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CONTENTS Introduction ...... 2 In Brief ...... 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...... 26 Seats and Restraints ...... 54 Storage ...... 102 Instruments and Controls ...... 108 Lighting ...... 162 Infotainment System ...... 169 Climate Controls ...... 170 Driving and Operating ...... 179 Vehicle Care ...... 247 Service and Maintenance ...... 323 Technical Data ...... 336 Customer Information ...... 339 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 349 OnStar ...... 352 Index ...... 362 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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INTRODUCTION This manual describes features that Helm, Incorporated may or may not be on the vehicle Attention: Customer Service because of optional equipment that 47911 Halyard Drive was not purchased on the vehicle, Plymouth, MI 48170 model variants, country specifications, USA features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes USING THIS MANUAL subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back The names, logos, emblems, slogans, Refer to the purchase documentation of the manual. It is an alphabetical list vehicle model names, and vehicle body relating to your specific vehicle to of what is in the manual and the page designs appearing in this manual confirm the features. number where it can be found. including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Keep this manual in the vehicle for Emblem, and XT5 are trademarks and/ quick reference. DANGER, WARNING, AND or service marks of General Motors CAUTION CANADIAN VEHICLE LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Warning messages found on vehicle or licensors. OWNERS labels and in this manual describe For vehicles first sold in Canada, A French language manual can be hazards and what to do to avoid or substitute the name “General Motors obtained from your dealer, at reduce them. of Canada Company” for Cadillac www.helminc.com, or from: Motor Car Division wherever it { Danger appears in this manual. Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce Danger indicates a hazard with a guide en français auprès du high level of risk which will result in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse serious injury or death. suivante: Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23194213 B Second Printing © 2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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describing the operation or I { Warning : Certified Technician information relating to a specific " component, control, message, gauge, : Charging System Warning indicates a hazard that or indicator. I : Cruise Control could result in injury or death. M : Shown when the owner manual ` : Do Not Puncture has additional instructions or ^ : Do Not Service information. B : Engine Coolant Temperature Caution * : Shown when the service manual : Exterior Lamps Caution indicates a hazard that has additional instructions or O information. _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited could result in property or vehicle 0 damage. : Shown when there is more H : Flammable information on another page — “see page.” . : Fuel Gauge Vehicle Symbol Chart + : Fuses 3 Here are some additional symbols that : Headlamp High/Low-Beam may be found on the vehicle and what Changer they mean. For more information on ( : Heated Steering Wheel the symbol, refer to the Index. j : LATCH System Child Restraints : Airbag Readiness Light A circle with a slash through it is a 9 * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp safety symbol which means “Do Not,” # : Air Conditioning “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this : : Oil Pressure G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil happen.” O : Power ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) SYMBOLS / : Remote Vehicle Start g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or The vehicle has components and labels OnStar® (if equipped) > : Safety Belt Reminders that use symbols instead of text. $ : Brake System Warning Light h : Start/Stop Symbols are shown along with the text 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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IN BRIEF 5 IN BRIEF Vehicle Features Fuel ...... 23 Infotainment System ...... 18 E85 or FlexFuel ...... 24 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 18 Engine Oil Life System ...... 24 Instrument Panel Cruise Control ...... 18 Driving for Better Fuel Driver Information Economy ...... 24 Instrument Panel Overview ...... 6 Center (DIC) ...... 19 Roadside Service ...... 25 Initial Drive Information Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Initial Drive Information ...... 8 System ...... 19 Stop/Start System ...... 8 Forward Automatic Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Braking (FAB) ...... 19 System ...... 8 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Remote Vehicle Start ...... 8 System ...... 20 Door Locks ...... 9 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 20 Liftgate ...... 10 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 20 Windows ...... 10 Surround Vision ...... 20 Seat Adjustment ...... 10 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...... 20 Memory Features ...... 11 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Second Row Seats ...... 11 System ...... 21 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...... 12 Parking Assist ...... 21 Head Restraint Adjustment ...... 12 Automatic Parking Safety Belts ...... 12 Assist (APA) ...... 21 Passenger Sensing System ...... 13 Reverse Automatic Mirror Adjustment ...... 13 Braking (RAB) ...... 21 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...... 14 Power Outlets ...... 21 Interior Lighting ...... 14 Universal Remote System ...... 22 Exterior Lighting ...... 15 Sunroof ...... 