. faulty. See your dealer. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 29 It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors system to learn new or replacement remote keys. Up to eight remote keys can be programmed for the vehicle. To Convex Mirrors program additional remote keys, see “Programming Remote Keys to the { Warning Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther Do not leave the remote key or device that disarms or deactivates the away than they really are. If you cut theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. To adjust each mirror: The passenger side mirror is convex 1. Press j or | to select the driver shaped. A convex mirror's surface is or passenger side mirror. The curved so more can be seen from the indicator light will illuminate. driver seat. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. 4. Press j or | again to deselect the mirror. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

30 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Memory Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding The vehicle may have memory Mirrors mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 44. Reset the power folding mirrors if: Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. The vehicle may have SBZA. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 220. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. Lane Change Alert (LCA) . The mirrors do not stay in the The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane unfolded position. Change Alert (LCA) 0 220. . The mirrors vibrate at normal Folding Mirrors driving speeds. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time Manual Folding Mirrors If equipped, press g to power fold the using the mirror controls to reset The mirrors can be folded inward mirrors. Press g again to unfold. them to their normal position. A noise toward the vehicle to prevent damage may be heard during the resetting of when going through an automatic car The outside mirrors may the power folding mirrors. This sound wash. Push the mirror outward to automatically unfold when the vehicle is normal after a manual folding return it to the original position. is driven above 20 km/h (12 mph), but operation. may be folded with the power folding mirror switch. If the vehicle speed is driven above 40 km/h (25 mph), they may automatically unfold and may not be refolded with the power folding mirror switch. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 31 Remote Mirror Folding 3. If passive locking is enabled and Reverse Tilt Mirrors If power folding mirrors equipped and doors are locked by that feature, “ If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors the mirrors have been folded with the the mirrors will fold. See Passive ” and memory seats, the passenger and/ power folding mirror switch, they may Locking in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. or driver mirror tilts to a preselected not be automatically unfolded. position when the vehicle is in If power folding mirrors equipped and This feature is turned on or off R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be through vehicle personalization. See the mirrors have not been folded with 0 seen when parallel parking. The the power folding mirror switch and Vehicle Personalization 124. mirror(s) may move from their tilted position when: the vehicle is in P (Park), they may be Heated Mirrors automatically folded/unfolded as . The vehicle is shifted out of follows: If equipped with heated mirrors: R (Reverse), or remains in R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds. 1. If doors are locked by pressing H K : The rear window defogger also on the remote key, the mirrors heats the outside mirrors. . The ignition is turned off. will fold. If doors are unlocked by See Dual Automatic Climate Control . The vehicle is driven in pressing I on the remote key, System 0 142. R (Reverse) above a set speed. the mirrors will unfold. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Turn this feature on or off through System Operation 0 8. Automatic Dimming Mirror vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. 2. If doors are locked by pressing If the vehicle has the automatic the door handle button, the dimming mirror, the driver outside mirrors will fold. If doors are mirror automatically adjusts for the unlocked by pressing the door glare of headlamps behind you. handle button, the mirrors will unfold. See “Keyless Unlocking/ Locking from the Driver Door” in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

32 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Interior Mirrors Rear Camera Mirror If equipped, this automatic dimming Interior Rearview Mirrors mirror provides a wide angle camera Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. view of the area behind the vehicle. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for V daytime use and pull it rearward for Press to scroll through the nighttime use to avoid glare of the adjustment options. headlamps from behind. Press t and u to adjust the settings using the indicators on the mirror. Automatic Dimming The indicators will remain visible for Rearview Mirror Pull the tab to turn on the display. five seconds after the last button Push the tab to turn it off. When off activation, and the settings will If equipped, the rearview mirror the mirror is automatic dimming. remain saved. automatically dims to reduce the glare Adjust the mirror for a clear view of of the headlamps from behind. This the area behind the vehicle while the feature comes on when the vehicle is display is off. started. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 33 The adjustment options are: { Warning The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a limited view. Portions of the road, vehicles, and other objects may not be seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle using only this camera. Objects may appear closer than they are. Check the outside mirrors or glance over your shoulder when making lane changes or merging. Failure to use proper care may . Tilt result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. . Brightness

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34 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Troubleshooting Windows

{ Warning Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. . The camera’s mounting on the vehicle has been damaged, and/or See your dealer for service if a blue the position or the mounting angle screen and 3 are displayed in the of the camera has changed. mirror, and the display shuts off. Also, push the tab as indicated to return to the automatic dimming mode. The Rear Camera Mirror may not work properly or display a clear image if: . There is glare from the sun or headlamps. This may obstruct objects from view. If needed, push the tab to turn off the display. . Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks The vehicle aerodynamics are the camera lens. Clean the lens designed to improve fuel economy with a soft damp cloth. performance. This may result in a Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 35 pulsing sound when either rear Window Lockout window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Power Windows

{ Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave the Power windows work when the remote key in a vehicle with ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, With Folding Mirrors, Without Folding children. When there are children in or when Retained Accessory Power Mirrors Similar the rear seat, use the window (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory lockout switch to prevent operation Power (RAP) 0 169. This feature stops the rear passenger 0 window switches from working. of the windows. See Keys 7. Using the window switch, press to open or pull to close the window. . Press 2 to engage the rear window lockout feature. The The windows may be temporarily indicator light is on when engaged. disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time. . Press 2 again to disengage. Window Express Movement All windows can be opened without holding the window switch. Press the switch down fully and quickly release to express open the window. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

36 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS If equipped, pull the window switch 4. Open the window and continue up fully and quickly release to express Warning (Continued) to press the switch briefly after close the window. Briefly press or pull the window has fully opened. the window switch in the same override, make sure that all people direction to stop that window’s and obstructions are clear of the Remote Window Operation express movement. window path. If equipped, this feature allows all the Window Automatic Reversal windows to be opened remotely. If enabled in vehicle personalization, System When the engine is on, override the automatic reversal system by pulling press and hold K on the remote key. The express-close feature will reverse and holding the window switch if See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. window movement if it comes in conditions prevent it from closing. contact with an object. Extreme cold Sun Visors or ice could cause the window to Programming the Power auto-reverse. The window will operate Windows normally after the object or condition Programming may be necessary if the is removed. vehicle battery has been disconnected Automatic Reversal System or discharged. If the window is unable Override to express-up, program each express-close window: 1. Close all doors. { Warning 2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ If automatic reversal system ACCESSORY. override is active, the window will Pull the down to block glare. 3. Partially open the window to be not reverse automatically. You or Detach the sun visor from the center programmed. Then close it and mount to pivot to the side window others could be injured and the continue to pull the switch and, if equipped, extend along the rod. window could be damaged. Before briefly after the window has fully using automatic reversal system closed. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 37 Roof 1. SLIDE Switch Automatic Reversal System 2. Power Sunshade Switch The sunroof and power sunshade, Sunroof 3. TILT Switch if equipped, have an automatic Sunroof Operation: reversal system that is only active If equipped, the ignition must be on when the sunroof and power sunshade or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained . Press and release D (1) to are operated in express-close mode. Accessory Power (RAP) must be active express-open to the fully open to operate the sunroof. See Ignition position. If an object is in the path while Positions 0 164 and express-closing, the reversal system Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 169. . Pull and release D (1) to will detect an object, stop, and open express-close. the sunroof or power sunshade While operating in express, movement slightly. can be stopped by pressing the switch . Press or pull D (1) again to stop again. at the desired location. If this condition occurs, attempt to remove the object, then pull and The sunroof cannot be opened or Sunshade Operation: release the switch to express close. closed if the vehicle has an electrical If the reversal occurs multiple times, failure. . Press and release C (2) to express-open. the DIC message OPEN THEN CLOSE SUNROOF will display, and express is . Pull and release C (2) to disabled. To operate sunroof while express-close. express is disabled, the switch must be either pressed or pulled and held. . Press or pull C (2) again to stop at the desired location. Sunroof Vent Operation: . Press and release E (3) to vent the sunroof. . Pull and release E (3) to close the sunroof vent. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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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 open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 39 Replacing Seat Belt System Parts Securing Child Restraints (With Seats and Restraints after a Crash ...... 58 the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) ...... 84 Airbag System Head Restraints Securing Child Restraints (With Airbag System ...... 59 the Seat Belt in the Head Restraints ...... 40 Where Are the ? ...... 60 Front Seat) ...... 86 Front Seats When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...... 62 Adjustment ...... 41 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 63 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 42 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 63 Thigh Support Adjustment ...... 43 What Will You See after an Airbag Reclining Seatbacks ...... 43 Inflates? ...... 63 Memory Seats ...... 44 Passenger Sensing System ...... 65 Heated and Ventilated Front Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Seats ...... 46 Vehicle ...... 68 Massage ...... 48 Adding Equipment to the Rear Seats Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 69 Rear Seats ...... 48 Airbag System Check ...... 70 Replacing Airbag System Parts Seat Belts after a Crash ...... 70 Seat Belts ...... 50 How to Wear Seat Belts Child Restraints Properly ...... 51 Older Children ...... 70 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 53 Infants and Young Children ...... 72 Seat Belt Use During Child Restraint Systems ...... 74 Pregnancy ...... 57 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 76 Seat Belt Extender ...... 57 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Safety System Check ...... 57 Children (LATCH System) ...... 77 Seat Belt Care ...... 58 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash ...... 84 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

40 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the release the button. Pull and push on top of the restraint is at the same the head restraint after the button is height as the top of the occupant's released to make sure that it is locked { Warning head. This position reduces the in place. chance of a neck injury in a crash. With head restraints that are not The front seat outboard head installed and adjusted properly, Front Seats restraints are not removable. there is a greater chance that The vehicle's front seats have Rear Seats occupants will suffer a neck/spinal adjustable head restraints in the The vehicle's rear seats have injury in a crash. Do not drive until outboard seating positions. the head restraints for all occupants adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. are installed and adjusted properly. 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.

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. To raise or lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint, and pull up or push the head restraint down and Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 41 To lower the head restraint, press the Front Seats button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint Power Seat Adjustment after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. { Warning The rear seat outboard head restraints You can lose control of the vehicle are not intended to be removed. if you try to adjust a driver seat If removal is required see your dealer for assistance with removal. while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward { Warning by sliding the control forward or rearward. The power seats will work with the ignition off. Children could operate . Raise or lower the seat by moving the power seats and be injured. the rear of the control up or down. Never leave children alone in the . If equipped, raise or lower the vehicle. front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. For vehicles not equipped with front cushion tilt, the front part of the control will raise and lower the seat. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

42 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS If the vehicle is not in P (Park), seat Lumbar Adjustment Bolster Adjustment travel may be limited. Release and To adjust bolster support, if equipped: press the seat switch again to continue movement. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 43. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 42. Some vehicles are equipped with a Safety Alert Seat. This feature activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. Obstructions 1. To adjust lumbar support, if equipped: If something has blocked the seat 1. Press the center control up to during movement, the movement may . Press Up (1) to move lumbar increase bolster support. stop. Remove the obstruction and try support upward. 2. Press the center control down to the adjustment again. If movement is . Press Rearward (2) to move decrease bolster support. still not available, see your dealer. lumbar support rearward. . Press Down (3) to move lumbar support down. . Press Forward (4) to move lumbar support forward. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 43 Thigh Support Adjustment 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. Do not have a seatback reclined if the For proper protection when the vehicle is moving. If equipped, pull up on the lever. Then vehicle is in motion, have the pull or push on the support to seatback upright. Then sit well back lengthen or shorten. Release the lever in the seat and wear the seat belt to lock in place. properly. Reclining Seatbacks

{ Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the seat belts cannot do their job. (Continued) To adjust the seatback: Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

44 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS . Tilt the top of the control Before saving, adjust all available Vehicle Personalization Settings rearward to recline. memory feature positions. Turn the . To have the Seat Entry Memory . Tilt the top of the control forward vehicle on and then press and release movement begin when the vehicle to raise. SET; a beep will sound. Then is started, select the Settings immediately press and hold 1, 2, B menu, then Vehicle, then Seating Memory Seats or (Exit) until two beeps sound. To Position, and then Seat Entry manually recall these positions, press Memory. Select On or Off. See and hold 1, 2, or B until the saved “Seat Entry Memory” later in this position is reached. Follow the section. “ instructions under Saving Memory . To begin Seat Exit Memory ” Positions. movement when the vehicle is The vehicle identifies the current turned off and the driver door is driver’s remote key number (1–8). See opened, or when the vehicle is Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System turned off with the driver door Operation 0 8. Only remote keys 1 and already opened, select the Settings 2 can be used for automatic memory menu, then Vehicle, then Seating recalls. A Driver Information Center Position, and then Seat Exit (DIC) welcome message indicating the Memory. Select On or Off. See remote key number may display for “Seat Exit Memory” later in this the first few ignition cycles following a section. If equipped, memory seats allow two remote key change. For Seat Entry . See Vehicle Personalization 0 124 drivers to save and recall their unique Memory to work properly, save the for additional setting information. seat positions for driving the vehicle, positions to the memory button (1 or and a shared exit position for getting 2) matching the remote key number Identifying Driver Number out of the vehicle. Other feature displayed in the DIC welcome To identify the driver number: positions may also be saved, such as message. Carry the linked remote key power mirrors and when entering the vehicle. 1. Move your remote key away from wheel, if equipped. Memory positions the vehicle. are linked to remote key 1 or 2 for automatic memory recalls. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 45 2. Start the vehicle with another 4. Immediately press and hold the Manually Recalling Memory remote key. The DIC should 1 or 2 memory button matching Positions display the driver number for the the above DIC welcome message B other remote key. Turn the until two beeps sound. Press and hold 1, 2, or to recall the previously saved memory positions if vehicle off and remove the If too much time passes between remote key from the vehicle. you are driver 1 or 2 identified in the releasing SET and pressing 1, the DIC welcome message. 3. Start the vehicle with the initial memory position will not be remote key. The DIC should saved and two beeps will not To stop Manual Memory recall display the driver number of sound. Repeat Steps 3 and 4. movement, release 1, 2, or B or press any of the following controls: your remote key. 1 or 2 corresponds to the driver Saving Memory Positions number. See “Identifying Driver . Power seat Number” previously in this . Memory SET Read these instructions completely section. before saving memory positions. . Power mirror, with the driver or 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second passenger side mirror selected To save preferred driving positions driver using 1 or 2. 1 and 2: . Power steering wheel, if equipped To save the position for B and Seat 1. Turn the vehicle on or to ACC/ Manual Memory recall movement for Exit Memory features, repeat Steps 1– ACCESSORY with remote key 1 1, 2, or B buttons may be initiated 4 using B. This saves the position for or 2. and may complete to the saved getting out of the vehicle. A DIC welcome message may memory position if the vehicle is in or indicate driver number 1 or 2. Save preferred memory feature out of P (Park). positions to both 1 and 2 if you are 2. Adjust all available memory the only driver. Seat Entry Memory features to the desired driving The vehicle identifies the number of position. the current driver’s remote key (1–8). 3. Press and release SET; a beep See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System will sound. Operation 0 8. If the remote key is 1 or 2, and Seat Entry Memory is enabled in vehicle personalization, the Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

46 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS positions saved to the same memory that positions were saved to. Try . Power mirror, with the driver or button number 1 or 2 are storing the position to the other passenger side mirror selected automatically recalled when the memory button or try the other . Power steering wheel, if equipped vehicle is turned on. remote key. Obstructions To turn Seat Entry Memory on or off, Seat Exit Memory see “Vehicle Personalization Settings” If something has blocked the driver previously in this section and Vehicle Seat Exit Memory is not linked to a seat while recalling a memory Personalization 0 124. remote key. The position saved to B position, the recall may stop. Remove is used for all drivers. To turn Seat the obstruction and try the recall The vehicle must be in P (Park) to Exit Memory on or off, see "Vehicle start Seat Entry Memory. Seat Entry again. If the memory position still Personalization Settings" previously in does not recall, see your dealer. Memory recall will complete if the this section and Vehicle Personalization vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) prior 0 124. to reaching the saved memory Heated and Ventilated position. If turned on, the position saved to B Front Seats To stop Seat Entry Memory recall is automatically recalled when one of the following occurs: movement, turn the vehicle off or { Warning press any of the following controls: . The vehicle is turned off and the If temperature change or pain to . Power seat driver door is opened within a short time. the skin cannot be felt, the seat B . Memory SET, 1, 2, or . The vehicle is turned off with the heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, use care when . Power mirror, with the driver or driver door open. passenger side mirror selected using the seat heater, especially for To stop Seat Exit Memory movement, long periods of time. Do not place . Power steering wheel, if equipped press any of the following memory anything on the seat that insulates controls: If the saved memory seat position against heat, such as a blanket, does not automatically recall or recalls . Power seat cushion, cover, or similar item. This to the wrong positions, the driver’s may cause the seat heater to . Memory SET, 1, 2, or B remote key number (1 or 2) may not (Continued) match the memory button number Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 47 Press the button once for the highest The active high, medium, low, or off Warning (Continued) setting. With each press of the button, heated or ventilated seat level will be the seat will change to the next lower indicated by the manual heated and overheat. An overheated seat heater setting, and then to the off setting. ventilated seat buttons on the center may cause a burn or may damage The indicator lights next to the stack. Use the manual heated and the seat. buttons indicate three for the highest ventilated seat buttons on the center setting and one for the lowest. If the stack to turn auto heated or ventilated front heated seats are on high, the seats off. If the passenger seat is level may automatically be lowered unoccupied, the auto heated or after approximately 30 minutes. ventilated seats feature will not When this feature is off, the heated activate that seat. The auto heated and ventilated seat symbols on the and ventilated seats feature can be buttons are white. A ventilated seat programmed to always be enabled has a fan that pulls air through the when the vehicle is on. If equipped seat. The air is not cooled. When a with a heated steering wheel, the auto heated seat is turned on, the symbol heated steering wheel activation will turns red. When a ventilated seat is follow the heated seat auto activation turned on, the symbol turns blue. and the heated wheel indicator will follow the state of the steering The passenger seat may take longer to wheel heat. heat up. If equipped, the buttons are near the Remote Start Heated and Ventilated climate controls on the center stack. Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats Seats To operate, the engine must be If the vehicle is equipped with auto If equipped, the heated seats will turn running. heated or ventilated seats, and the on automatically during a remote Press J or z to heat the driver or engine is running, this feature will start if it is cold outside and the passenger seat cushion and seatback. automatically activate the heated or ventilated seats will turn on ventilated seats at the level required automatically if it is hot outside. Press C or { to ventilate the driver by the vehicle's interior temperature. If equipped, the heated steering wheel or passenger seat. will turn on automatically during a Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

48 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS remote start if it is cold outside. The Massage Rear Seats heated and ventilated seat indicators and heated steering wheel indicator Rear Seat Reminder will come on during this operation. If equipped, the message REAR SEAT The heated and ventilated seats and REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT heated steering wheel may cancel displays under certain conditions when the vehicle is started. These indicating there may be an item or features can be manually selected passenger in the rear seat. Check after the ignition is turned on. before exiting the vehicle. The temperature performance of an This feature will activate when a unoccupied seat may be reduced. This second row door is opened while the is normal. vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes The remote start heated or ventilated before the vehicle is turned on. There seats can be enabled or disabled in will be an alert when the vehicle is the vehicle personalization menu. See If equipped, the ignition must be on turned off. The alert does not directly Remote Vehicle Start 0 15 and to use the massage feature. detect objects in the rear seat; instead, Vehicle Personalization 0 124. To turn the massage feature on or off under certain conditions, it detects press the massage control button when a rear door is opened and closed, indicating that there may be When the massage feature is turned something in the rear seat. off, it will complete the massage cycle before returning to the previous The feature is active only once each position. time the vehicle is turned on and off, and will require reactivation by opening and closing the second row doors. There may be an alert even when there is nothing in the rear seat; for example, if a child entered the Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 49 vehicle through the rear door and left To fold the seatback: the vehicle without the vehicle being shut off. The feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.

Caution 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to unlock Folding a rear seat with the seat 1. Disconnect the rear seat belt the seatback. belts still fastened may cause -latch using a key in the slot A red tab near the seatback lever damage to the seat or the seat on the mini-buckle, and let the raises when the seatback is belts. Always unbuckle the seat belt retract. unlocked. belts and return them to their normal stowed position before 3. Fold the seatback forward. folding a rear seat. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to fold the other seatback, if desired. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

50 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: Seat Belts 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure This section describes how to use seat the center seat belt and latch do { Warning belts properly, and some things not not get trapped behind the seat. to do. If either seatback is not locked, it Push the seatback rearward to could move forward in a sudden lock it in place. stop or crash. That could cause A red tab near the seatback lever { Warning injury to the person sitting there. retracts when the seatback is Do not let anyone ride where a seat Always push and pull on the locked in place. seatbacks to be sure they are belt cannot be worn properly. In a locked. 2. Push and pull the top of the crash, if you or your passenger(s) seatback to be sure it is locked are not wearing seat belts, injuries into position. can be much worse than if you are 3. Reconnect the center seat belt wearing seat belts. You can be { Warning mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do seriously injured or killed by hitting not let the belt twist. things inside the vehicle harder or A seat belt that is improperly by being ejected from the vehicle. 4. Pull on the center seat belt to routed, not properly attached, In addition, anyone who is not make sure the mini-latch is or twisted will not provide the buckled up can strike other secure. protection needed in a crash. The passengers in the vehicle. person wearing the belt could be 5. Repeat the steps to raise the seriously injured. After raising the other seatback, if necessary. It is extremely dangerous to ride in rear seatback, always check to be a cargo area, inside or outside of a When the seat is not in use, it should vehicle. In a collision, passengers sure that the seat belts are properly be kept in the upright, locked position. routed and attached, and are not riding in these areas are more likely twisted. to be seriously injured or killed. Do (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 51 When riding in a vehicle, you travel as Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Warning (Continued) fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle should I have to wear seat belts? stops suddenly, you keep going until not allow passengers to ride in any A: Airbags are supplemental systems something stops you. It could be the only. They work with seat belts — area of the vehicle that is not windshield, the instrument panel, equipped with seats and seat belts. not instead of them. Whether or or the seat belts! not an airbag is provided, all Always wear a seat belt, and check When you wear a seat belt, you and occupants still have to buckle up that all passenger(s) are restrained the vehicle slow down together. There to get the most protection. properly too. is more time to stop because you stop Also, in nearly all states and in all over a longer distance and, when worn Canadian provinces, the law properly, your strongest bones take This vehicle has indicators as a requires wearing seat belts. the forces from the seat belts. That is reminder to buckle the seat belts. See why wearing seat belts makes such Seat Belt Reminders 0 105. How to Wear Seat Belts good sense. Why Seat Belts Work Properly Questions and Answers About Seat Belts Follow these rules for everyone's protection. Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle There are additional things to know after a crash if I am wearing a about seat belts and children, seat belt? including smaller children and infants. A: You could be — whether you are If a child will be riding in the vehicle, wearing a seat belt or not. Your see Older Children 0 70 or chance of being conscious during Infants and Young Children 0 72. and after a crash, so you can Review and follow the rules for unbuckle and get out, is much children in addition to the following greater if you are belted. rules. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

52 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS It is very important for all occupants . Wear the lap part of the belt low to buckle up. Statistics show that and snug on the hips, just unbelted people are hurt more often touching the thighs. In a crash, in crashes than those who are wearing this applies force to the strong seat belts. pelvic bones and you would be There are important things to know less likely to slide under the lap about wearing a seat belt properly. belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

{ Warning You can be seriously injured, . Sit up straight and always keep or even killed, by not wearing your your feet on the floor in front of seat belt properly. you (if possible). . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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{ Warning The seat belt can be pinched if it is routed under plastic trim on the seat, such as trim around the rear seatback folding handle or side airbag. In a crash, pinched seat belts might not be able to provide adequate protection. Never allow seat belts to be routed under plastic trim pieces. Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable seat belt and the seat belt is not attached, see Rear Seats 0 48 for instructions on reconnecting the seat belt to the mini-buckle. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt Never wear the shoulder belt under properly. both arms or behind your back. 1. If the seat has a seat belt guide, Never route the lap or shoulder belt the seat belt must be routed over an . through the guide to properly Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

54 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS position the shoulder belt. If the belt go back slightly to unlock it. seat belt is not routed through Then pull the belt across you the guide, slide the edge of the more slowly. belt webbing through the If the shoulder portion of a opening on the guide. Be sure passenger belt is pulled out all the belt is not twisted. the way, the child restraint 2. Adjust the seat, if the seat is locking feature may be engaged. adjustable, so you can sit up See Child Restraint Systems 0 74. straight. To see how, see “Seats” If this occurs, let the belt go back in the Index. all the way and start again. If the locking feature stays engaged after letting the belt go back to stowed position on the seat, If the webbing locks in the latch move the seat rearward or recline plate before it reaches the the seat until the shoulder belt buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to retractor lock releases. unlock. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 65.

3. 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, let the Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 55 4. 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 57. Position the release button on the buckle so that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the 6. To make the lap part tight, pull To unlatch the belt, push the button height that is right for you. See up on the shoulder belt. on the buckle. The belt should return “ ” Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster to its stowed position. later in this section for It may be necessary to slide the instructions on use and adjustable stop along the Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the important safety information. webbing toward the outboard seat belt webbing returns quickly to floor anchor to fully tighten the the stowed position, the retractor may lap belt across the lap. lock and cannot be pulled out. If this happens, pull the seat belt straight out firmly to unlock the webbing, and then release it. If the webbing is still locked in the retractor, see your dealer. Before a door is closed, be sure the seat belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a seat belt, damage can occur to both the seat belt and the vehicle. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

56 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster pushing the slide/trim up. After the system unavailable message displays adjuster is set to the desired position, repeatedly or if a service message The vehicle has a shoulder belt height try to move it down without pressing displays, see your dealer. Other seat adjuster for the driver and front the release button to make sure it has belt functions are not affected by the outboard passenger seating positions. locked into position. Automatic Seat Belt Tightening Adjust the height so the shoulder System. portion of the belt is on the shoulder Automatic Seat Belt Tightening and not falling off of it. The belt System Seat Belt Pretensioners should be close to, but not contacting, The vehicle may have the Automatic This vehicle has seat belt the neck. Improper shoulder belt Seat Belt Tightening System. pretensioners for the front outboard height adjustment could reduce the occupants. Although the seat belt Each time the vehicle is started with effectiveness of the seat belt in a pretensioners cannot be seen, they are the front seat belts buckled, the crash. See How to Wear Seat Belts part of the seat belt assembly. They system activates once to tighten the Properly 0 51. can help tighten the seat belts during seat belts when the forward vehicle the early stages of a moderate to speed exceeds the threshold for severe frontal, near frontal, or rear activation. crash if the threshold conditions for The system also activates during pretensioner activation are met. Seat emergency braking and/or sudden belt pretensioners can also help driving maneuvers and releases when tighten the seat belts in a side crash driving conditions return to normal. or a rollover event. The system will not activate if the Pretensioners work only once. If the Traction Control/Electronic Stability pretensioners activate in a crash, the Control system is not functioning pretensioners and probably other properly. See Traction Control/ parts of the vehicle's seat belt system Electronic Stability Control 0 183. will need to be replaced. See Replacing If there is a problem with the Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash Press the release button and move the Automatic Seat Belt Tightening 0 58. height adjuster to the desired position. System, a message displays on the The adjuster can be moved up by Driver Information Center (DIC). If a Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 57 Do not sit on the outboard seat belt But if a seat belt is not long enough, while entering or exiting the vehicle or your dealer will order you an extender. at any time while sitting in the seat. When you go in to order it, take the Sitting on the seat belt can damage heaviest coat you will wear, so the the webbing and hardware. extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides let someone else use it, and use it Rear seat belt comfort guides may only for the seat it is made to fit. The provide added seat belt comfort for extender has been designed for adults. older children who have outgrown Never use it for securing child booster seats and for some adults. restraints. For more information on When installed on a shoulder belt, the the proper use and fit of seat belt comfort guide positions the shoulder extenders see the instruction sheet belt away from the neck and head. A pregnant woman should wear a that comes with the extender. lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion Comfort guides are available through should be worn as low as possible, Safety System Check your dealer for the rear outboard below the rounding, throughout the seating positions. Instructions are pregnancy. Periodically check the seat belt included with the guides. reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch The best way to protect the fetus is to plates, retractors, shoulder belt height protect the mother. When a seat belt adjusters (if equipped), and seat belt Seat Belt Use During is worn properly, it is more likely that anchorages to make sure they are all Pregnancy the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. in working order. Look for any other For pregnant women, as for anyone, Seat belts work for everyone, loose or damaged seat belt system the key to making seat belts effective including pregnant women. Like all parts that might keep a seat belt is wearing them properly. occupants, they are more likely to be system from performing properly. See seriously injured if they do not wear your dealer to have it repaired. Torn, seat belts. Seat Belt Extender frayed, or twisted seat belts may not If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten protect you in a crash. Torn or frayed around you, you should use it. seat belts can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, have Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

58 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS it replaced immediately. If a belt is After a minor crash, replacement of twisted, it may be possible to untwist { Warning seat belts may not be necessary. But by reversing the latch plate on the the seat belt assemblies that were webbing. If the twist cannot be Do not bleach or dye seat belt used during any crash may have been corrected, ask your dealer to fix it. webbing. It may severely weaken stressed or damaged. See your dealer the webbing. In a crash, they might Make sure the seat belt reminder light to have the seat belt assemblies not be able to provide adequate inspected or replaced. is working. See Seat Belt Reminders protection. Clean and rinse seat belt 0 105. New parts and repairs may be webbing only with mild soap and necessary even if the seat belt system Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat lukewarm water. Allow the webbing Belt Care 0 58. was not being used at the time of the to dry. crash. Seat Belt Care Have the seat belt pretensioners Replacing Seat Belt checked if the vehicle has been in a Keep belts clean and dry. System Parts after a Crash crash, or if the airbag readiness light Seat belts should be properly cared for stays on after you start the vehicle or and maintained. while you are driving. See Airbag { Warning Readiness Light 0 106. Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and free of dust or debris. As A crash can damage the seat belt necessary, exterior hard surfaces and system in the vehicle. A damaged seat belt webbing may be lightly seat belt system may not properly cleaned with mild soap and water. protect the person using it, Ensure there is not excessive dust or resulting in serious injury or even debris in the mechanism. If dust or death in a crash. To help make sure debris exists in the system please see the seat belt systems are working the dealer. Parts may need to be properly after a crash, have them replaced to ensure proper inspected and any necessary functionality of the system. replacements made as soon as possible. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 59 Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel { Warning The vehicle has the following airbags: for the driver and on the instrument You can be severely injured or . A frontal airbag for the driver panel for the front outboard passenger. killed in a crash if you are not . A frontal airbag for the front wearing your seat belt, even with outboard passenger For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG is airbags. Airbags are designed to on the lower part of the instrument work with seat belts, not replace . A knee airbag for the driver. panel. them. Also, airbags are not designed . A knee airbag for the front For seat-mounted side impact airbags, to inflate in every crash. In some outboard passenger. the word AIRBAG is on the side of the crashes seat belts are the only . A seat-mounted side impact airbag seatback or side of the seat closest to restraint. See When Should an for the driver the door. Airbag Inflate? 0 62. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG Wearing your seat belt during a for the front outboard passenger is on the ceiling or trim. crash helps reduce your chance of . A roof-rail airbag for the driver Airbags are designed to supplement hitting things inside the vehicle or and the passenger seated directly the protection provided by seat belts. being ejected from it. Airbags are behind the driver Even though today's airbags are also “supplemental restraints” to the designed to help reduce the risk of seat belts. Everyone in the vehicle . A roof-rail airbag for the front injury from the force of an inflating outboard passenger and the should wear a seat belt properly, bag, all airbags must inflate very whether or not there is an airbag passenger seated directly behind quickly to do their job. the front outboard passenger for that person. Here are the most important things to All vehicle airbags have the word know about the airbag system: AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

60 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Where Are the Airbags? { Warning { Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of an or very close to, any airbag when it eye, anyone who is up against, inflates can be seriously injured or or very close to, any airbag when it killed. Always secure children inflates can be seriously injured or properly in the vehicle. To read killed. Do not sit unnecessarily how, see Older Children 0 70 or close to any airbag, as you would be Infants and Young Children 0 72. if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Seat belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear a seat belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible The driver frontal airbag is in the while still maintaining control of center of the steering wheel. the vehicle. The seat belts and the The front outboard passenger frontal front outboard passenger airbags There is an airbag readiness light on airbag is in the passenger side are most effective when you are the instrument cluster, which shows instrument panel. sitting well back and upright in the the airbag symbol. seat with both feet on the floor. The system checks the airbag Occupants should not lean on or electrical system for malfunctions. sleep against the door or side The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag windows in seating positions with 0 seat-mounted side impact airbags Readiness Light 106. and/or roof-rail airbags. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side steering column. The front outboard Similar Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, glove box. passenger seat-mounted side impact front outboard passenger, and second airbags are in the side of the row outboard passengers are in the seatbacks closest to the door. ceiling above the side windows.

{ Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

62 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS severe a crash is likely to be in time In addition, the vehicle has advanced Warning (Continued) for the airbags to inflate and help technology frontal airbags. Advanced restrain the occupants. The vehicle technology frontal airbags adjust the airbag must be kept clear. Do not has electronic sensors that help the restraint according to crash severity. put anything between an occupant airbag system determine the severity and an airbag, and do not attach or Knee airbags are designed to inflate in of the impact. Deployment thresholds moderate to severe frontal or near put anything on the steering wheel can vary with specific vehicle design. hub or on or near any other airbag frontal impacts. Knee airbags are not Frontal airbags are designed to inflate designed to inflate during vehicle covering. in moderate to severe frontal or near rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many Do not use seat accessories that frontal crashes to help reduce the side impacts. block the inflation path of a potential for severe injuries, mainly to Seat-mounted side impact airbags are seat-mounted side impact airbag. the driver's or front outboard designed to inflate in moderate to passenger's head and chest. Never secure anything to the roof of severe side crashes depending on the a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by Whether the frontal airbags will or location of the impact. Seat-mounted routing a rope or tie‐down through should inflate is not based primarily side impact airbags are not designed any door or window opening. If you on how fast the vehicle is traveling. to inflate in frontal impacts, near do, the path of an inflating roof-rail It depends on what is hit, the frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear direction of the impact, and how impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag will be blocked. quickly the vehicle slows down. airbag is designed to inflate on the Frontal airbags may inflate at side of the vehicle that is struck. When Should an Airbag different crash speeds depending on Roof-rail airbags are designed to Inflate? whether the vehicle hits an object inflate in moderate to severe side straight on or at an angle, and crashes depending on the location of This vehicle is equipped with airbags. 0 whether the object is fixed or moving, the impact. In addition, these roof-rail See Airbag System 59. Airbags are rigid or deformable, narrow or wide. airbags are designed to inflate during designed to inflate if the impact Frontal airbags are not intended to a rollover or in a severe frontal exceeds the specific airbag system's impact. Roof-rail airbags are not deployment threshold. Deployment inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many side impacts. designed to inflate in rear impacts. thresholds are used to predict how Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 63 either side of the vehicle is struck, wheel or the instrument panel. In What Will You See after an if the sensing system predicts that the moderate to severe side collisions, vehicle is about to roll over on its even belted occupants can contact the Airbag Inflates? side, or in a severe frontal impact. inside of the vehicle. After frontal, knee, and seat-mounted In any particular crash, no one can Airbags supplement the protection side impact airbags inflate, they say whether an airbag should have provided by seat belts by distributing quickly deflate, so quickly that some inflated simply because of the vehicle the force of the impact more evenly people may not even realize the damage or repair costs. over the occupant's body. airbags inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for What Makes an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are some time after they inflate. Some designed to help contain the head and components of the airbag module may Inflate? chest of occupants in the outboard be hot for several minutes. For seating positions in the first and In a deployment event, the sensing location of the airbags, see Where Are second rows. The rollover capable the Airbags? 0 60. system sends an electrical signal roof-rail airbags are designed to help triggering a release of gas from the reduce the risk of full or partial The parts of the airbag that come into inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the ejection in rollover events, although contact with you may be warm, but airbag causing the bag to break out of no system can prevent all such not too hot to touch. There may be the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and ejections. some smoke and dust coming from related hardware are all part of the the vents in the deflated airbags. airbag module. But airbags would not help in many Airbag inflation does not prevent the types of collisions, primarily because driver from seeing out of the For airbag locations, see Where Are the the occupant's motion is not toward Airbags? 0 60. windshield or being able to steer the those airbags. See When Should an vehicle, nor does it prevent people 0 How Does an Airbag Airbag Inflate? 62. from leaving the vehicle. Airbags should never be regarded as Restrain? anything more than a supplement to In moderate to severe frontal or near seat belts. frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

64 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS to normal operation; the doors can be Additional windshield breakage may { Warning locked, the interior lamps can be also occur from the front outboard turned off, and the hazard warning passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there may flashers can be turned off using the . Airbags are designed to inflate be dust in the air. This dust could controls for those features. If any of cause breathing problems for only once. After an airbag inflates, these systems are damaged in the you will need some new parts for people with a history of asthma or crash they may not operate as normal. other breathing trouble. To avoid the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will this, everyone in the vehicle should { Warning not be there to help protect you in get out as soon as it is safe to do another crash. A new system will so. If you have breathing problems A crash severe enough to inflate the include airbag modules and but cannot get out of the vehicle airbags may have also damaged possibly other parts. The service after an airbag inflates, then get important functions in the vehicle, manual for the vehicle covers the fresh air by opening a window or a such as the fuel system, brake and need to replace other parts. door. If you experience breathing steering systems, etc. Even if the . The vehicle has a crash sensing problems following an airbag vehicle appears to be drivable after and diagnostic module which deployment, you should seek a moderate crash, there may be records information after a crash. medical attention. concealed damage that could make See Vehicle Data Recording and it difficult to safely operate the Privacy 0 335 and The vehicle has a feature that may vehicle. Event Data Recorders 0 336. automatically unlock the doors, turn Use caution if you should attempt . Let only qualified technicians on the interior lamps and hazard to restart the engine after a crash work on the airbag system. warning flashers, and shut off the fuel has occurred. Improper service can mean that system after the airbags inflate. The an airbag system will not work feature may also activate, without properly. See your dealer for In many crashes severe enough to airbag inflation, after an event that service. exceeds a predetermined threshold. inflate the airbag, are After turning the ignition off and then broken by vehicle deformation. on again, the fuel system will return Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 65 Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front Warning (Continued) The vehicle has a passenger sensing outboard passenger seat and seat belt. system for the front outboard The sensors are designed to detect the inflates. This is because the back of passenger position. The passenger presence of a properly seated the rear-facing child restraint would airbag status indicator will light on occupant and determine if the front be very close to the inflating airbag. the overhead console when the vehicle outboard passenger frontal airbag and A child in a forward-facing child is started. knee airbag should be allowed to restraint can be seriously injured or inflate or not. killed if the passenger frontal airbag According to accident statistics, inflates and the passenger seat is in children are safer when properly a forward position. secured in a rear seat in the correct Even if the passenger sensing child restraint for their weight system has turned off the front and size. outboard passenger airbag(s), no Whenever possible, children aged system is fail-safe. No one can The words ON and OFF, and the 12 and under should be secured in a guarantee that an airbag will not symbols for on and off, will be visible rear seating position. deploy under some unusual during the system check. When the circumstance, even though the system check is complete, either the Never put a rear-facing child seat in airbag(s) are off. word ON or OFF, and the symbol for the front. This is because the risk to on or off, will be visible. See Passenger the rear-facing child is so great, if the Never put a rear-facing child Airbag Status Indicator 0 107. airbag inflates. restraint in the front seat, even if The passenger sensing system turns the airbag is off. If securing a off the front outboard passenger { Warning forward-facing child restraint in the frontal airbag and knee airbag under front outboard passenger seat, A child in a rear-facing child certain conditions. No other airbag is always move the seat as far back as affected by the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured or it will go. It is better to secure child system. killed if the passenger frontal airbag restraints in the rear seat. Consider (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

66 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS knee airbag, anytime the system Warning (Continued) senses that a person of adult size is Warning (Continued) sitting properly in the front outboard using another vehicle to transport passenger seat. injury to yourself or others, have the child when a rear seat is not the vehicle serviced right away. See available. When the passenger sensing system Airbag Readiness Light 0 106 for has allowed the airbag to be enabled, more information, including the ON indicator will light and stay lit important safety information. The passenger sensing system is as a reminder that the airbags are designed to turn off the front active. outboard passenger frontal airbag and If the On Indicator Is Lit for a knee airbag if: For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small Child Restraint . The front outboard passenger seat adults, the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is is unoccupied. may or may not turn off the front designed to turn off the front . The system determines an infant outboard passenger frontal airbag and outboard passenger frontal airbag and is present in a child restraint. knee airbag, depending upon the knee airbag, if the system determines person's seating posture and body that an infant is present in a child . A front outboard passenger takes build. Everyone in the vehicle who has restraint. If a child restraint has been his/her weight off of the seat for a outgrown child restraints should wear installed and the ON indicator is lit: period of time. a seat belt properly — whether or not 1. Turn the vehicle off. When the passenger sensing system there is an airbag for that person. has turned off the front outboard 2. Remove the child restraint from passenger frontal airbag and knee { Warning the vehicle. airbag, the OFF indicator will light and 3. Remove any additional items stay lit as a reminder that the airbags If the airbag readiness light ever from the seat such as blankets, are off. See Passenger Airbag Status comes on and stays on, it means 0 cushions, seat covers, seat Indicator 107. that something may be wrong with heaters, or seat massagers. the airbag system. To help avoid The passenger sensing system is 4. Reinstall the child restraint designed to turn on the front (Continued) following the directions provided outboard passenger frontal airbag and by the child restraint Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 67 manufacturer and refer to happens, adjust the head If a person of adult size is sitting in Securing Child Restraints (With the restraint. See Head Restraints the front outboard passenger seat, but Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 84 or 0 40. the OFF indicator is lit, it could be Securing Child Restraints (With the 6. Restart the vehicle. because that person is not sitting Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 86. properly in the seat or that the child The passenger sensing system may or restraint locking feature is engaged. Make sure the seat belt retractor may not turn off the airbags for a is locked by pulling the shoulder Use the following steps to allow the child in a child restraint depending system to detect that person and belt all the way out of the upon the child’s size. It is better to retractor when installing the enable the front outboard passenger secure the child restraint in a rear frontal airbag and knee airbag: child restraint, even if the child seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint is equipped with a seat restraint in the front seat, even if the 1. Turn the vehicle off. belt lock off. When the retractor ON indicator is not lit. 2. Remove any additional material lock is set, the belt can be from the seat, such as blankets, tightened but not pulled out of If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an cushions, seat covers, seat the retractor. Adult-Sized Occupant heaters, or seat massagers. 5. If, after reinstalling the child 3. Place the seatback in the fully restraint and restarting the upright position. vehicle, the ON indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then 4. Have the person sit upright in slightly recline the vehicle the seat, centered on the seat seatback and adjust the seat cushion, with legs comfortably cushion, if adjustable, to make extended. sure that the vehicle seatback is 5. If the shoulder portion of the not pushing the child restraint belt is pulled out all the way, the into the seat cushion. child restraint locking feature Also make sure the child will be engaged. This may restraint is not trapped under the unintentionally cause the vehicle head restraint. If this passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

68 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS adult-sized occupants. If this Additional Factors Affecting device, is put on an unoccupied seat. happens, unbuckle the belt, let System Operation If this is not desired, remove the the belt go back all the way, and object from the seat. then buckle the belt again Seat belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle without pulling the belt out all { Warning the way. maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system Stowing articles under the 6. Restart the vehicle and have the maintain the passenger airbag status. person remain in this position See “Seat Belts” and “Child Restraints” passenger seat or between the for two to three minutes after the in the Index for additional passenger seat cushion and ON indicator is lit. information about the importance of seatback may interfere with the proper restraint use. proper operation of the passenger sensing system. { Warning A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, If the front outboard passenger or aftermarket equipment such as seat airbag is turned off for an Servicing the covers, seat heaters, and seat Airbag-Equipped Vehicle adult-sized occupant, the airbag will massagers can affect how well the not be able to inflate and help passenger sensing system operates. Airbags affect how the vehicle should protect that person in a crash, We recommend that you not use seat be serviced. There are parts of the resulting in an increased risk of covers or other aftermarket equipment airbag system in several places around serious injury or even death. An except when approved by GM for your the vehicle. Your dealer and the adult-sized occupant should not specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment service manual have information ride in the front outboard passenger to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69 for about servicing the vehicle and the seat, if the passenger airbag OFF more information about modifications airbag system. To purchase a service indicator is lit. that can affect how the system manual, see Publication Ordering operates. Information 0 333. The ON indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 69 . Airbag system, including airbag object, such as an aftermarket seat { Warning modules, front or side impact heater or a comfort-enhancing pad or sensors, sensing and diagnostic device, installed under or on top of For up to 10 seconds after the module, or airbag wiring the seat fabric, could also interfere vehicle is turned off and the battery with the operation of the passenger is disconnected, an airbag can still . Front seats, including stitching, seams or zippers sensing system. This could either inflate during improper service. You prevent proper deployment of the can be injured if you are close to an . Seat belts passenger airbag(s) or prevent the airbag when it inflates. Avoid . Steering wheel, instrument panel, passenger sensing system from yellow connectors. They are overhead console, ceiling trim, properly turning off the passenger probably part of the airbag system. or garnish trim airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing Be sure to follow proper service System 0 65. . Inner door seals, including procedures, and make sure the speakers If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail person performing work for you is airbags, see Different Size and qualified to do so. Your dealer and the service manual Wheels 0 288 for additional important have information about the location of information. the airbag modules and sensors, Adding Equipment to the sensing and diagnostic module, and If the vehicle must be modified Airbag-Equipped Vehicle airbag wiring along with the proper because you have a disability and have replacement procedures. questions about whether the Adding accessories that change the modifications will affect the vehicle's vehicle's frame, bumper system, In addition, the vehicle has a airbag system, or if you have height, front end, or side sheet metal passenger sensing system for the front questions about whether the airbag may keep the airbag system from outboard passenger position, which system will be affected if the vehicle is working properly. includes sensors that are part of the modified for any other reason, call passenger seat. The passenger sensing Customer Assistance. See Customer The operation of the airbag system system may not operate properly if Assistance Offices 0 326. can also be affected by changing, the original seat trim is replaced with including improperly repairing or non-GM covers, upholstery, or trim; or replacing, any parts of the following: with GM covers, upholstery, or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

70 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash regularly scheduled maintenance or Older Children replacement. Make sure the airbag { Warning readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 106. A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged Caution airbag system may not properly protect you and your passenger(s) If an airbag covering is damaged, in a crash, resulting in serious opened, or broken, the airbag may injury or even death. To help make not work properly. Do not open or sure the airbag systems are working break the airbag coverings. If there properly after a crash, have them are any opened or broken airbag inspected and any necessary coverings, have the airbag covering replacements made as soon as and/or airbag module replaced. For possible. the location of the airbags, see Older children who have outgrown Where Are the Airbags? 0 60. See ’ If an airbag inflates, you will need to booster seats should wear the vehicle s your dealer for service. replace airbag system parts. See your seat belts. dealer for service. The manufacturer instructions that If the airbag readiness light stays on come with the booster seat state the after the vehicle is started or comes weight and height limitations for that on when you are driving, the airbag booster. Use a booster seat with a system may not work properly. Have lap-shoulder belt until the child the vehicle serviced right away. See passes the fit test below: Airbag Readiness Light 0 106. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 71 . Sit all the way back on the seat. can provide. The shoulder belt Do the knees bend at the seat should not cross the face or neck. Warning (Continued) edge? If yes, continue. If no, return The lap belt should fit snugly to the booster seat. below the hips, just touching the be crushed together and seriously top of the thighs. This applies belt injured. A seat belt must be used by . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does only one person at a time. the shoulder belt rest on the force to the child's pelvic bones in shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, a crash. It should never be worn try using the rear seat belt over the abdomen, which could comfort guide, if available. See cause severe or even fatal internal “Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides” injuries in a crash. under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 53. If a Also see “Rear Seat Belt Comfort comfort guide is not available, or if Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 53. the shoulder belt still does not rest According to accident statistics, on the shoulder, then return to the children are safer when properly booster seat. restrained in a rear seating position. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug In a crash, children who are not on the hips, touching the thighs? buckled up can strike other people If yes, continue. If no, return to who are buckled up, or can be thrown the booster seat. out of the vehicle. Older children need . Can proper seat belt fit be to use seat belts properly. maintained for the length of the { Warning trip? If yes, continue. If no, return { Warning to the booster seat. Never allow a child to wear the seat Never allow more than one child to belt with the shoulder belt behind Q: What is the proper way to wear their back. A child can be seriously seat belts? wear the same seat belt. The seat belt cannot properly spread the injured by not wearing the A: An older child should wear a impact forces. In a crash, they can lap-shoulder belt properly. In a lap-shoulder belt and get the (Continued) additional restraint a shoulder belt (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

72 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Infants and Young Children Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Everyone in a vehicle needs crash, the child would not be protection! This includes infants and tightened around a child’s neck, the restrained by the shoulder belt. The all other children. Neither the distance only way to loosen the belt is to child could move too far forward traveled nor the age and size of the cut it. traveler changes the need, for increasing the chance of head and Never leave children unattended in neck injury. The child might also everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the a vehicle and never allow children slide under the lap belt. The belt to play with the seat belts. force would then be applied right United States and in every Canadian on the abdomen. That could cause province says children up to some age serious or fatal injuries. The must be restrained while in a vehicle. Every time infants and young children shoulder belt should go over the ride in vehicles, they should have the shoulder and across the chest. { Warning protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's Children can be seriously injured or seat belt system nor its airbag system strangled if a shoulder belt is is designed for them. wrapped around their neck. The Children who are not restrained shoulder belt can tighten but properly can strike other people, cannot be loosened if it is locked. or can be thrown out of the vehicle. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the { Warning retractor. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all Never hold an infant or a child the way back into the retractor, but while riding in a vehicle. Due to it cannot do this if it is wrapped crash forces, an infant or a child around a child’s neck. If the will become so heavy it is not shoulder belt is locked and possible to hold it during a crash. (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Warning (Continued) { Warning For example, in a crash at only Children who are up against, 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) or very close to, any airbag when it infant will suddenly become a inflates can be seriously injured or 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's killed. Never put a rear-facing child arms. An infant or child should be restraint in the front outboard seat. secured in an appropriate child Secure a rear-facing child restraint 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 Child restraints are devices used to restraint in the front outboard seat, restrain, seat, or position children in always move the front passenger the vehicle and are sometimes called seat as far back as it will go. child seats or car seats. There are three basic types of child restraints: . Forward-facing child restraints . Rear-facing child restraints . Belt-positioning booster seats The proper child restraint for your child depends on their size, weight, and age, and also on whether the child restraint is compatible with the vehicle in which it will be used. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

74 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS For each type of child restraint, there Child Restraint Systems are many different models available. { Warning When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a A young child's hip bones are still . If it is, the child so small that the vehicle seat belt restraint will have a label saying that may not remain low on the hip it meets federal motor vehicle safety bones, as it should. Instead, it may standards. settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would The instruction manual that is provided with the child restraint apply force on a body area that is states the weight and height unprotected by any bony structure. limitations for that particular child This alone could cause serious or restraint. In addition, there are many fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of kinds of child restraints available for serious or fatal injuries during a children with special needs. crash, young children should always Rear-Facing Infant Restraint be secured in an appropriate child A rear-facing child restraint provides { Warning restraint. restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. To reduce the risk of neck and head The harness system holds the infant injury in a crash, infants and in place and, in a crash, acts to keep toddlers should be secured in a the infant positioned in the restraint. rear-facing child restraint until age two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 75 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 Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats instructions that came with that A forward-facing child restraint A belt-positioning booster seat is used child restraint and the instructions provides restraint for the child's body for children who have outgrown their in this manual. with the harness. forward-facing child restraint. Boosters are designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's seat belt system To help reduce the chance of injury, until the child is large enough for the the child restraint must be secured in vehicle seat belts to fit properly the vehicle. Child restraints must be without a booster seat. See the seat secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or belt fit test in Older Children 0 70. the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 77 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

76 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS When securing an add-on child with Transport Canada or the Never put a rear-facing child restraint restraint, refer to the following: Provincial Ministry of Transportation in the front. This is because the risk 1. Instruction labels provided on office. to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. the child restraint Securing the Child Within the 2. Instruction manual provided Child Restraint with the child restraint { Warning 3. This vehicle owner's manual { Warning A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or The child restraint instructions are A child can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag important, so if they are not available, killed in a crash if the child is not inflates. This is because the back of obtain a replacement copy from the properly secured in the child manufacturer. the rear-facing child restraint would restraint. Secure the child properly be very close to the inflating airbag. Keep in mind that an unsecured child following the instructions that A child in a forward-facing child restraint can move around in a came with that child restraint. restraint can be seriously injured or collision or sudden stop and injure killed if the front passenger airbag people in the vehicle. Be sure to inflates and the passenger seat is in properly secure any child restraint in Where to Put the Restraint a forward position. the vehicle — even when no child is According to accident statistics, in it. children and infants are safer when Even if the passenger sensing In some areas Certified Child properly restrained in an appropriate system has turned off the front Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) child restraint secured in a rear passenger frontal airbag, no system are available to inspect and seating position. is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under demonstrate how to correctly use and Whenever possible, children aged install child restraints. In the U.S., 12 and under should be secured in a some unusual circumstance, even refer to the National Highway Traffic rear seating position. though it is turned off. Safety Administration (NHTSA) (Continued) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 77 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and Warning (Continued) child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to Tethers for Children Secure rear-facing child restraints access adjacent seat belts or LATCH (LATCH System) in a rear seat, even if the airbag is anchors for additional passengers or The LATCH system secures a child off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraints. Adjacent seating child restraint in the front seat, restraint during driving or in a crash. positions should not be used if the LATCH attachments on the child always move the front passenger child restraint prevents access to or restraint are used to attach the child seat as far back as it will go. It is interferes with the routing of the restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. better to secure the child restraint seat belt. The LATCH system is designed to in a rear seat. Wherever a child restraint is installed, make installation of a child restraint See Passenger Sensing System 0 65 be sure to follow the instructions that easier. for additional information. came with the child restraint and In order to use the LATCH system in secure the child restraint properly. your vehicle, you need a child When securing a child restraint with Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint that has LATCH the seat belts in a rear seat position, restraint can move around in a attachments. LATCH-compatible study the instructions that came with collision or sudden stop and injure rear-facing and forward-facing child the child restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle. Be sure to seats can be properly installed using compatible with this vehicle. properly secure any child restraint in either the LATCH anchors or the the vehicle — even when no child is vehicle’s seat belts. Do not use both Child restraints and booster seats vary in it. the seat belts and the LATCH considerably in size, and some may fit anchorage system to secure a in certain seating positions better rear-facing or forward-facing than others. child seat. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

78 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat Make sure to follow the instructions For a forward-facing 5-pt harness belts to secure the child and the that came with the child restraint, and child restraint where the combined booster seat. If the manufacturer also the instructions in this manual. weight of the child and restraint are recommends that the booster seat be When installing a child restraint with up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), use either the secured with the LATCH system, this a top tether, you must also use either lower LATCH anchorages with the top can be done as long as the booster the lower anchors or the seat belts to tether anchorage, or the seat belt with seat can be positioned properly and properly secure the child restraint. the top tether anchorage. Where the there is no interference with the A child restraint must never be combined weight of the child and proper positioning of the lap-shoulder installed using only the top tether. restraint are greater than belt on the child. 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat belt with the top tether anchorage only. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 79 Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X of the Child + LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt and Top Child Restraint Anchors Only Anchors and Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor Rear-Facing Child Up to XX Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb) Rear-Facing Child Greater than X Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb) Forward-Facing Up to XX Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb) Forward-Facing Greater than X Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)

See Securing Child Restraints (With the Child restraints built after March 2014 Not all vehicle seating positions have Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 84 or will be labeled with the specific child lower anchors. In this case, the seat Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat weight up to which the LATCH system belt must be used (with top tether Belt in the Front Seat) 0 86. can be used to install the restraint. where available) to secure the child The following explains how to attach restraint. See Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) a child restraint with these 0 attachments in the vehicle. 84 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 86. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

80 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built A top tether (3,4) is used to secure the into the vehicle. There are two lower top of the child restraint to the anchors for each LATCH seating vehicle. A top tether anchor is built position that will accommodate a into the vehicle. The top tether child restraint with lower attachment hook (2) on the child attachments (2). restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. The child restraint may have a single Rear Seat tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment hook (2) I : Seating positions with top tether to secure the top tether to the anchor. anchors. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 81 H : Seating positions with two lower The top tether anchors are behind the anchors. 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 To assist in locating the lower the top tether be attached, or if the anchors, each seating position with instructions that come with the child lower anchors has two labels, near the restraint say that the top tether must crease between the seatback and the The lower anchors are located under be attached. seat cushion. the labeled covers on the seat cushion According to accident statistics, near the crease between the seatback children and infants are safer when and the seat cushion. properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 76 for additional information.