22 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 15 Performance and Maintenance Climate Controls ...... 17 Traction Control/Electronic Transmission ...... 18 Stability Control ...... 23 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 23 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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1. Air Vents 0 177. 9. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 165. Heated Steering Wheel 0 109 (If 2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 162. 10. Infotainment 0 169. Equipped). 0 Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 19. Cruise Control 209. Lane-Change Signals 0 165. 0 61 (If Equipped). Adaptive Cruise Control 0 211 (If 3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual 12. Dual Automatic Climate Control Equipped). Mode 0 201. System 0 170. Phone Button. See Steering Wheel 0 4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level 13. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode Controls 109. Cluster) 0 117 or Instrument Control 0 208. 20. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 109 0 Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) 119. Traction Control/Electronic (Out of View). Driver Information Center (DIC) Stability Control 0 206. 21. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 138 (If Display. See Driver Information 0 Equipped). 0 All-Wheel Drive 202 (If Center (DIC) 135. Equipped). 22. Hood Release. See Hood 0 249. 0 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 110. 14. Shift Lever. See Automatic Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out Rear Window Wiper/ Transmission 0 198. of View). See Malfunction 0 Washer 112. 15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 109. Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 127. 6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. Driver Information Center (DIC) See Ignition Positions 0 190. 23. Instrument Panel Illumination Controls. See Driver Information 0 7. Parking Assist Button. See Center (DIC) 0 135. Control 166. 0 Assistance Systems for Parking or 16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 109. 24. Electric Parking Brake 204. Backing 0 219. 17. Horn 0 110. Automatic Parking Assist (APA) Button. See Assistance Systems 18. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) for Parking or Backing 0 219. System 0 225 (If Equipped). 8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 233 (If Headlamp System 0 164. Equipped). Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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INITIAL DRIVE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. INFORMATION (RKE) SYSTEM See Vehicle Personalization 0 151. This section provides a brief overview The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be used to lock and 7 : Press and release one time to about some of the important features initiate vehicle locator. that may or may not be on your unlock the doors from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. specific vehicle. Press and hold 7 for three seconds to For more detailed information, refer to sound the panic alarm. Press again to each of the features which can be cancel. found later in this owner manual. b : Press twice quickly to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop STOP/START SYSTEM the liftgate from moving. The vehicle is equipped with a fuel Press the key release button near the saving stop/start system to shut off bottom of the transmitter to remove the engine and help conserve fuel. the key. The key can be used for the driver door and the glove box. When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the See Keys 0 26 and Remote Keyless engine may turn off. When the brake Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 27. pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pushed, the engine will restart. Q : Press to lock all doors and the fuel REMOTE VEHICLE START See Starting the Engine 0 192. door, if equipped. If equipped, the engine can be started K : Press to unlock the driver door or from outside of the vehicle. all doors depending on the vehicle Starting the Vehicle personalization settings. The fuel door will also be unlocked, 1. Press and release Q on the RKE if equipped. transmitter. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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2. Immediately press and hold / DOOR LOCKS From the inside, push down on the for at least four seconds or until door lock knob at the rear of the door. the turn signal lamps flash. Keyless Access To unlock a door, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and again to Start the vehicle normally after open it. entering. Power Door Locks When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. From outside, press Q or K on the Remote start can be extended. RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 27. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning Press the button on the door handle flashers. and pull the handle when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is . Turn the vehicle on and then off. within range. See Remote Keyless Entry See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33. (RKE) System Operation 0 27. Manual Operation From outside, use the key in the driver From inside, press Q or K. See Power door. The key cylinder is covered by a 0 cap. See Door Locks 0 35. Door Locks 37. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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LIFTGATE To close, press l on the bottom of SEAT ADJUSTMENT the liftgate next to the pull cup. Power Liftgate Operation To disable the power liftgate function, { Warning select OFF on the liftgate switch. See Liftgate 0 38. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat WINDOWS while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

The power liftgate switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in P (Park). Choose the power liftgate mode by 8 selecting MAX or 3/4. Press on Press the switch down to lower the the driver door. The driver door must window. Pull the switch up to raise it. be unlocked. On the RKE transmitter See Power Windows 0 50. press b twice quickly until the To adjust the seat: liftgate starts moving. . Move the seat forward or rearward Press any liftgate button while the by sliding the control forward or liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing rearward. again reverses the direction. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Raise or lower the front part of the MEMORY FEATURES When Easy Exit Options is enabled in seat cushion by moving the front the personalization menu, the feature of the control up or down. automatically recalls the current ’ . Raise or lower the entire seat by driver s previously stored exit position moving the rear of the control up when exiting the vehicle. or down. See Memory Seats 0 59 and Vehicle 0 To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Personalization 151. 0 Seatbacks 58. SECOND ROW SEATS To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 58. Rear Seat Adjustment Some vehicles are equipped with a The second row seats slide forward for feature that activates a vibration in the more room. driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and B Systems 0 219. (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat. The driver memory buttons also store outside mirror, and power tilt and telescoping steering column positions. When Auto Memory Recall is enabled in the personalization menu, positions previously stored to memory buttons 1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition is changed from OFF to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. To adjust the seat position, lift the lever below the seat cushion and slide the seat forward or backward. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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0 Folding the Seatback Press I or + to heat the driver or See Head Restraints 55 and Reclining Seatbacks 0 58. Either side of the seatback can be passenger seatback only. folded for more cargo space. Press C or { to ventilate the driver SAFETY BELTS See Rear Seats 0 62. or passenger seat. Press the button once for the highest HEATED AND VENTILATED setting. With each press of the button, SEATS the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights above the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 61. Refer to the following sections for HEAD RESTRAINT important information on how to use ADJUSTMENT safety belts properly: . Safety Belts 0 65. If equipped, the buttons are near the Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and . How to Wear Safety Belts climate controls on the center stack. 0 To operate, the ignition must be in adjusted properly. Properly 66. ON/RUN. To achieve a comfortable seating . Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 67. position, change the seatback recline Press J or z to heat the driver or . Lower Anchors and Tethers for angle as little as necessary while Children (LATCH System) 0 91. passenger seat cushion and seatback. keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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PASSENGER SENSING MIRROR ADJUSTMENT Manual Rearview Mirror SYSTEM Exterior Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from United States and Canada behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Rear Camera Mirror If equipped, this automatic dimming rearview mirror provides a wide angle camera view of the area behind the To adjust a mirror: vehicle. Adjust the mirror with the tab Mexico pushed forward so that the display is 1. Press or to choose the 0 The passenger sensing system turns } | off. See Rear Camera Mirror 48. off the front outboard passenger driver or passenger mirror. frontal airbag under certain 2. Press the arrows on the control conditions. No other airbag is affected pad to move each mirror in the by the passenger sensing system. See desired direction. Passenger Sensing System 0 78. See Power Mirrors 0 46. The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console Interior Mirror when the vehicle is started. See Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Passenger Airbag Status view of the area behind your vehicle. Indicator 0 126. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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STEERING WHEEL INTERIOR LIGHTING + ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps on manually. ADJUSTMENT Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off:

The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console. Press the control to move the tilt and To operate, press the following telescoping steering wheel up and buttons: down or forward and rearward. j OFF : Press to turn off the dome Do not adjust the steering wheel while lamps when a door is open. An driving. indicator light on the button will turn on when the dome lamp override is Press the lamp lenses on the front activated. Press j OFF again to reading lamps. deactivate this feature and the indicator light will turn off. The dome lamps will come on when doors are opened. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Turn the control to the following WINDSHIELD WIPER/ positions: WASHER O : Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode. AUTO : Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending Press the lamp lenses over the rear on outside lighting. passenger doors. ; : Turns on the parking lamps For more information on interior including all lamps, except the Windshield Wiper with Rainsense lighting, see Instrument Panel headlamps. 0 (AUTO Shown), If Equipped Illumination Control 166. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and EXTERIOR LIGHTING instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 162. . Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0 165.