To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is on the cover. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

82 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { Warning { Warning Children can be seriously injured or The power seats will work with the { Warning strangled if a shoulder belt is ignition off. Children could operate wrapped around their neck. The the power seats and be injured. A child could be seriously injured or shoulder belt can tighten but Never leave children alone in the killed in a crash if the child cannot be loosened if it is locked. vehicle. restraint is not properly attached to The shoulder belt locks when it is the vehicle using either the LATCH pulled all the way out of the anchors or the vehicle seat belt. retractor. It unlocks when the Follow the instructions that came shoulder belt is allowed to go all Caution with the child restraint and the the way back into the retractor, but instructions in this manual. Do not let the LATCH attachments it cannot do this if it is wrapped rub against the vehicle’s seat belts. around a child’s neck. If the This may damage these parts. shoulder belt is locked and If necessary, move buckled seat { Warning tightened around a child’s neck, the belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH only way to loosen the belt is to attachments. To reduce the risk of serious or cut it. fatal injuries during a crash, do not Buckle any unused seat belts attach more than one child If you need to secure more than one behind the child restraint so restraint to a single anchor. child restraint in the rear seat, see children cannot reach them. Pull 0 Attaching more than one child Where to Put the Restraint 76. the shoulder belt all the way out of restraint to a single anchor could 1. Attach and tighten the lower the retractor to set the lock, and cause the anchor or attachment to attachments to the lower tighten the belt behind the child come loose or even break during a anchors. If the child restraint restraint after the child restraint crash. A child or others could be does not have lower attachments has been installed. injured. or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 83 the top tether and the seat belt. 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten Refer to the child restraint the top tether according to manufacturer instructions and your child restraint the instructions in this manual. instructions and the 1.1. Find the lower anchors for following instructions: the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. . If the position you are 1.3. Attach and tighten the using does not have a lower attachments on the headrest or head child restraint to the lower restraint and you are anchors. using a dual tether, route the tether over 2. If the child restraint the seatback. manufacturer recommends that . If the position you are the top tether be attached, attach using does not have a and tighten the top tether to the headrest or head top tether anchor, if equipped. restraint and you are Refer to the child restraint using a single tether, instructions and the following route the tether over steps: the seatback. 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Open the top tether anchor cover to expose the anchor. . If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

84 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS tether, raise the head 3. Before placing a child in the If the vehicle has the LATCH system restraint and route the child restraint, make sure it is and it was being used during a crash, tether under the head securely held in place. To check, new LATCH system parts may be restraint and in grasp the child restraint at the needed. between the head LATCH path and attempt to New parts and repairs may be restraint posts. move it side to side and back necessary even if the LATCH system and forth. There should be no was not being used at the time of the more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of crash. movement for proper installation. Securing Child Restraints Replacing LATCH System (With the Seat Belt in the Parts After a Crash Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint with { Warning the seat belts in a rear seat position, study the instructions that came with A crash can damage the LATCH the child restraint to make sure it is system in the vehicle. A damaged compatible with this vehicle. LATCH system may not properly If the child restraint has the LATCH . If the position you are secure the child restraint, resulting system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers using has an adjustable in serious injury or even death in a for Children (LATCH System) 0 77 for head restraint and you crash. To help make sure the how and where to install the child are using a dual tether, LATCH system is working properly restraint using LATCH. If a child raise the head restraint after a crash, see your dealer to restraint is secured in the vehicle and route the tether have the system inspected and any using a seat belt and it uses a top under the head necessary replacements made as tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers restraint and in soon as possible. for Children (LATCH System) 0 77 for between the head top tether anchor locations. restraint posts. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 85 Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run position without a top tether anchor if the lap and shoulder portions of a national or local law requires that the vehicle seat belt through or the top tether be anchored, or if the around the child restraint. The instructions that come with the child child restraint instructions will restraint say that the top tether must show you how. be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that 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 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way system, you will be using the seat belt out of the retractor to set the to secure the child restraint. Be sure lock. When the retractor lock is to follow the instructions that came set, the belt can be tightened but with the child restraint. not pulled out of the retractor. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure 3. Push the latch plate into the to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 76. buckle until it clicks. 1. Put the child restraint on Position the release button on the seat. the buckle, away from the child If the head restraint interferes restraint, so that the seat belt with the proper installation of could be quickly unbuckled if the child restraint, see your necessary. dealer for assistance. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

86 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions (With the Seat Belt in the regarding the use of the top Front Seat) tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is Tethers for Children (LATCH 0 a safer place to secure a System) 77. forward-facing child restraint. See 7. Before placing a child in the Where to Put the Restraint 0 76. child restraint, make sure it is In addition, the vehicle has a securely held in place. To check, passenger sensing system which is grasp the child restraint at the designed to turn off the front seat belt path and attempt to outboard passenger frontal airbag and 5. To tighten the belt, push down move it side to side and back knee airbag under certain conditions. on the child restraint, pull the and forth. When the child See Passenger Sensing System 0 65 and shoulder portion of the belt to restraint is properly installed, Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 107 tighten the lap portion of the there should be no more than for more information, including belt, and feed the shoulder belt 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. important safety information. back into the retractor. When To remove the child restraint, installing a forward-facing child Never put a rear-facing child seat in unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let the front. This is because the risk to restraint, it may be helpful to use it return to the stowed position. If the your knee to push down on the the rear-facing child is so great if the top tether is attached to a top tether airbag deploys. child restraint as you tighten anchor, disconnect it. the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the { Warning retractor to make sure the A child in a rear-facing child retractor is locked. If the restraint can be seriously injured or retractor is not locked, repeat killed if the front outboard Steps 4 and 5. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 87 When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that passenger frontal airbag inflates. always move the seat as far back as came with the child restraint and the This is because the back of the it will go. It is better to secure the following instructions: rear-facing child restraint would be child restraint in a rear seat. 1. Move the seat as far back as it very close to the inflating airbag. See Passenger Sensing System 0 65 A child in a forward-facing child will go before securing the for additional information. forward-facing child restraint. restraint can be seriously injured or Move the seat upward or the killed if the front outboard If the child restraint uses a top tether, seatback to an upright position, passenger frontal airbag inflates if needed, to get a tight and the passenger seat is in a see Lower Anchors and Tethers for 0 installation of the child restraint. forward position. Children (LATCH System) 77 for top tether anchor locations. When the passenger sensing Even if the passenger sensing Do not secure a child seat in a system has turned off the front system has turned off the front position without a top tether anchor if outboard passenger frontal outboard passenger airbag(s), no a national or local law requires that airbag and knee airbag, the OFF system is fail-safe. No one can the top tether be anchored, or if the indicator on the passenger airbag guarantee that an airbag will not instructions that come with the child status indicator should light and deploy under some unusual restraint say that the top tether must stay lit when you start the circumstance, even though the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag be anchored. 0 airbag(s) are off. Status Indicator 107. In Canada, the law requires that Secure rear-facing child restraints forward-facing child restraints have a 2. Put the child restraint on in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) top tether, and that the tether be the seat. are off. If you secure a attached. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraint in the the lap and shoulder portions of front outboard passenger seat, the vehicle seat belt through or (Continued) around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to the buckle, away from the child set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the restraint, so that the seat belt not pulled out of the retractor. belt, and feed the shoulder belt could be quickly unbuckled if It may be necessary to slide the back into the retractor. When necessary. adjustable stop along the installing a forward-facing child webbing toward the outboard restraint, it may be helpful to use anchor to fully tighten the seat your knee to push down on the belt around the child restraint. child restraint as you tighten While a child restraint is the belt. installed, the adjustable stop Try to pull the belt out of the should be positioned on the retractor to make sure the portion of the webbing that does retractor is locked. If the not interact with the child retractor is not locked, repeat restraint. Steps 5 and 6. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 89 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. 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 65. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

90 STORAGE Storage Storage Compartments Cupholders Cupholders in the center console have { Warning a retractable cover. Do not place items Storage Compartments on the cover. Storage Compartments ...... 90 Do not store heavy or sharp objects Glove Box ...... 90 in storage compartments. In a Cupholders ...... 90 crash, these objects may cause the Center Console Storage ...... 91 cover to open and could result in Umbrella Storage ...... 91 injury. Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 92 Glove Box

Press the button to open the cover.

Pull the handle from the side to open the glove box. Close until it latches. Use the vehicle key to lock or unlock. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

STORAGE 91 Rear Seat Cupholders Umbrella Storage

Press the button and lift to access the storage area. There is an accessory If equipped, pull down the rear seat power outlet, two USB ports, and Slide a compact umbrella no larger armrest to use the cupholders. an SD card slot inside. See the than 6 cm (2.36 in) in diameter into infotainment manual. If equipped, the opening on the driver or Center Console Storage there is a removable phone holder to passenger door. store a phone and the cord while The SD card is used for navigation. Do charging. not remove the card from the holder. See the infotainment manual. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

92 STORAGE Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs

The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads inside the trunk. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 93 Passenger Airbag Status Cruise Control Light ...... 116 Instruments and Indicator ...... 107 Door Ajar Light ...... 117 Controls Charging System Light ...... 107 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Information Displays () ...... 108 Driver Information Brake System Warning Light . . . . 110 Center (DIC) ...... 117 Controls Head-Up Display (HUD) ...... 119 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...... 94 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 110 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 94 Service Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Messages Heated Steering Wheel ...... 94 Light ...... 110 Vehicle Messages ...... 123 Horn ...... 95 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Engine Power Messages ...... 123 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 95 Warning Light ...... 111 Vehicle Speed Messages ...... 124 Compass ...... 97 Performance Shifting Light ...... 111 Clock ...... 97 Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Vehicle Personalization Power Outlets ...... 97 Light ...... 111 Vehicle Personalization ...... 124 Wireless Charging ...... 98 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 111 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 112 Universal Remote System Warning Lights, Gauges, and Pedestrian Ahead Indicator ...... 112 Universal Remote System ...... 130 Indicators Traction Off Light ...... 112 Universal Remote System Warning Lights, Gauges, and StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 113 Programming ...... 130 Indicators ...... 100 (TCS)/ Universal Remote System Instrument Cluster ...... 101 StabiliTrak Light ...... 113 Operation ...... 132 ...... 104 Engine Coolant Temperature ...... 104 Warning Light ...... 113 Trip Odometer ...... 104 Driver Mode Control Light ...... 114 ...... 104 Tire Pressure Light ...... 114 ...... 104 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...... 115 Engine Coolant Temperature Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 115 Gauge ...... 105 Security Light ...... 115 Seat Belt Reminders ...... 105 High-Beam On Light ...... 116 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 106 Lamps On Reminder ...... 116 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

94 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be Steering Wheel Adjustment operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual. Heated Steering Wheel

If equipped, the control is on the left side of the steering column. . Push the control up or down to tilt To adjust the steering wheel: the steering wheel up or down. 1. Pull the lever down. . Push the control forward or 2. Move the steering wheel up rearward to move the steering or down. wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel ( : If equipped, press to turn the closer or away from you. Do not adjust the steering wheel while heated steering wheel on or off. An driving. indicator light next to the button 4. Pull the lever up to lock the displays when the feature is steering wheel in place. To set the power tilt wheel memory turned on. position, see Memory Seats 0 44. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to be fully heated. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 95 If equipped with a remote start heated LO : Use for slow wipes. n L : Pull the windshield wiper lever steering wheel, the heated steering toward you to spray windshield wheel and indicator will turn on washer fluid and activate the wipers. automatically. The wipers will continue until the If equipped with auto heated seats, lever is released or the maximum the heated steering wheel will turn on wash time is reached. When the along with the heated seats when it is windshield wiper lever is released, cold outside. The heated steering additional wipes may occur depending wheel indicator light may not come on how long the windshield washer on. See Heated and Ventilated Front INT : Use this setting for intermittent had been activated. See Washer Fluid 0 Seats 0 46. wipes or for Rainsense wipes, when 257 for information on filling the Rainsense is enabled. For intermittent reservoir. Horn wipes, move the lever up to INT, then x a turn the INT band up for more { Warning Press on the steering wheel pad to frequent wipes or down for less sound the horn. frequent wipes. If Rainsense is In freezing weather, do not use the enabled, see “Rainsense” later in this washer until the windshield is Windshield Wiper/Washer section. warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, If the windshield wipers are in use for blocking your vision. a while when driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See “ ” Wiper-Activated Headlamps later in { Warning this section. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. Before driving the vehicle, always With the ignition on or in ACC/ clear snow and ice from the hood, ACCESSORY, move the windshield 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move windshield, roof, and rear of the wiper lever to select the wiper speed. the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. (Continued) HI : Use for fast wipes. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

96 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS wipes, the wipers continue to run . Turn the band down for less Warning (Continued) until they reach the base of the sensitivity to moisture. windshield. vehicle, including all lamps and . Move the windshield wiper lever windows. Reduced visibility from Rainsense out of the AUTO position to deactivate Rainsense. snow and ice buildup could lead to There is a sensor near the top center a crash. of the windshield detects the amount Wiper Arm Assembly Protection of water on the windshield and If equipped with wiper arm assembly Clear snow and ice from the wiper controls the frequency of the protection, when using an automatic blades and windshield before using windshield wiper. To turn this feature car wash, move the windshield wiper them. If frozen to the windshield, on or off, see “Rain Sense Wipers” 0 lever to OFF. This disables the carefully loosen or thaw them. under Vehicle Personalization 124. automatic Rainsense windshield Damaged blades should be replaced. Keep this area of the windshield clear wipers. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 261. of debris to allow for best system With Rainsense, if the transmission is Wiper Parking performance. in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the wipers will If the ignition is turned off while the AUTO : When enabled, move the automatically stop at the base of the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will windshield wiper lever to AUTO. Turn windshield. immediately stop. the x AUTO band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. The wiper operations return to normal If the windshield wiper lever is then when the transmission is no longer in moved to OFF before the driver door is N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has opened or within 10 minutes, the increased. wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. Wiper-Activated Headlamps If the ignition is turned off while the This feature activates the headlamps wipers are performing wipes due to and parking lamps after the windshield washing or Rainsense . Turn the band up for more windshield wipers have been in use sensitivity to moisture. for a while. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on the Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 97 wiper speed. For this feature to work, Clock Wait one minute to allow the circuit the exterior lamp control must be breaker to reset before reconnecting in AUTO. The time and date for the clock can be devices or turning RAP back on. If the set using the infotainment system. See The wiper-activated headlamps problem continues, the issue could be “Time/Date” in “System” under within your device. Try another immediately turn off when the “Settings” in the infotainment manual. ignition is turned to off, or the known good device to make sure the windshield wiper control is turned off. circuit breaker is operating properly. Power Outlets If this does not resolve your problem, Compass The accessory power outlets can be see your dealer. used to plug in electrical equipment, It is possible to replace the factory The vehicle may have a compass such as a cell phone or MP3 player. power outlet with a cigar lighter display on the Driver Information receptacle, if desired. This requires the Center (DIC). The compass receives its The vehicle has two accessory power outlets: factory installed circuit breaker to be heading and other information from replaced with a standard minifuse by the Global Positioning System (GPS) . Inside the center console the dealer. A minifuse will not reset antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic storage area. and will have to be replace if blown. Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle speed information. . On the rear of the center floor console. Caution The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of Lift the cover to access the accessory Failure to replace the circuit power outlet. or degrees of turn before needing a breaker with the minifuse could signal from the GPS satellites. When Certain electrical accessories may not overheat the cigar lighter and the compass display shows CAL, drive be compatible with the accessory damage the vehicle. the vehicle for a short distance in an power outlet and could overload a open area where it can receive a GPS vehicle circuit breaker or adapter fuse. signal. The compass system will If overloaded, the circuit breaker will When adding electrical equipment, be automatically determine when a GPS reset after all devices are disconnected sure to follow the proper installation signal is restored and provide a or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP) instructions included with the heading again. is turned off and then back on. See equipment. See Add-On Electrical 0 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 169. Equipment 236. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Caution { Warning Warning (Continued) Hanging heavy equipment from the Wireless charging can affect the such as coins, keys, rings, paper power outlet can cause damage not operation of an implanted clips, or cards, between the covered by the vehicle warranty. pacemaker or other medical devices. smartphone and charging pad will The power outlets are designed for If you have one, it is recommended become very hot. On the rare accessory power plugs only, such as to consult with your doctor before occasion that the charging system cell phone charge cords. using the wireless charging system. does not detect an object, and the object gets wedged between the Always unplug electrical equipment The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ smartphone and charger, remove when not in use and do not plug in ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory the smartphone and allow the equipment that exceeds the maximum Power (RAP) must be active. The object to cool before removing it 15 amps rating. wireless charging feature may not from the charging pad, to prevent correctly indicate charging when the burns. Wireless Charging vehicle is in RAP. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 169. The vehicle may have a wireless charging pad below the climate The operating temperature is −20 °C controls. The system operates at 145 (−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to compatible smartphone. The power 35 °C (95 °F) for the smartphone. output of the system is capable of charging at a rate up to 3 amp (15W), { Warning as requested by the compatible smartphone. See Radio Frequency Remove all objects from the Statement 0 334. charging pad before charging your compatible smartphone. Objects, (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 99 To charge a compatible smartphone: smartphone is capable of terms, warranty disclaimers and 1. Remove all objects from the wireless charging before copyright notices are available for charging pad. The system may re-positioning it. download. LG Electronics will also not charge if there are any provide open source code to you on If the } does not illuminate, the CD-ROM for a charge covering the objects between the smartphone smartphone may need to be and charging pad. cost of performing such distribution repositioned. To reposition, turn (such as the cost of media, shipping, 2. Place the smartphone face up on the smartphone 180 degrees and and handling) upon email request to the @ symbol on the wait three seconds before [email protected]. This offer is charging pad. placing/aligning it on the pad valid for three (3) years from the date again. on which you purchased the product. To maximize the charge rate, The smartphone may become warm ensure the smartphone is fully Freescale-WCT library seated and centered in the holder during charging. This is normal. In Copyright (c) 2012-2014 Freescale with nothing under it. A thick warmer temperatures, the speed of Semiconductor, Inc.. All rights smartphone case may prevent charging maybe be reduced. reserved. the wireless charger from Acknowledgements working, or may reduce the 1. Redistributions of source code charging performance. See your Certain Wireless Charging Module must retain the above copyright dealer for additional information. product from LG Electronics, Inc. notice, this list of conditions and ("LGE") contains the open source the following disclaimer. 3. A green } next to the V will software detailed below. Refer to the appear on the infotainment indicated open source licenses (as are 2. Redistributions in binary form display. This indicates that the included following this notice) for the must reproduce the above smartphone is properly terms and conditions of their use. copyright notice, this list of positioned and charging. conditions and the following OSS Notice Information disclaimer in the documentation If the } turns yellow, ensure To obtain the source code that is and/or other materials provided that the charging pad is clear of contained in this product, please visit with the distribution. any objects and that the http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

100 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 3. Neither the name of the CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Warning Lights, Gauges, copyright holder nor the names (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, of its contributors may be used PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE and Indicators to endorse or promote products GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, Warning lights and gauges can signal derived from this software DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS that something is wrong before it without specific prior written INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED becomes serious enough to cause an permission. AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, expensive repair or replacement. WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY Paying attention to the warning lights LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND and gauges could prevent injury. CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) Some warning lights come on briefly EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE when the engine is started to indicate INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF they are working. When one of the THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF warning lights comes on and stays on MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS SUCH DAMAGE. while driving, or when one of the FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE gauges shows there may be a problem, DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL check the section that explains what THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR to do. Waiting to do repairs can be CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY costly and even dangerous. DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 101 Instrument Cluster

English Base Level Cluster Shown, Metric Similar Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

102 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

English Uplevel Cluster Shown, Metric Similar Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 103 Cluster Menu . Info App. This is where the Options selected Driver Information Center There is an interactive display area in Use the thumbwheel to scroll through (DIC) displays can be viewed. See the center of the instrument cluster. items in the Options menu. Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 117. Head-up Display (HUD) (Uplevel) : If equipped, this feature allows for . Audio adjusting the angle of the HUD image . Navigation and changing or turning off the Speed . Phone Limit Sign. . Options HUD Rotation (Uplevel): Press the thumbwheel while Adjust Rotation is Audio highlighted to enter Adjust Mode. In the Audio menu browse for music, Scroll to adjust the angle of the HUD select from the favorites, or change display. Press the thumbwheel to the audio source. Use the thumbwheel confirm and save the setting. This to change the station or go to the next feature may only be available in or previous track. P (Park). Use the right steering wheel control to Speed Sign: If equipped, press the open and scroll through the different Navigation thumbwheel while Speed Sign is items and displays. If there is an active route, press the highlighted to turn it on or off. Press S or T to access the cluster thumbwheel to cancel or resume route Units : Choose English or metric units applications. Use the thumbwheel to guidance, or turn prompts by pressing the thumbwheel while the scroll through the list of available on or off. desired item is highlighted. features within the applications. Not Phone all applications or features will be Info Page Options : Press the available on all vehicles. In the Phone menu, if there is no thumbwheel to select the items to be active phone call, view recent calls, displayed in the Info app. See Driver or scroll through contacts. If there is Information Center (DIC) 0 117. an active call, mute the phone or switch to handset operation. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

104 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Display : Press the thumbwheel to Odometer When the engine is on, the enter the Display menu. Select to turn tachometer will indicate the engine’s on or off the speedometer, time, fuel The odometer shows how far the revolutions per minute (rpm). The range, or, if equipped, compass or vehicle has been driven, in either tachometer may vary by several speed sign. kilometers or miles. hundred rpm’s, during Auto Stop mode, when the engine is shutting off Speed Warning : The Speed Warning Trip Odometer display allows the driver to set a and restarting. warning at a speed that they do not odometer shows how far the want to exceed. To set the Speed vehicle has been driven since the trip Fuel Gauge Warning press the thumbwheel when odometer was last reset. Speed Warning is displayed. Use the The trip odometer is accessed and thumbwheel to adjust the value and reset through the Driver Information press to set the speed. Center (DIC). See Driver Information Once the speed is set, this feature can Center (DIC) 0 117. be turned off by pressing the thumbwheel while viewing this page. Tachometer If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a The tachometer displays the engine chime. speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Software Information : Displays open For vehicles with the Stop/Start source software information. system, when the ignition is on, the tachometer indicates the vehicle Speedometer status. When pointing to AUTO STOP, When the ignition is on, the fuel the engine is off but the vehicle is on gauge indicates about how much fuel The speedometer shows the vehicle's and can move. The engine could auto is left in the tank. speed in either kilometers per hour start at any time. When the indicator There is an arrow near the fuel gauge (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). points to OFF, the vehicle is off. pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 105 When the indicator nears empty, the Engine Coolant low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should Temperature Gauge be refueled soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. Metric For example, the gauge may have This gauge measures the temperature indicated the tank was half full, of the vehicle's engine. but it actually took a little more or English less than half the tank's capacity While driving under normal operating to fill the tank. conditions, if the red LED is illuminated, the engine is too hot. Pull . The gauge moves a little while off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn turning a corner or speeding up. off the engine as soon as possible. . The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is Seat Belt Reminders turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off. Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light There is a driver seat belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

106 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 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 When the vehicle is started, this light When the vehicle is started, this light airbag modules, the wiring, and the flashes and a chime may come on to flashes and a chime may come on to crash sensing and diagnostic module. remind the driver to fasten their seat remind passengers to fasten their seat For more information on the airbag belt. Then the light stays on solid belt. Then the light stays on solid system, see Airbag System 0 59. until the belt is buckled. This cycle until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the continues several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled passenger remains or becomes while the vehicle is moving. unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver seat belt is buckled, If the passenger seat belt is buckled, neither the light nor the chime neither the chime nor the light comes on. comes on. Passenger Seat Belt Reminder The front passenger seat belt reminder The airbag readiness light comes on Light light and chime may turn on if an for several seconds when the vehicle is object is put on the seat such as a started. If the light does not come on There is a passenger seat belt briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, then, have it fixed immediately. reminder light near the passenger laptop, or other electronic device. To airbag status indicator. See Passenger turn off the reminder light and/or { Warning Sensing System 0 65. chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the seat belt. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 107 When the vehicle is started, the Warning (Continued) passenger airbag status indicator will { Warning light ON and OFF, and the symbols for the airbag system might not be on and off, for several seconds as a If the airbag readiness light ever working properly. The airbags in the system check. Then, after several more comes on and stays on, it means vehicle might not inflate in a crash, seconds, the status indicator will light that something may be wrong with or they could even inflate without a either ON or OFF, and either the the airbag system. To help avoid crash. To help avoid injury, have symbol for on or off, to let you know injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. the status of the front outboard the vehicle serviced right away. See passenger frontal airbag and knee Airbag Readiness Light 0 106 for airbag. If there is a problem with the airbag more information, including system, a Driver Information Center If the word ON, and the on symbol, is important safety information. (DIC) message may also come on. lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front Charging System Light Passenger Airbag Status outboard passenger frontal airbag and Indicator knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the word OFF, and the off symbol, is The vehicle has a passenger sensing lit on the passenger airbag status system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 indicator, it means that the passenger 65 for important safety information. sensing system has turned off the The overhead console has a passenger front outboard passenger frontal airbag status indicator. airbag and knee airbag. The charging system light comes on If, after several seconds, all of the briefly when the ignition is turned on, symbols remain lit, or if no symbols but the engine is not running, as a are lit, or if the airbag readiness light check to show the light is working. is on, there may be a problem with It should go out when the engine is the lights or the passenger sensing started. system. See your dealer for service right away. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

108 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem Caution with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Modifications to the engine, Driving while this light is on could transmission, exhaust, intake, drain the battery. or fuel system, or the use of replacement tires that do not meet Malfunctions are often indicated by When this light comes on, or is the original tire specifications, can flashing, the Driver Information the system before any problem is cause this light to come on. This Center (DIC) also displays a message. noticeable. Being aware of the light and seeking service promptly when it could lead to costly repairs not If a short distance must be driven comes on may prevent damage. covered by the vehicle warranty. with the light on, be sure to turn off This could also affect the vehicle’s all accessories, such as the radio and Caution ability to pass an Emissions air conditioner. Inspection/Maintenance test. See 0 Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the vehicle is driven continually Accessories and Modifications 240. with this light on, the emission (Check Engine Light) control system may not work as If the light is flashing : A This light is part of the vehicle’s well, the fuel economy may be malfunction has been detected that emission control on-board diagnostic lower, and the vehicle may not run could damage the emission control system. If this light is on while the smoothly. This could lead to costly system and increase vehicle engine is running, a malfunction has repairs that might not be covered emissions. Diagnosis and service may been detected and the vehicle may by the vehicle warranty. be required. require service. The light should come To help prevent damage, reduce on to show that it is working when vehicle speed and avoid hard the ignition is in Service Mode. See 0 accelerations and uphill grades. Ignition Positions 164. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 109 If the light continues to flash, find a up. If this occurs, change the fuel vehicle may affect vehicle operation. safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off brand. It may require at least one See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 236. and wait at least 10 seconds before full tank of the proper fuel to turn See your dealer if assistance is needed. restarting the engine. If the light is the light off. See Recommended 0 The vehicle may not pass still flashing, follow the previous Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4 Engine) 226 or inspection if: guidelines and see your dealer for Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L service as soon as possible. V6 Engine) 0 227. . The light is on when the engine is running. If the light is on steady : A If the light remains on, see your malfunction has been detected. dealer. . The light does not come on when Diagnosis and service may be the ignition is in Service Mode. required. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs . Critical emission control systems Check the following: have not been completely If the vehicle requires an Emissions diagnosed. If this happens, the . If fuel has been added to the Inspection/Maintenance test, the test vehicle would not be ready for vehicle using the capless fuel equipment will likely connect to the inspection and might require funnel adapter, make sure that it vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). several days of routine driving “ has been removed. See Filling the before the system is ready for Tank with a Portable Gas Can” 0 inspection. This can happen if the under Filling the Tank 228. The 12-volt battery has recently been diagnostic system can detect if the replaced or run down, or if the adapter has been left installed in vehicle has been recently serviced. the vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See your dealer if the vehicle will not A few driving trips with the pass or cannot be made ready for adapter removed may turn off the The DLC is under the instrument the test. light. panel to the left of the steering wheel. . Poor fuel quality can cause Connecting devices that are not used inefficient engine operation and to perform an Emissions Inspection/ poor driveability, which may go Maintenance test or to service the away once the engine is warmed Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

110 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Brake System Warning Brake system. A message may also { Warning display in the Driver Information Light Center (DIC). The brake system might not be working properly if the brake If the light does not come on, system warning light is on. Driving or remains flashing, see your dealer. with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is Service Electric Parking still on after the vehicle has been Brake Light Metric English pulled off the road and carefully This light should come on briefly stopped, have the vehicle towed for when the vehicle is turned on. If it service. does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there Electric Parking Brake is a problem. If the light comes on and stays on at start up, there is a Light brake problem. Have the brake system On some vehicles the service electric inspected right away. parking brake light should come on briefly when the vehicle is started. If the light comes on while driving, If it does not come on, have it fixed so pull off the road and stop carefully. it will be ready to warn if there is a The brake system has electric brake problem. For vehicles with the boost. Vehicle speed may be limited Metric English reconfigurable cluster, this light may when the brake system warning light not come on when the vehicle is comes on. The brake pedal might be This light comes on when the parking started. harder to push, or the brake pedal brake is applied. If the light continues may go closer to the floor. It could flashing after the parking brake is take longer to stop. If the light is still released, or while driving, there is a on, have the vehicle towed for service. problem with the Electric Parking See Towing the Vehicle 0 295. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 111 If this light stays on, the vehicle If the ABS warning light is the only Automatic Vehicle Hold should be taken to a dealer as soon as light on, the vehicle has regular possible. See Electric Parking Brake , but ABS is not functioning. (AVH) Light 0 180. A message may also display in If both the ABS warning light and the the Driver Information Center (DIC). brake system warning light are on, ABS is not functioning and there is a Antilock Brake System problem with the regular brakes. See (ABS) Warning Light your dealer for service. See Brake System Warning Light 0 110. This light comes on when AVH is Performance Shifting Light actively holding the vehicle. See Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) 0 182. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) This warning light should come on Light briefly when the vehicle is turned on. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if If equipped, this light may display there is a problem. when Sport Mode is activated and If the light comes on while driving, certain driving conditions are met. safely stop as soon as it is possible Sport Mode detects when the vehicle and turn off the vehicle. Then turn on is being driven in a competitive the vehicle again to reset the system. manner, and adjusts the shifting of After the vehicle is started, this light the gears accordingly. The color of this turns off and stays off if LKA has not If the ABS warning light stays on, been turned on or is unavailable. or comes on again while driving, the light may change based on how competitively the vehicle is being vehicle needs service. A chime may 0 also sound when the light stays on. driven. See Driver Mode Control 185. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

112 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS If equipped, this light is white if LKA If equipped, this indicator will display Traction Off Light is turned on, but not ready to assist. green when a vehicle is detected This light is green if LKA is turned on ahead and amber when you are and is ready to assist. following a vehicle ahead much too LKA may assist by gently turning the closely. steering wheel if the vehicle See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) approaches a detected lane marking. System 0 214. The LKA light is amber when assisting. Pedestrian Ahead Indicator This light comes on briefly while This light flashes amber as a Lane starting the engine. If it does not, Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to have the vehicle serviced by your indicate that the lane marking has dealer. If the system is working been crossed. normally, the indicator light then turns off. LKA will not assist or alert if the turn signal is active in the direction of lane The traction off light comes on when departure, or if LKA detects that you the Traction Control System (TCS) has are accelerating, braking, or actively If equipped, this indicator will display been turned off by pressing and steering. amber when a nearby pedestrian is releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak/ detected in front of the vehicle. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 222. See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) button. Vehicle Ahead Indicator System 0 218. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off. If the TCS is off, wheel speed will be limited when necessary to protect the driveline from damage. Adjust driving accordingly. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 113 See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic Stability 0 0 Control 183. (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Control 183. StabiliTrak OFF Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. This light comes on briefly while If the light does not come on, have starting the engine. If it does not, On some vehicles this light comes on the vehicle serviced by your dealer. have the vehicle serviced by your briefly while starting the vehicle. If it If the system is working normally, the dealer. does not, have the vehicle serviced by indicator light turns off. This light comes on when the the dealer. If the system is working StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control If the light is on and not flashing, the normally the indicator light goes off. (ESC) system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/ For vehicles with the reconfigurable If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction ESC system have been disabled. cluster, this light may not come on Control System (TCS) is also off. A Driver Information Center (DIC) when starting the vehicle. message may display. Check the DIC If StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS are off, the messages to determine which Caution system does not assist in controlling feature(s) is no longer functioning and the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the whether the vehicle requires service. StabiliTrak/ESC systems, and the The engine coolant temperature warning light turns off. If the light is on and flashing, the TCS warning light indicates that the and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC system is vehicle has overheated. Driving with See Traction Control/Electronic Stability actively working. this light on can damage the engine Control 0 183. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Engine Overheating 0 256. This light comes on when Snow/Ice This light comes on when My Mode is The engine coolant temperature Mode is selected. selected. See Driver Mode Control warning light comes on when the 0 185. engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off Tire Pressure Light the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating 0 256. Driver Mode Control Light This light comes on when Track Mode is selected. See Driver Mode Control 0 185. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about This light comes on when Sport Mode tire pressures and the TPMS. is selected. When the Light Is On Steady This light comes on when V Mode is This indicates that one or more of the selected. See Driver Mode Control tires are significantly underinflated. 0 185. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 115 A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire Low Fuel Warning Light pressure message may also display. Caution (Continued) Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown within the operating range and the on the Tire and Loading Information oil pressure is still low, have the label. See Tire Pressure 0 279. vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing When the Light Flashes First and engine oil. Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute This light is near the fuel gauge and and then stays on, there may be a comes on briefly when the ignition is problem with the TPMS. If the turned on as a check to show it is problem is not corrected, the light will working. come on at every ignition cycle. See It also comes on when the fuel tank is Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 282. low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the Engine Oil Pressure Light This light should come on briefly as vehicle serviced. the engine is started. If it does not Caution come on, have the vehicle serviced by Security Light your dealer. Lack of proper engine oil If the light comes on and stays on, it maintenance can damage the means that oil is not flowing through engine. Driving with the engine oil the engine properly. The vehicle could low can also damage the engine. be low on oil and might have some The repairs would not be covered other system problem. See your dealer. by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil The security light should come on if required, but if the oil level is briefly as the engine is started. If it (Continued) does not come on, have the vehicle Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

116 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS serviced by your dealer. If the system IntelliBeam Light Cruise Control Light is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation 0 28. This light comes on when the The cruise control light is white when High-Beam On Light IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is the cruise control is on and ready, and enabled. See Exterior Lamp Controls turns green when the cruise control is 0 133. set and active. See Cruise Control 0 193. Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 135. This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use, except when only This light comes on when Adaptive the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Cruise Control (if equipped) is active. are active. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 133. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 117 Curve Speed Control Light Information Displays y or z : Use the thumbwheel to scroll to the previous or next Driver Information selection. Center (DIC) V : Press the thumbwheel to open a menu or select a menu item. Press The DIC is displayed in the and hold to reset values on certain instrument cluster. It shows the status screens. of many vehicle systems. If equipped, this light may illuminate Info Page Options green when ACC is actively controlling the vehicle speed and detects a sharp The info displays on the DIC can be curve on the road ahead. turned on or off through the Options menu. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 195. 1. Press T to scroll to the Options Door Ajar Light menu. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to Info Pages and press the thumbwheel to select. 2. Scroll y or z to move through the list of possible info displays. 3. Press the thumbwheel while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. This light comes on when a door is S or T : Press to move between the open or not securely latched. Before interactive display zones in the The info pages can also be turned on driving, check that all doors are cluster. Press S to go back to the or off through the DIC Info Page properly closed. previous menu. Options. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

118 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS DIC Information Displays 100 km (mpg) recorded since the last monitoring the oil life, additional time this menu item was reset. This maintenance is recommended. See The following is the list of all possible number reflects only the approximate Maintenance Schedule 0 308. DIC information displays. Some of the average fuel economy that the vehicle information displays may not be The Oil Life display must be reset has right now, and will change as available for your particular vehicle. after each oil change. It will not reset driving conditions change. The itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display While in the Info Page Options menu, Average Fuel Economy can be reset by accidentally at any time other than the info pages can be restored to the V pressing and selecting yes or no when the oil has just been changed. default factory settings by pressing while this display is active. It cannot be reset accurately until the and holding R on the left steering Fuel Range : Shows the approximate next oil change. To reset the engine wheel controls and the thumbwheel distance the vehicle can be driven oil life system, press V and then on the right steering wheel controls at without refueling. LOW will be select yes or no. See Engine Oil Life the same time. displayed when the vehicle is low on System 0 248. Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in fuel. The fuel range estimate is based Tire Pressure : Shows the either kilometers per hour (km/h) or on an average of the vehicle's fuel approximate pressures of all four tires. miles per hour (mph). economy over recent driving history Tire pressure is displayed in either Trip 1 or Trip 2 and Average Fuel and the amount of fuel remaining in kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per Economy : The Trip display shows the the fuel tank. square inch (psi). If the pressure is current distance traveled, in either Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the low, the value for that tire is shown in kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since oil's remaining useful life. amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor the trip odometer was last reset. The If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is System 0 281 and trip odometer can be reset by pressing displayed, that means 99% of the Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 282. V and selecting yes or no while this current oil life remains. Fuel Economy : Displays average fuel display is active. When the remaining oil life is low, the economy, the best fuel economy over Average Fuel Economy shows the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message the selected distance, and a bar graph approximate average liters per will appear on the display. The oil showing instantaneous fuel economy. 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles should be changed as soon as per gallon (mpg). This number is possible. See Engine Oil 0 246. In calculated based on the number of L/ addition to the engine oil life system Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 119 Average Speed : Displays the average switches to the gap setting page. This Transmission Fluid Temperature : vehicle speed of the vehicle in page shows the current gap setting Shows the temperature of the kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles along with the vehicle ahead telltale. fluid in either per hour (mph). This average is based Driver Assistance : If equipped, degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees on the various vehicle speeds recorded shows information for Lane Keep Fahrenheit (°F). since the last reset. Reset the average Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision Info Page Options : Scroll to choose speed by pressing the thumbwheel Alert (FCA). which info pages appear on the DIC. while this display is active to show a Battery Voltage : Shows the current Press the thumbwheel to select or confirmation window to select yes deselect. or no. battery voltage. Blank Page : Allows for no Timer : This display can be used as a Coolant Temperature : Shows the engine coolant temperature in either information to be displayed in the timer. To start the timer, press the cluster info display areas. thumbwheel while this display is degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). active. The display will show the Head-Up Display (HUD) amount of time that has passed since Oil Temperature : Shows the engine the timer was last reset. To stop the oil temperature in either degrees timer, press the thumbwheel briefly Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). { Warning while this display is active and the timer is running. Engine Hours (Hourmeter) : Shows If the HUD image is too bright or the total number of hours the engine too high in your field of view, it Press the thumbwheel while this has run. The display also shows the may take you more time to see display is active to reset the timer. engine idle hours. things you need to see when it is Follow Distance/Gap Setting : When Engine Boost : Displays engine dark outside. Be sure to keep the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not manifold pressure relative to ambient HUD image dim and placed low in engaged, the current follow time to air pressure. It will display boost your field of view. the vehicle ahead is displayed as a pressure generated by the time value on this page. When ACC turbocharging system. has been engaged, the display If equipped with HUD, some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

120 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS windshield. The information is Some vehicle messages or alerts projected through the HUD lens on displayed in the HUD may be cleared the driver side of the instrument by using the steering wheel controls. panel and focused out toward the See Vehicle Messages 0 123. front of the vehicle.

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If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image The HUD control is to the left of the as a parking aid. HUD Display on the Windshield steering wheel. The HUD may display some of the To adjust the HUD image: The HUD information can be following vehicle information and displayed in various languages in vehicle messages or alerts: 1. Adjust the driver seat. some vehicles. The speedometer . Speed 2. Start the engine. reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or . Audio 3. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD. metric units. . Phone $ : Press or lift to center the HUD The language selection is changed . Navigation through the radio and the units of image. The HUD image can only be measurement is changed through the . Performance adjusted up and down, not side instrument cluster. See “Settings” in . Driver Assistance Features to side. the Infotainment Manual and . Vehicle Messages ! : Press to select the display view. "Options" under Instrument Cluster 0 Each press will change the 101. display view. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 121 D : Lift and hold to brighten the Speed Limit Style Adjustment Speed View : This displays digital display. Press and hold to dim the The speed limit style can be changed speed in English or metric units, display. Continue to hold to turn the to a speed limit bar or speed limit sign speed limit, vehicle ahead indicator, display off. from the Options menu. Press the Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep thumbwheel while Speed Limit Style Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control The HUD image will automatically and set speed. Some information only dim and brighten to compensate for is highlighted to change the speed sign style or to turn it off. appears on vehicles that have these outside lighting. The HUD brightness features, and when they are active. control can also be adjusted as HUD Views needed. There are four views in the HUD. The HUD image can temporarily light Some vehicle information and vehicle up depending on the angle and messages or alerts may be displayed position of sunlight on the HUD in any view. display. This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make the Metric HUD image harder to see. Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation Option This feature allows for adjusting the angle of the HUD image. Metric Press the thumbwheel while Adjust Rotation is highlighted to enter Adjust English Mode. Scroll to adjust the angle of the Audio/Phone View : This displays HUD display. Press the thumbwheel to digital speed, indicators from speed confirm and save the setting. This view along with audio/phone feature may only be available in information, vehicle ahead indicator, P (Park). See Instrument Cluster 0 101. English Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

122 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS and set speed. The current radio Navigation View : This displays Performance View : This displays station, media type, and incoming digital speed, indicators from speed digital speed, indicators from speed calls will be displayed. view along with Turn-by-Turn view along with rpm reading, All HUD views may briefly display Navigation information in some transmission positions, Shift Timing audio information when the driver vehicles, vehicle ahead indicator, Lane Light Position (V-Series only), gear uses the steering wheel controls to Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist, shift indicator (if equipped), vehicle adjust the audio settings appearing in and Adaptive Cruise Control and set ahead indicator, Lane Departure the instrument cluster. speed. The compass heading is Warning/Lane Keep Assist, and displayed when navigation routing is Adaptive Cruise Control and set speed. Incoming phone calls appearing in the not active. instrument cluster, may also display If equipped, the shift timing lights at in any HUD view. Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts the top of the display will appear with shown in the instrument cluster may increases in engine rpm. The rows of also be displayed in any HUD view. lights get closer together as the shift point gets closer. Shift the transmission before the lights come together in the display. Shift immediately if the lights are flashing. See Manual Mode 0 178. Metric Care of the HUD Metric 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 English sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it. English Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 123 HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages . Steering . Ride Control Systems If you cannot see the HUD image Messages displayed on the Driver when the ignition is on, check that: Information Center (DIC) indicate the . Driver Assistance Systems . Nothing is covering the HUD lens. status of the vehicle or some action . Cruise Control that may be needed to correct a . The HUD brightness setting is not . Lighting and Bulb Replacement too dim or too bright. condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. . Wiper/Washer Systems . The HUD is adjusted to the proper height. The messages that do not require . Doors and Windows immediate action can be . Polarized sunglasses are not worn. acknowledged and cleared by pressing . Seat Belts . The windshield and HUD lens are the thumbwheel. The messages that . Airbag Systems require immediate action cannot be clean. . Engine and Transmission cleared until that action is performed. If the HUD image is not correct, . Tire Pressure contact your dealer. All messages should be taken seriously; clearing the message does . Battery The windshield is part of the HUD not correct the problem. system. If the windshield needs Engine Power Messages replacing, see Windshield Replacement If a SERVICE message appears, see 0 262. your dealer. REDUCED ACCELERATION DRIVE Follow the instructions given in the WITH CARE messages. The system displays This message displays when the messages regarding the following vehicle's propulsion power is reduced. topics: A reduction in propulsion power can . Service Messages affect the vehicle's ability to . Fluid Levels accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no observed reduction in . Vehicle Security performance, proceed to your . Brakes destination. Under certain conditions Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

124 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS the performance may be reduced the Vehicle Personalization Rear Seat Reminder next time the vehicle is driven. The This allows for a chime and a message vehicle may be driven while this The following are all possible vehicle when the rear door has been opened message is on, but maximum personalization features. Depending before or during operation of the acceleration and speed may be on the vehicle, some may not be vehicle. reduced. Anytime this message stays available. on, or displays repeatedly, the vehicle For System, Apps, and Personal Touch Off or On. should be taken to your dealer for features and functions, see “Settings” My Mode service as soon as possible. in the infotainment manual. Touch and the following may display: Under certain operating conditions, To access the vehicle propulsion will be disabled. Try personalization menu: . Engine Sound restarting after the ignition has been . Steering off for two minutes. 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment . Suspension display. Vehicle Speed Messages . Brake Response 2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of SPEED LIMITED TO XXX available options. Engine Sound KM/H (MPH) 3. Touch to select the desired This setting adjusts the sound of the This message shows that the vehicle feature setting. engine exhaust from a quiet to a loud speed has been limited to the speed exhaust volume. 4. Touch 9 or R to turn a feature displayed. The limited speed is a Touch Tour, Sport, or Track. protection for various propulsion and off or on. Steering vehicle systems, such as lubrication, 5. Touch z to go to the top level of thermal, brakes, suspension, Teen the Settings menu. This setting adjusts how the steering Driver if equipped, or tires. feels from a lighter to a reduced assist The menu may contain the following: for more steering feel. Touch Tour, Sport, or Track. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 125 Suspension Touch Low, Medium, or High. Auto Defog This setting adjusts the suspension Air Quality Sensor This setting automatically turns the from a comfortable to a more front defogger on when the engine is responsive tune. This setting switches the system into started. Recirculation Mode based on the Touch Tour, Sport, or Track. quality of the outside air. Touch Off or On. Brake Response Touch Off, Low Sensitivity, or High Auto Rear Defog This setting adjusts the brake pedal Sensitivity. This setting automatically turns the response for specific driving Auto Cooled Seats rear defogger on when the engine is conditions or style. started. This setting automatically turns on Touch Tour, Sport, or Track. and regulates the ventilated seats Touch Off or On. Climate and Air Quality when the cabin temperature is warm. Ionizer See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Touch and the following may display: 0 46. If equipped and on, this feature helps clean the air inside the vehicle and . Auto Fan Speed Touch Off or On. remove contaminants such as pollen, . Air Quality Sensor Auto Heated Seats odors, and dust. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 142. . Auto Cooled Seats This setting automatically turns on . Auto Heated Seats and regulates the heated seats when Touch Off or On. the cabin temperature is cool. The Collision / Detection Systems . Auto Defog auto heated seats can be turned off by . Auto Rear Defog using the heated seat buttons on the Touch and the following may display: center stack. See Heated and Ventilated . . Alert Type Ionizer Front Seats 0 46. . Forward Collision System Auto Fan Speed If equipped with auto heated steering This setting specifies the amount of wheel, this feature will turn on when . Front Pedestrian Detection airflow when the climate control fan the auto heated seats turn on. . Lane Change Alert setting is Auto Fan. Touch Off or On. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

126 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS . Seat Belt Tightening See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Rear Pedestrian Detection 0 . Rear Cross Traffic Alert System 218. This setting specifies if alerts will . Rear Pedestrian Detection Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. display when the vehicle detects pedestrians behind when in . Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier Lane Change Alert R (Reverse). See Rear Pedestrian Alert 0 . Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols This setting specifies if an alert will 213. display on the outside mirror to help Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. Alert Type you avoid crashing into a vehicle in This setting specifies the type of your blind spot, or rapidly Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier vehicle feedback provided, either a approaching your blind spot, during a This setting determines if an alert will beep or seat vibration, when you are lane change maneuver. See Lane 0 appear when Adaptive Cruise Control in danger of colliding with an object. Change Alert (LCA) 220. brings the vehicle to a complete stop Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Touch Off or On. and the vehicle ahead of you starts moving again. See Adaptive Cruise Forward Collision System Seat Belt Tightening Control 0 195. This setting controls the vehicle This setting automatically adjusts Touch Off or On. response when detecting a vehicle your seat belts to a snug fit when ahead of you. The Off setting disables buckled. The seat belts tighten when Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols all FCA and AEB functions. With the you first buckle up and during rough This setting enables the Rear Camera Alert and Brake setting, both FCA and driving or road conditions. Park Assist Symbols. See Assistance AEB are available. The Alert setting Touch Off or On. Systems for Parking or Backing 0 205. disables AEB. See Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) 0 216. Rear Cross Traffic Alert Touch Off or On. Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. This setting specifies if an alert will Comfort and Convenience display when the vehicle detects Front Pedestrian Detection approaching rear cross traffic when in Touch and the following may display: This feature may help avoid or reduce R (Reverse). See Assistance Systems for . Chime Volume 0 the harm caused by front-end crashes Parking or Backing 205. . Reverse Tilt Mirror with nearby pedestrians. Touch Off or On. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 127 . Remote Mirror Folding Remote Mirror Folding . Exit Lighting . Rain Sense Wipers This setting adjusts the outside Vehicle Locator Lights mirrors when locking and unlocking . Hands Free Liftgate/Trunk Control This setting flashes the vehicle’s the vehicle. Press Q on the remote key headlamps when K is pressed on the Chime Volume or lock button on the door handle to remote key. This setting determines the chime fold the mirrors in. Press K on the volume level. remote key or unlock button on the Touch Off or On. door handle to unfold the mirrors. See Touch the controls on the Exit Lighting Folding Mirrors 0 30. infotainment display to adjust the This setting specifies how long the volume. Touch Off or On. headlamps stay on after the vehicle is Reverse Tilt Mirror Rain Sense Wipers turned off and exited. When on, both the driver and This setting automatically turns on Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, passenger, driver, or passenger outside the wipers when moisture is detected or 120 Seconds. mirrors will tilt downward when the and the wiper switch is in Power Door Locks vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to intermittent mode. Touch and the following may display: improve visibility of the ground near Touch Disabled or Enabled. the rear wheels. They may return to . Auto Door Unlock their previous driving position when Hands Free Liftgate/Trunk Control . Delayed Door Lock the vehicle is shifted out of The trunk may be operated with a R (Reverse) or the engine is turned off. Auto Door Unlock 0 kicking motion under the rear bumper See Reverse Tilt Mirrors 31. at the location of the projected logo. 0 This setting allows selection of which Touch Off, On - Driver and Passenger, See Trunk 20. doors will automatically unlock when On - Driver, or On - Passenger. Touch Off, or On-Open Only. the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Lighting Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Touch and the following may display: . Vehicle Locator Lights Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

128 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 46 and This setting delays the locking of the This setting specifies how the vehicle 0 vehicle’s doors. responds when the vehicle is locked Remote Vehicle Start 15. Touch Off or On. with the remote key. If equipped with auto heated steering Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights wheel, this feature will turn on when Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Only, or Horn Only. the remote start auto heated seats turn on. Touch and the following may display: Remote Door Unlock Touch Off or On. . Remote Unlock Light Feedback This setting specifies whether all Remote Window Operation . Remote Lock Feedback doors, or just the driver door, unlock . Remote Door Unlock when pressing K on the remote key. If equipped, this feature enables remote operation of the windows with . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Touch All Doors or Driver Door. the remote key. See Remote Keyless 0 . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Entry (RKE) System Operation 8. . Remote Window Operation This setting automatically turns on Touch Off or On. the ventilated seats when using the . Passive Door Unlock Passive Door Unlock remote start function on warm days. . Passive Door Lock See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats This setting specifies which doors 0 unlock when using the button on the . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert 46 and Remote Vehicle Start 0 15. driver door handle to unlock the . Remote Removed from Vehicle vehicle. Touch Off or On. Alert Touch Off, All Doors or Driver Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Door Only. This setting flashes the exterior lamps This setting automatically turns on Passive Door Lock when the vehicle is unlocked with the the heated seats when using the remote start function on cold days. This setting specifies if the vehicle will remote key. automatically lock, or lock and Touch Off or Flash Lights. provide an alert after all the doors are closed, and you walk away from the Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 129 vehicle with the remote key. See Seat Entry Memory Valet Mode Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System This feature automatically recalls the This will lock the infotainment system Operation 0 8. previously stored 1 or 2 button and steering wheel controls. It may Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On. positions when the ignition is changed also limit access to vehicle storage from off to on or ACC/ACCESSORY. locations, if equipped. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert See Memory Seats 0 44. To enable valet mode: This feature sounds an alert when the Touch On or Off. remote key is left in the vehicle. This 1. Enter a four-digit code on the menu also enables Remote No Longer Seat Exit Memory keypad. in Vehicle Alert. This feature automatically recalls the 2. Touch Enter to go to the Touch Off or On. previously stored exit button positions confirmation screen. when the ignition is changed from on 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Remote Removed from Vehicle or ACC/ACCESSORY to off if the driver Alert door is open or opened. See Memory Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or This feature beeps the horn 3 times Seats 0 44. unlock the system. Touch Back to go back to the previous menu. when exiting a running vehicle with Touch Off or On. the remote key. Touch Off or On. Teen Driver See “Teen Driver” under “Settings” in Seating Position the infotainment manual. Touch and the following may display: . Seat Entry Memory . Seat Exit Memory Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

130 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door Make sure -held transmitter opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and System devices. accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 334. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener Programming the Universal Universal Remote System that does not have the stop and Remote System reverse feature. This includes any Programming garage door opener model For questions or programming help, manufactured before April 1, 1982. see www.homelink.com/gm or call 1-800-355-3515. For calls placed Read these instructions completely outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto before programming the Universal Rico, international rates will apply and Remote system. It may help to have may differ based on landline or mobile another person assist with the phone. programming process. Programming involves time-sensitive Keep the original hand-held actions, and may time out causing the transmitter for use in other vehicles procedure to be repeated. as well as for future programming. Erase the programming when vehicle To program up to three devices: ownership is terminated. See “Erasing 1. Hold the end of the hand-held Universal Remote System Buttons” transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to later in this section. If equipped, these buttons are in the 3 in) away from the Universal overhead console. To program a garage door opener, Remote system buttons with the park outside directly in line with and indicator light in view. The This system can replace up to three facing the garage door opener receiver. hand-held transmitter was remote control transmitters used to Clear all people and objects near the supplied by the manufacturer of activate devices such as garage door garage door. the garage door opener receiver. openers, security systems, and home automation devices. These Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 131 2. At the same time, press and hold required. For a second time, 5. Press and release the Learn or both the hand-held transmitter press and hold the newly Smart button. Step 6 must be button and one of the three programmed button for completed within 30 seconds of Universal Remote system five seconds. If the light stays pressing this button. buttons to be used to operate the on or the garage door moves, 6. Inside the vehicle, press and hold garage door. Do not release either programming is complete. the newly programmed Universal button until the indicator light . If the indicator light blinks Remote system button for changes from a slow to a rapid rapidly for two seconds, then two seconds and then release it. flash. Then release both buttons. changes to a solid light and If the garage door does not move Some garage door openers may the garage door does not or the lamp on the garage door require substitution of Step 2 move, continue with opener receiver does not flash, with the procedure under “Radio programming Steps 4–6. press and hold the same button Signals for Some Gate Operators” a second time for two seconds, later in this section. then release it. Again, if the door 3. Press and hold the newly does not move or the garage programmed Universal Remote door lamp does not flash, press system button for five seconds and hold the same button a third while watching the indicator time for two seconds, then light and garage door activation. release it. . If the indicator light stays on The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door. continuously or the garage Learn or Smart Button door moves when the button Repeat the process for programming is pressed, then programming the two remaining buttons. is complete. There is no need 4. After completing Steps 1–3, to complete Steps 4–6. Radio Signals for Some Gate locate the Learn or Smart button Operators . If the indicator light does not inside garage on the garage door come on or the garage door opener receiver. The name and For questions or programming help, does not move, a second color of the button may vary by see www.homelink.com/gm or call button press may be manufacturer. 1-800-355-3515. For calls placed Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

132 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Rico, international rates will apply and Universal Remote System Button may differ based on landline or mobile Operation phone. To reprogram any of the system Using the Universal Remote buttons: Some gate operators and System 1. Press and hold any one of the radio-frequency laws require Press and hold the appropriate transmitter signals to time out or quit buttons. Do not release the Universal Remote system button for at button. after several seconds of transmission. least one-half second. The indicator This may not be long enough for the light will come on while the signal is 2. The indicator light will begin to Universal Remote system to pick up being transmitted. flash after 20 seconds. Without the signal during programming. releasing the button, proceed If the programming did not work, Erasing Universal Remote with Step 1 under “Programming replace Step 2 under “Programming System Buttons the Universal Remote System.” the Universal Remote System” with Erase all programmed buttons when the following: vehicle ownership is terminated. Press and hold the Universal Remote To erase: system button while pressing and releasing the hand-held transmitter 1. Press and hold the two outside button every two seconds until the buttons until the indicator light signal has been successfully accepted begins to flash. This should take by the Universal Remote system. The about 10 seconds. Universal Remote system indicator 2. Release both buttons. light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

LIGHTING 133 Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ...... 139 Exit Lighting ...... 139 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Battery Load Management ...... 139 Battery Power Protection ...... 140 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 133 Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 135 Saver ...... 140 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...... 135 Flash-to-Pass ...... 135 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 135 Automatic Headlamp System . . . 136 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 136 Turn and Lane-Change The exterior lamp control is on the Signals ...... 137 turn signal lever. Cornering Lamps ...... 137 Turn the control to the following Interior Lighting positions: Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...... 137 O : Turns the exterior lamps off and Courtesy Lamps ...... 138 deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to Dome Lamps ...... 138 O again to reactivate the AUTO mode. Reading Lamps ...... 138 In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). AUTO : Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

134 LIGHTING ; : Turns on the parking lamps Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam The high-beam headlamps remain on, including all lamps, except the under the automatic control, until one headlamps. of the following situations occurs: 2 : Turns on the headlamps together . The system detects an with the parking lamps and approaching vehicle's headlamps. instrument panel lights. . The system detects a preceding IntelliBeam System vehicle's taillamps. . The outside light is bright enough If equipped, this system turns the that high-beam headlamps are not vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and required. off according to surrounding traffic To enable the IntelliBeam system, conditions. . The vehicle's speed drops below press b on the turn signal lever 20 km/h (12 mph). The system turns the high-beam when it is dark outside and the headlamps on when it is dark enough exterior lamp control is in AUTO . The IntelliBeam system is disabled by the button on the turn and there is no other traffic present. or 2. b signal lever. If this happens, This light comes on in the Driving with IntelliBeam press b on the turn signal lever instrument cluster when the when the exterior lamp control is IntelliBeam system is enabled. The system only activates the high beams when driving over 40 km/h in the AUTO or 2 position to (25 mph). reactivate the IntelliBeam system. The instrument cluster light will The blue high-beam on light appears come on to indicate the on the instrument cluster when the IntelliBeam system is reactivated. high beams are on. The high beams may not turn off There is a sensor near the top center automatically if the system cannot of the windshield that automatically detect another vehicle's lamps because controls the system. Keep this area of of any of the following: the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

LIGHTING 135 . The other vehicle's lamps are Exterior Lamps Off Daytime Running missing, damaged, obstructed from view, or otherwise undetected. Reminder Lamps (DRL) . The other vehicle's lamps are A warning chime sounds if the driver DRL can make it easier for others to covered with dirt, snow, and/or door is opened while the ignition is off see the front of your vehicle during road spray. and the exterior lamps are on. the day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in . The other vehicle's lamps cannot Headlamp High/Low-Beam Canada. be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, Changer If equipped, the DRL will come on or other airborne obstructions. when all of the following conditions 3 : Push the turn signal lever away are met: . The vehicle's windshield is dirty, from you and release, to turn the high cracked, or obstructed by beams on. To return to low beams, . The ignition is on. something that blocks the view of push the lever again or pull it toward . The exterior lamp control is the light sensor. you and release. in AUTO. . The vehicle is loaded such that the . The light sensor determines it is front end points upward, causing daytime. the light sensor to aim high and When the DRL are on, the taillamps, not detect headlamps and sidemarker lamps, and other lamps taillamps. will not be on. . The vehicle is being driven on The DRL turn off when the headlamps winding or hilly roads. This indicator light turns on in the are turned to O or the ignition is off. The automatic high-beam headlamps instrument cluster when the may need to be disabled if any of the high-beam headlamps are on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the above conditions exist. DRL can only be turned off when the Flash-to-Pass vehicle is parked. To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever toward you, and release. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

136 LIGHTING Automatic Headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark on varies based on wiper speed. When garage, the automatic headlamp the wipers are not operating, these System system comes on immediately. If it is lamps turn off. Move the exterior When the exterior lamp control is set light outside when the vehicle leaves lamp control to O or ; to disable to AUTO and it is dark enough the garage, there is a slight delay this feature. outside, the headlamps come on before the automatic headlamp automatically. system turns off the headlamps. Hazard Warning Flashers During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 137. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off. 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 If equipped, the light sensor is on top in P (Park). of the instrument panel or on the | : Press this button to make the windshield near the rearview mirror. Lights On with Wipers front and rear turn signal lamps flash Do not cover the sensor, otherwise the If the windshield wipers are activated on and off. Release the button for at headlamps will come on when they in daylight with the engine on, and least one second and press again to are not needed. the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, turn the flashers off. The system may also turn on the the headlamps, parking lamps, and The hazard warning flashers turn on headlamps when driving through a other exterior lamps come on. The automatically if the airbags deploy. parking garage or tunnel. transition time for the lamps coming Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

LIGHTING 137 Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane Interior Lighting change, the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals does not come on, a signal function may be inoperative. This vehicle may Instrument Panel be equipped with LED lighting. For Illumination Control 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: Move the lever all the way up or down . The low-beam headlamps are on. to signal a turn. . The turn signals are activated or An arrow on the instrument cluster the steering wheel is at a turning flashes in the direction of the turn or angle. lane change. . The vehicle speed is below Raise or lower the lever until the 40 km/h (25 mph). The brightness of the instrument arrow starts to flash to signal a lane cluster display, infotainment display change. Hold it there until the lane and controls, steering wheel controls, change is completed. If the lever is feature status indicators, and all other briefly pressed and released, the turn illuminated controls can be adjusted. signal flashes three times. D : Move the thumbwheel up or The turn and lane-change signal can down to brighten or dim the lights. be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting. The instrument Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

138 LIGHTING panel illumination control will set the The dome lamp controls are in the To manually turn the reading lamps lowest level to which the displays will overhead console. on or off: automatically be adjusted. To operate, press the following Courtesy Lamps buttons: j OFF : Press to turn off the dome Courtesy lamps come on when any lamps when any door is opened, the door is opened, the remote key is remote key is pressed, or when the pressed, or when the ignition is ignition is switched off. An indicator switched off. To deactivate the dome light on the button will turn on when lamp override, press j OFF and the dome lamp override is activated. the indicator light on the button will Press j OFF again to deactivate turn off. this feature and the indicator light will turn off. The dome lamps will come Dome Lamps on when doors are opened. + ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome Press the lamp lenses on the front lamps on and off manually. reading lamps. Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened, the remote key is pressed, or when the ignition is switched off. To operate, the ignition must be on, or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or using Press the lamp lenses over the rear Retained Accessory Power (RAP). passenger doors. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

LIGHTING 139 Lighting Features Entry Lighting with Approach . The remote key is left inside the Detection vehicle and all the doors are Entry Lighting If equipped with approach detection, closed the entry lighting feature will To help maximize remote key battery Some exterior lamps and most of the automatically turn on when the life, do not store the remote key interior lights turn on briefly at night, remote key is detected within within 5 m (16 ft) of the vehicle. or in areas of limited lighting when K approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the vehicle. is pressed on the remote key. After If the vehicle has remained parked for Exit Lighting about 30 seconds the exterior lamps an extended period of time with no turn off. When any door is opened, Some exterior lamps come on at night, remote key use or Keyless Access the remote unlock is pressed or the or in areas with limited lighting, when operation, approach detection will be vehicle power mode is transitioned to the driver door is opened after the disabled. To reactivate, press any OFF all interior lights turn on. The ignition is turned off. The dome lamp button on the remote key or open and dome and remaining interior lamps comes on after the ignition is turned close all vehicle doors to re-enable the dim to off after 20 seconds. Entry off. The exterior lamps and dome entry lighting feature on approach. lighting can be disabled manually by lamp remain on after the door is turning the ignition on or to ACC/ Approach detection will not work if: closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. ACCESSORY, or by pressing Q on the . The vehicle battery is low. remote key. The exterior lamps turn off . The ignition is on or in ACC/ immediately by turning the exterior The entry lighting feature for exterior ACCESSORY. lamp control off. lighting can be changed. See “Vehicle . Locator Lights” under Vehicle Entry lighting is set to Off. See This feature can be changed. See “ ” Personalization 0 124. Vehicle Locator Lights under Vehicle Personalization 0 124. Vehicle Personalization 0 124. Approach detection will not work with Battery Load Management a single remote key if: The vehicle has Electric Power . The remote key is left within a 5 m Management (EPM), which estimates (16 ft) range of the vehicle for the battery's temperature and state of several minutes Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

140 LIGHTING charge. It then adjusts the voltage for EPM works to prevent excessive Exterior Lighting Battery best performance and extended life of discharge of the battery. It does this the battery. by balancing the generator's output Saver When the battery's state of charge is and the vehicle's electrical needs. The exterior lamps turn off about low, the voltage is raised slightly to It can increase engine idle speed to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned quickly bring the charge back up. generate more power, whenever off, if the parking lamps or headlamps When the state of charge is high, the needed. It can temporarily reduce the have been manually left on. This voltage is lowered slightly to prevent power demands of some accessories. protects against draining the battery. overcharging. If the vehicle has a Normally, these actions occur in steps To restart the 10-minute timer, turn voltmeter gauge or a voltage display or levels, without being noticeable. In the exterior lamp control to the O on the Driver Information Center rare cases at the highest levels of position and then back to the ; or (DIC), you may see the voltage move corrective action, this action may be 2 position. up or down. This is normal. If there is noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC a problem, an alert will be displayed. message might be displayed. If a To keep the lamps on for more than battery message is displayed, it is 10 minutes, the ignition must be on or The battery can be discharged at idle in ACC/ACCESSORY. if the electrical loads are very high. recommended that the driver reduce This is true for all vehicles. This is the electrical loads as much as possible. See Driver Information Center because the generator (alternator) 0 may not be spinning fast enough at (DIC) 117. idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. Battery Power Protection A high electrical load occurs when The battery saver feature is designed several of the following are on, such to protect the vehicle's battery. as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, If some interior lamps are left on and rear window defogger, climate control the ignition is turned off, the battery fan at high speed, heated seats, engine rundown protection system cooling fans, and loads plugged into automatically turns the lamp off after accessory power outlets. some time. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM 141 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment Introduction Infotainment ...... 141 See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings. 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 aftermarket equipment is installed. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

142 CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control System ...... 142 display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Air Vents Air Vents ...... 146 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 147 Service ...... 147

Center Stack Climate Controls

1. ON/OFF (Power) 7. A/C (Air Conditioning) 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 8. Recirculation 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 9. SYNC (Synchronized 4. Driver Temperature Controls Temperature) 5. Fan Control 10. Defrost 6. Passenger Temperature Controls 11. Rear Window Defogger Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CLIMATE CONTROLS 143 The fan, air delivery mode, air Climate Control Influence on Fuel conditioning, driver and passenger Economy temperatures, and Sync settings can The climate control system depends be controlled by touching CLIMATE on other vehicle systems for heat and on the infotainment Home Page or the power input. Certain climate control climate button in the climate control settings can lead to higher fuel usage. display application tray. A selection can then be made on the front climate The following climate control settings control page displayed. See the use more fuel: infotainment manual. . MAX air conditioning mode Climate Control Status Display . Defrost mode Climate Control Display . Extreme temperature settings, such as 15° C (60° F) or 32° C 1. Driver and Passenger (90° F) Temperature Controls . High fan speed settings 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays To help reduce fuel usage: 3. Fan Control . Use the full automatic control as described under “Automatic 4. Sync (Synchronized Operation.” Temperature) . Select a temperature setting that 5. Recirculation is higher in hot weather and lower 6. Air Delivery Mode Control in cold weather. 7. Auto (Automatic Operation) The climate control status display . Turn off the air conditioning when it is not needed. 8. A/C (Air Conditioning) appears briefly when the center stack climate controls are adjusted. . Only use defrost to clear the 9. On/Off (Power) windows. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

144 CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Operation Manual Operation The driver side or passenger side temperature display shows the To place the system in ON/OFF : Press to turn the climate temperature setting increasing or automatic mode: control system on or off. When the decreasing. 1. Press AUTO. system is off, outside air will be prevented from entering the vehicle. Air Delivery Mode Control : Press Y, 2. Set the driver and passenger When the system is on, a button is [ z temperature. , or to change the direction of pressed, or knob is turned, the climate the airflow. An indicator light comes To find your comfort setting, control system will turn on and on in the selected mode button. All start with 22 °C (72 °F) and allow deliver airflow per the current setting. three buttons or any combination of the system time to stabilize. Q 9 R : Press the fan controls on the the three buttons can be used to Then adjust the temperature as center stack or the climate control select the air delivery mode. needed for best comfort. display to increase or decrease the fan Changing the mode cancels the To improve fuel efficiency and to cool speed. Press and hold the controls to automatic operation and the system the vehicle faster, recirculation may be adjust speed more quickly. goes into manual mode. Press AUTO automatically selected in warm Press AUTO to return to automatic to return to automatic operation. weather. operation. z : This mode clears the windows of The recirculation light will not come Driver and Passenger Temperature fog or moisture. Air is directed to the on when automatically controlled. Control : The temperature can be windshield, outboard panel outlets, Press @ to manually select adjusted separately for the driver and and side window vents. The system recirculation; press it again to select the passenger. Press w / x to automatically forces outside air into outside air. increase or decrease the temperature. the vehicle and the air conditioning compressor will run, unless the Do not cover the solar sensor on the SYNC : Press to link the passenger top of the instrument panel near the outside temperature is close to and rear climate temperature settings, freezing. windshield. This sensor regulates air if equipped, to the driver setting. The temperature based on sun load. See SYNC indicator light will turn on. Y : Air is directed to the instrument “ ” Sensors later in this section. When the passenger or rear climate panel outlets. temperature settings are adjusted, the SYNC indicator light is off. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CLIMATE CONTROLS 145 [ : Air is directed to the floor enter the vehicle. The air conditioning Heated Mirror : If equipped with outlets, with some to the windshield, compressor also comes on when this heated outside mirrors, the mirrors side window outlets, and second row mode is activated. heat to help clear fog or frost from the floor outlets. surface of the mirror when the rear Rear Window Defogger window defog button is pressed. See 0 : Press to clear the windshield of The rear window defogger uses a Heated Mirrors 0 31. fog or frost more quickly. Air is warming grid to remove fog from the Remote Start Climate Control directed to the windshield, outboard rear window. panel outlets, and the side window Operation : If equipped with remote vents. The air conditioning K : Press to turn the rear window start, the climate control system may compressor also comes on, unless the defogger on or off. An indicator light run when the vehicle is started outside temperature is below freezing. on the button comes on to show that remotely. The rear defog may come on the rear window defogger is on. during remote start based on cold Do not drive the vehicle until all ambient conditions. The rear defog windows are clear. The rear window defogger only works indicator light does not come on when the ignition is on. The defogger See Air Vents 0 146. during a remote start. turns off if the ignition is turned to A/C : Press to turn the air off or ACC/ACCESSORY. If equipped, the heated seats will turn conditioning system on or off. An on if it is cold outside or the ventilated seats will turn on if it is hot indicator light comes on to show that Caution the air conditioning is enabled. If the outside. The heated and ventilated fan is turned off, the air conditioner Using a razor blade or sharp object seat indicator lights may not come on during a remote start. If equipped, the will not run. The A/C light will stay on to clear the inside rear window can heated steering wheel will come on in even if the outside temperatures are damage the rear window defogger. below freezing. a remote start if it is cold outside. The Repairs would not be covered by heated steering wheel indicator light @ : Press to turn on recirculation. the vehicle warranty. Do not clear may not come on. An indicator light comes on. Air is the inside rear window with sharp recirculated to quickly cool the inside objects. of the vehicle. It can also be used to help reduce outside air and odors that Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

146 CLIMATE CONTROLS Sensors There is also an exterior temperature Air Vents sensor behind the front . This sensor reads the outside air Adjustable air vents are in the center temperature and helps maintain the and on the sides of the instrument temperature inside the vehicle. Any panel, and on the rear of the center cover on the front of the vehicle could console storage. cause a false reading in the displayed Move the slider knobs to change the temperature. direction of or to close off the airflow. The climate control system uses the Operation Tips information from these sensors to maintain comfort settings by . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves adjusting the outlet temperature, fan from air inlets at the base of the speed, and air delivery mode. The windshield that could block the system may also supply cooler air to flow of air into the vehicle. The solar sensor, located in the the side of the vehicle facing the sun. . Clear snow off the hood to defrost grille in the middle of the The recirculation mode will also be improve visibility and help instrument panel, monitors the solar used as needed to maintain cool decrease moisture drawn into the heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or outlet temperatures. vehicle. the system will not work properly. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CLIMATE CONTROLS 147 . Keep the path under the front Maintenance During service, all refrigerants should seats clear of objects to help be reclaimed with proper equipment. circulate the air inside of the Venting refrigerants directly to the vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment atmosphere is harmful to the . Use of non-GM approved hood Air Filter environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, deflectors can adversely affect the The filter reduces dust, pollen, and combustion, frostbite, or other performance of the system. Check other airborne irritants from outside health-based concerns. with your dealer before adding air that is pulled into the vehicle. The equipment to the outside of the filter should be replaced as part of The air conditioning system requires vehicle. routine scheduled maintenance. See periodic maintenance. See 0 0 . Do not attach any devices to the Maintenance Schedule 308. Maintenance Schedule 308. air vent slats. This restricts airflow See your dealer regarding replacement and may cause damage to the air of the filter. vents. 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 evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

148 DRIVING AND OPERATING Driving and Engine Heater ...... 168 Ride Control Systems Retained Accessory Traction Control/Electronic Operating Power (RAP) ...... 169 Stability Control ...... 183 Shifting Into Park ...... 169 Driver Mode Control ...... 185 Shifting out of Park ...... 170 Competitive Driving Mode ...... 191 Driving Information Parking over Things Limited- Differential ...... 193 That Burn ...... 171 Driving for Better Fuel Cruise Control Economy ...... 149 Active Fuel Management ...... 172 Extended Parking ...... 172 Cruise Control ...... 193 Distracted Driving ...... 149 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 195 Defensive Driving ...... 150 Engine Exhaust Drunk Driving ...... 150 Engine Exhaust ...... 172 Driver Assistance Systems Control of a Vehicle ...... 150 Running the Vehicle While Driver Assistance Systems ...... 204 Braking ...... 151 Parked ...... 173 Assistance Systems for Parking Steering ...... 151 or Backing ...... 205 Off-Road Recovery ...... 152 Automatic Transmission Rear Pedestrian Alert ...... 213 Loss of Control ...... 152 Automatic Transmission ...... 173 Assistance Systems for Track Events and Competitive Manual Mode ...... 178 Driving ...... 214 Driving (V-Series Only) ...... 153 Drive Systems Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Driving on Wet Roads ...... 156 System ...... 214 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 157 All-Wheel Drive ...... 179 Automatic Emergency Winter Driving ...... 158 Brakes Braking (AEB) ...... 216 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 159 Electric Brake Boost ...... 180 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Vehicle Load Limits ...... 160 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 180 System ...... 218 Starting and Operating Electric Parking Brake ...... 180 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . 220 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 220 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 163 Brake Assist ...... 182 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 182 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 222 Composite Materials ...... 163 Surround Vision Recorder ...... 224 Ignition Positions ...... 164 Automatic Vehicle Starting the Engine ...... 165 Hold (AVH) ...... 182 Fuel Stop/Start System ...... 166 Top Tier Fuel ...... 226 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 149 Recommended Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4 Driving Information . Combine several trips into a Engine) ...... 226 single trip. Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with the V6 Engine) ...... 227 same TPC Spec number molded Prohibited Fuels ...... 227 Economy into the tire's sidewall near Fuels in Foreign Countries ...... 227 Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. the size. Fuel Additives ...... 227 Here are some driving tips to get the Filling the Tank ...... 228 . Follow recommended scheduled best fuel economy possible: Filling a Portable Fuel maintenance. Container ...... 229 . Set the climate controls to the desired temperature after the Distracted Driving Trailer Towing engine is started, or turn them off General Towing Information . . . . 230 when not required. Distraction comes in many forms and Driving Characteristics and can take your focus from the task of Towing Tips ...... 230 . Avoid fast starts and accelerate driving. Exercise good judgment and Trailer Towing ...... 234 smoothly. do not let other activities divert your Towing Equipment ...... 235 . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt attention away from the road. Many stops. local governments have enacted laws Conversions and Add-Ons regarding driver distraction. Become Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 236 . Avoid idling the engine for long familiar with the local laws in periods of time. your area. . When road and weather To avoid distracted driving, keep your conditions are appropriate, use eyes on the road, keep your hands on cruise control. the steering wheel, and focus your . Always follow posted speed limits attention on driving. or drive more slowly when . Do not use a phone in demanding conditions require. driving situations. Use a . Keep vehicle tires properly hands-free method to place or inflated. receive necessary phone calls. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

150 DRIVING AND OPERATING . Watch the road. Do not read, take Drunk Driving notes, or look up information on { Warning phones or other electronic devices. Death and injury associated with Taking your eyes off the road too drinking and driving is a global . Designate a front seat passenger long or too often could cause a tragedy. to handle potential distractions. crash resulting in injury or death. . Become familiar with vehicle Focus your attention on driving. { Warning features before driving, such as programming favorite radio Refer to the infotainment manual for Drinking and then driving is very stations and adjusting climate more information on using that dangerous. Your reflexes, control and seat settings. Program system and the navigation system, perceptions, attentiveness, and all trip information into any if equipped, including pairing and judgment can be affected by even a navigation device prior to driving. using a cell phone. small amount of alcohol. You can . Wait until the vehicle is parked to have a serious — or even fatal — retrieve items that have fallen to Defensive Driving collision if you drive after drinking. the floor. Defensive driving means “always Do not drink and drive or ride with . Stop or park the vehicle to tend to expect the unexpected.” The first step a driver who has been drinking. children. in driving defensively is to wear the Ride home in a cab; or if you are . Keep pets in an appropriate carrier seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 50. with a group, designate a driver or restraint. . Assume that other road users who will not drink. . Avoid stressful conversations (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other while driving, whether with a drivers) are going to be careless Control of a Vehicle passenger or on a cell phone. and make mistakes. Anticipate what they may do and be ready. Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control . Allow enough following distance a vehicle while driving. between you and the driver in front of you. . Focus on the task of driving. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 151 Braking Steering Variable Effort Steering Braking action involves perception The vehicle has a steering system that time and reaction time. Deciding to Caution varies the amount of effort required to push the brake pedal is perception steer the vehicle in relation to the time. Actually doing it is To avoid damage to the steering speed of the vehicle. reaction time. system, do not drive over curbs, The amount of steering effort required parking barriers, or similar objects Average driver reaction time is about is less at slower speeds to make the at speeds greater than 3 km/h three-quarters of a second. In that vehicle more maneuverable and easier (1 mph). Use care when driving over time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h to park. At faster speeds, the steering (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which other objects such as lane dividers effort increases to provide a sport-like could be a lot of distance in an and speed bumps. Damage caused feel to the steering. This provides emergency. by misuse of the vehicle is not maximum control and stability. covered by the vehicle warranty. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Electric Power Steering include: The vehicle has electric power . Keep enough distance between steering. It does not have power you and the vehicle in front steering fluid. Regular maintenance is of you. not required. . Avoid needless heavy braking. If power steering assist is lost due to a . Keep pace with traffic. system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased If the engine ever stops or a brake effort. fault occurs, the brakes may lose power assist. More effort will be If the steering wheel is turned until it required to stop the vehicle and it can reaches the end of its travel and is take longer to stop. held against that position for an extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

152 DRIVING AND OPERATING If the steering assist is used for an . Antilock Brake System (ABS) 2. Turn the steering wheel about extended period of time while the allows steering while braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the vehicle is not moving, power assist right front tire contacts the may be reduced. Off-Road Recovery pavement edge. Normal use of the power steering 3. Turn the steering wheel to go assist should return when the system straight down the roadway. cools down. See your dealer if there is a problem. Loss of Control Curve Tips Skidding . Take curves at a reasonable speed. There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three . Reduce speed before entering a control systems: curve. . Braking Skid — wheels are not . Maintain a reasonable steady rolling. speed through the curve. . Steering or Cornering Skid — too . Wait until the vehicle is out of the The vehicle's right wheels can drop off much speed or steering in a curve curve before accelerating gently causes tires to slip and lose into the straightaway. the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: . Steering in Emergencies 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, . Acceleration Skid — too much . There are some situations when if there is nothing in the way, causes the driving wheels steering around a problem may be steer the vehicle so that it to spin. more effective than braking. straddles the edge of the Defensive drivers avoid most skids by . Holding both sides of the steering pavement. taking reasonable care suited to wheel allows you to turn existing conditions, and by not 180 degrees without removing overdriving those conditions. But a hand. skids are always possible. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 153 If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Track Events and these suggestions: Competitive Driving { Warning . Ease your foot off the accelerator (V-Series Only) Prior to each track event and again pedal and steer the way you want before returning to public roads, the vehicle to go. The vehicle may tighten the wheel nuts with a straighten out. Be ready for a { Danger torque wrench to the proper torque second skid if it occurs. High-performance features are specification. Wheel nuts that are . Slow down and adjust your driving intended for use only on closed improperly or incorrectly tightened according to weather conditions. tracks by experienced and qualified can cause the wheels to become Stopping distance can be longer drivers and should not be used on loose or come off, resulting in a and vehicle control can be affected public roads. High-speed driving, crash. See Capacities and when traction is reduced by water, 0 aggressive cornering, hard braking, Specifications 321 for wheel nut snow, ice, gravel, or other material torque specifications. on the road. Learn to recognize and other high-performance driving warning clues — such as enough can be dangerous. Improper driver water, ice, or packed snow on the inputs for the conditions may result road to make a mirrored surface in loss of control of the vehicle, Caution — and slow down when you have which could injure or kill you or any doubt. others. Always drive safely. If the vehicle is used for track . Try to avoid sudden steering, events and competitive driving, the acceleration, or braking, including Track events and competitive driving engine may use more oil than it reducing vehicle speed by shifting may affect the vehicle warranty. See would with normal use. Low oil to a lower gear. Any sudden the warranty manual before using the levels can damage the engine. changes could cause the tires to vehicle for competitive driving. Check the oil level often and slide. maintain the proper level. See 0 Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid Engine Oil 246. only the braking skid. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

154 DRIVING AND OPERATING Fluid Engine Oil boiling point greater than 279 °C (534 °F). After conversion to the high must have 2400 km (1500 mi) Check the oil level often during track performance , follow the before being used in track driving. events and competitive driving and brake fluid service recommendations keep the oil level at or near the The front, if equipped with AWD, and outlined by the fluid manufacturer. Do upper mark. rear axle fluid temperatures may be not use silicone or DOT-5 brake fluids. higher than when driving in severe Fuel conditions. Drain and refill with new Caution fluid after the first racing or Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93 at a track competitive driving event, and then Removing the splash shield can after every 24 hours of racing or event. Unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 may be degrade wet braking performance, competitive driving. See Recommended as well as introduce brake pedal Fluids and Lubricants 0 317. used, but performance will be degraded. See Prohibited Fuels 0 227. pulsation, due to brake disc exposure to road debris. Only Caution Automatic Transmission Fluid remove the front brake disc splash shield and front tire deflector when During a first time track or racing Have the transmission fluid set to the driving in track events. event, high axle temperatures can track specific oil level prior to track occur. Damage could be caused to usage. Transmission fluid should be changed after every 15 hours of track the axle and would not be covered Brake cooling can be improved if the usage. Any transmission level set or by the vehicle warranty. Do not front brake disc splash shield and change should be performed at your front tire deflector are removed. drive as long or as fast the first dealer. time the vehicle is driven on the Removing the shield will require that track or raced. Brakes the suspension bushings and wheel speed sensor wires visible to the brake Brake Fluid disc be protected with insulated For track events and competitive thermal wrapping. driving, it is recommended that the Check the fluid level before each brake fluid be replaced with a high competitive driving event. performance brake fluid that has a dry Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 155 Warning Assist Brake Burnishing (V-Series) When performed as instructed, this The Brake Fade Warning Assist To prepare the V-Series brake system procedure will not damage the brakes. system monitors the performance of for track events and racing, complete During the burnishing procedure, the the brake system. If the system the appropriate high performance brake pads will smoke and produce an detects brake fade, or if the brake brake burnishing procedure described odor. The braking force and pedal fluid is near the boiling point, the below. travel may increase. After the driver will be alerted. procedure is complete, the brake pads New brake pads must be burnished may appear white at the rotor contact. Stage 1 : The Driver Information before racing or other competitive Center (DIC) displays a “Reduce driving. Run this procedure in a safe manner Braking to Avoid Overheating” and in compliance with all local and state ordinances/laws regarding motor message and brake pedal effort and Caution travel is increased. When the message vehicle operation. Run this procedure only on dry pavement. displays, the driver should decrease These procedures are specific to the brake pedal pressure. V-Series with performance brake Racing/Track Brake Burnishing Stage 2 : The Driver Information linings package. This procedure Procedure Center (DIC) displays a “Brakes should not be run on other models Overheated Service Now” message that as damage may result. Caution the brake fluid temperature is excessive and is about to boil. The Brake fade will occur during this system increases brake pedal effort track burnish procedure and can and travel, and will also limit vehicle Caution cause brake pedal travel and force speed. The driver should immediately to increase. This could extend The new vehicle break-in period start a cool down lap if on the track. stopping distance until the brakes should be completed before If this message displays, take the are fully burnished. vehicle to be serviced at your dealer. performing the brake burnishing procedure or damage may occur to the powertrain/engine. See New 1. Apply the brakes 25 times Vehicle Break-In 0 163. starting at 100 km/h (60 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph) while Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

156 DRIVING AND OPERATING decelerating at 0.4 g. This is a As with all high performance brake Tire Inflation Pressure medium brake application. Drive systems, some amount of brake squeal Guidelines for at least 1 km (0.6 mi) between is normal. applying the brakes. This first Tire inflation pressures affect vehicle step may be skipped if there are handling and tire life, and should be adjusted for various types of tracks/ more than 320 km (200 mi) on Wheel alignment suggested specs for courses. the brake pads. track use: Inspect the tires prior to every track/ 2. Apply the brakes 25 times . Front: -2.0 deg camber, 0.2 deg course session. Track/course driving starting at 100 km/h (60 mph) to total toe 25 km/h (15 mph) while will reduce the life. . Rear: -1.7 deg camber, 0.2 deg decelerating at 0.8 g. This is a Driving and Operating hard brake application, without total toe activating the Antilock Brake Vehicles Equipped with the { Warning System (ABS). Drive for at least Original Equipment Tires 1 km (0.6 mi) between Operating the vehicle at high speeds applications. Follow the requirements and recommendations for tire inflation can be dangerous. Improper tire 3. Cool down: Drive at 100 km/h pressures while driving on various inflation pressure can put (60 mph) for approximately types of tracks/courses. This helps to additional strain on the tires and 15 km (10 mi) without using the achieve a well-balanced vehicle and can cause a sudden failure. Make brakes. enhance tire traction performance. sure the tires are in excellent condition, and use the correct cold 4. Apply the brakes 25 times from Use good judgment to determine the 100 km/h (60 mph) to 50 km/h appropriate tire inflation pressure and tire inflation pressure for the (30 mph) while decelerating at speeds for the track/course vehicle load and track/course. 0.4 g. This is a medium brake configuration and environmental application. Drive for at least conditions. Contact the tire Driving on Wet Roads 1 km (0.6 mi) between manufacturer if further assistance is applications. needed. Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 157 these types of driving conditions and Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads avoid driving through large puddles Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can and deep-standing or flowing water. Driving on steep hills or through build up under the vehicle's tires so mountains is different than driving on they actually ride on the water. This flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: { Warning can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When . Keep the vehicle serviced and in Wet brakes can cause crashes. They the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has good shape. might not work as well in a quick little or no contact with the road. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, stop and could cause pulling to one There is no hard and fast rule about tires, cooling system, and side. You could lose control of the transmission. vehicle. hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. . Shift to a lower gear when going After driving through a large puddle down steep or long hills. of water or a car/vehicle wash, Other Rainy Weather Tips lightly apply the brake pedal until Besides slowing down, other wet { Warning the brakes work normally. weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates . Allow extra following distance. Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause strong forces. Driving through . Pass with caution. flowing water could cause the brake overheating, can reduce brake vehicle to be carried away. If this . Keep windshield wiping equipment performance, and could result in a happens, you and other vehicle in good shape. loss of braking. Shift the occupants could drown. Do not . Keep the windshield washer fluid transmission to a lower gear to let ignore police warnings and be very reservoir filled. the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. cautious about trying to drive . Have good tires with proper tread through flowing water. depth. See Tires 0 272. . Turn off cruise control. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

158 DRIVING AND OPERATING about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain . Turn off cruise control. { Warning begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be Blizzard Conditions Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or treated. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and with the ignition off is dangerous. For slippery road driving: signal for help. Stay with the vehicle This can cause overheating of the unless there is help nearby. If possible, brakes and loss of steering assist. . Accelerate gently. Accelerating too use Roadside Service. See Roadside Always have the engine running quickly causes the wheels to spin Service 0 328. To get help and keep and the vehicle in gear. and makes the surface under the everyone in the vehicle safe: tires slick. . Turn on the hazard warning . Drive at speeds that keep the . Turn on Traction Control. See flashers. vehicle in its own lane. Do not Traction Control/Electronic Stability . Tie a red cloth to an outside swing wide or cross the Control 0 183. mirror. center line. . Antilock Brake System (ABS) . Be alert on top of hills; something improves vehicle stability during could be in your lane (e.g., stalled hard stops, but the brakes should { Warning car, crash). be applied sooner than when on Snow can trap engine exhaust dry pavement. See Antilock Brake . Pay attention to special road signs 0 under the vehicle. This may cause (e.g., falling rocks area, winding System (ABS) 180. exhaust gases to get inside. Engine roads, long grades, passing or See Driver Mode Control 0 185. exhaust contains carbon monoxide no-passing zones) and take . Allow greater following distance (CO), which cannot be seen or appropriate action. and watch for slippery spots. Icy smelled. It can cause patches can occur on otherwise unconsciousness and even death. Winter Driving clear roads in shaded areas. The If the vehicle is stuck in snow: surface of a curve or an overpass Driving on Snow or Ice (Continued) can remain icy when the Snow or ice between the tires and the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid road creates less traction or grip, so sudden steering maneuvers and drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at braking while on ice. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 159 If it takes time for help to arrive, Warning (Continued) when running the engine, push the Warning (Continued) accelerator pedal slightly so the . Clear snow from the base of engine runs faster than the idle speed. Spin the wheels as little as possible the vehicle, especially any This keeps the battery charged to and avoid going above 56 km/h blocking the exhaust pipe. restart the vehicle and to signal for (35 mph). . Open a window about 5 cm help with the headlamps. Do this as (2 in) on the vehicle side that little as possible, to save fuel. Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out is away from the wind, to bring in fresh air. If the Vehicle Is Stuck Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front . Fully open the air outlets on Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels wheels. Turn off any traction system. or under the instrument to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, Shift back and forth between panel. mud, ice, or snow. R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, . Adjust the climate control If stuck too severely for the traction spinning the wheels as little as system to circulate the air system to free the vehicle, turn the possible. To prevent transmission inside the vehicle and set the traction system off and use the wear, wait until the wheels stop fan speed to the highest rocking method. See Traction Control/ spinning before shifting gears. Release setting. See “Climate Control Electronic Stability Control 0 183. the accelerator pedal while shifting, Systems.” and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in For more information about CO, see { Warning gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in Engine Exhaust 0 172. If the vehicle's tires spin at high the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could speed, they can explode, and you or free the vehicle. If that does not get To save fuel, run the engine for short others could be injured. The vehicle periods to warm the vehicle and then the vehicle out after a few tries, it can overheat, causing an engine shut the engine off and partially close might need to be towed out. If the the window. Moving about to keep compartment fire or other damage. vehicle does need to be towed out, see warm also helps. (Continued) Towing the Vehicle 0 295. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

160 DRIVING AND OPERATING Vehicle Load Limits positions (1), and the maximum Warning (Continued) vehicle capacity weight (2) in It is very important to know how kilograms and pounds. much weight the vehicle can carry. also reduce stopping distance, This weight is called the vehicle damage the tires, and shorten The Tire and Loading Information capacity weight and includes the the life of the vehicle. label also shows the tire size of weight of all occupants, cargo, and the original equipment tires (3) all nonfactory-installed options. Tire and Loading Information and the recommended cold tire Two labels on the vehicle may Label inflation pressures (4). For more show how much weight it may information on tires and inflation properly carry: the Tire and see Tires 0 272 and Loading Information label and the Tire Pressure 0 279. Certification label. There is also important loading information on the Certification { Warning label. It may show the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Do not load the vehicle any and the Gross Axle Weight Rating heavier than the Gross Vehicle (GAWR) for the front and rear Weight Rating (GVWR), axle. See “Certification Label” later or either the maximum front or in this section. rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause Label Example “Steps for Determining Correct systems to break and change A vehicle-specific Tire and Load Limit– the way the vehicle handles. Loading Information label is 1. Locate the statement "The This could cause loss of control attached to the vehicle's center combined weight of and a crash. Overloading can pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and occupants and cargo should (Continued) Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 161 never exceed XXX kg or 5. Determine the combined XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s weight of luggage and cargo placard. being loaded on the vehicle. 2. Determine the combined That weight may not safely weight of the driver and exceed the available cargo passengers that will be riding and luggage load capacity in your vehicle. calculated in Step 4. 3. Subtract the combined weight 6. If your vehicle will be towing of the driver and passengers a trailer, load from your from XXX kg or XXX lbs. trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this 4. The resulting figure equals manual to determine how Example 1 the available amount of cargo this reduces the available and luggage load capacity. For 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight cargo and luggage load for Example 1 = 453 kg example, if the "XXX" amount ” capacity of your vehicle. (1,000 lbs). equals 1400 lbs. and there 0 will be five 150 lb passengers See Trailer Towing 234 for 2. Subtract Occupant Weight in your vehicle, the amount important information on towing @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = of available cargo and luggage a trailer, towing safety rules, and 136 kg (300 lbs). load capacity is 650 lbs. trailering tips. 3. Available Occupant and (1400-750 (5 x 150) = Cargo Weight = 317 kg 650 lbs.) (700 lbs). Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

162 DRIVING AND OPERATING weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label

Example 2 Example 3

1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight Label Example @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = A vehicle-specific Certification 340 kg (750 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). label is attached to the vehicle's 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = center pillar (B-pillar). The label 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). may show the gross weight Refer to the vehicle's Tire and capacity of the vehicle, called the Loading Information label for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating specific information about the (GVWR). The GVWR includes the vehicle's capacity weight and weight of the vehicle, all seating positions. The combined occupants, fuel, and cargo. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 163 Starting and Operating . Check engine oil with every { Warning refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be Things inside the vehicle can New Vehicle Break-In higher than normal during and injure people in a Follow these recommended guidelines first 2 400 km (1,500 mi). sudden stop or turn, or in a during the first 2 400 km (1,500 mi) of . To break in new tires, drive at crash. driving this vehicle. Parts have a moderate speeds and avoid hard . Put things in the cargo break-in period and performance will cornering for the first area of the vehicle. In the be better in the long run. 300 km (200 mi). New tires do not cargo area, put them as far For the first 2 400 km (1,500 mi): have maximum traction and may tend to slip. forward as possible. Try to . Avoid full throttle starts and spread the weight evenly. abrupt stops. . New brake linings also need a break-in period. Avoid making . Never stack heavier things, . Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm. hard stops during the first like suitcases, inside the . Avoid driving at any one constant 300 km (200 mi). This is vehicle so that some of speed, fast or slow. recommended every time brake linings are replaced. them are above the tops of . Avoid downshifting to brake or the seats. slow the vehicle when the engine Composite Materials . Do not leave an unsecured speed will exceed 4000 rpm. child restraint in the . Do not let the engine labor. Never This vehicle may be equipped with vehicle. lug the engine in high gear at low parts containing carbon fiber, speeds. sheet-molding compound, or other . Secure loose items in the composite materials. Dealer-installed vehicle. . Do not participate in track events, accessories may also contain sport driving schools, or similar composite materials. . Do not leave a seat folded activities during this break-in down unless needed. period. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

164 DRIVING AND OPERATING the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) { Warning { Warning system. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. Exposed edges of parts containing Rear end spoilers may break under carbon fiber and other composite pressure, resulting in property To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle materials can be sharp. Contact damage or injury. Do not push the must be turned on and the brake with these parts could result in vehicle by the or use the pedal must be applied. injury. Use caution to avoid spoiler as a handle. Stopping the Engine/OFF (No contacting these parts, including Indicator Light) : When the vehicle is when washing the vehicle. If the stopped, press ENGINE START/STOP parts are damaged, replace the Ignition Positions once to turn the engine off. parts promptly with replacements If the vehicle is in P (Park), the from your dealer. ignition will turn off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 169. { Warning If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), D Rocker extensions may break under (Drive) or M (Manual Mode), the pressure, resulting in property vehicle will shift to P (Park), the damage or injury. Do not stand on ignition will turn off, and RAP will the rocker extension or use it as remain active. a step. If the vehicle is in N (Neutral), the ignition will return to ACC/ The vehicle has an electronic keyless ACCESSORY and display the message ignition with pushbutton start. SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the pushbutton start is not working, the vehicle may be near a strong radio When the vehicle is shifted into antenna signal causing interference to P (Park), the ignition will turn off. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 165 4. Set the parking brake. See continue until the engine starts. The { Warning Electric Parking Brake 0 180. ignition will then remain on. See Press ENGINE START/STOP to Starting the Engine 0 165. Turning off the vehicle while turn the vehicle off. moving may cause loss of power Service Mode assist in the brake and steering If the vehicle cannot be pulled over and must be shut off while driving, This mode is available to verify the systems and disable the airbags. proper operation of the malfunction While driving, only shut the vehicle press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for longer than two seconds, or press indicator lamp as may be required for off in an emergency. twice in five seconds. emissions inspection purposes and for service and diagnostics. See Automatic ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator Transmission 0 173. If the vehicle must be shut off in an Light) : This mode allows you to use emergency: some electrical accessories when the With the vehicle off, and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and 1. Brake using a firm and steady engine is off. holding ENGINE START/STOP for pressure. Do not pump the With the ignition off, pressing more than five seconds will place the brakes repeatedly. This may ENGINE START/STOP once without vehicle in Service Mode. The deplete power assist, requiring the brake pedal applied will place the instruments and audio systems will increased brake pedal force. ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY. operate as they do in ON/RUN, but 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). The ignition will switch from ACC/ the vehicle will not be able to be This can be done while the ACCESSORY to OFF after 10 minutes driven. The engine will not start in vehicle is moving. After shifting to prevent battery rundown. Service Mode. Press ENGINE START/ to N (Neutral), firmly apply the STOP again to turn the vehicle off. brakes and steer the vehicle to a ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator safe location. Light) : This mode is for driving and Starting the Engine starting. With the ignition off and the 3. Come to a complete stop and brake pedal applied, pressing ENGINE Place the transmission in the proper shift to P (Park). START/STOP once will place the gear, P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart ignition system in ON/RUN/START. the engine when the vehicle is already Once engine cranking begins, release moving, use N (Neutral). the button. Engine cranking will Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

166 DRIVING AND OPERATING the engine warms up. Do not to the floor and hold it there, Caution race the engine immediately then press ENGINE START/STOP after starting it. for up to a maximum of Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the If the remote key is not in the 15 seconds. Wait at least vehicle is moving. If you do, you 15 seconds between each try, to could damage the transmission. vehicle, if there is interference, or if the remote key battery is allow the cranking motor to cool Shift to P (Park) only when the down. When the engine starts, vehicle is stopped. low, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message will display. let go of the button and the See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) accelerator. If the vehicle starts System Operation 0 8. briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the Caution extra gasoline from the engine. Caution Do not race the engine If you add electrical parts or immediately after starting it. accessories, you could change the Cranking the engine for long Operate the engine and way the engine operates. Any periods of time, by pressing transmission gently until the oil resulting damage would not be ENGINE START/STOP immediately warms up and lubricates all covered by the vehicle warranty. See after cranking has ended, can moving parts. Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 236. overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait Stop/Start System To start the vehicle: at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor This vehicle has a Stop/Start system 1. With the Keyless Access system, cool down. to shut off the engine to help the remote key must be in the conserve fuel. It has components vehicle. Press ENGINE START/ designed for the increased number of STOP with the brake pedal 2. If the engine does not start after starts. applied. When the engine begins five to 10 seconds, especially in cranking, let go of the button. very cold weather (below −18 °C The idle speed will go down as or 0 °F), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 167 . The climate control settings . The Auto Stop has reached the { Warning require the engine to be running maximum allowed time. to cool or heat the vehicle interior. The automatic engine Stop/Start Auto Stop Disable Switch feature causes the engine to shut . The vehicle battery charge is low. off while the vehicle is still on. Do . The vehicle battery has recently not exit the vehicle before shifting been disconnected. to P (Park). The vehicle may restart . Minimum vehicle speed has not and move unexpectedly. Always been reached since the last shift to P (Park), and then turn the Auto Stop. ignition off before exiting the vehicle. . The accelerator pedal is pressed. . The engine or transmission is not Auto Engine Stop/Start at the required operating temperature. When the brakes are applied and the . The outside temperature is not in vehicle is at a complete stop, the the required operating range. engine may turn off. When stopped, The automatic engine Stop/Start the tachometer displays AUTO STOP. . The vehicle is shifted out of D feature can be disabled and enabled 0 (Drive) to any gear other than See Tachometer 104. When the brake by pressing the switch with the h pedal is released or the accelerator P (Park). symbol. Auto Stop is enabled each pedal is pressed, the engine will . Tow/Haul Mode or other driver time you start the vehicle. restart. modes have been selected. To maintain vehicle performance, When h is illuminated, the system is . The vehicle is on a steep hill or enabled. other conditions may cause the engine grade. to automatically restart before the brake pedal is released. . The driver door has been opened or the driver seat belt has been Auto Stops may not occur and/or Auto unbuckled. Starts may occur because: . The hood has been opened. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

168 DRIVING AND OPERATING Engine Heater Warning (Continued) Vehicles with the engine heater can use this option in cold weather a ground fault detection conditions at or below −18 °C (0 °F) for function. An ungrounded easier starting and better fuel outlet could cause an electric economy during engine warm-up. Plug . in the engine heater at least four . Use a weatherproof, hours before starting your vehicle. An heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated internal thermostat in the plug-end of extension cord if needed. the cord may exist which will prevent Failure to use the engine heater operation at recommended extension cord temperatures above −18 °C (0 °F). in good operating condition, 2. Plug the heater cord into the To Use the Engine Heater or using a damaged heater or connector in the front license extension cord, could make it 1. Turn off the engine. plate bracket. overheat and cause a fire, Check the heater cord for 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded property damage, electric damage. If it is damaged, do not 110-volt AC outlet. shock, and injury. use it. See your dealer for a . Do not operate the vehicle replacement. Inspect the cord for { Warning with the heater cord damage yearly. permanently attached to the Improper use of the heater cord or (Continued) an extension cord can damage the cord and may result in overheating and fire. . Plug the cord into a three-prong electrical utility receptacle that is protected by (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 169 Retained Accessory 2. Press the button on top of the Warning (Continued) shift lever to shift into P (Park). Power (RAP) See Automatic Transmission vehicle. Possible heater cord When the ignition is turned from on 0 173. and thermostat damage could to off, the following features (if occur. 3. The P indicator on the shift lever equipped) will continue to function will turn red when the vehicle is . While in use, do not let the for up to 10 minutes, or until the in P (Park). heater cord touch vehicle driver door is opened. These features parts or sharp edges. Never will also work when the ignition is in Leaving the Vehicle with the close the hood on the RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY: Engine Running heater cord. . Infotainment System . Before starting the vehicle, . Power Windows (during RAP this { Warning unplug the cord, reattach the functionality will be lost when any cover to the plug, and It can be dangerous to leave the door is opened). securely fasten the cord. Keep vehicle with the engine running. the cord away from any . Sunroof (during RAP this It could overheat and catch fire. moving parts. functionality will be lost when any door is opened). It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the vehicle is not in 4. Before starting the engine, be . Auxiliary Power Outlet. P (Park) with the parking brake set. sure to unplug and store the cord . Audio System. The vehicle can roll. as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you . OnStar System. Do not leave the vehicle when the do not, it could be damaged. engine is running. If you have left Shifting Into Park the engine running, the vehicle can Contact your dealer for information move suddenly. You or others could on how long to use the heater in your To shift into P (Park): be injured. To be sure the vehicle particular area. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and will not move, even when you are set the parking brake. See Electric on fairly level ground, always set Parking Brake 0 180. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

170 DRIVING AND OPERATING The shift lock control is always displayed. Ensure the ignition is on, Warning (Continued) functional except in the case of an the engine is running, and the brake uncharged or low voltage (less than pedal is applied. If the vehicle still will the parking brake and shift 9-volt) battery. not shift out of P (Park), see your to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park dealer for service. 0 169. If you are towing a trailer, If the vehicle has an uncharged see Driving Characteristics and battery or a battery with low voltage, Manual Park Release Towing Tips 0 230. try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting - North America 0 292. { Warning If you have to leave the vehicle with To shift out of P (Park): The transmission will be placed in the engine running, be sure the N (Neutral) when the manual park 1. Ensure the engine is running. vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking release is pulled. The vehicle can brake is set before you leave it. 2. Apply the brake pedal. roll and you or others could be If you are towing a trailer and parking 3. Press the shift lock release injured. Ensure the vehicle is on on a hill, see Driving Characteristics button. level ground. and Towing Tips 0 230. 4. Move the shift lever to the Shifting out of Park desired position. 5. The P indicator will turn white Caution This vehicle is equipped with an and the gear indicator on the electronic transmission. The shift lock shift lever will turn red when the The manual park release is not release button is designed to prevent vehicle is no longer in P (Park). intended to be used for towing. inadvertent shifting out of P (Park) Damage may result from using the unless the ignition is on, the brake 6. After releasing the shift lever, it manual park release in this way. will return to the center position. pedal is applied, and the shift lock The repairs would not be covered release button is pressed. If the vehicle cannot be shifted from by the vehicle warranty. P (Park), a Driver Information Center (DIC) message, such as CONDITIONS NOT CORRECT FOR SHIFT, will be Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 171 This vehicle includes a manual park 3. Use a flat-bladed tool to remove To return the vehicle to P (Park) using release that can be used to shift the the interior trim panel. the manual park release: vehicle into N (Neutral) when the 4. Ensure more than one minute 1. Bring the vehicle to a engine is not running. has passed since Step 2. Apply complete stop. Pulling the manual park release while the brake pedal. 2. Turn the manual park release the vehicle is on or turning the lever 90° back to its original ignition on while the manual park position. release is pulled, will cause a DIC message to display. 3. Apply the parking brake. To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) 4. Confirm that the vehicle is in using the manual park release: P (Park) by turning the ignition on or by placing the vehicle in 1. Ensure the vehicle is on level ACC/ACCESSORY, then ensure ground and set the parking that the indicator displays P. brake. Release the brake pedal. 5. Reinstall the interior trim panel. 2. Turn the vehicle off. Parking over Things That Burn 5. Pull the manual park release lever 90° to the latched position. 6. With the brake pedal released, { Warning place the ignition in ACC/ Things that can burn could touch ACCESSORY. Then apply the hot exhaust parts under the vehicle brake pedal and release the and ignite. Do not park over papers, parking brake. leaves, dry grass, or other things 7. Ensure there are no loose objects that can burn. in the area that could bump the manual park release lever. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

172 DRIVING AND OPERATING Active Fuel Management Extended Parking Engine Exhaust The vehicle’s engine may be equipped It is best not to park with the vehicle with Active Fuel Management, which running. If the vehicle is left running, { Warning allows the engine to operate on either be sure it will not move and there is all of its cylinders, or in reduced adequate ventilation. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO), which cannot be cylinder operation, depending on the See Shifting Into Park 0 169 and driving conditions. Engine Exhaust 0 172. seen or smelled. Exposure to CO When less power is required, such as can cause unconsciousness and If the vehicle is left parked and even death. cruising at a constant vehicle speed, running with the remote key outside the system will operate in reduced the vehicle, it will continue to run for Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: operation mode, allowing the vehicle up to 15 minutes. to achieve better fuel economy. When . The vehicle idles in areas with greater power demands are required, If the vehicle is left parked and poor ventilation (parking such as accelerating from a stop, running with the remote key inside garages, tunnels, deep snow passing, or merging onto a highway, the vehicle, it will continue to run for that may block underbody the system will maintain full-cylinder up to 30 minutes. airflow or tail pipes). operation. The vehicle could turn off sooner if it . The exhaust smells or sounds If the vehicle has an Active Fuel is parked on a hill, due to lack of strange or different. Management indicator, see Driver available fuel. . The exhaust system leaks due Information Center (DIC) for more The timer will reset if the vehicle is to corrosion or damage. information on using this display. taken out of P (Park) while it is . The vehicle exhaust system running. has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 173 Running the Vehicle While Warning (Continued) Automatic Transmission Parked . There are holes or openings The vehicle should not be left running in the vehicle body from while parked. damage or aftermarket modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See If unusual fumes are detected or if Shifting Into Park 0 169 and it is suspected that exhaust is Engine Exhaust 0 172. coming into the vehicle: If parking on a hill and pulling a . Drive it only with the trailer, see Driving Characteristics and windows completely down. Towing Tips 0 230. . Have the vehicle repaired immediately. The shift pattern is displayed in the Never park the vehicle with the top of the shift lever. The selected engine running in an enclosed area gear position will illuminate red on such as a garage or a building that the shift lever, while all others will be has no fresh air ventilation. displayed in white. If the shift is not immediate, as in very cold conditions, the indicator on the shift lever may flash until it is fully engaged. The shift lever always starts from a center position, represented by an up/ down arrow on the shift pattern. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

174 DRIVING AND OPERATING The transmission does not operate when the vehicle is off. { Warning If the vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY, It is dangerous to get out of the the transmission can be shifted into vehicle if the transmission is not in P (Park). P (Park) with the parking brake set. If the vehicle is turned off while at a The vehicle can roll. relatively high vehicle speed, the Do not leave the vehicle when the transmission will automatically shift engine is running. If the engine has to N (Neutral). Once the vehicle is stopped, P (Park) is automatically been left running, the vehicle can selected. move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when on fairly This vehicle is equipped with an level ground, always set the parking electronically controlled transmission. brake and place the transmission The shift lock release button is into P (Park). See Shifting Into Park designed to prevent inadvertent 0 169 and shifting out of P (Park) unless the Electric Parking Brake 0 180. ignition is on, the brake pedal is applied, and the shift lock release button is pressed. When the vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE START/STOP to turn off the vehicle. The transmission will shift to P (Park) automatically unless the vehicle is in N (Neutral), See “Car P: This position locks the drive Wash Mode” following. wheels. Use P (Park) when starting the The vehicle will not shift into P (Park) engine because the vehicle cannot if it is moving too fast. Stop the move easily. vehicle and shift into P (Park). Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 175 To shift in and out of P (Park), see 2. Press and hold shift lock release Shifting Into Park 0 169 and button on the side of the shift { Warning Shifting out of Park 0 170. lever. Shifting into a drive gear while the Service Shift Lever Message 3. From the center position, move engine is running at high speed is the shift lever forward through dangerous. Unless your foot is If the message SERVICE SHIFTER SEE the first detent to the end of ’ firmly on the brake pedal, the OWNER S MANUAL appears in the travel. R is illuminated in red. Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle could move very rapidly. shift lever needs service. Have the 4. After releasing the shift lever, it You could lose control and hit vehicle serviced as soon as possible. will return to the center position. people or objects. Do not shift into If the vehicle is automatically shifting To shift out of R (Reverse): a drive gear while the engine is into P (Park), check to see if the running at high speed. P (Park) button on top of the shift 1. Bring the vehicle to a lever is stuck. To operate the vehicle, complete stop. hold the shift lever in the desired gear, 2. Shift to the desired gear. R (Reverse) or D (Drive), until vehicle Caution speed exceeds 15 km/h (10 mph), then 3. After releasing the shift lever, it release the shift lever. will return to the center position. Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running R: Use this gear to back up. At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can be used to rock the vehicle back and at high speed may damage the If the vehicle is shifted from either forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand transmission. The repairs would not R (Reverse) to D (Drive) or M (Manual without damaging the transmission. be covered by the vehicle warranty. Mode), or M (Manual Mode) or See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 159. Be sure the engine is not running at D (Drive) to R (Reverse) while the N: In this position, the engine does high speed when shifting the speed is too high, the vehicle will shift vehicle. to N (Neutral). Reduce the vehicle not connect with the wheels. To speed and try the shift again. restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. The vehicle is not designed to stay in To shift into R (Reverse): N (Neutral) for more than 1. Bring the vehicle to a five minutes. It may automatically complete stop. shift into P (Park). N (Neutral) is not Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

176 DRIVING AND OPERATING intended for towing. If the vehicle Car Wash Mode Car Wash Mode (Engine Off – Driver needs to be towed, see Towing the out of Vehicle) This vehicle includes a Car Wash Vehicle 0 295. Mode that allows the vehicle to To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) To shift into N (Neutral): remain in N (Neutral) for use in with the engine off and the vehicle 1. Move the shift lever forward to automatic car washes. unoccupied: the first detent from the center Car Wash Mode (Engine Off – Driver 1. Drive to the entrance of the position. in Vehicle) car wash. . If the vehicle is in P (Park), To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) 2. Apply the brake pedal. apply the brake pedal and with the engine off and the vehicle 3. Open the door. press the shift lock release occupied: button while moving the shift 4. Shift to N (Neutral). lever forward. 1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash. 5. Turn off the engine and release . N will illuminate in red. the brake pedal. 2. Apply the brake pedal. 2. After releasing the shift lever, it 6. The indicator should continue to will return to the center position. 3. Shift to N (Neutral). show N. If it does not, repeat Steps 2–5. To shift out of N (Neutral): 4. Turn off the engine and release the brake pedal. 7. Exit the vehicle and close the 1. Bring the vehicle to a door. The vehicle is now ready complete stop. 5. The indicator should continue to show N. If it does not, repeat for the car wash. 2. Shift to the desired gear. Steps 2–4. 8. The vehicle may automatically If shifting from N (Neutral) to 6. The vehicle is now ready for the shift to P (Park) when the door is R (Reverse), press the shift lock opened. release button. car wash. 3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 177 Car Wash Mode (Engine On – Driver 5. The indicator should continue to A clicking noise or a detent may be in Vehicle) show N. If it does not, repeat felt when pressing the accelerator – To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) Steps 2 4. pedal all the way to the end of travel. with the engine on and the vehicle 6. Exit the vehicle and close the This is normal. occupied: door. The vehicle is now ready To shift into D (Drive): 1. Drive to the entrance of the for the car wash. 1. Bring the vehicle to a car wash. 7. The vehicle may automatically complete stop. 2. Apply the brake pedal. shift to P (Park) when the door is 2. From the center position, move opened. 3. Shift to N (Neutral). the shift lever back. . 4. Release the brake pedal. The Caution If the vehicle is in P (Park), vehicle is now ready for the press the shift lock release car wash. A transmission hot message may button while pulling the shift display if the automatic lever back. Car Wash Mode (Engine On – Driver transmission fluid is too hot. . D will illuminate in red. out of Vehicle) Driving under this condition can . After releasing the shift lever, To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) damage the vehicle. Stop and idle it will return to the center with the engine on and the vehicle the engine to cool the automatic position. unoccupied: transmission fluid. This message To shift out of D (Drive): 1. Drive to the entrance of the clears when the transmission fluid car wash. has cooled sufficiently. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Shift to the desired gear. 3. Open the door. D: This position is for normal driving. If more power is needed for passing, 3. After releasing the shift lever, it 4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release press the accelerator pedal down. will return to the center position. the brake pedal. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

178 DRIVING AND OPERATING Downshifting the transmission in Manual Mode Permanent Tap Shift Mode slippery road conditions could result To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode: in skidding. See “Skidding” under Loss Tap Shift of Control 0 152. 1. With the vehicle in D (Drive), Caution pull back on the shift lever to Caution activate M (Manual Mode). The Driving with the engine at a high M in the shift pattern will Spinning the tires or holding the rpm without upshifting while using illuminate in red, and the D will vehicle in one place on a hill using Tap Shift, could damage the vehicle. switch to white. only the accelerator pedal may Always upshift when necessary 2. After releasing the shift lever, it damage the transmission. The while using Tap Shift. will return to the center position. repair will not be covered by the 3. Press the controls on the back of vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is the steering wheel to shift. Use stuck, do not spin the tires. When the left steering wheel control to stopping on a hill, use the brakes to downshift, and the right control hold the vehicle in place. to upshift. To shift to the lowest available gear, press and hold the If equipped with the 2.0L L4 engine, left control. engine speeds may be increased while To exit Permanent Tap Shift Mode: driving at highway speeds while the 1. To exit M (Manual Mode) and engine is still warming up. 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. Vehicles with Tap Shift have controls 2. After releasing the shift lever, it on the back of the steering wheel to will return to the center position. manually shift the automatic transmission. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 179 M (Manual Mode) can be exited to While using Tap Shift, the vehicle will Drive Systems return to D (Drive) at any speed by have firmer, quicker shifting. This can pulling the lever rearward from the be used for sport driving or when center position. It is not necessary to climbing or descending hills, to stay in All-Wheel Drive stop the vehicle or shift to N (Neutral) gear longer, or to downshift for more Vehicles with this feature always send or P (Park) prior to shifting back to power or . engine power to all four wheels. It is D (Drive). The transmission will only allow fully automatic, and adjusts itself as Temporary Tap Manual Shift Mode shifting into gears appropriate for the needed for road conditions. vehicle speed and engine revolutions To enter Temporary Tap Shift Mode: per minute (rpm). The transmission 1. With the transmission in will not automatically shift to the next D (Drive) and not in Permanent higher gear if the engine rpm is too Tap Shift Mode, the Tap Shift high. It will only automatically shift to controls will activate a the next lower gear if the engine rpm temporary tap manual shift is much too low. mode, allowing the transmission to be manually shifted. 2. To shift to the lowest available gear, press and hold the left control. 3. To deactivate, hold the right control briefly. Automatic shifts return after no manual shifts have been done for seven to 10 seconds. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

180 DRIVING AND OPERATING Brakes Braking in Emergencies ABS allows steering and braking at the Electric Brake Boost same time. In many emergencies, steering can help even more than Vehicles equipped with electric brake braking. boost have circuits that are electronically controlled when If there is a problem with ABS, this Electric Parking Brake the brake pedal is applied during warning light stays on. See Antilock normal operation. The system Brake System (ABS) Warning Light performs routine tests and turns off 0 111. within a few minutes after the vehicle is turned off. Noise may be heard ABS does not change the time needed during this time. If the brake pedal is to get a foot on the brake pedal and pressed during the tests or when the does not always decrease stopping electric brake boost system is off, a distance. If you get too close to the noticeable change in pedal force and vehicle ahead, there will not be travel may be felt. This is normal. enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room ahead to Antilock Brake stop, even with ABS. System (ABS) Using ABS The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) can helps prevent a braking skid and always be applied, even if the vehicle maintain steering while braking hard. brake pedal down firmly. Hearing and feeling ABS operate is normal. is off. In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released. To prevent draining the battery, avoid unnecessary repeated cycles of the EPB. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 181 The system has a red parking brake flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do EPB Release status light and an amber service not drive the vehicle if the red parking To release the EPB: parking brake warning light. See brake status light is flashing. See your Electric Parking Brake Light 0 110 and dealer. 1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ Service Electric Parking Brake Light ACCESSORY. 0 If the amber service parking brake 110. There are also parking warning light is on, press the EPB 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. brake-related Driver Information switch. Continue to hold the switch Center (DIC) messages. 3. Press the EPB switch until the red parking brake status light momentarily. Before leaving the vehicle, check the remains on. If the amber service red parking brake status light to parking brake warning light is on, see The EPB is released when the red ensure that the parking brake is your dealer. parking brake status light is off. applied. If the EPB is applied while the vehicle If the amber service parking brake EPB Apply is moving, the vehicle will decelerate warning light is on, release the EPB by as long as the switch is pressed. If the pressing and holding the EPB switch. To apply the EPB: switch is pressed until the vehicle Continue to hold the switch until the 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a comes to a stop, the EPB will remain red parking brake status light is off. complete stop. applied. If either light stays on after release is attempted, see your dealer. 2. Press the EPB switch The vehicle may automatically apply momentarily. the EPB in some situations when the vehicle is not moving. This is normal, Caution The red parking brake status light will and is done to periodically check the Driving with the parking brake on flash and then stay on once the EPB is correct operation of the EPB system, fully applied. If the red parking brake or at the request of other safety can overheat the brake system and status light flashes continuously, then functions that utilize the EPB. cause premature wear or damage to the EPB is only partially applied or brake system parts. Make sure that there is a problem with the EPB. If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear the parking brake is fully released A DIC message will display. Release wheels to prevent vehicle movement. and the brake warning light is off the EPB and try to apply it again. before driving. If the light does not come on, or keeps Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

182 DRIVING AND OPERATING If you are towing a trailer and parking Hill Start Assist (HSA) HSA is available when the vehicle is on a hill, see Driving Characteristics facing uphill in a forward gear, and Towing Tips 0 230. or when facing downhill in { Warning R (Reverse). The vehicle must come to Automatic EPB Release Do not rely on the HSA feature. a complete stop on a grade for HSA to activate. The EPB will automatically release if HSA does not replace the need to the vehicle is running, placed into pay attention and drive safely. You gear, and an attempt is made to drive may not hear or feel alerts or Automatic Vehicle away. Avoid rapid acceleration when Hold (AVH) the EPB is applied, to preserve parking warnings provided by this system. life. Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury, death, Brake Assist or vehicle damage. See Defensive Driving 0 150. Brake Assist detects rapid brake pedal applications due to emergency braking situations and provides additional When the vehicle is stopped on a braking to activate the Antilock Brake grade, Hill Start Assist (HSA) System (ABS) if the brake pedal is not temporarily prevents the vehicle from pushed hard enough to activate ABS rolling in an unintended direction normally. Minor noise, brake pedal during the transition from brake pedal pulsation, and/or pedal movement release to accelerator pedal apply. The during this time may occur. Continue brakes release when the accelerator to apply the brake pedal as the driving pedal is applied or automatically release after a few seconds. The brakes situation dictates. Brake Assist { Warning disengages when the brake pedal is may also release under other released. conditions. Do not rely on HSA to Do not rely on this feature. It does hold the vehicle. not replace the need to pay attention and drive safely. You may (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 183 If the accelerator pedal is not applied Ride Control Systems Warning (Continued) within a few minutes, the Electric Parking Brake will apply. The parking not hear or feel alerts or warnings brake will also apply if the driver door Traction Control/Electronic provided by this system. Failure to is opened or the driver seat belt is Stability Control use proper care when driving may unfastened while AVH is holding the The vehicle has a Traction Control result in injury, death, or vehicle vehicle. damage. System (TCS) and StabiliTrak/ AVH can be turned on by pressing Electronic Stability Control (ESC). AUTO HOLD. The indicator light on These systems help limit wheel slip When Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) the switch will come on. The AVH and assist the driver in maintaining is turned on and the vehicle is braked light on the instrument panel will control, especially on slippery road to a stop, AVH prevents the vehicle come on while AVH is actively holding conditions. from moving during the transition the vehicle. See Automatic Vehicle Hold TCS activates if it senses that any of from brake pedal release to accelerator (AVH) Light 0 111. pedal apply. The brakes release when the drive wheels are spinning or the accelerator pedal is applied. The beginning to lose traction. When this brakes may also release under other happens, the system brakes the conditions. Do not rely on AVH to spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces hold the vehicle. engine power to limit wheel spin. StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the computer senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

184 DRIVING AND OPERATING If cruise control is being used and TCS The indicator light for both systems is Drive the vehicle. if d comes on and or StabiliTrak/ESC begins to limit in the instrument cluster. This stays on, the vehicle may need more wheel spin, cruise control will light will: time to diagnose the problem. If the disengage. Cruise control may be . Flash when TCS is limiting condition persists, see your dealer. turned back on when road conditions wheel spin. allow. Turning the Systems Off and On . Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is Both systems come on automatically activated. when the vehicle is started and begins to move. The systems may be heard or . Turn on and stay on when either felt while they are operating or while system is not working. performing diagnostic checks. This is If either system fails to turn on or to normal and does not mean there is a activate, a message may display in the problem with the vehicle. Driver Information Center (DIC), and It is recommended to leave both d comes on and stays on to indicate systems on for normal driving that the system is inactive and is not conditions, but it may be necessary to assisting the driver in maintaining turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck control. The vehicle is safe to drive, in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the but driving should be adjusted Vehicle Is Stuck 0 159 and “Turning accordingly. the Systems Off and On” later in this d Caution section. If comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is off. 15 seconds. The vehicle driveline could be damaged. 3. Start the engine. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 185 To turn off only TCS, press and Driver Mode Control preset vehicle settings for use in release g. The traction off light i different driving conditions. For Driver Mode Control (DMC) adds a displays in the instrument cluster. further detail see “Mode Description”. sportier feel, provides a more A DIC message may display. comfortable ride, or assists in different My Mode and V-Mode are two modes To turn TCS on again, press and weather conditions or terrains. This which can be customized by the release g. The traction off light i system simultaneously changes the driver. In these two modes, vehicle displayed in the instrument cluster software settings of various settings are configured to enhance will turn off. sub-systems to optimize driving and personalize the driving performance. Depending on the option experience. See “Drive Mode If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g package, available features, and mode Customization” for further details on is pressed, the system will not turn off selection; the Exhaust, Suspension, available customizations. until the wheels stop spinning. Transfer-Case, Steering, Brakes and Mode Activation To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ Powertrain will change settings to ESC, press and hold g until the achieve the desired mode characteristics. If the vehicle is traction off light i and StabiliTrak/ equipped with Magnetic Ride Control, ESC OFF light g come on and stay on selecting the various Driver Modes in the instrument cluster. A DIC adjusts the ride of the vehicle to message may display. enhance the ride performance for the To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on road conditions and the again, press and release g. The selected mode. traction off light i and StabiliTrak/ Driver Mode Control has multiple ESC OFF light g in the instrument modes: My Mode, Tour, Sport, Snow/ cluster turn off. Ice, Track and V-Mode. The Track Mode and V-Mode are for V-Series Adding accessories can affect the models only. Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice, Driver Mode Control Switch vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Track are four modes that have 0 To activate My Mode, Tour, Sport, and Modifications 240. Snow/Ice, and Track Mode, press (up arrow) or (down arrow) on the MODE Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

186 DRIVING AND OPERATING switch on the center console to make Mode Description spirited driving is detected. The a mode selection. Every press will steering will change to provide more scroll to the next available mode. Tour Mode precise control. If the vehicle has When a mode is selected, a unique Use for normal city and highway Magnetic Ride Control, the suspension and persistent indicator will be driving to provide a smooth, soft ride. will change to provide better displayed in the driver information This setting provides a balanced cornering performance. Competitive center (DIC). setting between comfort and handling. Driving Mode (Only available on FE3 This is the standard mode. For further suspensions) can be accessed through details on Tour Mode see “Driver this mode. See Competitive Driving Mode Selector Attributes Affected”. Mode 0 191. When Tour Mode is selected, no For further details on Sport Mode, see indicator will display. “Driver Mode Selector Attributes Sport Mode Affected”. Use where road conditions or personal The Performance Algorithm Liftfoot preference demand a more controlled (PAL) feature is enabled in Sport response. Mode. PAL allows the transmission to hold the current gear after a quick When selected, the Sport Mode release of a heavily applied accelerator indicator will display. pedal. This provides greater engine V-Mode Button In this mode, the vehicle monitors braking and enhanced vehicle control. To activate V-Mode, press the V-Mode driving behaviors and automatically When PAL is activated, there may be button on the steering wheel. To enables Performance Shift Features an additional green gear symbol which deactivate, the driver can either select when spirited driving is detected. appears in the instrument cluster a different mode through the DMC These features maintain lower display. See Performance Shifting Light switch or press the V-Mode button on transmission gears to increase 0 111. the steering wheel. When V-Mode is available engine braking and improve deactivated through the V-Mode acceleration response. The vehicle will button, DMC is always set back to exit this feature and return to normal Tour Mode. operation after a short period when no Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 187 Snow/Ice Mode Track Mode (V-Series Only) My Mode Snow/Ice Mode is used for slippery Use when maximum vehicle handling My Mode is used to personalize surfaces to help control wheel speed. is desired. For use when driving on a everyday driving. This mode is This can compromise the acceleration closed race course or drag strip. designed to allow the driver to on dry asphalt. When selected, the Track Mode configure vehicle sub-systems to their Snow/Ice Mode will use a different indicator will display. own preference for city or normal driving. accelerator pedal map to optimize When in Track Mode, the automatic traction on a slippery surface. The transmission and steering will Through the center display, the accelerator pedal will reduce engine function similar to Sport Mode. The following vehicle sub-systems may be torque at small pedal inputs. accelerator pedal is adjusted to give available for customization in When selected, the Snow/Ice Mode maximum control during the highest this mode. indicator will display. level of spirited driving. The Magnetic . Engine Sound: Stealth, Tour This feature is not intended for use Ride Control will be set to the (Default), Sport, Track when the vehicle is stuck in sand, optimum level for vehicle . Steering: Tour (default), Sport, mud, ice, snow, or gravel. If the responsiveness. Performance Traction Track vehicle becomes stuck, see If the Management (PTM) can be accessed “ . Suspension: Tour (default), Sport, Vehicle Is Stuck 0 159. through this mode. See Performance Traction Management” in Competitive Track 0 For further details on Snow/Ice Mode Driving Mode 191. . Brake Response: Tour (default), “ see Driver Mode Selector Attributes Sport Affected”. For further details on Track Mode, see “Driver Mode Selector Attributes For information on the range of Affected”. settings, see “Driver Mode Customization”. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

188 DRIVING AND OPERATING V-Mode (V-Series Only) . Steering: Tour, Sport (default), V-Mode is used to personalize Track dynamic driving. This mode is . Suspension: Tour, Sport, (default), designed to allow the driver to Track configure vehicle sub-systems to their . Powertrain: Tour, Sport, (default), own preference for maximum Track, Snow/Ice handling. V-Mode further enhances the drivers experience by adding a . Brake Response: Tour, Sport powertrain customization. Through (default) the center display, the following For information on the range of vehicle sub-systems may be available settings, see “Driver Mode for customization in this mode. Customization”. . Engine Sound: Stealth, Tour, Sport (default), Track Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 189 Driver Mode Selector Attributes Affected

Modes: TOUR SPORT TRACK SNOW/ICE Default Powertrain Tour Sport Track Snow/Ice Throttle Progression Tour Tour Track Snow/Ice Transmission Shift Mode Tour Sport Track Snow/Ice Engine Sound Tour Sport Track Tour Steering Tour Sport Track Tour Suspension (if equipped with Magnetic Ride) Tour Sport Track Tour Traction and Stability Control Tour Sport ESC Track Tour Competitive Driving Mode (if equipped) Not Available Available Not Available Not Available Performance Traction Mode (if equipped) Not Available Not Available Available Not Available Brake Response Tour Sport Sport Tour

Throttle Progression . Track - The accelerator pedal is after a quick release of a heavily Adjusts throttle sensitivity by adjusted to give maximum control applied accelerator pedal. This selecting how quick or slow the during the highest level of spirited provides greater engine braking and throttle reacts to input. driving. enhanced vehicle control without using the paddles. DPM recognizes Transmission Shift Mode . Snow/Ice - The accelerator pedal aggressive cornering, heavy braking, will reduce engine torque at small Sport or Track – Dynamic and high acceleration to select and pedal inputs. This allows better Performance Mode (DPM) allows the wheel control on slippery surfaces. transmission to hold the current gear Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

190 DRIVING AND OPERATING hold lower gears when not using . StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Steering paddles. The shifts are also firmer to Control (ESC) can be turned off by This setting adjusts the effort required increase the quickness of shifting. pressing and holding the button to turn the steering wheel. The for five seconds. Engine Sound steering wheel offers better feedback Brake Response but requires more effort as you move Adjust the volume of engine noise. from Tour to Track. Adjusts brake pedal sensitivity by Changes when the variable exhaust –Tour, Sport, Track valves open. selecting how quick or slow the brakes reply to input. Suspension Steering (Assist Effort) Driver Mode Customization This setting adjusts the firmness of Adjusts from a lighter steering feel in the suspension in the vehicle. Tour Mode to reduced assist in Sport The vehicle is equipped to modify following vehicle settings based on Suspension adjust stiffness of the and Track Mode for more shocks and / or springs. The ride is steering feel. vehicle content. Through the center-stack, see “Driving Mode” under more comfortable at lower settings Magnetic Ride Control (If Equipped) Vehicle Personalization 0 124 to and is stiffer at higher settings for better control. Adjusts the shock dampening customize and personalize My Mode firmness from a comfort tune in Tour and/or V-Mode. –Tour, Sport, Track Mode to an optimized responsiveness Engine Sound Powertrain tune in Sport and Track. Engine sound adjusts the volume of This setting adjusts the throttle Stability Control engine noise. Setting ranges from response, gear shifting and engine . Competitive Mode allows less quietest to loudest volume as you performance. An increased throttle computer control to permit some move from stealth through Track. response enhances the acceleration slide and drift and is selected with –Stealth, Tour, Sport, Track feel as you move towards track, but the button – only available in with a comfort trade-off due to more Sport Mode. aggressive gear shifting. –Tour, Sport, Track, Snow/Ice Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 191 Brake Response Press g again, or turn the ignition to This setting adjusts the brake pedal ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the response. Settings range from a slower vehicle, to turn TCS back on. The response for more comfortable driving traction off light i and StabiliTrak/ to the quickest response for quicker ESC OFF light g will go out in the deceleration. Brake pedal travel instrument cluster. decreases and caliper pressure This light is on when the vehicle is in increases as you move from Tour to Caution the PTM Mode. To select this optional Sport. handling mode, the vehicle mode must be in Track. Then quickly press –Tour, Sport When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode is g on the center console two times. Competitive Driving Mode active, it is possible to lose traction. PERF TRAC 1 — WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON displays in the DIC. To select this optional handling mode, To experience the performance benefit press g quickly two times and the DIC Performance Traction Management (PTM) (if equipped) of this system, after entering a curve will display COMPETITIVE MODE ON. and at the point where normal While in the Competitive Driving PTM integrates the TCS, StabiliTrak/ acceleration occurs, fully press the Mode, the traction off light i and ESC, and Magnetic Ride Control accelerator pedal. The PTM system StabiliTrak/ESC OFF light g will come systems to provide improved and will modify the level of engine power on in the instrument cluster. TCS does consistent performance when for a smooth and consistent not limit wheel spin, the Electronic cornering. The amount of available corner exit. Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) allows engine power is based on the mode increased vehicle agility, and more selected, track conditions, driver skill, effort is required to turn the steering and the radius of each corner. wheel. See “Limited-Slip Differential (V-Series Only)” later in this section. Adjust your driving accordingly. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

192 DRIVING AND OPERATING The PTM system contains five modes. PTM 3 – SPORT 1 PTM 5 – RACE These modes are selected by pressing . For use by drivers who are familiar . For use by experienced drivers the MODE switch on the center with the track. who are familiar with the track. console. Scroll through mode 1–5 by pressing the MODE switch. . Dry conditions only. . Dry conditions only. The following is a DIC display . Requires more driving skill than . Requires more driving skill than in description and the recommended mode 2. other modes. usage of each mode: . StabiliTrak/ESC is on and more . StabiliTrak/ESC is off and engine PTM 1 – WET engine power is available than in power is available for maximum mode 2. cornering speed. . Intended for all driver skill levels. PTM 4 – SPORT 2 Press and releaseg to turn off PTM . Wet or damp conditions only — . For use by drivers who are familiar and return to the TCS and StabiliTrak/ not intended for use in heavy rain i or standing water. with the track. ESC systems. The traction off light and StabiliTrak Off light i will . StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine . Dry conditions only. go out. power is reduced based on . Requires more driving skill than conditions. modes 2 or 3. PTM 2 – DRY . StabiliTrak/ESC is off and available . For use by less experienced drivers engine power is the same as or while learning a new track. mode 3. . Dry conditions only. . StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine power is slightly reduced. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 193 Limited-Slip Differential Cruise Control control automatically disengages. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability If equipped, the Electronic Control 0 183. If a collision alert Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) is { Warning occurs when cruise control is automatically activated. eLSD actively activated, cruise control is disengaged. monitors vehicle sensors and driver Cruise control can be dangerous See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) inputs to determine the amount of where you cannot drive safely at a System 0 214. When road conditions change for the conditions. With eLSD, steady speed. Do not use cruise allow cruise control to be safely used, the vehicle has: control on winding roads or in it can be turned back on. heavy traffic. . Enhanced high-speed control. Cruise control will disengage if either . Improved traction through Cruise control can be dangerous on TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off. corners, allowing more slippery roads. On such roads, fast If the brakes are applied, cruise acceleration. changes in tire traction can cause control disengages. excessive wheel slip, and you could . More precise steering. lose control. Do not use cruise . Increased vehicle agility. control on slippery roads. . Integration with StabiliTrak/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC). With cruise control, a speed of about For vehicles with eLSD, driven under 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be severe conditions, the rear axle fluid maintained without keeping your foot should be changed. See Competitive on the accelerator. Cruise control does Driving Mode 0 191 and not work at speeds below about Maintenance Schedule 0 308. 40 km/h (25 mph). If the Traction Control/StabiliTrak/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

194 DRIVING AND OPERATING J : Press to turn the system on and Setting Cruise Control Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press RES+ off. A white indicator appears in the If J is on when not in use, SET− or instrument cluster when cruise is briefly. The vehicle returns to the RES+ could get pressed and go into turned on. previous set speed. cruise when not desired. Keep J off RES+ : If there is a set speed in when cruise is not being used. Increasing Speed While Using memory, press briefly to resume to Cruise Control 1. Press J. that speed or press and hold to If the cruise control system is already accelerate. If the cruise control is 2. Get up to the desired speed. activated: already active, use to increase vehicle speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h 3. Press and release SET−. The . Press and hold RES+ until the (1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent. desired set speed briefly appears desired speed is reached, then To increase speed to the next 5 km/h in the instrument cluster. release it. (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, 4. Remove your foot from the . To increase vehicle speed in small press RES+ to the second detent. accelerator. increments, briefly press RES+ to SET− : Press briefly to set the speed When the cruise control has been set the first detent. For each press, the and activate cruise control. If the to the desired speed, a green cruise vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) cruise control is already active, use to control indicator appears on the faster. decrease vehicle speed. To decrease instrument cluster and a cruise set . To increase vehicle speed in larger − speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET speed message appears on the increments, briefly press RES+ to to the first detent. To decrease speed Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped. the second detent. For each press, to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the vehicle speed increases to the − Resuming a Set Speed the speedometer, press SET to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the second detent. If the cruise control is set at a desired speedometer. * speed and then the brakes are applied : Press to disengage cruise control * The speedometer reading can be without erasing the set speed from or is pressed, the cruise control is displayed in either English or metric memory. disengaged without erasing the set units. See Instrument Cluster 0 101. speed from memory. The increment value used depends on the units displayed. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 195 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Control Using Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is already Use the accelerator pedal to increase control: activated: the vehicle speed. When you take your . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press and hold SET− until the foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow . * desired lower speed is reached, down to the previous set cruise speed. Press . then release it. While pressing the accelerator pedal . Shift the transmission to . To decrease the vehicle speed in or shortly following the release to N (Neutral). override cruise, briefly applying SET− small increments, briefly press . Press J. SET− to the first detent. For each will result in cruise set to the current press, the vehicle goes about vehicle speed. Erasing Speed Memory 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. Using Cruise Control on Hills The cruise control set speed is erased . To decrease the vehicle speed in How well the cruise control will work from memory if J is pressed or if the larger increments, briefly press on hills depends upon the vehicle ignition is turned off. SET− to the second detent. For speed, load, and the steepness of the each press, the vehicle speed hills. When going up steep hills, you Adaptive Cruise Control decreases to the next 5 km/h might have to step on the accelerator (5 mph) mark on the speedometer. pedal to maintain your speed. When If equipped, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) allows the cruise control set The cruise control system may going downhill, the cruise control system may automatically brake to speed and following gap to be automatically brake to slow the selected. Read this entire section vehicle down. slow the vehicle down. Also, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear before using this system. The The speedometer reading can be to keep your speed down. If the brake following gap is the following time displayed in either English or metric pedal is applied, cruise control between your vehicle and a vehicle 0 units. See Instrument Cluster 101. disengages. detected directly ahead in your path, The increment value used depends on moving in the same direction. If no the units displayed. vehicle is detected in your path, ACC Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

196 DRIVING AND OPERATING works like regular cruise control. ACC uses camera and radar sensors. See Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Radio Frequency Statement 0 334. ahead, or enter your lane. Also see . Visibility is low, such as in If a vehicle is detected in your path, “Alerting the Driver” in this section. fog, rain, or snow conditions. ACC can speed up the vehicle or apply Complete attention is always ACC performance is limited limited, moderate braking to maintain required while driving and you under these conditions. the selected following gap. To should be ready to take action and disengage ACC, apply the brake. If the . On slippery roads where fast apply the brakes. See Defensive changes in tire traction can Traction Control System (TCS) or 0 StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control Driving 150. cause excessive wheel slip. (ESC) system activates while ACC is engaged, ACC may automatically disengage. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control 0 183. When { Warning road conditions allow ACC to be safely ACC will not detect or brake for used, ACC can be turned back on. ACC children, pedestrians, animals, will not engage if the TCS or or other objects. StabiliTrak/ESC electronic stability control system is disabled. Do not use ACC when: . On winding and hilly roads or { Warning when the sensors are blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. The ACC has limited braking ability and system may not detect a may not have time to slow the vehicle ahead. Keep the entire vehicle down enough to avoid a front of the vehicle clean. collision with another vehicle you (Continued) J : Press to turn the system on or are following. This can occur when off. The indicator turns white on the vehicles suddenly slow or stop instrument cluster when ACC is (Continued) turned on. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 197 RES+ : Press briefly to resume the Switching Between ACC and previous set speed or to increase Regular Cruise Control { Warning vehicle speed if ACC is already To switch between ACC and regular Always check the cruise control engaged. To increase speed by 1 km/h * (1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent. cruise control, press and hold . indicator on the instrument cluster To increase speed to the next 5 km/h A Driver Information Display (DIC) to determine which mode cruise message displays. See Vehicle Messages control is in before using the (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, 0 press RES+ to the second detent. 123. feature. If ACC is not active, the vehicle will not automatically brake SET– : Press briefly to set the speed and activate ACC or to decrease for other vehicles, which could vehicle speed if ACC is already cause an accident if the brakes are engaged. To decrease speed by 1 km/h not applied manually. You and (1 mph), press SET− to the first detent. others could be seriously injured or To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h ACC Indicator Regular Cruise killed. (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, Control Indicator − press SET to the second detent. Setting Adaptive Cruise Control * When ACC is engaged, a green o : Press to disengage ACC without If o is on when not in use, SET-/ erasing the selected set speed. indicator will be lit on the instrument cluster. When the regular cruise RES+ could be pressed by mistake and [ : Press to select a following gap activate ACC when not desired. Keep control is engaged, a green J o time (or distance) setting for ACC of indicator will be lit on the instrument off when cruise is not being used. Far, Medium, or Near. cluster and the following gap will not Select the set speed desired for ACC. The speedometer reading can be display. This is the vehicle speed when no displayed in either English or metric When the vehicle is turned on, the vehicle is detected in its path. units. See Instrument Cluster 0 101. cruise control mode will be set to the While the vehicle is moving, ACC will The increment value used depends on last mode used before the vehicle was not set at a speed less than 5 km/h the units displayed. turned off. (3 mph), although the minimum allowable set speed is 25 km/h (15 mph). Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

198 DRIVING AND OPERATING To set ACC while moving: Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While ACC Is at a Set Speed 1. Press J. If ACC is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, ACC is If ACC is already activated, do one of 2. Get up to the desired speed. disengaged without erasing the set the following: − 3. Press and release SET . speed from memory. . Use the accelerator to get to the 4. Remove your foot from the To begin using ACC again, press RES+ higher speed. Press SET– . Release accelerator. up briefly while moving more than the control and the accelerator 5 kph (5 mph). The vehicle returns to pedal. The vehicle will now cruise After ACC is set, it may immediately the previous set speed. at the higher speed. apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected If the vehicle is stopped with the When the accelerator pedal is following gap. brake pedal applied, press RES+ and pressed, ACC will not brake release the brake pedal. ACC will hold because it is overridden. The ACC ACC can also be set while the vehicle the vehicle until RES+ or the indicator will turn blue on the is stopped if ACC is on and the brake accelerator pedal is pressed. instrument panel and heads up pedal is applied. A green ACC indicator and the set display, if equipped The ACC indicator displays on the speed display on the instrument . Press and hold RES+ until the instrument cluster and Head-Up cluster. The vehicle ahead indicator desired set speed is displayed, Display (HUD), if equipped. When ACC may be flashing if a vehicle ahead was then release it. is turned on, the indicator will be lit present and moved. See “Approaching white. When ACC is engaged, the . To increase speed in smaller and Following a Vehicle” later in this indicator will turn green. increments, press RES+ to the first section. detent. For each press, the vehicle Be mindful of speed limits, Once ACC has resumed, if there is no goes 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. surrounding traffic speeds, and vehicle ahead, if the vehicle ahead is weather conditions when selecting the . To increase speed in larger beyond the selected following gap, set speed. increments, press RES+ to the or if the vehicle has exited a sharp second detent. For each press, the curve, then the vehicle speed will vehicle speed increases to the next increase to the set speed. 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 199 The set speed can also be increased . Use the brake to get to the desired Selecting the Follow Distance Gap while the vehicle is stopped. lower speed. Release the brake and − When a slower moving vehicle is . If stopped with the brake applied, press SET . The vehicle will now detected ahead within the selected press RES+ until the desired set cruise at the lower speed. following gap, ACC will adjust the speed is displayed. . Press and holdSET− until the vehicle's speed and attempt to . Pressing RES+ when there is no desired lower speed is displayed, maintain the follow distance gap longer a vehicle ahead or the then release it. selected. vehicle ahead is pulling away and . To decrease speed in smaller Press [ on the steering wheel to the brake is not applied will cause increments, press SET− to the first adjust the following gap. the ACC to resume. detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. When pressed, the current gap setting When it is determined there is no displays briefly on the instrument vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is . To decrease speed in larger cluster and the HUD (if equipped). beyond the selected following increments, press or hold SET− to Subsequent presses cycle the gap gap,,then the vehicle speed will the second detent. For each press, button through three settings: Far, increase to the set speed. the vehicle speed decreases to the Medium, or Near. The gap setting will The speedometer reading can be next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the be maintained until it is changed. speedometer. displayed in either English or metric Since each gap setting corresponds to units. See Instrument Cluster 0 101. The set speed can also be a following time (Far, Medium, The increment value used depends on decreased while the vehicle is or Near), the following distance will the units displayed. stopped. vary based on vehicle speed. The Reducing Speed While ACC Is at a . To decrease speed while the faster the vehicle speed, the further Set Speed vehicle is stopped, press SET− back your vehicle will follow a vehicle until the desired set speed is detected ahead. Consider traffic and If ACC is already activated, do one of displayed. weather conditions when selecting the the following: following gap. The range of selectable gaps may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

200 DRIVING AND OPERATING Changing the gap setting Approaching and Following a the brake lamps will come on. The automatically changes the alert timing Vehicle automatic braking may feel or sound sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for different than if the brakes were the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) applied manually. This is normal. feature. See Forward Collision Alert Stationary or Very Slow-Moving (FCA) System 0 214. Objects Alerting the Driver { Warning The vehicle ahead indicator is in the instrument cluster and HUD display, ACC may not detect and react to if equipped. stopped or slow-moving vehicles ahead of you. For example, the The vehicle ahead indicator only system may not brake for a vehicle displays when a vehicle is detected in it has never detected moving. This ’ your vehicle s path moving in the can occur in stop-and-go traffic or If ACC is engaged, driver action may same direction. be required when ACC cannot apply when a vehicle suddenly appears sufficient braking because of If this symbol is not displaying, ACC due to a vehicle ahead changing approaching a vehicle too rapidly. will not respond to or brake to lanes. Your vehicle may not stop vehicles ahead. and could cause a crash. Use When this condition occurs, the collision alert symbol on the HUD will ACC automatically slows the vehicle caution when using ACC. Your flash on the windshield. Either eight down and adjusts vehicle speed to complete attention is always beeps will sound from the front, follow a detected vehicle ahead at the required while driving and you or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat selected follow gap. The vehicle speed should be ready to take action and will pulse five times. See “Collision/ increases or decreases to follow a apply the brakes. Detection Systems” under Vehicle detected vehicle in front of your Personalization 0 124. vehicle when that vehicle is traveling slower than your vehicle set speed. 0 See Defensive Driving 150. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 201 ACC Automatically Disengages Notification to Resume ACC ACC may automatically disengage and ACC will maintain a follow gap behind { Warning you will need to manually apply the a detected vehicle and slow your If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and brakes to slow the vehicle when: vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. if ACC is disengaged, turned off, . The sensors are blocked. If the stopped vehicle ahead has or canceled, the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop. The vehicle . The Traction Control System (TCS) driven away and ACC has not or StabiliTrak/ESC system has resumed, the vehicle ahead indicator can move. When ACC is holding the activated or been disabled. will flash as a reminder to check vehicle at a stop, always be traffic ahead before proceeding. In prepared to manually apply the . There is a fault in the system. addition, the left and right sides of the brakes. . The radar falsely reports blockage Safety Alert Seat will pulse three when driving in a desert or remote times, or three beeps will sound. See area with no other vehicles or “Alert Type” and “Adaptive Cruise Go roadside objects. A DIC message Notifier” in “Collision/Detection { Warning may display to indicate that ACC Systems” under Vehicle Personalization 0 is temporarily unavailable. 124. Leaving the vehicle without placing it in P (Park) can be dangerous. Do When the vehicle ahead drives away, The ACC indicator will turn white not leave the vehicle while it is when ACC is no longer active. press RES+ or the accelerator pedal to resume ACC. If stopped for more than being held at a stop by ACC. Always In some cases, when ACC will not two minutes or if the driver door is place the vehicle in P (Park) and activate, regular Cruise Control may opened and the driver seat belt is turn off the ignition before leaving be used. See “Switching Between ACC unbuckled, ACC automatically applies the vehicle. and Regular Cruise Control” previously the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to in this section. Always consider hold the vehicle. The Electric Parking ACC Override driving conditions before using either Brake light will turn on. See Electric cruise control system. Parking Brake 0 180. If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, the ACC indicator turns A DIC warning message may display blue on the instrument cluster and in indicating to shift to P (Park) before the HUD (if equipped) to indicate that exiting the vehicle. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

202 DRIVING AND OPERATING automatic braking will not occur. ACC will resume operation when the { Warning accelerator pedal is not being pressed. On curves, ACC may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not { Warning have time to react to a vehicle in The ACC will not automatically your lane. You could crash into a apply the brakes if your foot is vehicle ahead of you, or lose control resting on the accelerator pedal. of your vehicle. Give extra attention You could crash into a vehicle in curves and be ready to use the When following a vehicle and entering ahead of you. brakes if necessary. Select an a curve, ACC may not detect the appropriate speed while driving in vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set curves. speed. When this happens, the vehicle Curves in the Road ahead indicator will not appear. ACC may operate differently in a { Warning sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle On curves, ACC may not detect a speed if the curve is too sharp. vehicle ahead in your lane. You If equipped, the curve speed control could be startled if the vehicle indicator b may illuminate green accelerates up to the set speed, when ACC is actively controlling the especially when following a vehicle vehicle speed and detects a sharp exiting or entering exit ramps. You curve on the road ahead. could lose control of the vehicle or crash. Do not use ACC while driving ACC may detect a vehicle that is not on an entrance or exit ramp. Always in your lane and apply the brakes. be ready to use the brakes if ACC may occasionally provide an alert necessary. and/or braking that is considered unnecessary. It could respond to Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 203 vehicles in different lanes, signs, . The vehicle ahead is shifted, not Disengaging ACC guardrails, and other stationary centered, or is shifted to one side There are three ways to objects when entering or exiting a of the lane. disengage ACC: curve. This is normal operation. The Driving in Narrow Lanes vehicle does not need service. . Step lightly on the brake pedal. Vehicles in adjacent traffic lanes or Other Vehicle Lane Changes . Press *. roadside objects may be incorrectly detected when located along the . Press J. roadway. Erasing Speed Memory Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Towing a Trailer 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 ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead radar sensors on the front of the until it is completely in the lane. The vehicle can become blocked by snow, brakes may need to be manually ice, dirt, or mud. These areas need to applied. be cleaned for ACC to operate Objects Not Directly in Front of Your properly. Do not use ACC when driving on steep Vehicle hills or when towing a trailer. ACC will The detection of objects in front of not detect a vehicle in the lane while the vehicle may not be possible if: driving on steep hills. If the brakes are . The vehicle or object ahead is not applied, ACC disengages. within your lane. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

204 DRIVING AND OPERATING If ACC will not operate, regular Cruise Driver Assistance Control may be available. See Warning (Continued) “Switching Between ACC and Regular Systems Cruise Control” previously in this . Detect vehicles or objects This vehicle may have features that section. Always consider driving outside the area monitored by work together to help avoid crashes or conditions before using either cruise the system. reduce crash damage while driving, control system. . Work at all driving speeds. backing, and parking. Read this entire For cleaning instructions, see section before using these systems. . Warn you or provide you with “Washing the Vehicle” under Exterior enough time to avoid a crash. Care 0 297. { Warning . Work under poor visibility or System operation may also be limited bad weather conditions. under snow, heavy rain, or road spray Do not rely on the Driver Assistance Systems. These systems . Work if the detection sensor conditions. is not cleaned or is covered do not replace the need for paying by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. attention and driving safely. You may not hear or feel alerts or . Work if the detection sensor warnings provided by these is covered up, such as with a systems. Failure to use proper care sticker, magnet, or metal when driving may result in injury, plate. death, or vehicle damage. See . Work if the area surrounding Defensive Driving 0 150. the detection sensor is damaged or not properly Under many conditions, these repaired. systems will not: Complete attention is always . Detect children, pedestrians, required while driving, and you bicyclists, or animals. should be ready to take action and (Continued) apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 205 Audible or Safety Alert Seat . Front camera lens in the front Some driver assistance features alert grille or near the front emblem the driver of obstacles by beeping. To . Front side and rear side panels change the volume of the warning . Outside of the windshield in front “ ” chime, see Comfort and Convenience of the rearview mirror under Vehicle Personalization 0 124. . Side camera lens on the bottom of If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat, the outside mirrors the driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating pulse alert instead of . Rear side corner bumpers beeping. To change this, see . Rear Vision Camera above the “Collision/Detection Systems” under license plate Vehicle Personalization 0 124. Radio Frequency Cleaning This vehicle may be equipped with Depending on vehicle options, keep driver assistance systems that operate these areas of the vehicle clean to using radio frequency. See Radio ensure the best driver assistance Frequency Statement 0 334. feature performance. Driver Information Center (DIC) messages Assistance Systems for may display when the systems are unavailable or blocked. Parking or Backing If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera (RVC), Rear Park Assist (RPA), Front Park Assist (FPA), Surround Vision, . Front and rear bumpers and the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) and area below the bumpers Backing Warning System, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) may help . Front grille and headlamps Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

206 DRIVING AND OPERATING the driver park or avoid objects. 1. View Displayed by the Always check around the vehicle when Camera { Warning parking or backing. The camera(s) do not display Rear Vision Camera (RVC) children, pedestrians, bicyclists, When the vehicle is shifted into crossing traffic, animals, or any R (Reverse), the RVC displays an other object outside of the cameras’ image of the area behind the vehicle field of view, below the bumper, in the infotainment display. The or under the vehicle. Shown previous screen displays when the distances may be different from vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) actual distances. Do not drive or after a short delay. To return to the park the vehicle using only these previous screen sooner, press Home or 1. View Displayed by the camera(s). Always check behind and Back on the infotainment system, Camera around the vehicle before driving. shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper Failure to use proper care may speed of approximately 12 km/h result in injury, death, or vehicle Displayed images may be farther or (8 mph) while in D (Drive). damage. closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the Surround Vision bumper or under the bumper do not If equipped, Surround Vision shows an display. image of the area surrounding the A warning triangle may display to vehicle, along with the front or rear show that RPA or RCTA has detected camera views on the infotainment an object. This triangle changes from display. The front camera is in the amber to red and increases in size the grille or near the front emblem, the closer the object. side cameras are on the bottom of the outside mirrors, and the rear camera is above the license plate. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 207 The Surround Vision system can be Camera Views accessed by selecting CAMERA in the infotainment display or when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). To return to the previous screen sooner, press any button on the infotainment system, shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle speed of approximately 12 km/h (8 mph). 1. Views Displayed by the { Warning Surround Vision Cameras 2. Area Not Shown The Surround Vision cameras have blind spots and will not display all objects near the corners of the Touch the camera view buttons along vehicle. Folding outside mirrors that the bottom of the infotainment are out of position may not display display. surround view correctly. Always Front/Rear Standard View : Displays check around the vehicle when an image of the area in front or parking or backing. behind the vehicle. Touch Front/Rear Standard View on the infotainment display when a camera view is active. 1. Views Displayed by the Touching the button multiple times Surround Vision Cameras will toggle between front and rear 2. Area Not Shown camera views. If equipped, the front view camera also displays when the Park Assist system detects an object within 30 cm (12 in). Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

208 DRIVING AND OPERATING Front/Rear Overhead View : Displays Park Assist mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush; and a front or rear overhead view of the The vehicle may be equipped with the clean sensors after a car wash in vehicle. Touching the button will Rear Park Assist (RPA) and Front Park freezing temperatures. toggle between the two views. Assist (FPA). The Park Assist system Side Forward/Rearward View : may provide assistance to driver when { Warning Displays a view that shows objects backing up and parking. Park Assist next to the front or rear sides of the uses ultrasonic sensors in the The Park Assist System is no vehicle. Touch Side Forward/Rearward bumpers to measure the distance substitute for careful and attentive View on the infotainment display between the vehicle and objects. The driving. The Park Assist system when a camera view is active. system calculates the distance does not detect children, Touching the button multiple times between vehicle and object via pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, will toggle between forward and measuring the time it takes for the or objects located below the rearward views. Rear Pedestrian Alert, ultrasonic waves to bounce back from bumper or that are too close or too Park Assist, and RCTA are not the object. Park Assist works only at far from the vehicle. It is not available when Side Forward/Rearward speeds up to about 11 Km/h (7 mph). available at speeds greater than view is active. An illuminated LED in the parking 11 km/h (7 mph). To prevent injury, Guidance Lines : Displays available assist button indicates that the death, or vehicle damage, even with guidelines. The horizontal markings system is ready to operate. The Park Assist, always check the area represent distance from the vehicle. sensors on the bumpers may detect around the vehicle and check all objects up to 1.8m (6 ft) behind and mirrors before moving forward or Top Down View : Displays an image 1.25m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle of the area surrounding the vehicle, within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off backing. along with other views in the the ground and below bumper level. infotainment display. Top Down can These detection distances may be be enabled or disabled by pressing the shorter during warmer or humid Top Down View button multiple weather. Blocked sensors will not times. detect objects and can also cause false detections. Keep the sensors clean of Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 209 the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five PARK ASSIST OFF : If the PA system times. Beeps for FPA are higher does not activate due to a temporary pitched than for RPA. condition, the appropriate message displays on the DIC. PA OFF message When the System Does Not Seem to is displayed when disabled by the Work Properly driver. Front/Rear PA OFF message is The following messages may be displayed when an attached object is displayed on the DIC: detected in the front or rear SERVICE PARKING ASSIST : If this respectively. PA Temporarily How the System Works message occurs, check the following Unavailable message is displayed for conditions: system failures. This can occur under The instrument cluster may have a the following conditions: Park Assist display with bars that . The sensors are not clean. Keep . show “distance to object,” driving the vehicle's rear bumper free of The driver has disabled the direction, and object location mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For system. information for the Park Assist cleaning instructions, see Exterior . An object was hanging out of the system. As the object gets closer, more Care 0 297. trunk during the last drive cycle. bars light up and the bars change Once the object is removed, RPA color from yellow to amber to red. . The Park Assist sensors are covered by frost or ice. Frost or ice will return to normal operation. When an object is very close to the can form around and behind the . The bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle rear (<0.6m (2 ft)), five beeps sensors and may not always be vehicle to your dealer to repair the will sound from the rear followed by a seen; this can occur after washing system. continuous beep from the rear, the vehicle in cold weather. The or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat . Other conditions, such as message may not clear until the vibrations from a jackhammer or will pulse five times. When an object frost or ice has melted. is very close to the vehicle front the compression of air brakes on a (<0.3m (1 ft)), a continuous beep will If the above conditions do not exist, very large truck, are affecting sound from the front, or both sides of take the vehicle to your dealer to system performance. repair the system. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

210 DRIVING AND OPERATING Backing Warning and Reverse Automatic Braking { Warning { Warning Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control The Backing Warning System only RAB may not avoid many types of (ACC) have the Backing Warning operates at speeds greater than backing crashes. Do not wait for the System and Reverse Automatic 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect automatic braking to apply. This Braking (RAB) system. The Backing children, pedestrians, bicyclists, system is not designed to replace Warning part of this system can warn animals, or objects below the driver braking and only works in of rear objects when backing up at bumper or that are too close or too R (Reverse) when an object is speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph), and RAB will automatically brake hard far from the vehicle. In some detected directly behind the vehicle. at speeds between 1–32 km/h (0.5– situations, such as at higher It may not brake or stop in time to 20 mph). backing speeds, there may not be avoid a crash. It will not brake for enough time for the short, sharp objects when the vehicle is moving The Backing Warning System will application of the vehicle brake at very low speeds. It does not beep once from the rear when an system to occur. To prevent injury, detect children, pedestrians, object is first detected, or pulse twice death, or vehicle damage, even with bicyclists, animals, or objects below on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat. When the system detects a potential the Backing Warning System, the bumper or that are too close or crash, beeps will be heard from the always check the area around the too far from the vehicle. To prevent rear, or five pulses will be felt on both vehicle and check all mirrors before injury, death, or vehicle damage, sides of the Safety Alert Seat. There backing. even with RAB, always check the may also be a brief, sharp application area around the vehicle before and of the brakes. When the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and while backing. the system detects the vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a crash with If the brake pedal is not pressed soon a detected object behind your vehicle after the stop, the Electric Parking in your path, it may automatically Brake (EPB) may be set. When it is brake hard to a stop to help avoid or safe, press the accelerator pedal firmly reduce the harm caused by a backing at any time to override RAB. crash. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 211 Use caution while backing up when Automatic Parking Assist (APA) { Warning towing a trailer, as the RCTA with Braking detection zones that extend out from There may be instances where the back of the vehicle do not move If equipped, APA searches for and unexpected or undesired automatic further back when a trailer is towed. steers the vehicle into parallel and perpendicular parking spots. When braking occurs. If this happens, 0 either press the brake pedal or See Radio Frequency Statement 334. using APA, you must still shift gears firmly press the accelerator pedal to Turning the Features On or Off while the system applies the brakes release the brakes from the RAB and accelerator. A display and audible system. Before releasing the brakes, Touch X on the center stack to turn beeps help to guide parking check the RVC and check the area on or off the Front and Rear Park maneuvers. around the vehicle to make sure it Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking Do not use APA when towing a trailer. is safe to proceed. (RAB), and the Backing Warning System at the same time. The indicator light next to the button { Warning Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) comes on when the features are on APA may not detect objects in the and turns off when the features have If equipped, RCTA displays a red parking space, objects that are soft been disabled. warning triangle with a left or right or narrow, objects high off the pointing arrow to warn of traffic Turn off Park Assist, RCTA, and RAB ground such as flatbed trucks, coming from the left or right. This when towing a trailer. objects below ground level such as system detects objects coming from To turn the RPA symbols or guidance large potholes, or moving objects up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or lines (on some models) on or off, see (e.g. pedestrians). Always verify that right side of the vehicle. When an “Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols” is appropriate for object is detected, either three beeps under Vehicle Personalization 0 124. sound from the left or right or three parking a vehicle. APA does not Safety Alert Seat pulses occur on the RCTA can also be turned on or off respond to changes in the parking left or right side, depending on the through vehicle personalization. See space, such as movement of an direction of the detected vehicle. “Collision/Detection Systems” under adjacent vehicle, or a person or Vehicle Personalization 0 124. object entering the parking space. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

212 DRIVING AND OPERATING signal or, if available, change the side Warning (Continued) selection in the infotainment display. To switch the parking mode between APA does not detect or avoid traffic parallel and perpendicular, change the that is behind or alongside of the parking mode in the infotainment vehicle. Always be prepared to stop display. the vehicle during the parking maneuver.

Touch O on the center stack to APA will instruct the vehicle to stop enable the system to search for a once a large enough space is found. parking space that is large enough and Follow the displayed instructions. within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle. The When instructed to drive in reverse, vehicle speed must be below shift to R (Reverse) to engage 30 km/h (18 mph). The system cannot: automatic steering. The steering wheel will vibrate briefly as a reminder to . Detect whether it is a legal parking After completely passing a large remove hands from the steering space. enough space, an audible beep occurs. wheel. Check surroundings and . Park exactly lined up with the A red stop symbol and a shift to continue braking or accelerating as vehicle next to it if the spot is reverse message are displayed. needed, and be prepared to stop to avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects. approached at an angle or if the If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h parking space is angled. does not steer into the expected (6 mph), APA is automatically space, this may be because the system . Park exactly centered in a spot disengaged. that is marked too large. is maneuvering the vehicle into a previously detected space. The APA A progress arrow displays the status . Always detect short curbs. system does not need service. of the parking maneuver. Depending When enabled, APA searches for on the space size, additional parallel parking spaces to the right of maneuvers may be required, and there the vehicle. To search for a parking will be additional instructions. When space to the left, turn on the left turn changing gears, allow the automatic Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 213 steering to complete before continuing When the System Does Not Seem to equipped, two pulses from both sides the parking maneuver. APA will beep Work Properly of the driver seat. When a pedestrian and display a PARKING COMPLETE The APA system may require a short is detected close to the vehicle, the message. Secure the vehicle against period of driving along curves to symbol flashes red on the rolling away by applying parking calibrate. infotainment display, along with seven brake. beeps from the rear, or if equipped, APA may automatically disengage if: seven pulses from both sides of the Rear Pedestrian Alert driver seat. . The steering wheel is used by the Under certain conditions, this feature driver. can provide alerts for a pedestrian { Warning . The maximum allowed speed is within the system’s range directly exceeded. behind the vehicle. This feature only Rear Pedestrian Alert does not works in R (Reverse) below 12 km/h automatically brake the vehicle. . The parking brake is applied or the (8 mph), and detects pedestrians up to It also does not provide an alert vehicle is shifted into P (Park). 8 m (26 ft) away during daytime unless it detects a pedestrian, and it . There is a failure with the APA driving. During nighttime driving, may not detect all pedestrians if: system. feature performance is very limited. . The pedestrian is not directly . Electronic stability control or behind the vehicle, fully antilock brakes are activated. visible to the Rear Vision . The driver opens the door with an Camera (RVC), or standing unbuckled seat belt. upright. The brake holds the vehicle until the . The pedestrian is part of a parking brake or brake is applied, Rear Pedestrian Alert Indicator group. or the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). When a pedestrian is detected within . The pedestrian is a child. To cancel APA, touch O again. the system’s range directly behind the (Continued) vehicle, this symbol flashes amber on the infotainment display, along with two beeps from the rear, or if Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

214 DRIVING AND OPERATING beeps or seat pulses. See “Alert Type” FCA detects vehicles within a distance Warning (Continued) in “Collision/Detection Systems” under of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and Vehicle Personalization 0 124. operates at speeds above 8 km/h . Visibility is poor, including (5 mph). If the vehicle is equipped nighttime conditions, fog, with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), rain, or snow. Assistance Systems for Driving the FCA timing setting can only be . The RVC is blocked by dirt, changed while ACC is not engaged. snow, or ice. If equipped, when driving the vehicle See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 195. . The RVC, taillamps, in a forward gear, Forward Collision or back-up lamps are not Alert (FCA), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), { Warning cleaned or in proper working Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane condition. Change Alert (LCA), Automatic FCA is a warning system and does Emergency Braking (AEB), and/or the not apply the brakes. When . The vehicle is not in Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System approaching a slower-moving or R (Reverse). can help to avoid a crash or reduce stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, To help avoid death or injury, crash damage. or when following a vehicle too always check for pedestrians closely, FCA may not provide a around the vehicle before backing Forward Collision Alert warning with enough time to help up. Be ready to take action and (FCA) System avoid a crash. It also may not apply the brakes. See Defensive provide any warning at all. FCA 0 If equipped, the FCA system may help Driving 150. Keep the RVC, to avoid or reduce the harm caused by does not warn of pedestrians, taillamps, and back-up lamps clean front-end crashes. When approaching animals, signs, guardrails, bridges, and in good repair. a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA construction barrels, or other provides a red flashing alert on the objects. Be ready to take action and windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses apply the brakes. See Defensive Rear Pedestrian Alert can be set to Off 0 or Alert. See “Rear Pedestrian the driver seat. FCA also lights an Driving 150. Detection” in “Collision/Detection amber visual alert if following another Systems” under Vehicle Personalization vehicle too closely. 0 124. If equipped, alerts can be set to Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 215 FCA can be disabled with either the FCA steering wheel control or, { Warning if equipped, through vehicle personalization. See “Collision/ FCA does not provide a warning to Detection Systems” under Vehicle help avoid a crash, unless it detects Personalization 0 124. a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is Without Head-Up Display Detecting the Vehicle Ahead blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may When your vehicle approaches also not detect a vehicle on winding another detected vehicle too rapidly, or hilly roads, or in conditions that the red FCA display will flash on the can limit visibility such as fog, rain, windshield. Also, eight rapid or snow, or if the headlamps or high-pitched beeps will sound from windshield are not cleaned or in the front, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. When proper condition. Keep the FCA warnings will not occur unless this Collision Alert occurs, the brake windshield, headlamps, and FCA the FCA system detects a vehicle system may prepare for driver braking ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the sensors clean and in good repair. to occur more rapidly which can cause vehicle ahead indicator will display a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to green. Vehicles may not be detected Collision Alert apply the brake pedal as needed. on curves, highway exit ramps, Cruise control may be disengaged or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a when the Collision Alert occurs. vehicle ahead is partially blocked by Tailgating Alert pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane. With Head-Up Display Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

216 DRIVING AND OPERATING The vehicle ahead indicator will The faster the vehicle speed, the or shadows. These alerts are normal display amber when you are following farther away the alert will occur. operation and the vehicle does not a vehicle ahead too closely. Consider traffic and weather need service. conditions when selecting the alert Selecting the Alert Timing timing. The range of selectable alert Cleaning the System timings may not be appropriate for all If the FCA system does not seem to drivers and driving conditions. operate properly, this may correct the If your vehicle is equipped with issue: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), the . Clean the outside of the FCA timing setting can only be windshield in front of the rearview changed while (ACC) is not engaged. mirror. See Adaptive Cruise Control. . Clean the entire front of the Following Distance Indicator vehicle. The following distance to a moving . Clean the headlamps. vehicle ahead in your path is indicated in following time in seconds on the Automatic Emergency Driver Information Center (DIC). See Braking (AEB) The Collision Alert control is on the Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 117. steering wheel. Press [ to set the The minimum following time is If the vehicle has Forward Collision FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near, 0.5 seconds away. If there is no vehicle Alert (FCA), it also has AEB, which or on some vehicles, Off. The first detected ahead, or the vehicle ahead is includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). button press shows the current setting out of sensor range, dashes will be When the system detects a vehicle on the DIC. Additional button presses displayed. ahead in your path that is traveling in will change this setting. The chosen the same direction that you may be setting will remain until it is changed Unnecessary Alerts about to crash into, it can provide a and will affect the timing of both the FCA may provide unnecessary alerts boost to braking or automatically Collision Alert and the Tailgating for turning vehicles, vehicles in other brake the vehicle. This can help avoid Alert features. The timing of both lanes, objects that are not vehicles, or lessen the severity of crashes when alerts will vary based on vehicle speed. driving in a forward gear. Depending Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 217 on the situation, the vehicle may automatically brake moderately or Warning (Continued) { Warning hard. This automatic emergency braking can only occur if a vehicle is . Detect a vehicle ahead on AEB may automatically brake the detected. This is shown by the FCA winding or hilly roads. vehicle suddenly in situations vehicle ahead indicator being lit. See . Detect all vehicles, especially where it is unexpected and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System vehicles with a trailer, undesired. It could respond to a 0 214. tractors, muddy vehicles, etc. turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, and other non-moving The system works when driving in a . Detect a vehicle when forward gear between 8 km/h (5 mph) weather limits visibility, such objects. To override AEB, firmly and 80 km/h (50 mph), or on vehicles as in fog, rain, or snow. press the accelerator pedal, if it is safe to do so. with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), . Detect a vehicle ahead if it is above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect partially blocked by vehicles up to approximately 60 m pedestrians or other objects. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) (197 ft). Complete attention is always IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a { Warning required while driving, and you should be ready to take action and boost to braking based on the speed AEB is an emergency crash apply the brakes and/or steer the of approach and distance to a vehicle preparation feature and is not vehicle to avoid crashes. ahead. designed to avoid crashes. Do not Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal rely on AEB to brake the vehicle. AEB may slow the vehicle to a and the brake pedal should continue AEB will not brake outside of its complete stop to try to avoid a to be applied as needed. IBA will operating speed range and only potential crash. If this happens, AEB automatically disengage only when responds to detected vehicles. may engage the Electric Parking Brake the brake pedal is released. AEB may not: (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. Release the EPB or firmly press the (Continued) accelerator pedal. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

218 DRIVING AND OPERATING . Heavy rain or snow is interfering The FPB system can detect and alert { Warning with object detection. to pedestrians in a forward gear at . There is a problem with the speeds between 8 km/h (5 mph) and IBA may increase vehicle braking in 80 km/h (50 mph). During daytime situations when it may not be StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. driving, the system detects necessary. You could block the flow pedestrians up to a distance of of traffic. If this occurs, take your The AEB system does not need approximately 40 m (131 ft). During foot off the brake pedal and then service. nighttime driving, system performance apply the brakes as needed. is very limited. If the vehicle is Front Pedestrian Braking equipped with the system, during nighttime driving, the AEB and IBA can be disabled through (FPB) System vehicle can detect and alert to vehicle personalization. See “Collision/ If equipped, the FPB system may help pedestrians whenever in a Detection Systems” under Vehicle 0 avoid or reduce the harm caused by forward gear. Personalization 124. front-end crashes with nearby pedestrians when driving in a forward { Warning gear. FPB displays an amber indicator, { Warning ~, when a nearby pedestrian is Using AEB or IBA while towing a FPB does not provide an alert or detected ahead. When approaching a trailer could cause you to lose automatically brake the vehicle, detected pedestrian too quickly, FPB unless it detects a pedestrian. FPB control of the vehicle and crash. provides a red flashing alert on the Turn the system to Alert or Off may not detect pedestrians, windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses including children: when towing a trailer. the driver seat. FPB can provide a boost to braking or automatically . When the pedestrian is not directly ahead, fully visible, A system unavailable message may brake the vehicle. This system or standing upright, or when display if: includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA), and the Automatic Emergency Braking part of a group. . The front of the vehicle or (AEB) System may also respond to (Continued) windshield is not clean. pedestrians. See Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) 0 216. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 219 Detecting the Pedestrian Ahead Warning (Continued) . Due to poor visibility, including nighttime conditions, fog, rain, or snow. . If the FPB sensor is blocked Without Head-Up Display by dirt, snow, or ice. When the vehicle approaches a . If the headlamps or FPB alerts and automatic braking will pedestrian ahead too rapidly, the red windshield are not cleaned or not occur unless the FPB system FPB alert display will flash on the in proper condition. detects a pedestrian. When a nearby windshield. Eight rapid high-pitched Be ready to take action and apply pedestrian is detected in front of the beeps will sound from the front, the brakes. For more information, vehicle, the pedestrian ahead indicator or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will display amber. see Defensive Driving 0 150. Keep will pulse five times. When this the windshield, headlamps, and FPB Front Pedestrian Alert Pedestrian Alert occurs, the brake sensor clean and in good repair. system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert & apply the brake pedal as needed. Brake through vehicle personalization. Cruise control may be disengaged See “Front Pedestrian Detection” in when the Front Pedestrian Alert “Collision/Detection Systems” under occurs. Vehicle Personalization 0 124. With Head-Up Display Automatic Braking If FPB detects it is about to crash into a pedestrian directly ahead, and the brakes have not been applied, FPB may automatically brake moderately or brake hard. This can help to avoid Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

220 DRIVING AND OPERATING some very low speed pedestrian Side Blind Zone crashes or reduce pedestrian injury. Warning (Continued) FPB can automatically brake to Alert (SBZA) detected pedestrians between 8 km/h and the vehicle does not need If equipped, the SBZA system is a (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). service. To override Automatic lane-changing aid that assists drivers Automatic braking levels may be Braking, firmly press the accelerator with avoiding crashes that occur with reduced under certain conditions, pedal, if it is safe to do so. moving vehicles in the side blind zone such as higher speeds. If also (or spot) areas. When the vehicle is in equipped with the Night Vision Automatic Braking can be disabled a forward gear, the left or right side system, pedestrians detected by the through vehicle personalization. See mirror display will light up if a moving Night Vision system will not cause “Front Pedestrian Detection” in vehicle is detected in that blind zone. automatic braking to occur. “Collision/Detection Systems” under If the turn signal is activated and a If this happens, Automatic Braking Vehicle Personalization 0 124. vehicle is also detected on the same may engage the Electric Parking Brake side, the display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes. Since (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. { Warning Release the EPB. A firm press of the this system is part of the Lane Change accelerator pedal will also release Using the Front Pedestrian Braking Alert (LCA) system, read the entire LCA section before using this feature. Automatic Braking and the EPB. system while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the Lane Change Alert (LCA) { Warning vehicle and crash. Turn the system to Alert or Off when towing a If equipped, the LCA system is a FPB may alert or automatically trailer. lane-changing aid that assists drivers brake the vehicle suddenly in with avoiding lane change crashes situations where it is unexpected that occur with moving vehicles in the and undesired. It could falsely alert Cleaning the System side blind zone (or spot) areas or with or brake for objects similar in shape If FPB does not seem to operate vehicles rapidly approaching these or size to pedestrians, including properly, cleaning the outside of the areas from behind. The LCA warning shadows. This is normal operation windshield in front of the rearview display will light up in the corresponding outside mirror and will (Continued) mirror may correct the issue. flash if the turn signal is on. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 221 The LCA sensor covers a zone of { Warning approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m LCA does not alert the driver to (11 ft). The height of the zone is vehicles outside of the system approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) detection zones, pedestrians, and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Side bicyclists, or animals. It may not Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning area Left Outside Mirror Right Outside provide alerts when changing lanes starts at approximately the middle of Display Mirror Display under all driving conditions. Failure the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft). to use proper care when changing Drivers are also warned of vehicles When the vehicle is started, both lanes may result in injury, death, rapidly approaching from up to 70 m outside mirror LCA displays will or vehicle damage. Before making a (230 ft) behind the vehicle. briefly come on to indicate the system is operating. When the vehicle is in a lane change, always check mirrors, How the System Works glance over your shoulder, and use forward gear, the left or right outside the turn signals. The LCA symbol lights up in the mirror display will light up if a moving outside mirrors when the system vehicle is detected in the next lane detects a moving vehicle in the next over in that blind zone or rapidly LCA Detection Zones lane over that is in the side blind zone approaching that zone. If the turn or rapidly approaching that zone from signal is activated in the same behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it direction as a detected vehicle, this may be unsafe to change lanes. Before display will flash as an extra warning making a lane change, check the LCA not to change lanes. display, check mirrors, glance over LCA can be disabled. When you your shoulder, and use the turn disable LCA, Side Blind Zone Alert is signals. also disabled. See “Collision/Detection Systems” under Vehicle Personalization 0 124. If LCA is disabled by the driver, the LCA mirror displays will not 1. SBZA Detection Zone light up. 2. LCA Detection Zone Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

222 DRIVING AND OPERATING When the System Does Not does not need to be serviced. The Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Seem to Work Properly system may light up due to guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other If equipped, LKA may help avoid The LCA system requires some driving non-moving objects. This is normal crashes due to unintentional lane for the system to calibrate to system operation; the vehicle does not departures. This system uses a camera maximum performance. This need service. to detect lane markings between calibration may occur more quickly if 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h the vehicle is driving on a straight LCA may not operate when the LCA (112 mph). It may assist by gently highway road with traffic and roadside sensors in the left or right corners of turning the steering wheel if the objects (e.g., guardrails, barriers). the rear bumper are covered with vehicle approaches a detected lane mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in LCA displays may not come on when marking. It may also provide a Lane heavy rainstorms. For cleaning Departure Warning (LDW) alert if the passing a vehicle quickly, for a instructions, see "Washing the stopped vehicle, or when towing a 0 vehicle crosses a detected lane Vehicle" under Exterior Care 297. marking. LKA can be overridden by trailer. The LCA detection zones that If the DIC still displays the system extend back from the side of the turning the steering wheel. This unavailable message after cleaning system is not intended to keep the vehicle do not move further back both sides of the vehicle toward the when a trailer is towed. Use caution vehicle centered in the lane. LKA will rear corners of the vehicle, see your not assist and alert if the turn signal while changing lanes when towing a dealer. trailer. LCA may alert to objects is active in the direction of lane attached to the vehicle, such as a If the LCA displays do not light up departure, or if it detects that you are trailer, , or object extending out when moving vehicles are in the side accelerating, braking or actively to either side of the vehicle. Attached blind zone or are rapidly approaching steering. objects may also interfere with the this zone and the system is clean, the detection of vehicles. This is normal system may need service. Take the { Warning system operation; the vehicle does not vehicle to your dealer. need service. The LKA system does not Radio Frequency Information continuously steer the vehicle. LCA may not always alert the driver to See Radio Frequency Statement 0 334. It may not keep the vehicle in the vehicles in the next lane over, especially in wet conditions or when (Continued) driving on sharp curves. The system Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 223 How the System Works Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) LKA uses a camera sensor installed on lane or give a Lane Departure when approaching the lane on the the windshield ahead of the rearview Warning (LDW) alert, even if a lane side where it has detected a lane mirror to detect lane markings. It may marking is detected. marking. Even with LKA and LDW, provide brief steering assist if it you must steer the vehicle. Always detects an unintended lane departure. The LKA and LDW systems It may further provide an audible alert may not: keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position or the driver seat may pulse indicating that a lane marking has been crossed. . Provide an alert or enough within the lane, or vehicle damage, steering assist to avoid a lane injury, or death could occur. Always To turn LKA on and off, press A on departure or crash. keep the windshield, headlamps, the center stack. If equipped, the . Detect lane markings under and camera sensors clean and in indicator light on the button comes poor weather or visibility good repair. Do not use LKA in bad on when LKA is on and turns off conditions. This can occur if weather conditions or on roads with when LKA is disabled. the windshield or headlamps unclear lane markings, such as When on, A is white, if equipped, are blocked by dirt, snow, construction zones. or ice; if they are not in indicating that the system is not ready proper condition; or if the sun to assist. A is green if LKA is ready shines directly into the to assist. LKA may assist by gently camera. { Warning turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane . Detect road edges. Using LKA while towing a trailer or marking. A is amber when . Detect lanes on winding or on slippery roads could cause loss assisting. It may also provide a Lane hilly roads. of control of the vehicle and a Departure Warning (LDW) alert by If LKA only detects lane markings crash. Turn the system off. flashing A amber if the vehicle on one side of the road, it will only crosses a detected lane marking. assist or provide an LDW alert Additionally, there may be three beeps, or the driver seat may pulse (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

224 DRIVING AND OPERATING three times, on the right or left, A camera blocked message may depending on the lane departure display if the camera is blocked. Some direction. driver assistance systems may have reduced performance or not work at Take Steering all. An LKA or LDW unavailable The LKA system does not message may display if the systems continuously steer the vehicle. If LKA are temporarily unavailable. This does not detect active driver steering, message could be due to a blocked an alert and chime may be provided. camera. The LKA system does not Steer the vehicle to dismiss. LKA may need service. Clean the outside of the become temporarily unavailable after windshield behind the rearview mirror. repeated take steering alerts. LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts When the System Does Not may occur due to tar marks, shadows, Insert an SD card into the card reader Seem to Work Properly cracks in the road, temporary or in the trunk. Disable the system from construction lane markings, or other the playback screen before removing The system performance may be road imperfections. This is normal the SD card from the reader. Do not affected by: system operation; the vehicle does not remove the card while recording is . Close vehicles ahead. need service. Turn LKA off if these enabled. This could corrupt the video conditions continue. . Sudden lighting changes, such as file and/or the SD card. when driving through tunnels. Surround Vision Recorder Other files should not be stored on . Banked roads. the same SD card as the surround If equipped, this system records the vision recorder files. Storing other files . Roads with poor lane markings, 360° camera views to an SD card. Only on the same card may increase such as two-lane roads. images are recorded, no sound. An SD recording start up and playback time If the LKA system is not functioning card will be needed for this system. or result in a loss of data. properly when lane markings are The recommended SD card is a 32GB clearly visible, cleaning the windshield SDHC card with FAT32 file system, may help. Class 10 and over. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 225 Rewind : Touch to rewind the video. The latest recorded video file can be Touch again to increase speed. played. In addition: Continue touching to stop rewinding. . The recorded video is stored in Play/Pause : Touch to play or pause a five-minute-long files. recorded video. . All files can be viewed on the Fast Forward : Touch to fast forward playback app or when the SD card the video. Touch again to increase is read by a personal speed. Continue touching to stop fast computer (PC). forward. . Once the SD card is full, the oldest To Activate : Touch Video Recorder Save : Touch to save a video. This files will be overwritten. Saved on the Home Page. Touch . protects the video from being erased. files will not be overwritten. The red dot will illuminate when the Once the SD card is full, the oldest video recorder is on. It will remain on To Delete Data : Remove the SD card files will be overwritten unless they from the vehicle and insert into a PC until it has been turned off. Recording have been saved. will start after exiting the playback to manually delete the file. screen. Advise other drivers and Camera Views : When opening the Video player unavailable can occur if: occupants of the vehicle that video Video Recorder, the previous file will images are being recorded. show all camera views and can be . No SD card is present. played. Icons in the upper right corner . An empty SD card is present. To Deactivate : Touch Video Recorder of each view indicate which camera. on the Home Page. Touch the red dot. Touch one of the views to zoom to . The video files are the wrong Select from the following when the only that camera view. Touch again to format. vehicle is in P (Park). return to all camera views. Press X at . The video files are corrupt. any time to exit the video Exit : Touch X to exit this application recorder app. . The SD card is full. and return to the previous app. . There is a system error. Video List : Touch to display a list of the most recent and saved videos. Touch the delete button next to the name to delete a saved video. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

226 DRIVING AND OPERATING Other files should not be stored on Fuel Recommended Fuel (LSY the same SD card as the surround vision recorder files. Storing other files 2.0L L4 Engine) on the same card may increase Top Tier Fuel recording start up and playback time GM recommends the use of TOP TIER or result in a loss of data. An error Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine message may be displayed if no clean, reduce engine deposits, and surround vision recorded video file is maintain optimal vehicle performance. available for playback. Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers Premium unleaded gasoline meeting and applicable countries. ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 93 — (R+M)/2 — is highly recommended for best performance and fuel economy. Unleaded gasoline with an octane rated as low as 87 can be used. Using unleaded gasoline rated below 93 octane, however, will lead to reduced acceleration and fuel economy. If knocking occurs, use a gasoline rated at 93 octane as soon as possible, otherwise, the engine could be damaged. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline with a 93 octane rating, the engine needs service. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 227 Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with Caution (Continued) ethanol levels greater than 15% by ethanol levels greater than 15% by volume. volume. . Fuel containing metals such as methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Recommended Fuel (LGY Prohibited Fuels (MMT), which can damage 3.0L V6 Engine) the emissions control system Caution and spark plugs. Do not use fuels with any of the . Fuel with a posted octane following conditions; doing so may rating of less than the recommended fuel. Using this damage the vehicle and void its fuel will lower fuel economy warranty: and performance, and may . For vehicles that are not decrease the life of the Use premium unleaded gasoline FlexFuel, fuel labeled greater emissions catalyst. meeting ASTM specification D4814 than 15% ethanol by volume, with a posted octane rating of 93 — such as mid-level ethanol (R+M)/2. If unavailable, unleaded blends (16–50% ethanol), E85, Fuels in Foreign Countries gasoline with a posted octane rating or FlexFuel. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post of 91 may be used, but with reduced . Fuel with any amount of fuel octane ratings in anti-knock index performance and fuel economy. If the methanol, methylal, ferrocene, (AKI). For fuel not to use in a foreign octane is less than 91, the engine and aniline. These fuels can country, see Prohibited Fuels 0 227. could be damaged and the repairs corrode metal fuel system would not be covered by the vehicle parts or damage plastic and Fuel Additives warranty. If heavy knocking is heard rubber parts. when using gasoline rated at TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly 93 octane, the engine needs service. (Continued) recommended for use with your vehicle. If your country does not have TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, add Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

228 DRIVING AND OPERATING ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus −Gasoline to the vehicle’s gasoline fuel Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) tank at every oil change or 15 000 km (9,000 mi), whichever occurs first. TOP . Turn off the engine when Insert the fill nozzle slowly TIER Detergent Gasoline and ACDelco refueling. and wait for any hiss noise to Fuel System Treatment Plus−Gasoline . Keep sparks, flames, and stop before beginning to will help keep your vehicle’s engine smoking materials away flow fuel. fuel deposit free and performing from fuel. optimally. . Do not leave the fuel pump If equipped, the fuel door unlocks unattended. when the vehicle doors are unlocked. Filling the Tank See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . Avoid using electronic devices Operation 0 8. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates while refueling. which side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. See Fuel Gauge 0 104. . Do not re-enter the vehicle while pumping fuel. { Warning . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn children pump fuel. violently and can cause injury or . Before touching the fill death. nozzle, touch a metallic Follow these guidelines to help object to discharge static avoid injuries to you and others: electricity from your body. . Read and follow all the . Fuel can spray out if the fill instructions on the fuel pump nozzle is inserted too quickly. island. This spray can happen if the To open the fuel door, push and tank is nearly full, and is (Continued) release the rearward center edge of more likely in hot weather. the door. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 229 The capless refueling system does not have a fuel cap. Fully insert and latch { Warning { Warning the fill nozzle, begin fueling. If a fire starts while you are Attempting to refuel from a refueling, do not remove the fill portable fuel container without { Warning nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by using the funnel adapter may cause Overfilling the fuel tank by more shutting off the pump or by fuel spillage and damage the than three clicks of a standard fill notifying the station attendant. capless fuel system. This could nozzle may cause: Leave the area immediately. cause a fire. You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could . Vehicle performance issues, be damaged. including engine stalling and Filling the Tank with a Portable Fuel damage to the fuel system. Container 3. Remove and clean the funnel . Fuel spills. If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable fuel adapter and return it to the . Under certain conditions, fuel container: storage location. fires. Filling a Portable Fuel Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait Container five seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the fill nozzle. Clean fuel from painted { Warning surfaces as soon as possible. See Never fill a portable fuel container 0 Exterior Care 297. Push the fuel door 1. Locate the capless funnel while it is in the vehicle. Static closed until it latches. adapter. electricity discharge from the 2. Insert and latch the funnel into container can ignite the fuel vapor. the capless fuel system. You or others could be badly (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

230 DRIVING AND OPERATING Driving Characteristics and Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing Towing Tips burned and the vehicle could be General Towing damaged. To help avoid injury to Information { Warning you and others: Only use towing equipment that has You can lose control when towing a . Dispense fuel only into been designed for the vehicle. Contact approved containers. trailer if the correct equipment is your dealer or trailering dealer for not used or the vehicle is not driven . Do not fill a container while assistance with preparing the vehicle properly. For example, if the trailer to tow a trailer. Read the entire it is inside a vehicle, in a is too heavy or the trailer brakes are vehicle's trunk, in a pickup section before towing a trailer. To tow inadequate for the load, the vehicle bed, or on any surface other a disabled vehicle, see Towing the may not stop as expected. You and than the ground. Vehicle 0 295. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a others could be seriously injured. . Bring the fill nozzle in motor home, see Recreational Vehicle The vehicle may also be damaged, contact with the inside of the Towing 0 297. and the repairs would not be fill opening before operating covered by the vehicle warranty. When towing with the 2.0L L4 engine, the nozzle. Maintain contact Pull a trailer only if all the steps in until filling is complete. only use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 89 or higher. Using this section have been followed. Ask . Keep sparks, flames, and gasoline with a lower octane rating your dealer for advice and smoking materials away while towing may damage the engine information about towing a trailer from fuel. and may not be covered by the vehicle with the vehicle. . Do not use electronic devices warranty. See Recommended Fuel (LSY 0 while pumping fuel. 2.0L L4 Engine) 226 or Driving with a Trailer Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L V6 Engine) 0 227. Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 231 Successful, safe trailering takes correct . During the first 800 km (500 mi) of If equipped with Lane Change Alert equipment, and it has to be used trailer towing, do not drive over (LCA), the LCA detection zones that properly. 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not extend back from the side of the The following information has many make starts at full throttle. vehicle do not move further back time-tested, important trailering tips . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). when a trailer is towed. Use caution and safety rules. Many of these are If the transmission downshifts too while changing lanes when towing a important for your safety and that of often, a lower gear may be trailer. your passengers. Read this section selected using Manual Mode. See If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic carefully before pulling a trailer. Manual Mode 0 178. Alert (RCTA), use caution while When towing a trailer: If equipped, the following driver backing up when towing a trailer, as the RCTA detection zones that extend . Become familiar with and follow assistance features should be turned off when towing a trailer: out from the back of the vehicle do all state and local laws that apply not move further back when a trailer to trailer towing. These . Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is towed. requirements vary from state to . Super Cruise Control state. . Lane Keep Assist (LKA) { Warning . State laws may require the use of extended side view mirrors. Even if . Park Assist To prevent serious injury or death not required, you should install . Automatic Parking Assist (APA) from carbon monoxide (CO), when extended side view mirrors if your towing a trailer: . Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) visibility is limited or restricted . Do not drive with the liftgate, while towing. If equipped, the following driver trunk/hatch, or rear-most . Do not tow a trailer during the assistance features should be turned window open. to alert or off when towing a trailer: first 800 km (500 mi) of vehicle . Fully open the air outlets on use to prevent damage to the . Automatic Emergency or under the instrument engine, axle, or other parts. Braking (AEB) panel. . It is recommended to perform the . Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) (Continued) first oil change before heavy towing. . Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

232 DRIVING AND OPERATING electric brakes, start the combination necessary to go much farther beyond Warning (Continued) moving and then manually apply the the passed vehicle before returning to trailer brake controller to check the the lane. Pass on level roadways. . Adjust the climate control trailer brakes work. During the trip, Avoid passing on hills if possible. system to a setting that occasionally check that the cargo and brings in only outside air. See trailer are secure and that the lamps Backing Up “Climate Control Systems” in and any trailer brakes are working. Hold the bottom of the steering wheel the Index. Towing with a Stability Control with one hand. To move the trailer to For more information about carbon the left, move that hand to the left. To monoxide, see Engine Exhaust System move the trailer to the right, move 0 172. When towing, the stability control that hand to the right. Always back up system might be heard. The system slowly and, if possible, have someone reacts to vehicle movement caused by guide you. Towing a trailer requires experience. the trailer, which mainly occurs The combination of the vehicle and Making Turns during cornering. This is normal when trailer is longer and not as responsive towing heavier trailers. as the vehicle itself. Get used to the Caution handling and braking of the Following Distance combination by driving on a level road Turn more slowly and make wider surface before driving on public roads. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when arcs when towing a trailer to The trailer structure, the tires, and the driving without a trailer. This can help prevent damage to your vehicle. brakes must be all be rated to carry to avoid heavy braking and sudden Making very sharp turns could the intended cargo. Inadequate trailer turns. cause the trailer to contact the equipment can cause the combination vehicle. to operate in an unexpected or unsafe Passing manner. Before driving, inspect all More passing distance is needed when trailer hitch parts and attachments, Make wider turns than normal when towing a trailer. The combination of towing, so trailer will not go over soft safety chains, electrical connectors, the vehicle and trailer will not lamps, tires, and mirrors. See Towing shoulders, over curbs, or strike road 0 accelerate as quickly and is much Equipment 235. If the trailer has longer than the vehicle alone. It is Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 233 signs, trees, or other objects. Always Parking on Hills Leaving After Parking on a Hill signal turns well in advance. Do not 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. steer or brake suddenly. { Warning . Start the engine. Driving on Grades To prevent serious injury or death, . Shift into a gear. Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear always park your vehicle and trailer . Release the parking brake. before starting down a long or steep on a level surface when possible. downhill grade. If the transmission is 2. Let up on the brake pedal. not shifted down, the brakes may overheat and result in reduced braking When parking your vehicle and your 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is efficiency. trailer on a hill: clear of the chocks. Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not 4. Stop and have someone pick up the transmission to a lower gear if the shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the and store the chocks. transmission shifts too often under wheels into the curb if facing Maintenance when Trailer heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. Towing When towing at higher altitudes, The vehicle needs service more often engine coolant will boil at a lower 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. when used to tow trailers. See temperature than at lower altitudes. Maintenance Schedule 0 308. It is If the engine is turned off immediately 3. When the wheel chocks are in especially important to check the after towing at high altitude on steep place, gradually release the brake automatic transmission fluid, engine uphill grades, the vehicle could show pedal to allow the chocks to oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling signs similar to engine overheating. To absorb the load of the trailer. system, and brake system before and avoid this, let the engine run, during each trip. preferably on level ground, with the 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then transmission in P (Park) for a few apply the parking brake and shift Check periodically that all nuts and minutes before turning the engine off. into P (Park). bolts on the trailer hitch are tight. If the overheat warning comes on, see 5. Release the brake pedal. Engine Overheating 0 256. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

234 DRIVING AND OPERATING Engine Cooling when Trailer Safe trailering requires monitoring the Gross Vehicle Weight Towing weight, speed, altitude, road grades, Rating (GVWR) outside temperature, dimensions of The cooling system may temporarily the front of the trailer, and how For information about the vehicle's overheat during severe operating maximum load capacity, see Vehicle frequently the vehicle is used to tow a 0 conditions. See Engine Overheating trailer. Load Limits 160. When calculating 0 256. the GVWR with a trailer attached, the Before towing a trailer, always trailer tongue weight must be Trailer Towing separately weigh: included as part of the weight the . the total weight on the vehicle's vehicle is carrying. Caution tires. Maximum Trailer Weight . the trailer. Towing a trailer improperly can The trailer should never weigh more damage the vehicle and result in . the trailer tongue. than 454 kg (1,000 lb). The maximum costly repairs not covered by the allowable weight of the trailer may be vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer { Warning lower based on the weight of the passengers and cargo in your trailer. correctly, follow the directions in You and others could be seriously this section and see your dealer for The maximum trailer weight rating is injured or killed if the trailer is too important information about calculated assuming only the driver is heavy or the trailer brakes are towing a trailer with the vehicle. in the tow vehicle and it has all the inadequate for the load. The vehicle required trailering equipment. The may be damaged, and the repairs weight of additional optional Trailer Weight would not be covered by the vehicle equipment, passengers, and cargo in warranty. the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. { Warning Only tow a trailer if all the steps in Never exceed the towing capacity this section have been followed. Ask for your vehicle. your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

DRIVING AND OPERATING 235 Trailer Load Balance After loading the trailer, separately Ask your dealer for trailering weigh the trailer and then the trailer information or assistance. The correct trailer load balance must tongue and calculate the trailer load be maintained to ensure trailer balance percentage to see if the stability. Incorrect load balance is a Towing Equipment weights and distribution are leading cause of trailer sway. appropriate for your vehicle. If the Hitches trailer weight is too high, it may be Always use the correct hitch possible to transfer some of the cargo equipment for your vehicle. into your vehicle. If the trailer tongue Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and weight is too high or too low, it may rough roads can affect the trailer and be possible to rearrange some of the the hitch. cargo inside of the trailer. Never attach rental hitches or other Do not exceed the maximum bumper-type hitches. Only use allowable tongue weight for your frame-mounted hitches that do not vehicle. Use the shortest hitch attach to the bumper. extension available to position the hitch ball closer to your vehicle. This Always seal any holes in your vehicle will help reduce the effect of the if the trailer hitch removed. If not trailer tongue weight on the trailer sealed, dirt, water, and carbon The trailer tongue weight (1) should hitch and the rear axle. monoxide (CO) from the exhaust may be 10–15% of the loaded trailer enter your vehicle. See Engine Exhaust weight (2). Some specific trailer types, If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer 0 172. hitch receiver, choose a carrier that such as boat trailers, fall outside of Consider using mechanical sway this range. Always refer to the trailer positions the load as close to the vehicle as possible. Make sure the controls with any trailer. Ask a owner’s manual for the recommended trailering professional about sway trailer tongue weight for each trailer. total weight, including the carrier, is no more than half of the maximum controls or refer to the trailer Never exceed the maximum loads for manufacturer's recommendations and your vehicle, hitch, and trailer. allowable tongue weight for the vehicle or 227 kg (500 lb), whichever instructions. is less. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

236 DRIVING AND OPERATING Tires braking equipment conforming to Conversions and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) . Do not tow a trailer while using a requirement CAN3-D313, or its Add-Ons compact on the vehicle. equivalent, is recommended. . Tires must be properly inflated to State or local regulations may require Add-On Electrical support loads while towing a trailers to have their own braking trailer. See Tires 0 272 for Equipment system if the loaded weight of the instructions on proper tire trailer exceeds certain minimums that inflation. can vary from state to state. Read and { Warning Safety Chains follow the instructions for the trailer The Data Link Connector (DLC) is brakes so they are installed, adjusted, used for vehicle service and Always attach chains between the and maintained properly. Never Emission Inspection/Maintenance vehicle and the trailer, and attach the attempt to tap into your vehicle's chains to the holes on the trailer hitch testing. See Malfunction Indicator hydraulic brake system. If you do, 0 platform. Instructions about safety both the vehicle anti-lock brakes and Lamp (Check Engine Light) 108. chains may be provided by the hitch the trailer brakes may not function, A device connected to the DLC — manufacturer or by the trailer which could result in a crash. such as an aftermarket fleet or manufacturer. driver-behavior tracking device — Cross the safety chains under the Turn Signals When Towing a may interfere with vehicle systems. tongue of the trailer to help prevent Trailer This could affect vehicle operation the tongue from contacting the road if When properly connected, the trailer and cause a crash. Such devices it becomes separated from the hitch. turn signals will illuminate to indicate may also access information stored Always leave just enough slack so the the vehicle is turning, changing lanes, in the vehicle’s systems. combination can turn. Never allow or stopping. When towing a trailer, safety chains to drag on the ground. the arrows on the instrument cluster Trailer Brakes will illuminate even if the trailer is not properly connected or the bulbs are Loaded trailers over 450 kg (1,000 lb) burned out. must be equipped with brake systems and with brakes for each axle. Trailer Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Caution

Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.

Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

238 VEHICLE CARE Starter Switch Check ...... 260 Tire Terminology and Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Definitions ...... 277 Mechanism Check ...... 261 Tire Pressure ...... 279 General Information Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 261 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Windshield Replacement ...... 262 Operation ...... 280 General Information ...... 239 Gas Strut(s) ...... 262 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 281 California Proposition Tire Pressure Monitor 65 Warning ...... 239 Headlamp Aiming Operation ...... 282 California Perchlorate Materials Front Headlamp Aiming ...... 263 Tire Inspection ...... 285 Requirements ...... 240 ...... 285 Accessories and Bulb Replacement LED Lighting ...... 264 When It Is Time for New Modifications ...... 240 Tires ...... 286 Vehicle Checks Electrical System Buying New Tires ...... 287 Doing Your Own Electrical System Overload ...... 264 Different Size Tires and Service Work ...... 240 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 265 Wheels ...... 288 Hood ...... 241 Engine Compartment Fuse Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 289 Engine Compartment Block ...... 265 Wheel Alignment and Tire Overview ...... 243 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 267 Balance ...... 290 Engine Oil ...... 246 Rear Compartment Fuse Wheel Replacement ...... 290 Engine Oil Life System ...... 248 Block ...... 270 Tire Chains ...... 291 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 291 Automatic Transmission Wheels and Tires Fluid ...... 249 Tires ...... 272 Jump Starting Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 250 All-Season Tires ...... 273 Jump Starting - North Cooling System ...... 251 Winter Tires ...... 273 America ...... 292 Engine Overheating ...... 256 Run-Flat Tires ...... 273 Washer Fluid ...... 257 Self-Sealing Tires ...... 274 Towing the Vehicle Brakes ...... 258 Low-Profile Tires ...... 274 Towing the Vehicle ...... 295 Brake Fluid ...... 258 Summer Tires ...... 275 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 297 Battery - North America ...... 259 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 275 All-Wheel Drive ...... 260 Tire Designations ...... 276 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 239 Appearance Care General Information California Proposition Exterior Care ...... 297 65 Warning Interior Care ...... 302 For service and parts needs, visit your Floor Mats ...... 304 dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported { Warning service people. Most motor vehicles, including this Genuine GM parts have one of these one, as well as many of its service marks: 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 emit these chemicals. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ passenger-vehicle.

See Battery - North America 0 259 and Jump Starting - North America 0 292 and the back cover. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

240 VEHICLE CARE California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks caused by modifying vehicle height Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. Doing Your Own applications, such as airbag initiators, Damage to vehicle components Service Work seat belt pretensioners, and lithium resulting from modifications or the batteries contained in electronic keys, installation or use of non-GM certified { Warning may contain perchlorate materials. parts, including control module or Perchlorate Material – special software modifications, is not covered It can be dangerous to work on handling may apply. See under the terms of the vehicle your vehicle if you do not have the www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ warranty and may affect remaining proper knowledge, service manual, perchlorate. warranty coverage for affected parts. tools, or parts. Always follow owner’s manual procedures and Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other consult the service manual for your Modifications systems on the vehicle. See your vehicle before doing any Adding non-dealer accessories or dealer to accessorize the vehicle using service work. making modifications to the vehicle genuine GM Accessories installed by a can affect vehicle performance and dealer technician. If doing some of your own service safety, including such things as Also, see Adding Equipment to the work, use the proper service manual. airbags, braking, stability, ride and Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69. It tells you much more about how to handling, emissions systems, service the vehicle than this manual aerodynamics, durability, and can. To order the proper service electronic systems like antilock manual, see Publication Ordering brakes, traction control, and stability Information 0 333. control. These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 241 This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood To open the hood: Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68. { Warning If equipped with remote vehicle start, For vehicles with auto engine stop/ open the hood before performing any start, turn the vehicle off before service work to prevent remote opening the hood. If the vehicle is starting the vehicle accidentally. See on, the engine will start when the 0 Remote Vehicle Start 15. hood is opened. You or others could Keep a record with all parts receipts be injured. and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records 0 319. { Warning 1. Pull the hood release lever with Caution Components under the hood can the i symbol. It is on the get hot from running the engine. To Even small amounts of lower left side of the instrument help avoid the risk of burning contamination can cause damage to panel. unprotected skin, never touch these vehicle systems. Do not allow components until they have cooled, contaminants to contact the fluids, and always use a glove or towel to reservoir caps, or dipsticks. avoid direct skin contact.

Clear any snow from the hood before opening. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

242 VEHICLE CARE 3. After you have partially lifted the 3. Allow the hood to fall. Check to hood, the gas strut system will make sure the hood is latched automatically lift the hood and completely. Repeat this process hold it in the fully open position. with additional force if necessary. To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure { Warning all filler caps are on properly, Do not drive the vehicle if the hood and all tools are removed. is not latched completely. The hood 2. Pull the hood down until the could open fully, block your vision, strut system is no longer holding and cause a crash. You or others up the hood. could be injured. Always close the 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and hood completely before driving. locate the secondary release lever under the front center of the hood. Push the secondary hood release lever to the right to release. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 243 Engine Compartment Overview

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244 VEHICLE CARE 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 257. 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0 251. 3. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 250. 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 251. 5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 246. 6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 246. 7. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 292. 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0 258. 9. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 292. 10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 265. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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246 VEHICLE CARE 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil handle is a loop. See Engine Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Compartment Overview 0 243 for the 0 257. To ensure proper engine performance location. and long life, careful attention must 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and be paid to engine oil. Following these Pressure Cap. See Cooling System simple, but important steps will help { Warning 0 251. protect your investment: The engine oil dipstick handle may 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine . 0 Use engine oil approved to the be hot; it could burn you. Use a Oil 246. proper specification and of the towel or glove to touch the dipstick 4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 250. proper viscosity grade. See handle. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in 5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of this section. View). See Cooling System 0 251. If a low oil Driver Information Center . Check the engine oil level regularly 6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil (DIC) message displays, check the oil 0 and maintain the proper oil level. level. 246. See “Checking Engine Oil” and 7. Remote Positive (+) Battery “When to Add Engine Oil” in this Follow these guidelines: Terminal. See Jump Starting - section. . To get an accurate reading, park 0 North America 292. . Change the engine oil at the the vehicle on level ground. Check 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake appropriate time. See Engine Oil the engine oil level after the Fluid 0 258. Life System 0 248. engine has been off for at least two hours. Checking the engine oil 9. Remote Negative (-) Battery . Always dispose of engine oil level on steep grades or too soon Terminal. See Jump Starting - properly. See “What to Do with after engine shutoff can result in 0 North America 292. Used Oil” in this section. incorrect readings. Accuracy 10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block Checking Engine Oil improves when checking a cold 0 265. engine prior to starting. Remove Check the engine oil level regularly, the dipstick and check the level. every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 247 . If unable to wait two hours, the 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 ) of the Add enough oil to put the level engine must be off for at least recommended oil and then recheck somewhere in the proper operating 15 minutes if the engine is warm, the level. See “Selecting the Right range. Push the dipstick all the way or at least 30 minutes if the Engine Oil” later in this section for an back in when through. engine is not warm. Pull out the explanation of what kind of oil to use. dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Selecting the Right Engine Oil towel or cloth, then push it back Capacities and Specifications 0 321. Selecting the right engine oil depends in all the way. Remove it again, on both the proper oil specification keeping the tip down, and check Caution and viscosity grade. See Recommended the level. Fluids and Lubricants 0 317. Do not add too much oil. Oil levels When to Add Engine Oil Specification above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the Use full synthetic engine oils that dipstick are harmful to the engine. meet the dexos1 specification. Engine If the oil level is above the oils that have been approved by GM operating range (i.e., the engine has as meeting the dexos1 specification so much oil that the oil level gets are marked with the dexos1 above the cross-hatched area that approved logo. 2.0L L4 Turbo (LSY) Engine shows the proper operating range), the engine could be damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle, and seek a service professional to remove the excess oil.

3.0L V6 Twin Turbo (LGY) Engine See Engine Compartment Overview 0 If the oil is below the cross-hatched 243 for the location of the engine oil area at the tip of the dipstick and the fill cap. engine has been off for at least Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

248 VEHICLE CARE Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil or pouring it on the ground, into Caution Flushes sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a place Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The that collects used oil. engine oil or equivalent can result recommended oils meeting the dexos1 in engine damage not covered by specification are all that is needed for Engine Oil Life System the vehicle warranty. good performance and engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not This vehicle has a computer system recommended and could cause engine For the 2.0L L4 Turbo (LSY) engine, that indicates when to change the damage not covered by the vehicle engine oil and filter. This is based on a use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade warranty. engine oil. combination of factors which include What to Do with Used Oil engine revolutions, engine For the 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo (LGY) temperature, and miles driven. Based engine, use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade Used engine oil contains certain on driving conditions, the mileage at engine oil. Cold Temperature elements that can be unhealthy for which an oil change is indicated can Operation: In an area of extreme cold, your skin and could even cause vary considerably. For the oil life where the temperature falls below cancer. Do not let used oil stay on system to work properly, the system −29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may your skin for very long. Clean your must be reset every time the oil is be used. An oil of this viscosity grade skin and nails with soap and water, changed. will provide easier cold starting for the or a good hand cleaner. Wash or engine at extremely low temperatures. properly dispose of clothing or rags When the system has calculated that containing used engine oil. See the oil life has been diminished, it When selecting an oil of the indicates that an oil change is appropriate viscosity grade, it is manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products. necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL recommended to select an oil of the SOON message comes on. Change the correct specification. See Used oil can be a threat to the oil as soon as possible within the next “Specification” earlier in this section. environment. If you change your own 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, oil, be sure to drain all the oil from if driving under the best conditions, the filter before disposal. Never the oil life system might indicate that dispose of oil by putting it in the trash Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 249 an oil change is not necessary for up 2. Press and hold the thumbwheel If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON to a year. The engine oil and filter to clear the CHANGE ENGINE message comes back on when the must be changed at least once a year OIL SOON message and reset the vehicle is started, the engine oil life and at this time the system must be oil life at 100%. system has not been reset. Repeat the reset. Your dealer has trained service Be careful not to reset the oil life procedure. people who will perform this work and display accidentally at any time reset the system. It is also important other than after the oil is Automatic Transmission to check the oil regularly over the changed. It cannot be reset Fluid course of an oil drain interval and accurately until the next oil keep it at the proper level. change. How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid If the system is ever reset accidentally, The oil life system can also be reset as the oil must be changed at 5 000 km follows: It is not necessary to check the (3,000 mi) since the last oil change. transmission fluid level. 1. Using the DIC buttons, display Remember to reset the oil life system A transmission fluid leak is the only REMAINING OIL LIFE on the whenever the oil is changed. reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, DIC. See Driver Information Center take the vehicle to your dealer and How to Reset the Engine Oil Life (DIC) 0 117. System have it repaired as soon as possible. 2. Fully press and release the The vehicle is not equipped with a Reset the system whenever the engine accelerator pedal three times transmission fluid level dipstick. oil is changed so that the system can within five seconds. calculate the next engine oil change. There is a special procedure for If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL To reset the system: checking and changing the SOON message is not on, the transmission fluid. Because this 1. Using the DIC buttons, display system is reset. procedure is difficult, this should be REMAINING OIL LIFE on the The system is reset when the done at the dealer. Contact your dealer DIC. See Driver Information Center CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message for additional information. (DIC) 0 117. is off. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

250 VEHICLE CARE When to Inspect the Engine Air Caution Cleaner/Filter Use of the incorrect automatic For intervals on inspecting and transmission fluid may damage the replacing the engine air cleaner/filter, vehicle, and the damage may not be see Maintenance Schedule 0 308. covered by the vehicle warranty. How to Inspect/Replace the Always use the correct automatic Engine Air Cleaner/Filter transmission fluid. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Do not start the engine or have the 0 317. engine running with the engine air cleaner/filter housing open. Before removing the engine air cleaner/filter, 2.0L L4 Engine Change the fluid and filter at the make sure that the engine air cleaner/ intervals listed in Maintenance filter housing and nearby components 1. Remove the five screws on top of 0 Schedule 308, and be sure to use the are free of dirt and debris. Do not the air cleaner/filter cover. fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and clean the engine air cleaner/filter or Lubricants 0 317. 2. Lift the air/cleaner/filter cover components with water or away from the air cleaner/filter compressed air. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter housing. To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ 3. Pull out the air cleaner/filter. The engine air cleaner/filter is in the filter: engine compartment on the passenger 4. Inspect or replace the air side of the vehicle for the 2.0L L4 cleaner/filter. engine and in the center of the engine 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the compartment for the 3.0L V6 engine. air cleaner/filter cover. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 243. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 251 3. Remove the 13 screws (3) on top of the engine air cleaner/filter Caution cover to gain access to both air cleaner/filters. If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, 4. Lift the engine air cleaner/filter which could damage it. Always have cover. the air cleaner/filter in place when 5. Lift and remove one or both driving. engine air cleaner/filters. 6. Inspect or replace one or both Cooling System engine air cleaner/filters. The cooling system allows the engine 7. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall the 3.0L V6 Engine to maintain the correct working engine air cleaner/filter cover. temperature. 1. Air Duct Clamps 2. Electrical Connectors { Warning 3. Screws Operating the engine with the air 1. Disconnect the harness cleaner/filter off can cause you or connectors from the air cleaner/ others to be burned. Use caution filter cover electrical when working on the engine. Do connectors (2). not start the engine or drive the 2. Loosen the screws on the air vehicle with the air cleaner/filter duct clamps (1) holding the air off, as flames may be present if the outlet ducts in place. Do not engine backfires. remove clamps. Move the ducts aside. 2.0L L4 Engine

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252 VEHICLE CARE 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out What to Use of View) { Warning Do not touch heater or radiator { Warning hoses, or other engine parts. They Do not touch heater or radiator can be very hot and can burn you. hoses, or other engine parts. They Do not run the engine if there is a can be very hot and can burn you. leak; all coolant could leak out. Do not run the engine if there is a That could cause an engine fire and leak; all coolant could leak out. can burn you. Fix any leak before That could cause an engine fire and driving the vehicle. can burn you. Fix any leak before driving the vehicle. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is Use a 50/50 mixture of clean 3.0L V6 Engine filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. drinkable water and DEX-COOL See Maintenance Schedule 0 308 and 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank coolant. This mixture: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants and Pressure Cap . Gives freezing protection down to 0 317. 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out −37 °C (−34 °F), outside of View) The following explains the cooling temperature. system and how to check and add . Gives boiling protection up to coolant when it is low. If there is a 129 °C (265 °F), engine { Warning problem with engine overheating, see 0 temperature. An underhood electric fan can start Engine Overheating 256. up even when the engine is not . Protects against rust and running and can cause injury. Keep corrosion. hands, clothing, and tools away . Will not damage aluminum parts. from any underhood electric fan. . Helps keep the proper engine temperature. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 253 It is normal to see coolant moving in Be sure the cooling system is cool Caution the upper coolant hose return line before this is done. when the engine is running. It is also Do not use anything other than a If no coolant is visible in the coolant normal to see bubbles entering the surge tank, add coolant as follows: mix of DEX-COOL coolant that surge tank through the small hose. meets GM Standard GMW3420 and Check to see if coolant is visible in the How to Add Coolant to the clean, drinkable water. Anything Coolant Surge Tank else can cause damage to the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is engine cooling system and the boiling, do not do anything else until { Warning vehicle, which would not be covered it cools down. by the vehicle warranty. Spilling coolant on hot engine parts can burn you. Coolant contains Never dispose of engine coolant by ethylene glycol and it will burn if putting it in the trash, pouring it on the engine parts are hot enough. the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center, familiar with legal { Warning requirements regarding used coolant disposal. This will help protect the Plain water, or other liquids such as environment and your health. alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. With plain Checking Coolant water or the wrong mixture, the The vehicle must be on a level surface engine could get too hot but there If coolant is visible but the coolant when checking the coolant level. would not be an overheat warning. level is not at or above the indicated The engine could catch fire and you mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean or others could be burned. drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

254 VEHICLE CARE If no problem is found, check to see if { Warning coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but the Steam and scalding liquids from a coolant level is not at or above the hot cooling system are under indicated mark, add a 50/50 mixture pressure. Turning the pressure cap, of clean, drinkable water and even a little, can cause them to DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant come out at high speed and you surge tank, but be sure the cooling could be burned. Never turn the cap system, including the coolant surge when the cooling system, including tank pressure cap, is cool before you the pressure cap, is hot. Wait for do it. the cooling system and pressure 2.0 L4 Engine cap to cool. 1. With a cold system, add coolant Automatic Coolant Service Fill to the indicated line on the Instructions surge tank. Caution The vehicle is equipped with a service 2. Replace the pressure cap on the feature that assists with filling and surge tank. Failure to follow the specific removing air from the cooling system coolant fill procedure could cause after service of components or when To activate the service feature: the engine to overheat and could coolant is added after being too low. 1. Connect the vehicle to a battery cause system damage. If coolant is To use the service feature: charger. not visible in the surge tank, 2. Turn the ignition on. See Ignition contact your dealer. Positions 0 164. 3. Turn off the air conditioning. 4. Set the parking brake. 5. At the same time, press the accelerator and the brake pedal for two seconds, then release. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 255 6. At the end of the cycle, check the 3.0 V6 Engine coolant level in the surge tank and add coolant if it is below the indicated line. Turn the ignition off, allow the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to go to sleep, about two minutes, and repeat Steps 2–6. Listen for pump activation and 1. Remove the coolant surge tank movement of the control valves while pressure cap when the cooling watching the level of the coolant in system, including the coolant the surge tank. If the tank empties, surge tank pressure cap and turn the ignition off, carefully remove upper radiator hose, is no 3. Fill the surge tank with the the pressure cap, refill to the indicated longer hot. proper mixture to the indicated line, replace the pressure cap, and Turn the pressure cap slowly level mark. repeat Steps 2–6. counterclockwise. If you hear a 4. With the coolant surge tank The fill and air removal process will hiss, wait for that to stop. This pressure cap off, start the engine run for approximately 15 minutes. will allow any pressure still left and let it run until you can feel to be vented out the the upper radiator hose getting Caution discharge hose. hot. Watch out for the engine 2. Keep turning the pressure cap cooling fan. If the pressure cap is not tightly slowly and remove it. By this time, the coolant level installed, coolant loss and engine inside the coolant surge tank damage may occur. Be sure the cap may be lower. If the level is is properly and tightly secured. lower, add more of the proper mixture to the surge tank until the level reaches the indicated level mark. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

256 VEHICLE CARE 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. If the decision is made to lift the Warning (Continued) 6. Check the level in the surge tank hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. after the engine is shut off and even a little, can cause them to the cooling system has cooled Then check to see if the engine come out at high speed and you down. If the coolant is not at the cooling fan is running. If the engine is could be burned. Never turn the cap proper level, repeat Steps 1–6. overheating, the fan should be when the cooling system, including If the coolant still is not at the running. If it is not, do not continue the pressure cap, is hot. Wait for proper level when the system to run the engine. Have the vehicle the cooling system and pressure cools down again, see your serviced. dealer. cap to cool. Caution Caution If No Steam Is Coming from the Do not run the engine if there is a Engine Compartment If the pressure cap is not tightly leak in the engine cooling system. If an engine overheat warning is installed, coolant loss and engine This can cause a loss of all coolant displayed but no steam can be seen or damage may occur. Be sure the cap and can damage the system and heard, the problem may not be too is properly and tightly secured. vehicle. Have any leaks fixed serious. Sometimes the engine can get right away. a little too hot when the vehicle: Engine Overheating . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If Steam Is Coming from the . The vehicle has an indicator to warn Engine Compartment Stops after high-speed driving. of the engine overheating. . Idles for long periods in traffic. If the decision is made not to lift the { Warning If the overheat warning is displayed hood when this warning appears, get with no sign of steam: service help right away. See Roadside Steam and scalding liquids from a 0 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Service 328. hot cooling system are under pressure. Turning the pressure cap, (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 257 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Washer Fluid temperature and to the highest Caution fan speed. Open the windows as What to Use necessary. . Do not use washer fluid that When windshield washer fluid is contains any type of water 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off needed, be sure to read the repellent coating. This can the road, shift to P (Park) or manufacturer's instructions before cause the wiper blades to N (Neutral) and let the use. If operating the vehicle in an area chatter or skip. engine idle. where the temperature may fall below . Do not use engine coolant If the overheat warning no longer freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. (antifreeze) in the windshield displays, the vehicle can be driven. washer. It can damage the Continue to drive the vehicle slowly Adding Washer Fluid windshield washer system for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe and paint. vehicle distance from the vehicle in front. If the warning does not come . Do not mix water with back on, continue to drive normally ready-to-use washer fluid. and have the cooling system checked Water can cause the solution for proper fill and function. to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other If the warning continues, pull over, parts of the washer system. stop, and park the vehicle right away. Open the cap with the washer symbol . When using concentrated If there is no sign of steam, idle the on it. Add washer fluid until the tank washer fluid, follow the engine for three minutes while parked. is full. See Engine Compartment 0 manufacturer instructions for If the warning is still displayed, turn Overview 243 for reservoir location. adding water. off the engine until it cools down. . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid expansion if freezing (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

258 VEHICLE CARE Replacing Brake System Parts Caution (Continued) Caution Always replace brake system parts occurs, which could damage Continuing to drive with worn-out with new, approved replacement parts. the tank if it is brake pads could result in costly If this is not done, the brakes may not completely full. brake repair. work properly. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong Brakes Some driving conditions or climates replacement brake parts are installed can cause a brake squeal when the or if parts are improperly installed. pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean Brake Fluid warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes. are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or can be Properly torqued wheel nuts are heard all the time when the vehicle is necessary to help prevent brake moving, except when applying the pulsation. When tires are rotated, brake pedal firmly. inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque { Warning specifications. See Capacities and The brake master cylinder reservoir is Specifications 0 321. The brake wear warning sound filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake means that soon the brakes will not Brake pads should always be replaced fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. work well. That could lead to a as complete axle sets. See Engine Compartment Overview crash. When the brake wear 0 243 for the location of the reservoir. Brake Pedal Travel warning sound is heard, have the Checking Brake Fluid vehicle serviced. See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level there is a rapid increase in pedal surface, the brake fluid level should be travel. This could be a sign that brake between the minimum and maximum service may be required. marks on the brake fluid reservoir. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 259 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir may Warning (Continued) { Warning go down: others could be burned, and the The wrong or contaminated brake . Normal brake lining wear. When vehicle could be damaged. Add fluid could result in damage to the new linings are installed, the fluid brake fluid only when work is done brake system. This could result in level goes back up. on the brake hydraulic system. the loss of braking leading to a . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic possible injury. Always use the system. Have the brake hydraulic When the brake fluid falls to a low proper GM approved brake fluid. system fixed. With a leak, the level, the brake warning light comes brakes will not work well. on. See Brake System Warning Light 0 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir 110. Caution cap and the area around the cap Brake fluid absorbs water over time before removing it. which degrades the effectiveness of If brake fluid is spilled on the Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid at vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is the specified intervals to prevent finish can be damaged. Immediately added when the linings are worn, increased stopping distance. See wash off any painted surface. there will be too much fluid when Maintenance Schedule 0 308. new brake linings are installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary, only when What to Add Battery - North America work is done on the brake hydraulic Use only GM approved DOT 3 brake The original equipment battery is system. fluid from a clean, sealed container. maintenance free. Do not remove the See Recommended Fluids and cap and do not add fluid. Lubricants 0 317. { Warning Refer to the replacement number If too much brake fluid is added, it shown on the original battery label can spill on the engine and burn, when a new battery is needed. if the engine is hot enough. You or (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

260 VEHICLE CARE The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass Extended Storage: Remove the black, Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery. Warning (Continued) negative (−) cable from the battery or Installation of a standard 12-volt use a battery trickle charger. battery will result in reduced 12-volt Batteries also contain other battery life. chemicals known to the State of All-Wheel Drive California to cause cancer. WASH When using a 12-volt battery charger HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For If the vehicle is equipped with on the 12-volt AGM battery, some more information go to All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), this is an chargers have an AGM battery setting www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ additional system that needs on the charger. If available, use the lubrication. AGM setting on the charger, to limit passenger-vehicle. charge voltage to 14.8 volts. Follow Transfer Case the charger manufacturer's See California Proposition 65 Warning Under normal driving conditions, 0 instructions. 239 and the back cover. transfer case fluid does not require Stop/Start System Vehicle Storage maintenance unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise. If required, This vehicle has a Stop/Start system have the transfer case serviced by to shut off the engine to help { Warning your dealer. conserve fuel. See Stop/Start System 0 166. Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You Starter Switch Check { Warning can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting - North { Warning WARNING: Battery posts, America 0 292 for tips on working When you are doing this inspection, terminals, and related accessories around a battery without the vehicle could move suddenly. contain lead and lead compounds, getting hurt. If the vehicle moves, you or others chemicals known to the State of could be injured. California to cause cancer and birth Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, defects or other reproductive harm. negative (−) cable from the battery to (Continued) keep the battery from running down. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 261 1. Before starting this check, be Wiper Blade Replacement sure there is enough room Warning (Continued) around the vehicle. Windshield wiper blades should be ready to apply the regular brake at inspected for wear or cracking. 2. Firmly apply both the parking once should the vehicle begin It is a good idea to clean or replace brake and the regular brake. Do to move. not use the accelerator pedal, the wiper blade assembly on a regular and be ready to turn off the basis or when worn. For proper engine immediately if it starts. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the windshield wiper blade length and vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your type, see Maintenance Replacement 3. Try to start the engine in each foot on the regular brake, set the Parts 0 318. gear. The vehicle should start parking brake. only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other . To check the parking brake's Caution holding ability: With the engine position, contact your dealer for Allowing the wiper arm to touch service. running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot the windshield when no wiper blade Park Brake and P (Park) pressure from the regular brake is installed could damage the pedal. Do this until the vehicle is windshield. Any damage that occurs Mechanism Check held by the parking brake only. would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not allow the wiper . To check the P (Park) mechanism's arm to touch the windshield. { Warning holding ability: With the engine When you are doing this check, the running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed vehicle could begin to move. You or To replace the wiper blade assembly: by the regular brake. others could be injured and 1. Pull the windshield wiper property could be damaged. Make Contact your dealer if service is assembly away from the sure there is room in front of the required. windshield. The passenger side vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be wiper arm has limited travel. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

262 VEHICLE CARE Windshield Replacement acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the benefits an HUD System acoustic windshield can provide. The windshield is part of the HUD system. If the windshield needs to be Gas Strut(s) replaced, be sure to get one that is This vehicle is equipped with gas designed for HUD or the HUD image strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting may look out of focus. and holding open the hood/trunk/ Driver Assistance Systems liftgate system in full open position. If the windshield needs to be replaced and the vehicle is equipped with a { Warning 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle front camera sensor for the Driver If the gas struts that hold open the of the wiper blade where the Assistance Systems, a GM hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you wiper arm attaches. replacement windshield is or others could be seriously injured. recommended. The replacement Take the vehicle to your dealer for 3. With the latch open, pull the windshield must be installed service immediately. Visually wiper blade down toward the according to GM specifications for windshield far enough to release proper alignment. If it is not, these inspect the gas struts for signs of it from the J-hooked end of the systems may not work properly, they wear, cracks, or other damage wiper arm. may display messages, or they may periodically. Check to make sure the 4. Remove the wiper blade. not work at all. See your dealer for hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with enough force. If struts are – proper windshield replacement. 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper failing to hold the hood/trunk/ blade replacement. Acoustic Windshield liftgate, do not operate. Have the The vehicle is equipped with an vehicle serviced. acoustic windshield. If the windshield needs to be replaced be sure to get an Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Caution Headlamp Aiming Do not apply tape or hang any Front Headlamp Aiming objects from gas struts. Also do not Headlamp aim has been preset and push down or pull on gas struts. should need no further adjustment. This may cause damage to the vehicle. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is 0 See Maintenance Schedule 308. necessary, see your dealer.

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Hood

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264 VEHICLE CARE Bulb Replacement Electrical System Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the LED Lighting Electrical System Overload lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the This vehicle has LED lamps. For The vehicle has fuses and circuit headlamp wiring checked right away if replacement of any LED lighting breakers to protect against an the lamps go on and off or remain off. assembly, contact your dealer. electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too Windshield Wipers heavy, the circuit breaker opens and If the wiper motor overheats due to closes, protecting the circuit until the heavy snow or ice, the windshield current load returns to normal or the wipers will stop. Wiper function is problem is fixed. This greatly reduces available immediately after the wiper the chance of circuit overload and fire switch is set to off, and back to on. caused by electrical problems. To protect the wiper motor from Fuses and circuit breakers protect overheating, the wipers may slow power devices in the vehicle. down when the windshield is dry for a Replace a bad fuse with a new one of long period of time. If a period of dry the identical size and rating. operation, or little moisture, exceeds 10 minutes, the wipers may switch to If there is a problem on the road and intermittent operation, and remain a fuse needs to be replaced, the there. When moisture is again same amperage fuse can be borrowed. detected on the windshield, wiper Choose some feature of the vehicle operation will return to the operator that is not needed to use and replace selected speed. it as soon as possible. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 265 linkage damage. Always clear ice and To check a fuse, look at the heavy snow from the windshield silver-colored band inside the fuse. before using the windshield wipers. If the band is broken or melted, If the overload is caused by an replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a electrical problem and not snow or bad fuse with a new one of the ice, be sure to get it fixed. identical size and rating. Fuses of the same amperage can be Fuses and Circuit Breakers temporarily borrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes out. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Replace the fuse as soon as possible. protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit Engine Compartment Fuse breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical Block Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. problems. The engine compartment fuse block is on the passenger side of the engine The vehicle may not be equipped with { Danger compartment. all of the fuses and relays shown. Fuses and circuit breakers are Caution marked with their ampere rating. Do not exceed the Spilling liquid on any electrical specified amperage rating when component on the vehicle may replacing fuses and circuit breakers. damage it. Always keep the covers Use of an oversized fuse or circuit on any electrical component. breaker can result in a vehicle fire. You and others could be seriously injured or killed. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Fuses Usage 13 Front wiper 14 Exterior lighting module 6 15 Exterior lighting module 1 16 Exterior lighting module 5 17 Exterior lighting module 3 18 Aero shutter 19 – 20 – 21 Virtual key system/ Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Power sounder 1 Long range radar 6 – module front sensor 7 Electronic brake 22 – 2 Park/Daytime control module 23 Transmission control running lamps 8 Washer pump module 3 Exterior lighting 9 – 24 Active engine mount module 4 10 – 25 – 4 Exterior lighting 26 Engine control module 7 11 – module 5 Headlamp level 12 Horn Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Fuses Usage Relays Usage 27 Injectors/Ignition 2 47 – 28 Charged air cooler 48 Front wiper speed 29 Transmission 49 Front wiper control coolant pump 51 – 30 Injectors/Ignition 1 52 Engine control 31 Emissions 1 module 32 Emissions 2 53 Starter solenoid 33 Starter solenoid 54 Starter pinion 34 – 55 – To access the fuses, remove the end panel by gently prying with a plastic 35 Coolant pump 57 AC tool near each clip, beginning at the 36 Starter pinion 58 – point shown. 37 AC clutch Instrument Panel Fuse 38 – Block 39 – The instrument panel fuse block is in 40 – the end of the driver side of the 41 – instrument panel. 42 Water pump 43 – 44 – Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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To install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel, and press the cover into place. Fuses Usage Fuses Usage The vehicle may not be equipped with 1 – 7 Air quality ionizer all of the fuses and relays shown. 2 HVAC blower 8 Heated steering wheel 3 – 9 – 4 – 10 Electronic steering column lock 1 5 Theft deterrent/ Universal garage door 11 – opener 12 – 6 – 13 – Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 14 – 28 – 41 Body control 15 – 29 – module 3 16 – 30 – 42 Body control module 4 17 – 31 Headlamp level 18 Display/ 32 – Circuit Usage Infotainment/USB 33 Body ignition/IP Breakers 19 Airbag/Automatic ignition CB1 Auxiliary power occupant sensing/ 34 Exhaust valve outlet 1 Data link connection/ 35 Transmission control CB2 Auxiliary power Wireless charging outlet 2 module module ignition/ Engine control 20 Power steering module ignition/Shift Relays Usage column module/ ignition/Brake 1 Run after park/ Electronic steering ignition column lock 2 Accessory 36 Shift module 21 – 2 Run crank 37 Body control – 3 – 22 module 1/Electronic 23 – park brake switch 4 – 24 – 38 Center stack module 5 – 25 USB 39 Steering wheel 26 – controls 27 – 40 Body control module 2 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Rear Compartment Fuse Fuses Usage Block 2 Engine control module 3 Driver heated seat 4 Fuel tank zone module 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 Motor seat belt The rear compartment fuse block is passenger behind a cover on the driver side of 11 Canister vent the rear compartment. solenoid The vehicle may not be equipped with 12 Sunroof all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. 13 – 14 – 15 Passenger heated seat Fuses Usage 16 – 1 Remote function 17 Electronic suspension actuator control Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 18 – 32 Transfer case 46 – 19 Motor seat belt driver electronic control 47 – 20 Rear defog 33 Central gateway 48 – module/Side blind 21 DC to DC zone alert 49 Trailer transformer 2 34 Video processing 50 Driver seat 22 Driver module 51 Left front/Left rear door lock switch 35 Hands free closure window 23 External object release 52 Passenger seat calculating module/ Front camera module 36 Exterior lighting module 2 Relays Usage 24 Passenger window door lock switch 37 Passenger memory 53 – seat module 25 – 54 – 38 Trailer 2 26 Trailer 55 Run 39 Right front/Right rear 27 Rear drive control window module 40 – 28 – 41 – 29 – 42 Amplifier 30 – 43 Park assist module 31 DC to DC transformer 1 44 Driver memory seat module 45 OnStar Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires . Underinflated tires pose . Replace any tires that have Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as been damaged by impacts high-quality tires made by a overloaded tires. The with potholes, curbs, etc. leading tire manufacturer. See the resulting crash could cause . Improperly repaired tires warranty manual for information serious injury. Check all can cause a crash. Only regarding the tire warranty and tires frequently to the dealer or an authorized where to get service. For maintain the tire service center should additional information refer to the recommended pressure. repair, replace, dismount, tire manufacturer. Tire pressure should be and mount the tires. checked when the tires are cold. . Do not spin the tires in { Warning excess of 56 km/h . Overinflated tires are more (35 mph) on slippery . Poorly maintained and likely to be cut, punctured, improperly used tires are surfaces such as snow, or broken by a sudden mud, ice, etc. Excessive dangerous. — impact such as when spinning may cause the . Overloading the tires can hitting a pothole. Keep tires to explode. cause overheating as a tires at the recommended result of too much flexing. pressure. See Tire Pressure for High-Speed There could be a . Worn or old tires can Operation 0 280 for inflation and a serious crash. See cause a crash. If the tread pressure adjustment for Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. is badly worn, high-speed driving. (Continued) replace them. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 273 All-Season Tires roads. Consider installing winter tires Run-Flat Tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on This vehicle may come with all-season ice or snow covered roads is expected. This vehicle, when new, may have had tires. These tires are designed to See your dealer for details regarding run-flat tires. There is no spare tire, provide good overall performance on winter tire availability and proper tire no tire changing equipment, and no most road surfaces and weather selection. Also, see Buying New Tires place to store a tire in the vehicle. conditions. Original equipment tires 0 287. The vehicle also has a Tire Pressure designed to GM's specific tire Monitor System (TPMS) that indicates performance criteria have a TPC With winter tires, there may be decreased dry road traction, increased a loss of tire pressure in any of the specification code molded onto the tires. sidewall. Original equipment road noise, and shorter tread life. all-season tires can be identified by After changing to winter tires, be alert the last two characters of this TPC for changes in vehicle handling and { Warning code, which will be “MS.” braking. If the low tire warning light displays If using winter tires: Consider installing winter tires on the on the instrument cluster, the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or . Use tires of the same brand and handling capabilities will be ice-covered roads is expected. tread type on all four wheel reduced during severe maneuvers. All-season tires provide adequate positions. Driving too fast could cause loss of performance for most winter driving . control and you or others could be conditions, but they may not offer the Use only radial ply tires of the injured. Do not drive over 80 km/h same level of traction or performance same size, load range, and speed as winter tires on snow or ice-covered rating as the original equipment (50 mph) when the low tire warning roads. See Winter Tires 0 273. tires. light is displayed. Drive cautiously Winter tires with the same speed and check the tire pressures as Winter Tires rating as the original equipment tires soon as possible. may not be available for H, V, W, Y, This vehicle was not originally and ZR speed rated tires. If winter equipped with winter tires. Winter Run-flat tires can be driven on with tires with a lower speed rating are no air pressure. There is no need to tires are designed for increased chosen, never exceed the tire's traction on snow and ice-covered stop on the side of the road to change maximum speed capability. the tire. Continue driving; however, do Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

274 VEHICLE CARE not drive too far or too fast. Driving Self-Sealing Tires When tire replacement is needed on the tire may not be possible if replace with a self-sealing tire, there is permanent damage. To This vehicle may have self-sealing because the vehicle does not come prevent permanent damage, the tire tires. These tires have a material with a spare tire or tire changing can be driven with no air pressure for inside that can seal punctures up to equipment. up to 80 km (50 mi) at speeds slower 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area. The than 80 km/h (50 mph) when carrying tire may lose air pressure if the Low-Profile Tires a load of driver plus three passengers. sidewall is damaged or the tread When carrying a heavier load, total puncture is too large. If the Tire If the vehicle has 245/45R18 96V, distance driven without air will be Pressure Monitor System indicates the 245/40R19 94V, 245/40ZR19 94Y, reduced. As soon as possible, contact tire pressure is low, inspect the tire for or 255/35ZR20 97W size tires, the nearest authorized GM or run-flat damage and inflate it to the they are classified as low-profile servicing facility for inspection and recommended pressure. If the tire is tires. repair or replacement. unable to maintain the recommended pressure, contact the nearest When driving on a deflated run-flat authorized GM servicing facility Caution tire, avoid potholes and other road immediately for inspection and repair hazards that could damage the tire or replacement. To locate the nearest Low-profile tires are more and/or wheel beyond repair. When a GM servicing facility, call GM susceptible to damage from road tire has been damaged, or driven any Customer Assistance. hazards or curb impact than distance while deflated, check with an standard profile tires. Tire and/or authorized run- service center Caution wheel assembly damage can occur to determine whether the tire can be when coming into contact with repaired or should be replaced. To Do not drive on a deflated road hazards like potholes, or sharp maintain the run-flat feature, all self-sealing tire as this could edged objects, or when sliding into replacement tires must be run-flat a curb. The warranty does not cover tires. damage the tire. Make sure the tire is inflated to the recommended this type of damage. Keep tires set To locate the nearest GM or run-flat pressure or have it immediately to the correct inflation pressure and servicing facility, call Customer repaired or replaced. (Continued) Assistance. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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when possible, avoid contact with High performance summer tires curbs, potholes, and other road have rubber compounds that lose hazards. flexibility and may develop surface cracks in the tread area at temperatures below −7 °C (20 °F). Summer Tires Always store high performance High Performance Summer Tires summer tires indoors and at temperatures above −7 °C (20 °F) This vehicle may come with may when not in use. If the tires have come with 245/40ZR19 94Y high − performance summer tires. These tires been subjected to 7 °C (20 °F) or Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example less, let them warm up in a heated have a special tread and compound (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a that are optimized for maximum dry space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for 24 hours or more before being combination of letters and and wet road performance. This numbers used to define a special tread and compound will have installed or driving a vehicle on decreased performance in cold which they are installed. Do not particular tire's width, height, climates, and on ice and snow. It is apply heat or blow heated air aspect ratio, construction type, recommended that winter tires be directly on the tires. Always inspect and service description. See the installed on the vehicle if frequent tires before use. See Tire Inspection “Tire Size” illustration later in this driving at temperatures below 0 285. section. approximately 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or snow covered roads is expected. See (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Winter Tires 0 273. Tire Sidewall Labeling Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's Useful information about a tire is specific tire performance criteria molded into its sidewall. The have a TPC specification code example shows a typical passenger tire sidewall. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

276 VEHICLE CARE molded onto the sidewall. GM's TIN is molded onto both sides of Tire Designations TPC specifications meet or exceed the tire, although only one side all federal safety guidelines. may have the date of Tire Size (3) DOT (Department of manufacture. The example shows a typical Transportation) : The (5) Tire Ply Material : The type passenger vehicle tire size. Department of Transportation of cord and number of plies in the (DOT) code indicates that the tire sidewall and under the tread. is in compliance with the U.S. (6) Uniform Tire Quality Department of Transportation Grading (UTQG) : Tire Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. manufacturers are required to DOT Tire Date of Manufacture : grade tires based on three The last four digits of the TIN performance factors: treadwear, (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : indicate the tire manufactured traction, and temperature The United States version of a date. The first two digits represent resistance. For more information metric tire sizing system. The the week (01-52) and the last two see Uniform Tire Quality Grading letter “P” as the first character in digits, the year. For example, the 0 289. the tire size means a passenger third week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation vehicle tire engineered to have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit : Maximum load that standards set by the U.S. Tire and of 0310. can be carried and the maximum Association. (4) Tire Identification Number pressure needed to support (2) Tire Width : The three-digit (TIN) : The letters and numbers that load. number indicates the tire section following the DOT code are the width in millimeters from sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN). to sidewall. The TIN shows the manufacturer (3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit and plant code, tire size, and date number that indicates the tire the tire was manufactured. The height-to-width measurements. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 277 For example, if the tire size aspect Tire Terminology and Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in ratio is 60, as shown in item (3) of Definitions which the plies are laid at the illustration, it would mean alternate angles less than that the tire's sidewall is Air Pressure : The amount of air 90 degrees to the centerline of the 60 percent as high as it is wide. inside the tire pressing outward tread. on each square inch of the tire. (4) Construction Code : A letter Air pressure is expressed in kPa Cold Tire Pressure : The amount code is used to indicate the type (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per of air pressure in a tire, measured of ply construction in the tire. The square inch). in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds letter “R” means radial ply per square inch) before a tire has construction; “D” means Accessory Weight : The combined built up heat from driving. See diagonal or bias ply construction. weight of optional accessories. Tire Pressure 0 279. Some examples of optional (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of accessories are automatic Curb Weight : The weight of a the wheel in inches. transmission, power windows, motor vehicle with standard and (6) Service Description : These power seats, and air conditioning. optional equipment including the characters represent the load maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and Aspect Ratio : The relationship of coolant, but without passengers index and speed rating of the tire. a tire's height to its width. The load index represents the load and cargo. carrying capacity a tire is certified Belt : A rubber coated layer of DOT Markings : A code molded to carry. The speed rating is the cords between the plies and the into the sidewall of a tire maximum speed a tire is certified tread. Cords may be made from signifying that the tire is in to carry a load. steel or other reinforcing compliance with the U.S. materials. Department of Transportation Bead : The contains steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety wires wrapped by steel cords that Standards. The DOT code includes hold the tire onto the rim. the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

278 VEHICLE CARE which can also identify the tire Load Index : An assigned number Outward Facing Sidewall : The manufacturer, production plant, ranging from 1 to 279 that side of an asymmetrical tire that brand, and date of production. corresponds to the load carrying has a particular side that faces GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight capacity of a tire. outward when mounted on a Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits Maximum Inflation Pressure : vehicle. The side of the tire that 0 160. The maximum air pressure to contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is brand, and/or model name Rating for the front axle. See molding that is higher or deeper 0 molded onto the sidewall. Vehicle Load Limits 160. than the same moldings on the GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating : The load other sidewall of the tire. rating for a tire at the maximum Rating for the rear axle. See Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. permissible inflation pressure for that tire. used on passenger and some Intended Outboard Sidewall : light duty trucks and The side of an asymmetrical tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle multipurpose vehicles. Weight : The sum of curb weight, that must always face outward Recommended Inflation when mounted on a vehicle. accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options Pressure : Vehicle manufacturer's Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit weight. recommended tire inflation for air pressure. pressure as shown on the tire Normal Occupant Weight : The placard. See Tire Pressure 0 279 Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A number of occupants a vehicle is and Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. tire used on light duty trucks and designed to seat multiplied by some multipurpose passenger 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire vehicles. Limits 0 160. in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees Occupant Distribution : to the centerline of the tread. Designated seating positions. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 279 Rim : A metal support for a tire treadwear. Ratings are determined Tire Pressure and upon which the tire beads are by tire manufacturers using seated. government testing procedures. Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Sidewall : The portion of a tire The ratings are molded into the between the tread and the bead. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 289. { Warning Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating Vehicle Capacity Weight : The Neither tire underinflation nor the maximum speed at which a number of designated seating overinflation is good. tire can operate. positions multiplied by Underinflated tires, or tires that 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated cargo do not have enough air, can Traction : The friction between load. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. result in: the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Vehicle Maximum Load on the . Tire overloading and Tire : Load on an individual tire overheating, which could Tread : The portion of a tire that due to curb weight, accessory lead to a blowout. comes into contact with the road. weight, occupant weight, and . Premature or Treadwear Indicators : Narrow cargo weight. irregular wear. bands, sometimes called wear Vehicle Placard : A label . Poor handling. bars, that show across the tread of permanently attached to a vehicle a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) showing the vehicle capacity . Reduced fuel economy. of tread remains. See When It Is weight and the original equipment 0 Overinflated tires, or tires that Time for New Tires 286. tire size and recommended have too much air, can result in: inflation pressure. See “Tire and UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality . Unusual wear. Grading Standards) : A tire Loading Information Label” under information system that provides Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. . Poor handling. consumers with ratings for a tire's (Continued) traction, temperature, and Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

280 VEHICLE CARE How to Check the tire valve to release air. Warning (Continued) Use a good quality pocket-type Re-check the tire pressure with . Rough ride. gauge to check the tire pressure. the tire gauge. . Needless damage from Proper tire inflation cannot be Put the valve caps back on the road hazards. determined by looking at the tire. valve stems to keep out dirt and Check the tire inflation pressure moisture and prevent leaks. Use when the tires are cold, meaning only valve caps designed for the The Tire and Loading Information the vehicle has not been driven for vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors label on the vehicle indicates the at least three hours or no more could be damaged and would not original equipment tires and the than 1.6 km (1 mi). be covered by the vehicle correct cold tire inflation warranty. pressures. The recommended Remove the valve cap from the pressure is the minimum air tire . Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get Tire Pressure for pressure needed to support the High-Speed Operation vehicle's maximum load carrying the pressure measurement. If the capacity. See Vehicle Load Limits cold tire inflation pressure 0 160. matches the recommended { Warning pressure on the Tire and Loading How the vehicle is loaded affects Information label, no further Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h vehicle handling and ride comfort. adjustment is necessary. (100 mph) or higher, puts additional Never load the vehicle with more strain on tires. Sustained weight than it was designed to If the inflation pressure is low, high-speed driving causes excessive carry. add air until the recommended heat buildup and can cause sudden pressure is reached. If the tire failure. This could cause a When to Check inflation pressure in high, press crash, and you or others could be Check the pressure of your tires on the metal stem in the center of killed. Some high-speed rated tires once a month or more. require inflation pressure (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 281 at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or inflation pressure recommended by Warning (Continued) higher. Set the cold tire inflation the vehicle manufacturer on the pressure to 300 kPa (44 psi). vehicle placard or tire inflation adjustment for high-speed Sustained operation at speeds over pressure label. (If your vehicle has operation. When speed limits and tires of a different size than the size road conditions allow the vehicle to 160 km/h (100 mph) requires a load limit of the driver and one passenger, indicated on the vehicle placard or tire be driven at high speeds, make sure inflation pressure label, you should the tires are rated for high-speed with no additional cargo. When loaded above this level, up to the GVW, do determine the proper tire inflation operation, are in excellent not operate the vehicle above pressure for those tires.) condition, and are set to the correct 160 km/h (100 mph). As an added safety feature, your cold tire inflation pressure for the vehicle has been equipped with a tire vehicle load. Return the tires to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure when pressure monitoring system (TPMS) high-speed driving has ended. See that illuminates a low tire pressure Vehicles with 245/40ZR19 94Y size Vehicle Load Limits 0 160 and telltale when one or more of your tires tires require inflation pressure Tire Pressure 0 279. is significantly under-inflated. adjustment when driving the vehicle Accordingly, when the low tire at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale illuminates, you higher. Set the cold tire inflation System should stop and check your tires as pressure to 290 kPa (42 psi). soon as possible, and inflate them to Vehicles with 245/40R19 94V or The Tire Pressure Monitor System the proper pressure. Driving on a 245/45R18 96V size tires require (TPMS) uses radio and sensor significantly under-inflated tire causes inflation pressure adjustment when technology to check tire pressure the tire to overheat and can lead to driving the vehicle at speeds of levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the tire failure. Under-inflation also 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the air pressure in your tires and transmit reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread cold tire inflation pressure to 280 tire pressure readings to a receiver life, and may affect the vehicle's kPa (41 psi). located in the vehicle. handling and stopping ability. Vehicles with 255/35ZR20 97W size Each tire, including the spare (if Please note that the TPMS is not a tires require inflation pressure provided), should be checked monthly substitute for proper , adjustment when driving the vehicle when cold and inflated to the and it is the driver's responsibility to Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

282 VEHICLE CARE maintain correct tire pressure, even if ensure that the replacement or When a low tire pressure condition is under-inflation has not reached the alternate tires and wheels allow the detected, the TPMS illuminates the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS to continue to function low tire pressure warning light located TPMS low tire pressure telltale. properly. on the instrument cluster. If the Your vehicle has also been equipped See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation warning light comes on, stop as soon with a TPMS malfunction indicator to 0 282. as possible and inflate the tires to the indicate when the system is not recommended pressure shown on the See Radio Frequency Statement 0 334. Tire and Loading Information label. operating properly. The TPMS 0 malfunction indicator is combined See Vehicle Load Limits 160. with the low tire pressure telltale. Tire Pressure Monitor A message to check the pressure in a When the system detects a Operation specific tire displays in the Driver malfunction, the telltale will flash for This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Information Center (DIC). The low tire approximately one minute and then Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is pressure warning light and the DIC remain continuously illuminated. This designed to warn the driver when a warning message come on at each sequence will continue upon low tire pressure condition exists. ignition cycle until the tires are subsequent vehicle start-ups as long TPMS sensors are mounted onto each inflated to the correct inflation as the malfunction exists. tire and wheel assembly, excluding the pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure When the malfunction indicator is spare tire and wheel assembly. The levels can be viewed. For additional illuminated, the system may not be TPMS sensors monitor the air information and details about the DIC operation and displays see Driver able to detect or signal low tire pressure in the tires and transmit the 0 pressure as intended. TPMS tire pressure readings to a receiver Information Center (DIC) 117. malfunctions may occur for a variety located in the vehicle. The low tire pressure warning light of reasons, including the installation may come on in cool weather when of replacement or alternate tires or the vehicle is first started, and then wheels on the vehicle that prevent the turn off as the vehicle is driven. This TPMS from functioning properly. could be an early indicator that the air Always check the TPMS malfunction pressure is getting low and needs to telltale after replacing one or more be inflated to the proper pressure. tires or wheels on your vehicle to Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 283 A Tire and Loading Information label, TPMS Malfunction Light and light and the DIC message should attached to your vehicle, shows the Message go off after successfully size of the original equipment tires completing the sensor matching and the correct inflation pressure for The TPMS will not function properly if process. the tires when they are cold. See one or more of the TPMS sensors are 0 missing or inoperable. When the . One or more TPMS sensors are Vehicle Load Limits 160, for an missing or damaged. The example of the Tire and Loading system detects a malfunction, the low tire pressure warning light flashes for malfunction light and the DIC Information label and its location. message should go off when the Also see Tire Pressure 0 279. about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. TPMS sensors are installed and The TPMS can warn about a low tire A DIC warning message also displays. the sensor matching process is pressure condition but it does not The malfunction light and DIC performed successfully. See your replace normal tire maintenance. See warning message come on at each dealer for service. 0 Tire Inspection 285, Tire Rotation ignition cycle until the problem is 0 . Replacement tires or wheels do 285 and corrected. Some of the conditions that 0 not match the original equipment Tires 272. can cause these to come on are: tires or wheels. Tires and wheels . One of the road tires has been other than those recommended Caution replaced with the spare tire. The could prevent the TPMS from spare tire does not have a TPMS functioning properly. See Buying Tire sealant materials are not all sensor. The malfunction light and New Tires 0 287. the same. A non-approved tire DIC message should go off after sealant could damage the TPMS . Operating electronic devices or the road tire is replaced and the being near facilities using radio sensors. TPMS sensor damage sensor matching process is wave frequencies similar to the caused by using an incorrect tire performed successfully. See “TPMS TPMS could cause the TPMS sealant is not covered by the Sensor Matching Process” later in sensors to malfunction. vehicle warranty. Always use only this section. the GM approved tire sealant If the TPMS is not functioning . The TPMS sensor matching available through your dealer or properly it cannot detect or signal a process was not done or not low tire pressure condition. See your included in the vehicle. completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

284 VEHICLE CARE dealer for service if the TPMS Repeat these steps for all If the turn signal lamp does not flash malfunction light and DIC message underinflated tires that have within 15 seconds after starting to comes on and stays on. illuminated the low tire pressure inflate the tire, the tire fill alert has warning light. not been activated or is not working. Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped) If the hazard warning flashers are on, This feature provides visual and { Warning the tire fill alert visual feedback will audible alerts outside the vehicle to not work properly. help when inflating an underinflated Overinflating a tire could cause the tire to the recommended cold tire tire to rupture and you or others The TPMS will not activate the tire fill pressure. could be injured. Do not exceed the alert properly under the following conditions: When the low tire pressure warning maximum pressure listed on the light comes on: tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall . There is interference from an Labeling 0 275 and external device or transmitter. 1. Park the vehicle in a safe, level Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. place. . The air pressure from the inflation device is not sufficient to inflate 2. Set the parking brake firmly. If the tire is overinflated by more than the tire. 3. Place the vehicle in P (Park). 35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will sound . There is a malfunction in 4. Add air to the tire that is multiple times and the turn signal the TPMS. lamp will continue to flash for several underinflated. The turn signal . There is a malfunction in the horn lamp will flash. seconds after filling stops. To release and correct the pressure, while the or turn signal lamps. When the recommended turn signal lamp is still flashing, . The identification code of the pressure is reached, the horn briefly press the center of the valve TPMS sensor is not registered to sounds once and the turn signal stem. When the recommended the system. lamp will stop flashing and pressure is reached, the horn briefly turn solid. . The battery of the TPMS sensor sounds once. is low. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 285 If the tire fill alert does not operate Tire Inspection Tire Rotation due to TPMS interference, move the vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated every forward and try again. If the tire fill including the spare tire, if the 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See alert feature is not working, use a tire vehicle has one, be inspected for Maintenance Schedule 0 308. pressure gauge. signs of wear or damage at least Tires are rotated to achieve a TPMS Sensor Matching Process once a month. uniform wear for all tires. The first — Auto Learn Function Replace the tire if: rotation is the most important. Each TPMS sensor has a unique . The indicators at three or more Anytime unusual wear is noticed, identification code. The identification places around the tire can rotate the tires as soon as code needs to be matched to a new be seen. possible, check for proper tire tire/wheel position after rotating the inflation pressure, and check for tires or replacing one or more of the . There is cord or fabric showing TPMS sensors. When a tire is through the tire's rubber. damaged tires or wheels. If the installed, the vehicle must be unusual wear continues after the . stationary for about 20 minutes before The tread or sidewall is rotation, check the wheel the system recalculates. The following cracked, cut, or snagged deep alignment. See When It Is Time for relearn process takes up to enough to show cord or fabric. New Tires 0 286 and 0 10 minutes, driving at a minimum . The tire has a bump, bulge, Wheel Replacement 290. speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). A dash (-) or split. or pressure value will display in the DIC. See Driver Information Center . The tire has a puncture, cut, (DIC) 0 117. A warning message or other damage that cannot displays in the DIC if a problem be repaired well because of the occurs during the relearn process. size or location of the damage. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

286 VEHICLE CARE Check that all wheel nuts are get grease on the wheel mounting properly tightened. See “Wheel surface or on the wheel nuts or Nut Torque” under Capacities and bolts. Specifications 0 321. When It Is Time for New { Warning Tires Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on Factors such as maintenance, the parts to which it is fastened, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle can make wheel nuts become loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause a Use this rotation pattern when crash. When changing a wheel, rotating the tires. remove any rust or dirt from If the vehicle has a compact spare places where the wheel attaches tire, do not include it in the tire to the vehicle. In an emergency, rotation. a cloth or a paper towel can be Adjust the front and rear tires to used; however, use a scraper or the recommended inflation wire brush later to remove all pressure on the Tire and Loading rust or dirt. Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Lightly coat the inner diameter of 0 Pressure 279 and the wheel hub opening with wheel Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. bearing grease after a wheel tell when it is time for new tires. change or tire rotation to prevent Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Treadwear indicators appear when the corrosion or rust buildup. Do not System. See Tire Pressure Monitor tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or Operation 0 282. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 287 less of tread remaining. See Tire aging. This area should be free of performance, ride and handling, Inspection 0 285 and grease, gasoline, or other substances traction control, and tire pressure Tire Rotation 0 285. that can deteriorate rubber. monitoring performance. GM's The rubber in tires ages over time. Parking for an extended period can TPC Spec number is molded onto This also applies to the spare tire, cause flat spots on the tires that may the tire's sidewall near the tire if the vehicle has one, even if it is result in vibrations while driving. size. If the tires have an all-season never used. Multiple factors including When storing a vehicle for at least a tread design, the TPC Spec temperatures, loading conditions, and month, remove the tires or raise the number will be followed by MS for inflation pressure maintenance affect vehicle to reduce the weight from the mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall how fast aging takes place. GM tires. 0 recommends that tires, including the Labeling 275. spare if equipped, be replaced after six Buying New Tires GM recommends replacing worn years, regardless of tread wear. To tires in complete sets of four. identify the age of a tire, use the tire GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The Uniform tread depth on all tires manufacture date which is the last will help to maintain the four digits of the DOT Tire original equipment tires installed Identification Number (TIN) which is were designed to meet General performance of the vehicle. molded into one side of the tire Motors Tire Performance Criteria Braking and handling performance sidewall. The first two digits represent Specification (TPC Spec) system may be adversely affected if all the the week (01–52) and the last two rating. When replacement tires are tires are not replaced at the same digits, the year. For example, the third needed, GM strongly recommends time. If proper rotation and week of the year 2010 would have a maintenance have been done, all four-digit DOT date of 0310. buying tires with the same TPC Spec rating. four tires should wear out at Vehicle Storage about the same time. See Tire GM's exclusive TPC Spec system Rotation 0 285. However, if it is Tires age when stored normally considers over a dozen critical necessary to replace only one axle mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a specifications that impact the set of worn tires, place the new vehicle that will be stored for at least overall performance of the vehicle, a month in a cool, dry, clean area tires on the rear axle. away from direct sunlight to slow including brake system Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

288 VEHICLE CARE Winter tires with the same speed Vehicles that have a tire pressure rating as the original equipment Warning (Continued) monitoring system could give an tires may not be available for H, V, vehicle damage. Use the correct inaccurate low-pressure warning if W, Y and ZR speed rated tires. size, brand, and type of tires on non-TPC Spec rated tires are Never exceed the winter tires’ all wheels. installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor maximum speed capability when System 0 281. using winter tires with a lower The Tire and Loading Information speed rating. label indicates the original { Warning equipment tires on the vehicle. { Warning Using bias-ply tires on the See Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. Tires could explode during vehicle may cause the wheel rim improper service. Attempting to flanges to develop cracks after Different Size Tires and mount or dismount a tire could many miles of driving. A tire Wheels and/or wheel could fail suddenly cause injury or death. Only your If wheels or tires are installed that are dealer or authorized tire service and cause a crash. Use only a different size than the original center should mount or radial-ply tires with the wheels equipment wheels and tires, vehicle dismount the tires. on the vehicle. performance, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, If the vehicle tires must be stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has replaced with a tire that does not { Warning electronic systems such as antilock have a TPC Spec number, make brakes, rollover airbags, traction Mixing tires of different sizes, sure they are the same size, load control, electronic stability control, brands, or types may cause loss range, speed rating, and or All-Wheel Drive, the performance of control of the vehicle, construction (radial) as the of these systems can also be affected. resulting in a crash or other original tires. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 289 United States. The grades are Treadwear 200 Traction AA { Warning molded on the sidewalls of most Temperature A If different sized wheels are used, passenger car tires. The Uniform All Passenger Car Tires Must there may not be an acceptable Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) Conform to Federal Safety level of performance and safety if system does not apply to deep Requirements In Addition To tires not recommended for those tread, winter tires, compact spare These Grades. wheels are selected. This increases tires, tires with nominal rim the chance of a crash and serious diameters of 10 to 12 inches Treadwear injury. Only use GM specific wheel (25 to 30 cm), or to some The treadwear grade is a and tire systems developed for the limited-production tires. comparative rating based on the vehicle, and have them properly While the tires available on wear rate of the tire when tested installed by a GM certified General Motors passenger cars under controlled conditions on a technician. and light trucks may vary with specified government test course. respect to these grades, they must For example, a tire graded See Buying New Tires 0 287 and 150 would wear one and one-half 0 also conform to federal safety Accessories and Modifications 240. requirements and additional (1½) times as well on the General Motors Tire Performance government course as a tire Uniform Tire Quality Criteria (TPC) standards. graded 100. The relative Grading performance of tires depends Quality grades can be found where upon the actual conditions of The following information relates applicable on the tire sidewall their use, however, and may to the system developed by the between tread shoulder and depart significantly from the norm United States National Highway maximum section width. For due to variations in driving habits, Traffic Safety Administration example: service practices and differences (NHTSA), which grades tires by in road characteristics and treadwear, traction, and climate. temperature performance. This applies only to vehicles sold in the Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

290 VEHICLE CARE Traction can cause the material of the tire alignment and tire balancing are not necessary on a regular basis. Consider The traction grades, from highest to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can an alignment check if there is unusual to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. tire wear or the vehicle is significantly Those grades represent the tire's lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of pulling to one side or the other. Some ability to stop on wet pavement as slight pull to the left or right, measured under controlled performance which all passenger depending on the crown of the road conditions on specified car tires must meet under the and/or other road surface variations government test surfaces of Federal Motor Safety Standard such as troughs or ruts, is normal. asphalt and concrete. A tire No. 109. Grades B and A represent If the vehicle is vibrating when driving marked C may have poor traction higher levels of performance on on a smooth road, the tires and the laboratory test wheel than the wheels may need to be rebalanced. performance. Warning: The See your dealer for proper diagnosis. traction grade assigned to this tire minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade is based on straight-ahead braking Wheel Replacement traction tests, and does not for this tire is established for a tire include acceleration, cornering, that is properly inflated and not Replace any wheel that is bent, hydroplaning, or peak traction overloaded. Excessive speed, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the characteristics. underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts Temperature combination, can cause heat should be replaced. If the wheel leaks buildup and possible tire failure. air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels The temperature grades are A (the can be repaired. See your dealer if any highest), B, and C, representing Wheel Alignment and Tire of these conditions exist. the tire's resistance to the Your dealer will know the kind of generation of heat and its ability Balance wheel that is needed. to dissipate heat when tested The tires and wheels were aligned and Each new wheel should have the same under controlled conditions on a balanced at the factory to provide the load-carrying capacity, diameter, specified indoor laboratory test longest tire life and best overall width, offset, and be mounted the wheel. Sustained high temperature performance. Adjustments to wheel same way as the one it replaces. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 291 Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Used Replacement Wheels nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System Warning (Continued) (TPMS) sensors with new GM original equipment parts. { Warning recommends it for the vehicle's tire size combination and road Replacing a wheel with a used one conditions. Follow that is dangerous. How it has been used { Warning manufacturer's instructions. To or how far it has been driven may avoid vehicle damage, drive slowly Using the wrong replacement be unknown. It could fail suddenly and readjust or remove the traction wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts and cause a crash. When replacing device if it contacts the vehicle. Do can be dangerous. It could affect wheels, use a new GM original not spin the wheels. If traction the braking and handling of the equipment wheel. vehicle. Tires can lose air, and devices are used, install them on cause loss of control, causing a the rear tires. crash. Always use the correct wheel, Tire Chains wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for If a Tire Goes Flat replacement. { Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out Do not use tire chains. There is not while driving, especially if the tires are enough clearance. Tire chains used maintained properly. If air goes out of Caution on a vehicle without the proper a tire, it is much more likely to leak 0 amount of clearance can cause out slowly. See Tires 272 for The wrong wheel can also cause damage to the brakes, suspension, additional information. But if there problems with bearing life, brake or other vehicle parts. The area ever is a blowout, here are a few tips cooling, speedometer or odometer about what to expect and what to do: damaged by the tire chains could calibration, headlamp aim, bumper cause loss of control and a crash. If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates height, vehicle ground clearance, Use another type of traction device a drag that pulls the vehicle toward and tire or tire chain clearance to only if its manufacturer that side. Take your foot off the the body and . accelerator pedal and grip the steering (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

292 VEHICLE CARE wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane Jump Starting position, and then gently brake to a { Warning stop, well off the road, if possible. Special tools and procedures are Jump Starting - North A rear blowout, particularly on a required to service a run-flat tire. America curve, acts much like a skid and may If these special tools and require the same correction as used in procedures are not used, injury or For more information about the a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator vehicle damage may occur. Always vehicle battery, see Battery - North pedal and steer to straighten the 0 be sure the proper tools and America 259. vehicle. It may be very bumpy and If the battery has run down, try to use noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off procedures, as described in the another vehicle and some jumper the road, if possible. service manual, are used. cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to The vehicle has no spare tire, no tire use the following steps to do it safely. changing equipment, and no place to If the vehicle has self-sealing tires, see 0 store a tire. Self-Sealing Tires 274. Tread punctures typically will not cause tires { Warning If the vehicle has run-flat tires, there to lose air. However, if the vehicle WARNING: Battery posts, is no need to stop on the side of the does get a flat tire, there is no spare road to change a flat tire. See Run-Flat tire, tire changing equipment, or place terminals, and related accessories 0 Tires 273. to store a tire. Contact Roadside contain lead and lead compounds, Assistance for help. chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ passenger-vehicle. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 293 See California Proposition 65 Warning The jump start remote positive 0 239 and the back cover. terminal (1) and the remote negative grounding point (2) for the discharged { Warning battery are on the passenger side of the vehicle. Batteries can hurt you. They can be The positive jump start connection for dangerous because: the discharged battery is under a . They contain acid that can cover. Lift the cover to expose the burn you. terminal. . They contain gas that can 1. Check the other vehicle. It must explode or ignite. have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. . They contain enough 1. Discharged Battery Remote electricity to burn you. Positive Terminal Caution If you do not follow these steps 2. Discharged Battery Negative exactly, some or all of these things Grounding Point If the other vehicle does not have a can hurt you. 3. Good Battery Negative 12-volt system with a negative Terminal ground, both vehicles can be 4. Good Battery Positive damaged. Only use a vehicle that Terminal has a 12-volt system with a Caution The jump start positive terminal (4) negative ground for jump starting. Ignoring these steps could result in and negative post (3) are on the costly damage to the vehicle that battery of the vehicle providing the 2. Position the two vehicles so that would not be covered by the vehicle jump start. they are not touching. warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

294 VEHICLE CARE 3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the vehicle in P (Park) with { Warning { Warning an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a manual An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine parts transmission. when the engine is not running and can injure you badly. Keep your can injure you. Keep hands, hands away from moving parts Caution clothing, and tools away from any once the engine is running. underhood electric fan. If any accessories are left on or 5. Connect one end of the red plugged in during the jump starting positive (+) cable to the remote procedure, they could be damaged. positive (+) terminal on the The repairs would not be covered { Warning discharged battery. by the vehicle warranty. Whenever Using a match near a battery can 6. Connect the other end of the red possible, turn off or unplug all cause battery gas to explode. People positive (+) cable to the accessories on either vehicle when have been hurt doing this, and positive (+) terminal of the good jump starting. some have been blinded. Use a battery. flashlight if you need more light. 7. Connect one end of the black 4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all Battery fluid contains acid that can negative (–) cable to the lights and accessories in both burn you. Do not get it on you. negative (–) terminal of the good vehicles, except the hazard If you accidentally get it in your battery. warning flashers if needed. eyes or on your skin, flush the place Do not let the other end touch with water and get medical help anything until the next step. The immediately. other end of the negative (–) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 295 8. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle black negative (–) cable to the Caution negative (–) grounding point for the discharged battery. If the jumper cables are connected Caution or removed in the wrong order, 9. Start the engine in the vehicle electrical shorting may occur and Incorrectly towing a disabled with the good battery and run damage the vehicle. The repairs vehicle may cause damage. The the engine at idle speed for at would not be covered by the vehicle damage would not be covered by least four minutes. warranty. Always connect and the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or 10. Try to start the vehicle that had remove the jumper cables in the hook to suspension components. the dead battery. If it will not correct order, making sure that the Use the proper straps around the start after a few tries, it probably cables do not touch each other or tires to secure the vehicle. Do not needs service. other metal. drag a locked wheel/tire. Use tire skates or dollies under any locked wheel/tire while loading the vehicle. Jumper Cable Removal Do not use a sling type lift to tow Reverse the sequence exactly when the vehicle. This could damage the removing the jumper cables. vehicle. After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the jumper cables, allow it GM recommends a flatbed tow truck to idle for several minutes. to transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to help reduce approach angles, if necessary. A towed vehicle should have its drive wheels off the ground. Contact Roadside Service or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Service 0 328. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

296 VEHICLE CARE Tow Eye

Caution

Improper use of the tow eye can damage the vehicle. If equipped, use the tow eye to load a disabled vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck from a flat road surface, or to move the vehicle a short distance. Use caution and low speeds. The transmission must be in (N) Neutral when moving the Install the tow eye into the socket and Install the tow eye into the socket and vehicle. turn it until it is fully tightened. When turn it until it is fully tightened. When the tow eye is removed, reinstall the the tow eye is removed, reinstall the cover with the notch in the original cover with the notch in the original If the vehicle is equipped with a tow position. position. eye, only use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from Rear Tow Eye a flat road surface. Do not use the tow If equipped, carefully open the cover eye to pull the vehicle from snow, by using the small notch that conceals mud, or sand. the rear tow eye socket. Front Tow Eye Carefully open the cover in the fascia by using the small notch that conceals the tow eye socket. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 297 Recreational Vehicle Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Towing Exterior Care correct product usage, necessary Caution safety precautions, and appropriate Locks disposal of any vehicle care Dolly towing or dinghy towing the Locks are lubricated at the factory. product. vehicle may cause damage because Use a de-icing agent only when of reduced ground clearance. absolutely necessary, and have the Always put the vehicle on a flatbed locks greased after using. See truck or trailer. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Caution 0 317. Avoid using high-pressure washes The vehicle was neither designed nor Washing the Vehicle closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the intended to be towed with any of its To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash surface of the vehicle. Use of power wheels on the ground. If the vehicle it often and out of direct sunlight. washers exceeding 8 274 kPa must be towed, see Towing the Vehicle (1,200 psi) can result in damage or 0 295. Caution removal of paint and decals.

Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they Caution can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage Do not power wash any component occurs, it would not be covered by under the hood that has this e the vehicle warranty. Approved symbol. cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. (Continued) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

298 VEHICLE CARE Finish Care Caution Caution Application of aftermarket clearcoat Some automatic car washes can sealant/wax materials is not Machine compounding or cause damage to the vehicle, wheels recommended. If painted surfaces are aggressive polishing on a basecoat/ and ground effects. Automatic car damaged, see your dealer to have the clearcoat paint finish may damage washes are not recommended, due damage assessed and repaired. Foreign it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and to lack of clearance for the materials such as calcium chloride polishes that are made for a undercarriage and/or wide rear tires and other salts, ice melting agents, basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on road oil and tar, tree sap, bird and wheels. the vehicle. droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the If using an automatic car wash, follow vehicle's finish if they remain on To keep the paint finish looking new, the car wash instructions. The painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as keep the vehicle garaged or covered windshield wiper and rear window soon as possible. If necessary, use whenever possible. wiper, if equipped, must be off. non-abrasive cleaners that are marked Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Remove any accessories that may be safe for painted surfaces to remove Moldings damaged or interfere with the car foreign matter. wash equipment. Occasional hand waxing or mild Caution Rinse the vehicle well, before washing polishing should be done to remove and after, to remove all cleaning residue from the paint finish. See your Failure to clean and protect the agents completely. If they are allowed dealer for approved cleaning products. bright metal moldings can result in to dry on the surface, they could stain. Do not apply waxes or polishes to a hazy white finish or pitting. This Dry the finish with a soft, clean uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, damage would not be covered by chamois or an all-cotton towel to simulated wood, or flat paint as the vehicle warranty. avoid surface scratches and water damage can occur. spotting. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 299 The bright metal moldings on the decals, and stripes. Follow instructions vehicle are aluminum, chrome, under "Washing the Vehicle" Caution or stainless steel. To prevent damage, previously in this section. Failure to clean lamps properly can always follow these cleaning Lamp covers are made of plastic, and instructions: cause damage to the lamp cover some have a UV protective coating. Do that would not be covered by the . Be sure the molding is cool to the not clean or wipe them when dry. vehicle warranty. touch before applying any cleaning Do not use any of the following on solution. lamp covers: . Use only approved cleaning . Abrasive or caustic agents. solutions for aluminum, chrome, Caution or stainless steel. Some cleaners . Washer fluids and other cleaning are highly acidic or contain agents in higher concentrations Using wax on low gloss black finish alkaline substances and can than suggested by the stripes can increase the gloss level damage the moldings. manufacturer. and create a non-uniform finish. Clean low gloss stripes with soap . . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other Always dilute a concentrated and water only. cleaner according to the harsh cleaners. manufacturer’s instructions. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Air Intakes . Do not use cleaners that are not . Aftermarket appearance caps or intended for automotive use. covers while the lamps are Clear debris from the air intakes . Use a nonabrasive wax on the illuminated, due to excessive heat between the hood and windshield vehicle after washing to protect generated. when washing the vehicle. and extend the molding finish. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and Stripes Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems, Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

300 VEHICLE CARE Shutter System Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may Caution cause wiper streaking. Using petroleum-based tire dressing Replace the wiper blades if they are products on the vehicle may worn or damaged. Damage can be damage the paint finish and/or caused by extreme dusty conditions, tires. When applying a tire dressing, sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice. always wipe off any overspray from Weatherstrips all painted surfaces on the vehicle. Apply weatherstrip lubricant on weatherstrips to make them last Wheels and Wheel Trim longer, seal better, and not stick or Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at and water to clean the wheels. After least once a year. Hot, dry climates rinsing thoroughly with clean water, The vehicle may have a shutter may require more frequent dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax system designed to help increase fuel application. Black marks from rubber may then be applied. economy. Keep the shutter system material on painted surfaces can be clean for proper operation. removed by rubbing with a clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Caution Windshield and Wiper Blades Lubricants 0 317. Chrome wheels and chrome wheel Clean the outside of the windshield Tires trim may be damaged if the vehicle with glass cleaner. Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to is not washed after driving on roads Clean rubber blades using a lint-free clean the tires. that have been sprayed with cloth or paper towel soaked with magnesium chloride or calcium windshield washer fluid or a mild chloride. These are used on roads detergent. Wash the windshield for conditions such as dust and ice. thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 301 Steering, Suspension, and Do not directly power wash the Caution Chassis Components transfer case and/or front/rear axle output seals. High pressure water can To avoid surface damage on wheels Visually inspect steering, suspension, overcome the seals and contaminate and wheel trim, do not use strong and chassis components for damaged, the fluid. Contaminated fluid will soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, loose, or missing parts or signs of decrease the life of the transfer case cleaners, or brushes. Use only GM wear at least once a year. and/or axles and should be replaced. approved cleaners. Do not drive the Inspect power steering for proper vehicle through an automatic car attachment, connections, binding, Sheet Metal Damage wash that uses silicon carbide tire/ leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. If the vehicle is damaged and requires wheel cleaning brushes. Damage Visually check constant velocity joint sheet metal repair or replacement, could occur and the repairs would boots and axle seals for leaks. make sure the body repair shop not be covered by the vehicle applies anti-corrosion material to warranty. Body Component Lubrication parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood Brake System hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel Original manufacturer replacement fuel door hinges, unless the parts will provide the corrosion Visually inspect brake lines and hoses components are plastic. Applying protection while maintaining the for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, silicone grease on weatherstrips with a vehicle warranty. cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake clean cloth will make them last pads for wear and rotors for surface longer, seal better, and not stick or Finish Damage condition. Inspect brake linings/ squeak. Quickly repair minor chips and for wear or cracks. Inspect all other scratches with touch-up materials brake parts. Underbody Maintenance available from your dealer to avoid At least twice a year, spring and fall, corrosion. Larger areas of finish use plain water to flush any corrosive damage can be corrected in your materials from the underbody. Take dealer's body and paint shop. care to thoroughly clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

302 VEHICLE CARE Chemical Paint Spotting Before using cleaners, read and follow . Do not use solvents or cleaners all safety instructions on the label. containing solvents. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and While cleaning the interior, open the attack painted vehicle surfaces doors and windows to get proper Interior Glass causing blotchy, ring-shaped ventilation. discolorations, and small, irregular To clean, use a terry cloth fabric dark spots etched into the paint To prevent damage, do not clean the dampened with water. Wipe droplets surface. See “Finish Care” previously in interior using the following cleaners left behind with a clean dry cloth. this section. or techniques: If necessary, use a commercial glass cleaner after cleaning with plain water. . Never use a razor or any other Interior Care sharp object to remove soil from Caution To prevent dirt particle abrasions, any interior surface. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. . Never use a brush with stiff To prevent scratching, never use Immediately remove any soils. bristles. abrasive cleaners on automotive Newspapers or dark garments can . Never rub any surface aggressively glass. Abrasive cleaners or transfer color to the vehicle’s interior. or with too much pressure. aggressive cleaning may damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove the rear window defogger. . Do not use laundry detergents or dust from knobs and crevices on the dishwashing soaps with instrument cluster. Using a mild soap degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use Cleaning the windshield with water solution, immediately remove hand approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L during the first three to six months of lotions, sunscreen, and insect (1 gal) of water. A concentrated ownership will reduce tendency to fog. repellent from all interior surfaces or soap solution will create streaks permanent damage may result. Speaker Covers and attract dirt. Do not use Use cleaners specifically designed for solutions that contain strong or Vacuum around a speaker cover the surfaces being cleaned to prevent caustic soap. gently, so that the speaker will not be permanent damage. Apply all cleaners . Do not heavily saturate the damaged. Clean spots with water and directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not upholstery when cleaning. mild soap. spray cleaners on any switches or controls. Remove cleaners quickly. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 303 Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces gently wringing until water does Coated moldings should be cleaned. and Vehicle Information and not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays . When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3. Start on the outside edge of or soft, lint-free cloth Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss soil and gently rub toward the dampened with water. surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use center. Fold the cleaning cloth to a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that . When heavily soiled, use warm a clean area frequently to can scratch the surface. Then gently soapy water. prevent forcing the soil in to the clean by rubbing with a microfiber fabric. Fabric/Carpet/Suede cloth. Never use window cleaners or 4. Continue gently rubbing the solvents. Periodically hand wash the Start by vacuuming the surface using soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth separately, using mild a soft brush attachment. If a rotating longer any color transfer from soap. Do not use bleach or fabric vacuum brush attachment is being the soil to the cleaning cloth. softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry used, only use it on the floor carpet. before next use. Before cleaning, gently remove as 5. If the soil is not completely much of the soil as possible: removed, use a mild soap solution followed only by plain Caution . Gently blot liquids with a paper water. towel. Continue blotting until no Do not attach a device with a more soil can be removed. If the soil is not completely removed, suction cup to the display. This may it may be necessary to use a . For solid soils, remove as much as cause damage and would not be commercial upholstery cleaner or spot covered by the vehicle warranty. possible prior to vacuuming. lifter. Test a small hidden area for To clean: colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean colorfast cloth with water. the entire fabric or carpet. Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the After cleaning, use a paper towel to fabric or carpet. blot excess moisture. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

304 VEHICLE CARE Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Do not use cleaners that increase Other Plastic Surfaces, Low gloss, especially on the instrument { Warning panel. Reflected glare can decrease Gloss Paint Surfaces, and Do not bleach or dye seat belt Natural Open Pore Wood visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. webbing. It may severely weaken Surfaces the webbing. In a crash, they might Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened Caution not be able to provide adequate with water to remove dust and loose protection. Clean and rinse seat belt dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, Use of air fresheners may cause webbing only with mild soap and use a soft microfiber cloth dampened permanent damage to plastics and lukewarm water. Allow the webbing with a mild soap solution. painted surfaces. If an air freshener to dry. comes in contact with any plastic Caution or painted surface in the vehicle, Floor Mats blot immediately and clean with a Soaking or saturating leather, soft cloth dampened with a mild especially perforated leather, as well soap solution. Damage caused by { Warning as other interior surfaces, may air fresheners would not be covered If a floor mat is the wrong size or is cause permanent damage. Wipe by the vehicle warranty. excess moisture from these surfaces not properly installed, it can after cleaning and allow them to interfere with the pedals. dry naturally. Never use heat, Cargo Cover and Interference with the pedals can steam, or spot removers. Do not use Convenience Net cause unintended acceleration and/ or increased stopping distance cleaners that contain silicone or If equipped, wash with warm water wax-based products. Cleaners and mild detergent. Do not use which can cause a crash and injury. containing these solvents can chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water, Make sure the floor mat does not permanently change the appearance and then dry completely. interfere with the pedals. and feel of leather or soft trim, and Care of Seat Belts are not recommended. Use the following guidelines for Keep belts clean and dry. proper floor mat usage. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

VEHICLE CARE 305 . The original equipment floor mats Removing and Replacing the were designed for your vehicle. Floor Mats If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. . Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor. . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor . Do not place anything on top of mat to unlock the retainers and the driver side floor mat. remove. . Use only a single floor mat on the 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor driver side. mat retainer openings over the . Do not place one floor mat on top carpet retainers and snap into of another. position. The driver side floor mat is held in 3. Make sure the floor mat is place by two button-type retainers. properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

306 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE General Information place for routine maintenance such as Service and oil changes and tire rotations and Maintenance Your vehicle is an important additional maintenance items like investment. This section describes the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper required maintenance for the vehicle. blades. General Information Follow this schedule to help protect General Information ...... 306 against major repair expenses Caution resulting from neglect or inadequate Maintenance Schedule maintenance. It may also help to Damage caused by improper Maintenance Schedule ...... 308 maintain the value of the vehicle if it maintenance can lead to costly is sold. It is the responsibility of the repairs and may not be covered by Special Application Services owner to have all required Special Application Services . . . . . 313 the vehicle warranty. Maintenance maintenance performed. intervals, checks, inspections, Additional Maintenance Your dealer has trained technicians recommended fluids, and lubricants and Care who can perform required are important to keep the vehicle in Additional Maintenance maintenance using genuine good working condition. and Care ...... 314 replacement parts. They have up-to-date tools and equipment for Do not have chemical flushes that Recommended Fluids, fast and accurate diagnostics. Many are not approved by GM performed Lubricants, and Parts dealers have extended evening on the vehicle. The use of flushes, Recommended Fluids and and Saturday hours, courtesy solvents, cleaners, or lubricants that Lubricants ...... 317 transportation, and online scheduling are not approved by GM could Maintenance Replacement to assist with service needs. damage the vehicle, requiring Parts ...... 318 Your dealer recognizes the importance expensive repairs that are not Maintenance Records of providing competitively priced covered by the vehicle warranty. Maintenance Records ...... 319 maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 307 The Tire Rotation and Required . Use the recommended fuel. See Refer to the information in the Services are the responsibility of the Recommended Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4 Maintenance Schedule Additional vehicle owner. It is recommended to Engine) 0 226 or Required Services - Severe chart. have your dealer perform these Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L 0 services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. V6 Engine) 227. { Warning Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Refer to the information in the keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Schedule Additional Performing maintenance work can condition, improves fuel economy, and Required Services - Normal chart. be dangerous and can cause serious reduces vehicle emissions. injury. Perform maintenance work The Additional Required Services - only if the required information, Because of the way people use Severe are for vehicles that are: vehicles, maintenance needs vary. proper tools, and equipment are There may need to be more frequent . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic available. If they are not, see your checks and services. The Additional in hot weather. dealer to have a trained technician Required Services - Normal are for . Mainly driven in hilly or do the work. See Doing Your Own vehicles that: mountainous terrain. Service Work 0 240. . Carry passengers and cargo within . Frequently towing a trailer. recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See . Used for high speed or competitive Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. driving. . Are driven on reasonable road . Used for taxi, police, or delivery surfaces within legal driving limits. service. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

308 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule year. The engine oil and filter must be Tire Rotation and Required changed at least once a year and the Services Every 12 000 km Owner Checks and Services oil life system must be reset. Your (7,500 mi) trained dealer technician can perform Check the engine oil level. See Engine Rotate the tires, if recommended for 0 this work. If the engine oil life system Oil 246. is reset accidentally, service the the vehicle, and perform the following 0 Once a Month vehicle within 5 000 km (3,000 mi) services. See Tire Rotation 285. since the last service. Reset the oil life . Check engine oil level and oil . Check the tire inflation pressures. system when the oil is changed. See See Tire Pressure 0 279. life percentage. If needed, Engine Oil Life System 0 248. change engine oil and filter, . Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Air Conditioning Desiccant and reset oil life system. See Inspection 0 285. Engine Oil 0 246 and (Replace Every Seven Years) 0 . Check the windshield washer fluid Engine Oil Life System 248. level. See Washer Fluid 0 257. The air conditioning system requires . Inspect the engine air cleaner maintenance every seven years. This Engine Oil Change filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter service requires replacement of the 0 250. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL desiccant to help the longevity and efficient operation of the air . Check engine coolant level. See SOON message displays, have the Cooling System 0 251. engine oil and filter changed within conditioning system. This service can the next 1 000 km (600 mi). If driven be complex. See your dealer. . Check windshield washer fluid under the best conditions, the engine level. See Washer Fluid 0 257. oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service for up to a Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 309 . Check tire inflation pressures. See . Visually inspect halfshafts and . Lubricate body components. See Tire Pressure 0 279. drive shafts for excessive wear, Exterior Care 0 297. . Inspect tire wear. See Tire lubricant leaks, and/or damage . Check parking brake and Inspection 0 285. including: tube dents or cracks, automatic transmission park constant velocity joint or universal . Visually check for fluid leaks. mechanism. See Park Brake and joint looseness, cracked or missing P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 261. . Inspect brake system. See Exterior boots, loose or missing boot . Care 0 297. clamps, center bearing excessive Check accelerator pedal for looseness, loose or missing damage, high effort, or binding. . Visually inspect steering, fasteners, and axle seal leaks. Replace if needed. suspension, and chassis . components for damage, including . Check restraint system Visually inspect gas strut for signs cracks or tears in the rubber boots, components. See Safety System of wear, cracks, or other damage. 0 loose or missing parts, or signs of Check 57. Check the hold open ability of the strut. If the hold open is low, wear at least once a year. See . Visually inspect fuel system for Exterior Care 0 297. service the gas strut. See Gas damage or leaks. Strut(s) 0 262. . Inspect power steering for proper . Visually inspect exhaust system . attachment, connections, binding, Inspect sunroof track and seal, and nearby heat shields for loose if equipped. See Sunroof 0 37. leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. or damaged parts. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Maintenance Schedule

Additional Required Services - 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi

Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 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. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or @ @ boots. Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with @ AWD. (5) Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with limited slip @ @ @ differential. (5) Change rear axle fluid, without limited slip @ differential. (5) Change front axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (5) @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7) @ Replace brake fluid. (8) Replace windshield wiper blades. (9) @@@@@@@@@@ Replace hood and/or body lift support gas @ @ struts. (10) Replace air conditioning desiccant. (11) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 311 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule (3) Visually check all fuel and vapor (7) Or every 10 years, whichever Additional Required Services - lines and hoses for proper attachment, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Normal connection, routing, and condition. excessive cracking, or damage; replace, (1) Vehicles with different size front (4) Or every four years, whichever if needed. and rear tires do not have tire comes first. If driving in dusty (8) Replace brake fluid every five rotation. See Tire Rotation 0 285. conditions, inspect the filter at each years. See Brake Fluid 0 258. oil change or more often as needed. (2) Or every two years, whichever 0 (9) Or every 12 months, whichever comes first. More frequent passenger See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 250. comes first. See Wiper Blade compartment air filter replacement (5) Do not directly power wash the Replacement 0 261. may be needed if driving in areas with transfer case and/or front/rear axle (10) Or every 10 years, whichever heavy traffic, poor air quality, high output seals. High pressure water can comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 262. dust levels, or environmental overcome the seals and contaminate allergens. Passenger compartment air the transfer case fluid. Contaminated (11) Replace air conditioning filter replacement may also be needed fluid will decrease the life of the desiccant every seven years. if there is reduced airflow, window transfer case and/or axles and should fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can be replaced. help determine when to replace the (6) Or every five years, whichever filter. comes first. See Cooling System 0 251. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Additional Required Services - 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi

Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 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. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or @ @ boots. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @ Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with @ @ @ AWD. (5) Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with limited slip @ @ @ differential. (5) Change rear axle fluid, without limited slip @ @ differential. (5) Change front axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (5) @ @ @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7) @ Replace brake fluid. (8) Replace windshield wiper blades. (9) @@@@@@@@@@ Replace hood and/or body lift support gas @ @ struts. (10) Replace air conditioning desiccant. (11) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 313 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule (5) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Additional Required Services - transfer case and/or front/rear axle Severe output seals. High pressure water can Services overcome the seals and contaminate (1) Vehicles with different size front . Severe Commercial Use Vehicles the transfer case fluid. Contaminated and rear tires do not have tire Only: Lubricate chassis fluid will decrease the life of the rotation. See Tire Rotation 0 285. components every oil change. transfer case and/or axles and should (2) Or every two years, whichever be replaced. . Have underbody flushing service comes first. More frequent passenger performed. See "Underbody (6) Or every five years, whichever compartment air filter replacement Maintenance" in Exterior Care comes first. See Cooling System 0 251. may be needed if driving in areas with 0 297. heavy traffic, poor air quality, high (7) Or every 10 years, whichever dust levels, or environmental comes first. Inspect for fraying, allergens. Passenger compartment air excessive cracking, or damage; replace, filter replacement may also be needed if needed. if there is reduced airflow, window (8) Replace brake fluid every five fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can years. See Brake Fluid 0 258. help determine when to replace the filter. (9) Or every 12 months, whichever comes first. See Wiper Blade (3) Visually check all fuel and vapor Replacement 0 261. lines and hoses for proper attachment, connection, routing, and condition. (10) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 262. (4) Or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty (11) Replace air conditioning conditions, inspect the filter at each desiccant every seven years. oil change or more often as needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 250. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

314 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Additional Maintenance Battery Brakes The 12-volt battery supplies power to Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial and Care start the engine and operate any to safe driving. Your vehicle is an important additional electrical accessories. . Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping. repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power. performance, additional maintenance . Trained dealer technicians have services may be required. . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to the diagnostic equipment to test inspect the brakes and recommend It is recommended that your dealer the battery and ensure that the quality parts engineered for the perform these services — their trained connections and cables are vehicle. dealer technicians know your vehicle corrosion-free. best. Your dealer can also perform a Fluids Belts thorough assessment with a Proper fluid levels and approved fluids multi-point inspection to recommend . Belts may need replacing if they protect the vehicle’s systems and when your vehicle may need squeak or show signs of cracking components. See Recommended Fluids attention. or splitting. and Lubricants 0 317 for GM approved The following list is intended to . Trained dealer technicians have fluids. explain the services and conditions to access to tools and equipment to . Engine oil and windshield washer look for that may indicate services are inspect the belts and recommend fluid levels should be checked at required. adjustment or replacement when every fuel fill. necessary. . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 315 Hoses Shocks and Struts . Signs that the tires need to be Hoses transport fluids and should be Shocks and struts help aid in control replaced include three or more regularly inspected to ensure that for a smoother ride. visible treadwear indicators; cord there are no cracks or leaks. With a or fabric showing through the . Signs of wear may include steering rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread multi-point inspection, your dealer wheel vibration, bounce/sway can inspect the hoses and advise if or sidewall; or a bulge or split in while braking, longer stopping the tire. replacement is needed. distance, or uneven tire wear. . Trained dealer technicians can Lamps . As part of the multi-point inspect and recommend the right Properly working headlamps, inspection, trained dealer tires. Your dealer can also provide taillamps, and brake lamps are technicians can visually inspect tire/wheel balancing services to important to see and be seen on the shocks and struts for signs of ensure smooth vehicle operation the road. leaking, blown seals, or damage, at all speeds. Your dealer sells and and can advise when service is . services name brand tires. Signs that the headlamps need needed. attention include dimming, failure Vehicle Care to light, cracking, or damage. The Tires brake lamps need to be checked To help keep the vehicle looking like Tires need to be properly inflated, new, vehicle care products are periodically to ensure that they rotated, and balanced. Maintaining light when braking. available from your dealer. For the tires can save money and fuel, and information on how to clean and . With a multi-point inspection, can reduce the risk of tire failure. protect the vehicle’s interior and your dealer can check the lamps exterior, see Interior Care 0 302 and and note any concerns. Exterior Care 0 297. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

316 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the best Wiper blades need to be cleaned and ensuring that the tires deliver optimal viewing, keep the windshield clean kept in good condition to provide a wear and performance. and clear. clear view. . Signs that the alignment may need . Signs of damage include scratches, . Signs of wear include streaking, to be adjusted include pulling, cracks, and chips. skipping across the windshield, improper vehicle handling, . Trained dealer technicians can and worn or split rubber. or unusual tire wear. inspect the windshield and . Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required recommend proper replacement if check the wiper blades and replace equipment to ensure proper wheel needed. them when needed. alignment. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 317 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 251. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 246. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Hinges Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) See your dealer. Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

318 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 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 2.0L L4 Engine 84498926 A3245C 3.0L V6 Engine (Driver Side) 84335354 A3235C 3.0L V6 Engine (Passenger Side) 84335354 A3235C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 55495105 PF66 3.0L V6 Engine 19330000 PF63E Passenger Compartment Air Filter Particulate 13508023 CF185 Carbon 23195727 CF184 Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 55504354 41-103-IP 3.0L V6 Engine 12650283 41-131 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60 cm (23.62 in) 84566977 — Passenger Side – 45 cm (17.72 in) 84574892 — Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 319 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. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

320 TECHNICAL DATA Vehicle Identification Specifications” under Capacities and Technical Data Specifications 0 321 for the vehicle's Vehicle Identification engine code. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Number (VIN) ...... 320 There may be a large barcode on the Service Parts Identification ...... 320 certification label on the center pillar Vehicle Data that you can scan for the following information: Capacities and Specifications . . . . 321 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...... 323 . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation corner of the instrument panel, on the . Paint information driver side of the vehicle. It can be . seen through the windshield from Production options outside. The Vehicle Identification If there is not a large barcode on Number (VIN) also appears on the this label, then you will find this same Vehicle Certification and Service Parts information on a label inside of the labels and certificates of title and trunk. 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 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

TECHNICAL DATA 321 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 317 for more information. Capacities Application 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* 2.0L L4 Engine 10.4 L 11.0 qt 3.0L V6 Engine with Rear Wheel Drive 12.1 L 12.8 qt 3.0L V6 Engine with All-Wheel Drive 12.3 L 13.0 qt 3.0L V6 Engine Intercoolers 3.1 L 3.3 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 5.0 L 5.3 qt 3.0L V6 Engine RWD 5.7 L 6.0 qt 3.0L V6 Engine AWD 6.2 L 6.5 qt Front Axle 0.40 L 0.42 qt Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

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Capacities Application Metric English Rear Axle Open Differential - Small 0.75 L 0.79 qt Open Differential - Large 1.0 L 1.0 qt Mechanical Limited Slip 1.0 L 1.0 qt Electronic Limited Slip 1.5 L 1.5 qt Fuel Tank 66.0 L 17.5 gal Transfer Case – AWD 0.80 L 0.85 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All 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 2.0L L4 Engine (LSY) K Automatic 0.65–0.75 mm (0.025–0.029 in) 3.0L V6 Engine (LGY) W Automatic 0.65–0.75 mm (0.025–0.029 in) Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

TECHNICAL DATA 323 Engine Drive Belt Routing

2.0L L4 Engine

3.0L V6 Engine Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

324 CUSTOMER INFORMATION Customer Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to the Information United States Government . . . . . 334 Reporting Safety Defects to the Customer Satisfaction Canadian Government ...... 334 Procedure Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction General Motors ...... 335 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 324 Vehicle Data Recording and Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with Customer Assistance Offices . . . . 326 Privacy the sales transaction or the operation Customer Assistance for Text of the vehicle will be resolved by your Telephone (TTY) Users ...... 326 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...... 335 dealer's sales or service departments. Online Owner Center ...... 327 Sometimes, however, despite the GM Mobility Reimbursement Cybersecurity ...... 335 Event Data Recorders ...... 336 best intentions of all concerned, Program ...... 327 misunderstandings can occur. If your Roadside Service ...... 328 OnStar ...... 337 Infotainment System ...... 337 concern has not been resolved to your Scheduling Service satisfaction, the following steps Appointments ...... 329 should be taken: Courtesy Transportation Program ...... 330 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern Collision Damage Repair ...... 331 with a member of dealership Publication Ordering management. Normally, concerns can Information ...... 333 be quickly resolved at that level. If the Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . 334 matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of your dealership or the general manager. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 325 STEP TWO : If after contacting a STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : Both You may contact the BBB Auto Line member of dealership management, it General Motors and your dealer are Program using the toll-free telephone appears your concern cannot be committed to making sure you are number or write them at the following resolved by your dealership without completely satisfied with the new address: further help, in the U.S., call the vehicle. However, if you continue to BBB Auto Line Program Cadillac Customer Assistance Center remain unsatisfied after following the BBB National Programs, Inc. – – at 1-800 458 8006. In Canada, call procedure outlined in Steps One and 3033 Wilson Boulevard the Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Two, you can file with the Better Suite 600 Centre at 1-888-446-2000. Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Arlington, VA 22201 Program to enforce your rights. We encourage you to call the toll-free Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 number in order to give your inquiry The BBB Auto Line Program is an http://www.bbb.org/council/ prompt attention. Have the following out-of-court program administered by programs-services/ information available to give the BBB National Programs, Inc. to settle dispute-handling-and-resolution/ Customer Assistance representative: automotive disputes regarding vehicle bbb-auto-line . repairs or the interpretation of the Vehicle Identification This program is available in all Number (VIN). This is available New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to 50 states and the District of Columbia. from the vehicle registration or Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, title, or the plate at the top left of resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a mileage, and other factors. General the instrument panel and visible Motors reserves the right to change through the windshield. court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will eligibility limitations and/or . Dealership name and location. generally be heard within 40 days. discontinue its participation in this . Vehicle delivery date and present If you do not agree with the decision program. mileage. given in your case, you may reject it STEP THREE — Canadian Owners : and proceed with any other venue for In the event that you do not feel your When contacting Cadillac, remember relief available to you. that your concern will likely be concerns have been addressed after resolved at a dealer's facility. That is following the procedure outlined in why we suggest following Step One Steps One and Two, General Motors of first. Canada Company wants you to be aware of its participation in a Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

326 CUSTOMER INFORMATION no-charge mediation/arbitration General Motors Cadillac Customer From U.S. Virgin Islands: program. General Motors of Canada Care Centre 1-800-496-9994 Company has committed to binding General Motors of Canada Company arbitration of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Canada factory-related vehicle service claims. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive The program provides for the review Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 General Motors of Canada Company Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail of the facts involved by an impartial The inquiry should be accompanied third party arbiter, and may include Code: CA1-163-005 by the Vehicle Identification 1908 Colonel Sam Drive an informal hearing before the arbiter. Number (VIN). The program is designed so that the Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 entire dispute settlement process, www.cadillaccanada.ca from the time you file your complaint Customer Assistance 1-888-446-2000 (English/French) to the final decision, should be Offices Cadillac Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 completed in about 70 days. We Cadillac encourages customers to call believe our impartial program offers the toll-free number for assistance. Overseas advantages over courts in most However, if a customer wishes to jurisdictions because it is informal, write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter Contact the local General Motors quick, and free of charge. should be addressed to: Business Unit. For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor United States and Puerto Rico Customer Assistance for Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Text Telephone (TTY) call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Cadillac Motor Car Division Users the Cadillac Customer Care Centre, P.O. Box 33169 1-888-446-2000, or write to: Detroit, MI 48232-5169 To assist customers who are deaf, www.Cadillac.com hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), 1-800-458-8006 Cadillac has TTY equipment available 1-800-833-2622 (For Text Telephone at its Customer Assistance Center. Any devices (TTYs)) TTY user can communicate with Roadside Service: 1-800-224-1400 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 327 Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-2622. r : Track your vehicle’s warranty GM Mobility TTY users in Canada can dial information. 1-800-263-3830. Reimbursement Program J : View active recalls or search by Online Owner Center Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The Cadillac Owner Center (U.S.) 0 320. my.cadillac.com H : Manage your profile and payment Learn more about your vehicle information. View your GM Rewards features, shop for and manage your Card earnings and My Cadillac connected services and OnStar plans, Rewards points. This program is available to qualified and access diagnostic information applicants for cost reimbursement, up F : Chat with online help specific to your vehicle. to certain limits, of eligible representatives. aftermarket adaptive equipment Membership Benefits Visit my.cadillac.com and create an required for the vehicle, such as hand E : Download owner’s manuals and account today. controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift for the vehicle. view vehicle-specific how-to videos. Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada) G : View maintenance schedules, mycadillac.ca To learn about the GM Mobility alerts, and Vehicle Diagnostic program, see www.gmmobility.com or Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre at call the GM Mobility Assistance Information. Schedule service mycadillac.ca (English) or appointments. Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text my.cadillac.ca (French) to access Telephone (TTY) users, call I : View service records from your similar benefits to the U.S. site. 1-800-833-9935. dealership and add your own. General Motors of Canada also has a D : Select a dealer and view Mobility program. See www.gm.ca or locations, maps, phone numbers, and call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (800-463-7483) hours. for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

328 CUSTOMER INFORMATION Roadside Service Coverage . Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are Services are provided for the duration U.S.: 1-800-224-1400. locked out. A remote unlock may of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty. Canada: 1-800-882-1112. be available if you have OnStar. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle For security reasons, the driver Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. is covered. In Canada, a person driving must present identification before Only): 1-888-889-2438. the vehicle without permission from this service is given. the owner is not covered. Service is available 24 hours a day, . Emergency Tow from a Public 365 days a year. Roadside Service is not a part of the Road or Highway: Tow to the Calling for Service New Vehicle Limited Warranty. nearest Cadillac dealer for General Motors North America and warranty service, or if the vehicle When calling Roadside Service, have Cadillac reserve the right to make any was in a crash and cannot be the following information ready: changes or discontinue the Roadside driven. Assistance is not given . Your name, home address, and Service program at any time without when the vehicle is stuck in the home telephone number notification. sand, mud, or snow. . Telephone number of your General Motors North America and . Flat Tire Change: Service to location Cadillac reserve the right to limit change a flat tire with a spare tire. services or payment to an owner or The spare tire, if equipped, must . Location of the vehicle driver if they decide the claims are be in good condition and properly . Model, year, color, and license made too often, or the same type of inflated. It is your responsibility plate number of the vehicle claim is made many times. for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the . Odometer reading, Vehicle Cadillac Owner Privileges™ Identification Number (VIN), and warranty. delivery date of the vehicle . Emergency Fuel Delivery: . Battery Jump Start: Service to Delivery of enough fuel for the jump start a dead battery. . Description of the problem vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Trip Interruption Benefits and Service: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 329 reimbursed during the Powertrain Services Not Included in repair orders are required. Once warranty period. Items considered Roadside Service authorization has been received, are hotel, meals, and rental car or the Roadside Service advisor will a vehicle being delivered back to . Impound towing caused by help you make arrangements and the customer, up to 500 miles. violation of any laws explain how to receive payment. . Legal fines Items considered are hotel, meals, Cadillac Technician Roadside and rental car or a vehicle being . Mounting, dismounting, Service (U.S. Only) delivered back to the customer, up or changing of snow tires, chains, to 800 km. Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service or other traction devices is more than an auto club or towing . Alternative Service: If assistance Service is not provided if a vehicle is service. It provides every Cadillac cannot be provided right away, the in an area that is not accessible to the owner in the United States with the Roadside Service advisor may give service vehicle or is not a regularly advantage of contacting a Cadillac you permission to get local traveled or maintained public road, advisor and, where available, a emergency road service. You will which includes ice and winter roads. Cadillac trained dealer technician who receive payment, up to $100, after Off-road use is not covered. can provide on-site service. sending the original receipt to A dealer technician will travel to your Services Specific to Roadside Service. Mechanical location within a 30- radius of a Canadian-Purchased Vehicles failures may be covered, however participating Cadillac dealership. any cost for parts and labor for . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is If beyond this radius, we will arrange repairs not covered by the up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel delivery to have your car towed to the nearest warranty are the owner may be restricted. Propane and Cadillac dealership. Each technician responsibility. other fuels are not provided travels with a specially equipped through this service. service vehicle complete with the Scheduling Service necessary Cadillac parts and tools . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle Appointments required to handle most roadside registration is required. repairs. When the vehicle requires warranty . Trip Interruption Benefits and service, contact your dealer and Service: Pre-authorization, original request an appointment. By detailed receipts, and a copy of the scheduling a service appointment and Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

330 CUSTOMER INFORMATION advising the service consultant of powertrain, and/or hybrid-specific Public Transportation or Fuel your transportation needs, your dealer warranties in both the U.S. and Reimbursement can help minimize your Canada. If overnight warranty repairs are inconvenience. Several Courtesy Transportation needed, and public transportation is If the vehicle cannot be scheduled options are available to assist in used, the expense must be supported into the service department reducing inconvenience when by original receipts and within the immediately, keep driving it until it warranty repairs are required. maximum amount allowed by GM. can be scheduled for service, unless, Courtesy Transportation is not a part If U.S. customers arrange their own of course, the problem is safety of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. transportation, limited reimbursement related. If it is, please call your A separate manual entitled “Limited for reasonable fuel expenses may be dealership, let them know this, and Warranty and Owner Assistance available. Claim amounts should ask for instructions. Information” furnished with each new reflect actual costs and be supported If your dealer requests you to bring vehicle provides detailed warranty by original receipts. See your dealer the vehicle for service, you are urged coverage information. for information. to do so as early in the work day as Courtesy Rental Vehicle possible to allow for same-day repair. Transportation Options For an overnight warranty repair, the Warranty service can generally be dealer may provide an available completed while you wait. However, Courtesy Transportation courtesy rental vehicle or provide for if you are unable to do so, your dealer Program reimbursement of a rental vehicle. may offer the following transportation Reimbursement is limited and must To enhance your ownership options: experience, we and our participating be supported by original receipts as dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Shuttle Service well as a signed and completed rental agreement and meet state/provincial, Transportation, a customer support This includes one-way or round-trip program for vehicles with the local, and rental vehicle provider shuttle service within reasonable time requirements. Requirements vary and Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty and distance parameters of your Coverage period in Canada), extended may include minimum age dealer's area. requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Additional fees such as fuel, rental , taxes, Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 331 levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, the vehicle resale value, and safety by the GM New Vehicle Limited or rental usage beyond the completion performance can be compromised in Warranty, and any related failures are of the repair are also your subsequent collisions. not covered by that warranty. responsibility. Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also It may not be possible to provide a available. These are made by like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Genuine GM Collision parts are new companies other than GM and may parts made with the same materials not have been tested for the vehicle. Additional Program Information and construction methods as the parts As a result, these parts may fit poorly, All program options, such as shuttle with which the vehicle was originally exhibit premature durability/corrosion service, may not be available at every built. Genuine GM Collision parts are problems, and may not perform dealer. Contact your dealer for specific the best choice to ensure that the properly in subsequent collisions. availability. vehicle's designed appearance, Aftermarket parts are not covered by durability, and safety are preserved. the GM New Vehicle Limited General Motors reserves the right to The use of Genuine GM parts can help Warranty, and any vehicle failure unilaterally modify, change, maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited related to such parts is not covered by or discontinue Courtesy Warranty. that warranty. Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim Recycled original equipment parts Repair Facility eligibility pursuant to the terms and may also be used for repair. These conditions described herein at its sole parts are typically removed from GM also recommends that you choose discretion. vehicles that were total losses in prior a collision repair facility that meets crashes. In most cases, the parts being your needs before you ever need recycled are from undamaged sections collision repairs. Your dealer may have Collision Damage Repair of the vehicle. A recycled original a collision repair center with If the vehicle is involved in a collision equipment GM part may be an GM-trained technicians and and it is damaged, have the damage acceptable choice to maintain the state-of-the-art equipment, or be able repaired by a qualified technician vehicle's originally designed to recommend a collision repair center using the proper equipment and appearance and safety performance; that has GM-trained technicians and quality replacement parts. Poorly however, the history of these parts is comparable equipment. performed collision repairs diminish not known. Such parts are not covered Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

332 CUSTOMER INFORMATION Insuring the Vehicle the lease carefully, as you may be . Vehicle Identification charged at the end of the lease for Number (VIN) Protect your investment in the GM poor quality repairs. vehicle with comprehensive and . Insurance company and policy collision insurance coverage. There are If a Crash Occurs number significant differences in the quality of If there has been an injury, call . General description of the damage coverage afforded by various to the other vehicle insurance policy terms. Many emergency services for help. Do not insurance policies provide reduced leave the scene of a crash until all Choose a reputable repair facility that protection to the GM vehicle by matters have been taken care of. Move uses quality replacement parts. See limiting compensation for damage the vehicle only if its position puts “Collision Parts” earlier in this section. repairs by using aftermarket collision you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. If the airbag has inflated, see What parts. Some insurance companies will Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? not specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information 0 63. When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved in recommend that you ensure that the the crash. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process vehicle will be repaired with GM For emergency towing see Roadside original equipment collision parts. Service 0 328. In the event that the vehicle requires If such insurance coverage is not Gather the following information: damage repairs, GM recommends that available from your current insurance you take an active role in its repair. carrier, consider switching to another . Driver name, address, and If you have a pre-determined repair insurance carrier. telephone number facility of choice, take the vehicle If the vehicle is leased, the leasing . Driver license number there, or have it towed there. Specify company may require you to have to the facility that any required insurance that ensures repairs with . Owner name, address, and replacement collision parts be original Genuine GM Original Equipment telephone number equipment parts, either new Genuine Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine . Vehicle license plate number GM parts or recycled original GM Manufacturer replacement parts. Read parts. Remember, recycled parts will . Vehicle make, model, and not be covered by the GM vehicle model year warranty. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 333 Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Publication Ordering Current and Past Models but you must live with the repair. Service manuals and customer Depending on your policy limits, your Information literature are available for many insurance company may initially value Service Manuals current and past model year GM the repair using aftermarket parts. vehicles. Discuss this with the repair Service manuals have the diagnosis professional, and insist on Genuine and repair information on the engine, To order, call 1-800-551-4123 GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. leased, you may be obligated to have electrical system, steering system, eastern time body, etc. the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM For credit card orders only (VISA, parts, even if your insurance coverage Customer Literature MasterCard, or Discover), see Helm, does not pay the full cost. Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Owner’s manuals are written If another party's insurance company specifically for owners and are To order by mail, write to: is paying for the repairs, you are not intended to provide basic operational Helm, Incorporated obligated to accept a repair valuation information about the vehicle. The based on that insurance company's Attention: Customer Service owner’s manual includes the 47911 Halyard Drive collision policy repair limits, as you Maintenance Schedule for all models. have no contractual limits with that Plymouth, MI 48170 company. In such cases, you can have Customer literature publications Make checks payable in U.S. funds. control of the repair and parts choices available for purchase include owner’s as long as the cost stays within manuals, warranty manuals, reasonable limits. infotainment manuals, and portfolios. Portfolios include an owner’s manual, warranty manual, infotainment manual, if applicable, and zip lock bag or pouch. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

334 CUSTOMER INFORMATION Radio Frequency Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call Statement the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free Defects at 1-888-327-4236 This vehicle has systems that operate (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to on a radio frequency that complies Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal to the United States Communications Commission (FCC) Administrator, NHTSA rules and with Innovation, Science Government 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. and Economic Development (ISED) If you believe that your vehicle Washington, D.C. 20590 Canada's RSP-100 / ICES-GEN. has a defect which could cause a You can also obtain other Operation is subject to the following crash or could cause injury or information about motor vehicle two conditions: death, you should immediately safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 1. The device may not cause inform the National Highway harmful interference. Traffic Safety Administration Reporting Safety Defects 2. The device must accept any (NHTSA) in addition to notifying to the Canadian interference received, including General Motors. Government interference that may cause If NHTSA receives similar undesired operation of the If you live in Canada, and you device. complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a believe that the vehicle has a Changes or modifications to any of safety defect exists in a group of safety defect, notify Transport these systems by other than an vehicles, it may order a recall and Canada immediately, and notify authorized service facility could void General Motors of Canada authorization to use this equipment. remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved Company. Call Transport Canada in individual problems between at 1-800-333-0510; go to: you, your dealer, or General www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English) Motors. www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French) Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 335 or write to: In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000, Vehicle Data Recording or write: Transport Canada and Privacy Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Defect Investigations and Recalls Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 The vehicle has a number of Division General Motors of Canada Company computers that record information 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 80 Noel Street about the vehicle’s performance and Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 how it is driven or used. For example, Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 In Mexico, call 01-800-466-0805 or the vehicle uses computer modules to 01-800-212-234-5522. monitor and control engine and Reporting Safety Defects transmission performance, to monitor to General Motors In other Central America and the conditions for airbag deployment Caribbean Countries, call and deploy them in a crash, and, In addition to notifying NHTSA (or 52-555-901-2369. if equipped, to provide antilock Transport Canada) in a situation like braking to help the driver control the this, notify General Motors. vehicle. These modules may store data In the U.S., call 1-800-458-8006, to help the dealer technician service or write: the vehicle or to help GM improve safety or features. Some modules may Cadillac Customer Assistance Center also store data about how the vehicle Cadillac Motor Car Division is operated, such as rate of fuel P.O. Box 33169 consumption or average speed. These Detroit, MI 48232-5169 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 information. We Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

336 CUSTOMER INFORMATION collect this information to provide, data or the safe operation of your These data can help provide a better evaluate, improve, and troubleshoot vehicle, please stop operating your understanding of the circumstances in our products and services and to vehicle and contact your dealer. which crashes and injuries occur. develop new products and services. Note The protection of vehicle electronics Event Data Recorders systems and customer data from EDR data are recorded by your vehicle unauthorized outside electronic access This vehicle is equipped with an event only if a non-trivial crash situation or control is important to GM. GM data recorder (EDR). The main occurs; no data are recorded by the maintains appropriate security purpose of an EDR is to record, in EDR under normal driving conditions standards, practices, guidelines and certain crash or near crash-like and no personal data (e.g., name, controls aimed at defending the situations, such as an air bag gender, age, and crash location) are vehicle and the vehicle service deployment or hitting a road obstacle, recorded. However, other parties, such ecosystem against unauthorized data that will assist in understanding as law enforcement, could combine electronic access, detecting possible how a vehicle’s systems performed. the EDR data with the type of malicious activity in related networks, The EDR is designed to record data personally identifying data routinely and responding to suspected related to vehicle dynamics and safety acquired during a crash investigation. cybersecurity incidents in a timely, systems for a short period of time, To read data recorded by an EDR, coordinated and effective manner. typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR special equipment is required, and Security incidents could impact your in this vehicle is designed to record access to the vehicle or the EDR is safety or compromise your private such data as: needed. In addition to the vehicle data. To minimize security risks, . How various systems in your manufacturer, other parties, such as please do not connect your vehicle vehicle were operating; law enforcement, that have the special electronic systems to unauthorized equipment, can read the information . Whether or not the driver and devices or connect your vehicle to any if they have access to the vehicle or passenger safety belts were unknown or untrusted networks (such the EDR. buckled/fastened; as Bluetooth, WIFI or similar GM will not access these data or share . How far (if at all) the driver was technology). In the event you suspect it with others except: with the consent depressing the accelerator and/or any security incident impacting your of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle brake pedal; and, is leased, with the consent of the . How fast the vehicle was traveling. lessee; in response to an official Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 337 request by police or similar Infotainment System government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the If the vehicle is equipped with a discovery process; or, as required by navigation system as part of the law. Data that GM collects or receives infotainment system, use of the may also be used for GM research system may result in the storage of needs or may be made available to destinations, addresses, telephone others for research purposes, where a numbers, and other trip information. need is shown and the data is not tied See the infotainment manual for to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. information on stored data and for deletion instructions. OnStar If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active service plan, additional data may be collected and transmitted through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features, including infotainment; and the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. See OnStar Additional Information 0 340. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

338 ONSTAR OnStar Overview Software Terms for more details OnStar including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ...... 338 The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status OnStar Services light is: Emergency ...... 339 Security ...... 339 . Solid Green: System is ready. = . Flashing Green: On a call. OnStar Additional Information Voice Command Button OnStar Additional Q Blue OnStar Button . Red: Indicates a problem. Information ...... 340 Q > Red Emergency Button . Off: System is off. Press twice to speak with an OnStar Advisor. This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR can connect to an OnStar Advisor (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Advisor. Connections, and Diagnostics Services. Functionality of the Voice Command OnStar services may require a paid button may vary by vehicle and service plan and data plan. OnStar region. requires the vehicle battery and electrical system, cellular service, and Press = to: GPS satellite signals to be available . Open the OnStar app on the and operating. OnStar acts as a link to infotainment display. See the existing emergency service providers. infotainment manual for OnStar may collect information about information on how to use the you and your vehicle, including OnStar app. location information. See OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

ONSTAR 339 Or OnStar Services Security . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn If equipped, OnStar provides these Navigation voice commands. Emergency services: . Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi Emergency Services require an active . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, hotspot name or SSID and safety and security plan. With OnStar Advisors can use GPS to password, if equipped. Automatic Crash Response, built-in pinpoint the vehicle and help Press Q to connect to an Advisor to: sensors can automatically alert a authorities quickly recover it. specially trained OnStar Advisor who . With Remote Ignition Block, . Verify account information or is immediately connected in to the update contact information. if equipped, OnStar can block the vehicle to help. engine from being restarted. . Get driving directions. Press > for a priority connection to . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, . Receive a Diagnostic check of the an OnStar Advisor who can contact if equipped, OnStar can work with vehicle's key operating systems. emergency service providers, direct law enforcement to gradually slow . Receive Roadside Service. them to your exact location, and relay the vehicle down. important information. . Manage Wi-Fi Settings, Theft Alarm Notification if equipped. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Advisors are available If equipped, if the doors are locked Press > to get a priority connection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to and the vehicle alarm sounds, a to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to: provide a central point of contact, notification by text, e-mail, or phone assistance, and information during a call will be sent. If the vehicle is . Get help for an emergency. crisis. stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work . Be a Good Samaritan or respond with authorities to recover the vehicle. With Roadside Service, Advisors can to an AMBER Alert. locate a nearby service provider to . Get assistance in severe weather help with a flat tire, a battery jump, or other crisis situations and find or an empty gas tank. evacuation routes. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

340 ONSTAR OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent OnStar or connected services cannot Owners work unless the vehicle is in a place Information where OnStar has an agreement with Press Q and follow the prompts to a wireless service provider for service In- Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as in that area. The wireless service Audio messages may play important possible. The Advisor will update provider must also have coverage, information at the following times: vehicle records and explain OnStar or network capacity, reception, and connected service options. technology compatible with OnStar or . Prior to vehicle purchase. Press Q How OnStar Service Works connected services. Service involving to set up an account. location information about the vehicle . After change in ownership and at Automatic Crash Response, cannot work unless GPS signals are 90 days. Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, available, unobstructed, and Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote compatible with the OnStar hardware. Transferring Service Services, and Roadside Service are OnStar or connected services may not available on most vehicles. Not all work if the OnStar equipment is not Press Q to request account transfer OnStar services are available properly installed or it has not been eligibility information. The Advisor everywhere or on all vehicles. For properly maintained. If equipment or can cancel or change account more information, a full description of software is added, connected, information. OnStar services, system limitations, or modified, OnStar or connected Selling/Transferring the Vehicle and OnStar User Terms, Privacy services may not work. Other Statement, and Software Terms: problems beyond the control of Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) OnStar — such as hills, tall buildings, immediately to terminate your OnStar . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). tunnels, weather, electrical system or connected services if the vehicle is design and architecture of the vehicle, disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). damage to the vehicle in a crash, lease ends. . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). or wireless phone network congestion or jamming — may prevent service. . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 334. . Press Q to speak with an Advisor. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

ONSTAR 341 Services for People with mode is on, phone calls can be made Potential Issues or received with OnStar using the Disabilities OnStar cannot perform Remote Door infotainment display. Advisors provide services to help with Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance physical disabilities and medical OnStar Personal Identification after the vehicle has been off conditions. Number (PIN) continuously for 10 days without an ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not Press Q to help: A PIN is needed to access some been started for 10 days, OnStar can OnStar services. The PIN will need to . Locate a gas station with an contact Roadside Service or a be changed the first time when attendant to pump gas. locksmith to help gain access to the speaking with an Advisor. To change vehicle. . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., that the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar meets accessibility needs. Advisor by pressing Q or calling Global Positioning System (GPS) . Provide directions to the closest 1-888-4ONSTAR. . Obstruction of the GPS can occur hospital or pharmacy in urgent Warranty in a large city with tall buildings; situations. in parking garages; around OnStar equipment may be warranted airports; in tunnels and TTY Users as part of the vehicle warranty. underpasses; or in an area with OnStar has the ability to communicate Languages very dense trees. If GPS signals are to deaf, hard-of-hearing, not available, the OnStar system or speech-impaired customers while in The vehicle can be programmed to should still operate to call OnStar. the vehicle. The available respond in multiple languages. Press However, OnStar could have dealer-installed TTY system can Q and ask for an Advisor. Advisors difficulty identifying the exact provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar are available in English, Spanish, and location. services, except Virtual Advisor and French. Available languages may vary . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation. by country. can use the last stored GPS If equipped, TTY mode can be turned location to send to emergency on or off by touching Settings, then responders. Apps, and then Phone. When TTY Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

342 ONSTAR A temporary loss of GPS can cause function properly. These systems may personal information. Such collection loss of the ability to send a not operate if the battery is is described in the OnStar privacy Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. statement or separately disclosed at Advisor may give a verbal route or the time of installation. These updates may ask for a call back after the Add-on Electrical Equipment or changes may also cause a system to vehicle is driven into an open area. The OnStar system is integrated into automatically communicate with GM servers to collect information about Cellular and GPS Antennas the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical vehicle system status, identify Cellular reception is required for equipment. See Add-On Electrical whether updates or changes are OnStar to send remote signals to the Equipment 0 236. Added electrical available, or deliver updates or vehicle. Do not place items over or equipment may interfere with the changes. An active OnStar agreement near the antenna to prevent blocking operation of the OnStar system and constitutes consent to these software cellular and GPS signal reception. cause it to not operate. updates or changes and agreement that either OnStar or GM may Unable to Connect to OnStar Vehicle Software Updates remotely deliver them to the vehicle. Message OnStar or GM may remotely deliver Privacy If there is limited cellular coverage or software updates or changes to the the cellular network has reached vehicle without further notice or The complete OnStar Privacy maximum capacity, this message may consent. These updates or changes Statement may be found at come on. Press Q to try the call again may enhance or maintain safety, www.onstar.com (U.S.), or try again after driving a few miles security, or the operation of the or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We into another cellular area. vehicle or the vehicle systems. recommend that you review it. If you Software updates or changes may have any questions, call Vehicle and Power Issues affect or erase data or settings that 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or Q OnStar services require a vehicle are stored in the vehicle, such as press to speak with an Advisor. electrical system, wireless service, and saved navigation destinations or Users of wireless communications are GPS satellite technologies to be pre-set radio stations. Neither OnStar cautioned that the privacy of any available and operating for features to nor GM is responsible for any affected information sent via wireless cellular or erased data or settings. These communications cannot be assured. updates or changes may also collect Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

ONSTAR 343 Third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent. OnStar - Software Acknowledgements To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http:// opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers, and copyright notices are available for download. This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information. *Provided through LG Electronics Inc., who is solely responsible for provisions of related OSS compliance. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

344 CONNECTED SERVICES Connected Services Connected Services Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: Navigation “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Connected Services 2. Say “Cancel route.” System Navigation ...... 344 Navigation requires a specific OnStar responds: “Do you want to cancel Connections ...... 345 or connected service plan. directions?” Diagnostics ...... 346 Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn directions or have them sent to the 3. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, vehicle’s navigation screen, request completed, thank you, if equipped. goodbye.” Turn-by-Turn Navigation Route Preview = 1. Press Q to connect to an 1. Press . System responds: “ ” Advisor. OnStar ready, then a tone. “ ” 2. Request directions to be 2. Say Route preview. System downloaded to the vehicle. responds with the next three maneuvers. 3. Follow the voice-guided commands. Repeat Using Voice Commands During a 1. Press =. System responds: Planned Route “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds Functionality of the Voice Command with the last direction given, button, if equipped, may vary by then responds with “OnStar vehicle and region. For some vehicles, ready,” then a tone. press = to open the OnStar app on the infotainment display. For other vehicles press = as follows. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

CONNECTED SERVICES 345 Get My Destination For coverage maps, see 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot = www.onstar.com (U.S.) or information, press = to open 1. Press . System responds: www.onstar.ca (Canada). “OnStar ready,” then a tone. the OnStar app on the Ensuring Security infotainment display, then select 2. Say “Get my destination.” System Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some vehicles, responds with the address and . Change the default passwords for touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Settings on distance to the destination, then the Wi-Fi hotspot and myCadillac the screen. responds with “OnStar ready,” mobile app. Make these passwords then a tone. different from each other and use 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display a combination of letters and the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), Send Destination to Vehicle numbers to increase the security. password, and on some vehicles, the connection type (no Internet Directions can be sent to the vehicle’s . Change the default name of the navigation screen, if equipped. connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and SSID (Service Set Identifier). This signal quality (poor, good, Press Q, then ask the Advisor to is your network’s name that is excellent). The LTE icon shows download directions to the vehicle’s visible to other wireless devices. connection to Wi-Fi. It is navigation system, if equipped. After Choose a unique name and avoid possible that the icon may not the call ends, the navigation screen family names or vehicle illuminate even though the will provide prompts to begin driving descriptions. vehicle has an active connection. directions. Routes that are sent to the Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped) 3. To change the SSID or password, navigation screen can only be press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR canceled through the navigation The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi system. hotspot that provides access to the to connect with an Advisor. On Internet and web content at 4G LTE some vehicles, the SSID and See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or speed. Up to seven mobile devices can password can be changed in the www.onstar.ca (Canada). be connected. A data plan is required. Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. Use the in-vehicle controls only when After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Connections it is safe to do so. Wi-Fi hotspot will connect The following services help with automatically to your mobile devices. staying connected. Manage data usage by turning Wi-Fi on or off on your mobile device, by Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

346 CONNECTED SERVICES using the myCadillac mobile app, . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot Marketplace or by contacting an OnStar Advisor. on/off, manage settings, and OnStar Advisors can provide offers On some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be monitor data consumption, from restaurants and retailers on your managed from the Wi-Fi if equipped. route, help locate hotels, or book a Hotspot menu. . Locate a dealer and schedule room. These services vary by market. MyCadillac Mobile App (If Available) service. Download the myCadillac mobile app . Request Roadside Service. Diagnostics to compatible Apple and Android . Set a parking reminder with pin By monitoring and reporting on the smartphones. Cadillac users can drop, take a photo, make a note, vehicle’s key systems, OnStar access the following services from a and set a timer. Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped, smartphone: provides a way to keep up on . Connect with Cadillac on social maintenance. Capabilities vary by . Remotely start/stop the vehicle, media. if factory-equipped. model. See www.onstar.com for details Features are subject to change. For and system limitations. Features are . Lock/unlock doors, if equipped myCadillac mobile app information subject to change. For updates on with automatic locks. and compatibility, see my.cadillac.com. feature capabilities, see . Activate the horn and lamps. An active OnStar or connected service my.cadillac.com. Message and data rates may apply. . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil plan may be required. A compatible life, or tire pressure, device, factory-installed remote start, if factory-equipped with the Tire and power locks are required. Data Pressure Monitor System. rates apply. See www.onstar.com for details and system limitations. . Send destinations to the vehicle. . Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S. Remote Services market only). Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps. Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INDEX 347 Index A Airbags Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 240 Adding Equipment to the Accessory Power ...... 169 Vehicle ...... 69 Active Fuel Management ...... 172 Passenger Status Indicator ...... 107 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 195 Readiness Light ...... 106 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...... 236 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Additional Information Vehicles ...... 68 OnStar ...... 340 System Check ...... 59 Additional Maintenance Alarm and Care ...... 314 Vehicle Security ...... 25 Adjustments Alert Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 42 Lane Change ...... 220 Thigh Support ...... 43 Rear Pedestrian ...... 213 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...... 250 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 220 Air Conditioning ...... 142 All-Season Tires ...... 273 Air Filter, Passenger All-Wheel Drive ...... 179, 260 Compartment ...... 147 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 180 Air Vents ...... 146 Warning Light ...... 111 Airbag System Appearance Care Check ...... 70 Exterior ...... 297 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . .63 Interior ...... 302 Passenger Sensing System ...... 65 Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 214 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . .63 Assistance Systems for Parking What Will You See after an and Backing ...... 205 Airbag Inflates? ...... 63 Auto Stop When Should an Airbag Stop/Start System ...... 166 Inflate? ...... 62 Automatic Where Are the Airbags? ...... 60 Dimming Mirrors ...... 31 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

348 INDEX Automatic (cont'd) Braking (cont'd) Charging Door Locks ...... 19 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . 216 Wireless ...... 98 Emergency Braking (AEB) ...... 216 Braking System Charging System Light ...... 107 Headlamp System ...... 136 Front Pedestrian (FPB) ...... 218 Check Transmission ...... 173 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 163 Engine Light (Malfunction Transmission Fluid ...... 249 Bulb Replacement Indicator) ...... 108 Vehicle Hold Light ...... 111 Headlamp Aiming ...... 263 Child Restraints Automatic Transmission Buying New Tires ...... 287 Infants and Young Children ...... 72 Manual Mode ...... 178 C Lower Anchors and Tethers for Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . . . 182 Children ...... 77 Calibration ...... 97 Older Children ...... 70 B California Securing ...... 84, 86 Battery Perchlorate Materials Systems ...... 74 Exterior Lighting Battery Requirements ...... 240 Circuit Breakers ...... 265 Saver ...... 140 California Proposition Cleaning Load Management ...... 139 65 Warning ...... 239, 259, 292, Exterior Care ...... 297 Power Protection ...... 140 Back Cover Interior Care ...... 302 Battery - North America ...... 259, 292 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... 2 Climate Control Systems Blade Replacement, Wiper ...... 261 Capacities and Specifications ...... 321 Dual Automatic ...... 142 Brake Carbon Monoxide Clock ...... 97 Electric Boost ...... 180 Engine Exhaust ...... 172 Cluster, Instrument ...... 101 Parking, Electric ...... 180 Trunk ...... 20 Collision Damage Repair ...... 331 System Warning Light ...... 110 Winter Driving ...... 158 Compartments Brakes ...... 258 Cargo Storage ...... 90 Antilock ...... 180 Tie-Downs ...... 92 Compass ...... 97 Assist ...... 182 Caution, Danger, and Warning ...... 3 Competitive Driving Mode ...... 191 Fluid ...... 258 Center Console Storage ...... 91 Composite Materials ...... 163 Braking ...... 151 Chains, Tire ...... 291 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INDEX 349 Connected Services Customer Information Drive Systems Connections ...... 345 Publications Ordering All-Wheel Drive ...... 179, 260 Diagnostics ...... 346 Information ...... 333 Driver Assistance Systems ...... 204 Navigation ...... 344 Customer Satisfaction Driver Information Connections Procedure ...... 324 Center (DIC) ...... 117 Connected Services ...... 345 Cybersecurity ...... 335 Driver Mode Control ...... 185 Control D Driver Mode Control Light ...... 114 Traction and Electronic Driving Damage Repair, Collision ...... 331 Stability ...... 183 Assistance Systems ...... 214 Danger, Warning, and Caution ...... 3 Control of a Vehicle ...... 150 Better Fuel Economy ...... 149 Data Collection Convex Mirrors ...... 29 Characteristics and Infotainment System ...... 337 Coolant Towing Tips ...... 230 OnStar ...... 337 Engine Temperature Gauge ...... 105 Competitive ...... 191 Data Recorders, Event ...... 336 Engine Temperature Warning Defensive ...... 150 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 135 Light ...... 113 Drunk ...... 150 Defensive Driving ...... 150 Cooling ...... 142 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 157 Delayed Locking ...... 19 Cooling System ...... 251 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 159 Diagnostics Cornering Lamps ...... 137 Loss of Control ...... 152 Connected Services ...... 346 Courtesy Lamps ...... 138 Off-Road Recovery ...... 152 Differential, Limited-Slip ...... 193 Courtesy Transportation Track Events and Competitive . . . 153 Distracted Driving ...... 149 Program ...... 330 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 160 Dome Lamps ...... 138 Cruise Control ...... 193 Wet Roads ...... 156 Door Light ...... 116 Winter ...... 158 Ajar Light ...... 117 Cruise Control, Adaptive ...... 195 Dual Automatic Climate Delayed Locking ...... 19 Cupholders ...... 90 Control System ...... 142 Locks ...... 16 Customer Assistance ...... 326 Power Locks ...... 18 Offices ...... 326 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...... 323 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 326 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

350 INDEX E Engine (cont'd) Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Electric Brake Boost ...... 180 Oil Pressure Light ...... 115 System ...... 214 Electric Parking Brake ...... 180 Overheating ...... 256 Frequency Statement Electric Parking Brake Light ...... 110 Power Messages ...... 123 Radio ...... 334 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 236 Running While Parked ...... 173 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Electrical System Starting ...... 165 System ...... 218 Engine Compartment Fuse Entry Lighting ...... 139 Front Seats Block ...... 265 Equipment, Towing ...... 235 Heated and Ventilated ...... 46 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 265 Event Data Recorders ...... 336 Fuel Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 267 Exit Lighting ...... 139 Additives ...... 227 Overload ...... 264 Extended Parking ...... 172 Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . 149 Rear Compartment Fuse Extender, Seat Belt ...... 57 Filling a Portable Fuel Block ...... 270 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 133 Container ...... 229 Emergency Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 135 Filling the Tank ...... 228 OnStar ...... 339 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 140 Foreign Countries ...... 227 Engine F Gauge ...... 104 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 115 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 250 Filter, Management, Active ...... 172 Check Light (Malfunction Engine Air Cleaner ...... 250 Prohibited Fuels ...... 227 Indicator) ...... 108 Flash-to-Pass ...... 135 Recommended ...... 226, 227 Compartment Overview ...... 243 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 136 Top Tier ...... 226 Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 105 Flat Tire ...... 291 Fuses Coolant Temperature Floor Mats ...... 304 Engine Compartment Fuse Warning Light ...... 113 Fluid Block ...... 265 Cooling System ...... 251 Automatic Transmission ...... 249 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 265 Drive Belt Routing ...... 323 Brakes ...... 258 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 267 Exhaust ...... 172 Washer ...... 257 Rear Compartment Fuse Heater ...... 168 Folding Mirrors ...... 30 Oil Life System ...... 248 Block ...... 270 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INDEX 351 G Headlamps (cont'd) Indicator Garage Door Opener ...... 130 Daytime Running Pedestrian Ahead ...... 112 Programming ...... 130 Lamps (DRL) ...... 135 Vehicle Ahead ...... 112 Gas Strut(s) ...... 262 Flash-to-Pass ...... 135 Infants and Young Children, Gauges High-Beam On Light ...... 116 Restraints ...... 72 Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 105 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 135 Information Fuel ...... 104 Lamps On Reminder ...... 116 Publication Ordering ...... 333 Odometer ...... 104 Heated Infotainment ...... 141 Speedometer ...... 104 Steering Wheel ...... 94 Infotainment System ...... 337 Tachometer ...... 104 Heated and Ventilated Front Instrument Cluster ...... 101 Trip Odometer ...... 104 Seats ...... 46 Instrument Panel Overview ...... 5 Warning Lights and Heated Mirrors ...... 31 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 32 Indicators ...... 100 Heater Introduction ...... 2 General Information Engine ...... 168 J Heating ...... 142 Service and Maintenance ...... 306 Jump Starting - North America . . . . 292 Towing ...... 230 High-Beam On Light ...... 116 Vehicle Care ...... 239 High-Speed Operation ...... 280 K Glove Box ...... 90 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 157 Keyless Entry GM Mobility Reimbursement Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 182 Remote (RKE) System ...... 8 Program ...... 327 Hood ...... 241 Keys ...... 7 Horn ...... 95 H L How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 51 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 136 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 275 HVAC ...... 142 Head Restraints ...... 40 Lamps Head-up Display ...... 119 I Cornering ...... 137 Headlamps Ignition Positions ...... 164 Courtesy ...... 138 Aiming ...... 263 Immobilizer ...... 28 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 135 Automatic ...... 136 Dome ...... 138 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

352 INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Limited-Slip Differential ...... 193 Exterior Controls ...... 133 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Lock Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 135 Warning ...... 111 Steering Column ...... 27 Exterior Lighting Battery Automatic Vehicle Hold ...... 111 Locks Saver ...... 140 Brake System Warning ...... 110 Automatic Door ...... 19 Malfunction Indicator (Check Charging System ...... 107 Delayed Locking ...... 19 Engine) ...... 108 Check Engine (Malfunction Door ...... 16 On Reminder ...... 116 Indicator) ...... 108 Lockout Protection ...... 19 Reading ...... 138 Cruise Control ...... 116 Power Door ...... 18 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 220 Door Ajar ...... 117 Safety ...... 20 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 222 Driver Mode Control ...... 114 Loss of Control ...... 152 Lane Keep Assist Light ...... 111 Electric Parking Brake ...... 110 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 115 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 53 Engine Coolant Temperature Low-Profile Tires ...... 274 LATCH System Warning ...... 113 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Replacing Parts after a Crash ...... 84 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 115 Children (LATCH System) ...... 77 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Flash-to-Pass ...... 135 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 42 Tethers for Children ...... 77 High-Beam On ...... 116 Front Seats ...... 42 LED Lighting ...... 264 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 135 M Light Lane Keep Assist ...... 111 Maintenance Performance Shifting ...... 111 Low Fuel Warning ...... 115 Records ...... 319 Lighting Seat Belt Reminders ...... 105 Maintenance and Care Entry ...... 139 Security ...... 115 Additional ...... 314 Exit ...... 139 Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 110 Maintenance Schedule ...... 308 Illumination Control ...... 137 StabiliTrak OFF ...... 113 Recommended Fluids and LED ...... 264 Tire Pressure ...... 114 Lubricants ...... 317 Lights Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 108 Airbag Readiness ...... 106 (TCS)/StabiliTrak ...... 113 Manual Mode ...... 178 Traction Off ...... 112 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INDEX 353 Massage ...... 48 Odometer (cont'd) Parking (cont'd) Memory Seats ...... 44 Trip ...... 104 Extended ...... 172 Messages Off-Road Over Things That Burn ...... 171 Engine Power ...... 123 Recovery ...... 152 Parking or Backing Vehicle ...... 123 Oil Assistance Systems ...... 205 Vehicle Speed ...... 124 Engine ...... 246 Passenger Airbag Status Mirror Engine Oil Life System ...... 248 Indicator ...... 107 Rear Camera ...... 32 Pressure Light ...... 115 Passenger Compartment Air Mirrors Older Children, Restraints ...... 70 Filter ...... 147 Automatic Dimming ...... 31 Online Owner Center ...... 327 Passenger Sensing System ...... 65 Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . .32 OnStar ...... 337 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator ...... 112 Convex ...... 29 OnStar Additional Information . . . . 340 Perchlorate Materials Folding ...... 30 OnStar Emergency ...... 339 Requirements, California ...... 240 Heated ...... 31 OnStar Overview ...... 338 Performance Shifting Light ...... 111 Manual Rearview ...... 32 OnStar Security ...... 339 Personalization Power ...... 29 Outlets Vehicle ...... 124 Tilt in Reverse ...... 31 Power ...... 97 Power Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 32 Overheating, Engine ...... 256 Door Locks ...... 18 Mode ...... 185 Overview Mirrors ...... 29 Driver Control ...... 185 Instrument Panel ...... 5 Outlets ...... 97 Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 281 P Protection, Battery ...... 140 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...... 169 N Park Seat Adjustment ...... 41 Navigation Shifting Out of ...... 170 Windows ...... 35 Connected Services ...... 344 Park Assist ...... 205 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ...... 57 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 163 Parking Privacy Brake and P (Park) O Vehicle Data Recording ...... 335 Mechanism Check ...... 261 Odometer ...... 104 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

354 INDEX Program Recreational Vehicle Towing ...... 297 Roadside Service ...... 328 Courtesy Transportation ...... 330 Reimbursement Program, GM Roof Prohibited Fuels ...... 227 Mobility ...... 327 Sunroof ...... 37 Proposition Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Rotation, Tires ...... 285 65 Warning, System ...... 8 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...... 323 California ...... 239, 259, 292, Remote Vehicle Start ...... 15 Run-Flat Tires ...... 273 Back Cover Replacement Parts Running the Vehicle While Publication Ordering Airbags ...... 70 Parked ...... 173 Information ...... 333 Maintenance ...... 318 S Replacing Airbag System ...... 70 R Safety Defects Reporting Replacing LATCH System Parts Radio Frequency Statement ...... 334 Canadian Government ...... 334 after a Crash ...... 84 Reading Lamps ...... 138 General Motors ...... 335 Replacing Seat Belt System Rear Camera Mirror ...... 32 U.S. Government ...... 334 Parts after a Crash ...... 58 Rear Pedestrian Alert ...... 213 Safety Locks ...... 20 Reporting Safety Defects Rear Seats ...... 48 Safety System Check ...... 57 Canadian Government ...... 334 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...... 205 Scheduling Appointments ...... 329 General Motors ...... 335 Rearview Mirrors ...... 32 Seat Belts ...... 50 U.S. Government ...... 334 Automatic Dimming ...... 32 Care ...... 58 Restraints Reclining Seatbacks ...... 43 Extender ...... 57 Where to Put ...... 76 Recommended How to Wear Seat Belts Retained Accessory Fuel ...... 226, 227 Properly ...... 51 Power (RAP) ...... 169 Recommended Fluids and Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 53 Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 31 Lubricants ...... 317 Reminders ...... 105 Ride Control Systems Recorder Replacing after a Crash ...... 58 Enhanced Traction Video ...... 224 Use During Pregnancy ...... 57 System (ETS) ...... 193 Records Seats Roads Maintenance ...... 319 Head Restraints ...... 40 Driving, Wet ...... 156 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INDEX 355 Seats (cont'd) Shifting Summer Tires ...... 275 Heated and Ventilated Front ...... 46 Into Park ...... 169 Sun Visors ...... 36 Lumbar Adjustment, Front ...... 42 Out of Park ...... 170 Sunroof ...... 37 Memory ...... 44 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...... 220 Symbols ...... 3 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 41 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 137 System Rear ...... 48 Special Application Services ...... 313 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 214 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 43 Specifications and Capacities ...... 321 Infotainment ...... 141, 337 Securing Child Restraints ...... 84, 86 Speedometer ...... 104 Systems Security StabiliTrak Driver Assistance ...... 204 Light ...... 115 OFF Light ...... 113 T OnStar ...... 339 Start Assist, Hill ...... 182 Tachometer ...... 104 Vehicle ...... 25 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 15 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...... 326 Vehicle Alarm ...... 25 Starter Switch Check ...... 260 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 28 Self-Sealing Tires ...... 274 Starting the Engine ...... 165 Immobilizer ...... 28 Service ...... 147 Steering ...... 151 Thigh Support Adjustment ...... 43 Accessories and Heated Wheel ...... 94 Time ...... 97 Modifications ...... 240 Wheel Adjustment ...... 94 Tires ...... 272 Doing Your Own Work ...... 240 Wheel Controls ...... 94 All-Season ...... 273 Maintenance Records ...... 319 Steering Column Lock ...... 27 Buying New Tires ...... 287 Maintenance, General Stop/Start System ...... 166 Chains ...... 291 Information ...... 306 Storage Areas Designations ...... 276 Parts Identification ...... 320 Center Console ...... 91 Different Size ...... 288 Scheduling Appointments ...... 329 Glove Box ...... 90 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 291 Service Electric Parking Brake Umbrella ...... 91 Inspection ...... 285 Light ...... 110 Storage Compartments ...... 90 Low Profile ...... 274 Services Struts Pressure ...... 279, 280 Special Application ...... 313 Gas ...... 262 Pressure Light ...... 114 Servicing the Airbag ...... 68 Stuck Vehicle ...... 159 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

356 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Traction (cont'd) Vehicle (cont'd) Pressure Monitor Operation ...... 282 Limited-Slip Differential ...... 193 Control ...... 150 Pressure Monitor System ...... 281 Off Light ...... 112 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 320 Rotation ...... 285 Traction Control/Electronic Load Limits ...... 160 Run-Flat ...... 273 Stability Control ...... 183 Messages ...... 123 Self-Sealing ...... 274 Trailer Personalization ...... 124 Sidewall Labeling ...... 275 Towing ...... 234 Remote Start ...... 15 Terminology and Definitions . . . . 277 Transmission Security ...... 25 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 289 Automatic ...... 173 Speed Messages ...... 124 Wheel Alignment and Tire Fluid, Automatic ...... 249 Towing ...... 295 Balance ...... 290 Transportation Program, Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 112 Wheel Replacement ...... 290 Courtesy ...... 330 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Trip Odometer ...... 104 Tire Pressure ...... 279 Tires ...... 286 Trunk ...... 20 Vehicle Data Recording and Winter ...... 273 Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 137 Privacy ...... 335 Top Tier Fuel ...... 226 U Vehicle Hold Towing Automatic ...... 182 Umbrella Storage ...... 91 Driving Characteristics ...... 230 Vehicle Hold (AVH) Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 289 Equipment ...... 235 Automatic ...... 182 Universal Remote System ...... 130 General Information ...... 230 Vehicle Security Operation ...... 132 Recreational Vehicle ...... 297 Steering Column Lock ...... 27 Programming ...... 130 Trailer ...... 234 Ventilation, Air ...... 146 Using This Manual ...... 2 Vehicle ...... 295 Video Recorder ...... 224 Track Events and Competitive V Visors ...... 36 Vehicle Driving ...... 153 W Traction Alarm System ...... 25 Warning Control System Automatic Hold Light ...... 111 Brake System Light ...... 110 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light ...... 113 Canadian Owners ...... 2 Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13060105) - 2020 - CRC - 2/14/20

INDEX 357 Warning (cont'd) Caution and Danger ...... 3 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...... 100 Warnings Hazard Flashers ...... 136 Washer Fluid ...... 257 Wheels Alignment and . . . . . 290 Different Size ...... 288 Replacement ...... 290 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 286 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 76 Windows ...... 34 Power ...... 35 Windshield Replacement ...... 262 Wiper/Washer ...... 95 Winter Driving ...... 158 Winter Tires ...... 273 Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 261 Wireless Charging ...... 98 20_CAD_CT5_COV_en_US_84863110B_2020FEB19.ai 1 2/14/2020 9:28:46 AM

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