Windshield Wiper without Rainsense (INT Shown) With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY The exterior lamp control is on the or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to turn signal lever. select the wiper speed. HI : Use for fast wipes. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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LO : Use for slow wipes. . Move the windshield wiper lever See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 110 out of the AUTO position to and Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0 112. deactivate Rainsense. To turn the Rainsense feature on or off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under Vehicle Personalization 0 151.

AUTO : If equipped with Rainsense™, use this setting for intermittent wipes when Rainsense is disabled, or Rainsense wipes when Rainsense is enabled. For intermittent wipes, move the windshield wiper lever to AUTO. INT : If equipped with Intermittent Turn the band up for more frequent wipers only, move the windshield wipes or down for less frequent wipes. wiper lever to INT. Turn the band up When Rainsense is enabled, move the for more frequent wipes or down for windshield wiper lever to AUTO. Turn less frequent wipes. the band to adjust the sensitivity to OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. moisture to the desired level. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move . Turn the band up for more the lever down. For several wipes, hold sensitivity to moisture. the lever down. . Turn the band down for less f : Pull the lever toward you to sensitivity to moisture. spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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CLIMATE CONTROLS The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls Climate Control Buttons 3. Fan Control 1. Driver and Passenger 5. Defrost 4. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Temperature Controls 6. OFF (Fan) Screen) 2. Fan Control 7. Recirculation 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) 3. Driver and Passenger Heated and 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. SYNC (Synchronized Ventilated Seats (If Equipped) Temperature) 4. Rear Window Defogger 7. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button) 8. Driver and Passenger Air Delivery Mode Controls Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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See Dual Automatic Climate Control VEHICLE FEATURES CRUISE CONTROL System 0 170 and Rear Climate Control 0 System 175 (if equipped). INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM TRANSMISSION See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Tap Shift players, phone, navigation system, and If equipped, Tap Shift allows you to voice or speech recognition. It also shift an automatic transmission includes information on settings. similar to a manual transmission. To use the Tap Shift feature: STEERING WHEEL 1. When in D (Drive), pull back on CONTROLS the shift lever to enter The infotainment system can be M (Manual Mode). operated by using the steering wheel 2. Use Tap Shift to manually shift controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" : Press to turn the system on and the automatic transmission. in the infotainment manual. J off. A white indicator appears in the 3. To exit, pull back on the shift instrument cluster when turned on. lever a second time. RES+ : If there is a set speed in See Manual Mode 0 201. memory, press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If the cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press RES+ to the second detent. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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SET− : Press briefly to set the speed FORWARD COLLISION and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is already active, use to ALERT (FCA) SYSTEM decrease vehicle speed. To decrease If equipped, FCA may help avoid or speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− reduce the harm caused by front-end to the first detent. To decrease speed crashes. FCA provides a green to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on indicator, V, when a vehicle is − the speedometer, press SET to the detected ahead. This indicator displays second detent. amber if you follow a vehicle much too * : Press to disengage cruise control closely. When approaching a vehicle without erasing the set speed from ahead too quickly, FCA provides a memory. flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the See Cruise Control 0 209 or Adaptive y or z : Press to go to the previous driver seat. Cruise Control 0 211 (if equipped). or next selection. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) DRIVER INFORMATION S or T : Press to move between the System 0 225. CENTER (DIC) interactive display zones in the cluster. Press S to go back to the FORWARD AUTOMATIC The DIC display is in the instrument previous menu. BRAKING (FAB) cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. SEL : Press to open a menu or select a If the vehicle has Forward Collision menu item. Press and hold to reset Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which values on certain screens. includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). See Driver Information Center When the system detects a vehicle (DIC) 0 135. ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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brake the vehicle. This can help avoid turning the steering wheel if the See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 231 or lessen the severity of crashes when vehicle approaches a detected lane and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 231. driving in a forward gear. marking without using a turn signal in See Forward Automatic Braking that direction. It may also provide a SURROUND VISION (FAB) 0 228. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The If equipped, views around the vehicle system will not assist or alert if it display on the center stack to aid with FRONT PEDESTRIAN detects that you are actively steering. parking and low-speed maneuvers. BRAKING (FPB) SYSTEM Override LKA by turning the steering See “Surround Vision” under Assistance 0 If equipped, the FPB system may help wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect Systems for Parking or Backing 219. lane markings between 60 km/h (37 avoid or reduce the harm caused by Front Vision Camera front-end crashes with nearby mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph). pedestrians when driving in a See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, a view of the area in front forward gear. FPB displays an amber 0 233 and Lane Keep Assist of the vehicle displays on the center indicator, ~, when a nearby pedestrian (LKA) 0 233. stack to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers. is detected directly ahead. When approaching a detected pedestrian too LANE CHANGE ALERT (LCA) See “Front Vision Camera” under Assistance Systems for Parking or quickly, FPB provides a red flashing If equipped, the LCA system is a Backing 0 219. alert on the windshield and rapidly lane-changing aid that assists drivers beeps or pulses the driver seat. FPB with avoiding lane change crashes that can provide a boost to braking or occur with moving vehicles in the side REAR VISION automatically brake the vehicle. blind zone (or spot) areas or with CAMERA (RVC) vehicles rapidly approaching these See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the 0 areas from behind. The LCA warning System 229. area behind the vehicle on the display will light up in the infotainment display when the vehicle corresponding outside side mirror and LANE KEEP ASSIST (LKA) is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with will flash if the turn signal is on. The parking and low-speed backing If equipped, LKA may help avoid Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is maneuvers. crashes due to unintentional lane included as part of the LCA system. departures. It may assist by gently Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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See Assistance Systems for Parking or The vehicle may also have the Front to avoid a crash with a detected object Backing 0 219. Parking Assist system. behind your vehicle in your path, it See Assistance Systems for Parking or may automatically brake hard to REAR CROSS TRAFFIC Backing 0 219. a stop. ALERT (RCTA) SYSTEM See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 219. If equipped, the RCTA system uses a AUTOMATIC PARKING ASSIST (APA) triangle with an arrow displayed on POWER OUTLETS the RVC screen to warn of traffic If equipped, the APA system helps to behind your vehicle that may cross search for and maneuver the vehicle The accessory power outlets can be your vehicle's path while in into parallel or perpendicular parking used to plug in electrical equipment, R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will spots using automatic steering, DIC such as a cell phone or MP3 player. sound, or the driver seat will pulse. displays, and beeps. When the vehicle See Assistance Systems for Parking or speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph), 0 Backing 219. press O to enable the system. PARKING ASSIST See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)” under Assistance Systems for Parking If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) or Backing 0 219. uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding REVERSE AUTOMATIC objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). BRAKING (RAB) RPA may display a warning triangle on If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise the Rear Vision Camera screen and a Control (ACC) it also has the RAB graphic on the instrument cluster to system, which is designed to help provide the object distance. In avoid or reduce the harm caused by The vehicle has two accessory power addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses backing crashes when the vehicle is outlets, one on the lower center floor may occur if very close to an object. shifted into R (Reverse). If the system console and in the rear cargo area. detects the vehicle is backing too fast Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Lift the cover to access the accessory have another person available to assist Sunroof Express Operation : Press and power outlet. you with programming the Universal release e (1) to vent. Press and See Power Outlets 0 114. Remote system. release again to express-open. Press See Universal Remote System 0 159. the switch at any time to stop UNIVERSAL REMOTE movement. Press g (1) to SYSTEM SUNROOF express-close. If equipped, the ignition must be in Sunroof Manual Operation : The ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in sunroof can change to manual mode Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to by holding e (1) while opening. The operate the sunroof. See Ignition sunroof will now open as long as the 0 Positions 190 and Retained Accessory switch is held. Press and release again 0 Power (RAP) 195. to change back to express operation. Power Sunshade : Press C (2) to express-open the sunshade. Press g (2) to express-close the sunshade. Press the switch again to stop movement. The sunroof cannot be opened or If available, this system provides a way closed if the vehicle has an electrical to replace up to three remote control failure. transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security The sunroof/sunshade is equipped with an automatic reversal system. See systems, and home automation 0 devices. Sunroof 52. Read the instructions completely 1. Sunroof Switch before attempting to program the 2. Sunshade Switch Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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PERFORMANCE AND appropriate DIC message is The low tire pressure warning light displayed. See Ride Control System may come on in cool weather when MAINTENANCE Messages 0 148. the vehicle is first started, and then Y turn off as the vehicle is driven. This TRACTION CONTROL/ . Press and release again to turn may be an early indicator that the tire on both systems. ELECTRONIC STABILITY pressures are getting low and the tires See Traction Control/Electronic Stability need to be inflated to the proper CONTROL Control 0 206. pressure. The Traction Control System (TCS) The TPMS does not replace normal limits wheel spin. The system turns on TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR monthly tire maintenance. Maintain automatically every time the vehicle is This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure the correct tire pressures. started. Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor The StabiliTrak system assists with System 0 285. directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The FUEL system also turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . To turn off TCS, press and release Y on the center console behind the shift lever. i comes on in the The low tire pressure warning light instrument cluster and the alerts to a significant loss in pressure appropriate DIC message is of one of the vehicle's tires. If the displayed. See Ride Control System warning light comes on, stop as soon Regular Fuel as possible and inflate the tires to the Messages 0 148. Use only unleaded gasoline rated recommended pressure shown on the . To turn off both TCS and Tire and Loading Information label. 87 octane or higher in your vehicle. Do StabiliTrak, press and hold Y See Vehicle Load Limits 0 186. The not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it may result in vehicle warning light will remain on until the until i and g come on in the damage and lower fuel economy. See tire pressure is corrected. instrument cluster and the Fuel 0 235. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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E85 OR FLEXFUEL remaining oil life is low, the DRIVING FOR BETTER FUEL CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the ECONOMY display. See Engine Oil Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Messages 0 144. Here are some driving tips to get the 2. Press and hold SEL to clear the best fuel economy possible. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON . On AWD vehicles, use Tour Mode message and reset the oil life when conditions permit. at 100%. No E85 or FlexFuel . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater Be careful not to reset the oil life smoothly. display accidentally at any time than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt other than after the oil is such as E85, cannot be used in this stops. vehicle. changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil . Avoid idling the engine for long ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM change. periods of time. The engine oil life system calculates The oil life system can also be reset as . When road and weather conditions engine oil life based on vehicle use follows: are appropriate, use cruise control. and displays the CHANGE ENGINE 1. Turn the ignition on with the . Always follow posted speed limits OIL SOON message when it is time to engine off. or drive more slowly when change the engine oil and filter. The conditions require. 2. Fully press and release the oil life system should be reset to 100% . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. only following an oil change. accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. . Combine several trips into a Resetting the Oil Life System If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL single trip. 1. Using the DIC controls on the SOON message is not on, the . Replace the vehicle's tires with the right side of the steering wheel, system is reset. same TPC Spec number molded display REMAINING OIL LIFE on See Engine Oil Life System 0 254. into the tire's sidewall near the DIC. See Driver Information the size. Center (DIC) 0 135. When Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. ROADSIDE SERVICE U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 Canada: 1-800-882-1112 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 New Cadillac owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service Program. See Roadside Service 0 342. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Folding Mirrors ...... 46 KEYS AND LOCKS KEYS, DOORS, AND Heated Mirrors ...... 47 WINDOWS Automatic Dimming Mirror ...... 47 Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 47 KEYS

Interior Mirrors { Warning Keys and Locks Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 48 Keys ...... 26 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 48 Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Automatic Dimming Rearview System ...... 27 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Mirror ...... 48 transmitter is dangerous and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Rear Camera Mirror ...... 48 System Operation ...... 27 children or others could be seriously Remote Vehicle Start ...... 33 Windows injured or killed. They could operate Door Locks ...... 35 Windows ...... 50 the power windows or other Power Door Locks ...... 37 Power Windows ...... 50 controls or make the vehicle move. Delayed Locking ...... 37 Sun Visors ...... 52 The windows will function with the Automatic Door Locks ...... 37 RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and Lockout Protection ...... 37 Roof children or others could be caught Safety Locks ...... 38 Sunroof ...... 52 in the path of a closing window. Do Doors not leave children in a vehicle with Liftgate ...... 38 an RKE transmitter. Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 43 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 43 Immobilizer ...... 44 Immobilizer Operation ...... 44 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...... 46 Power Mirrors ...... 46 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To remove the key, press the button . Check the transmitter's battery. See near the bottom of the transmitter, “Battery Replacement” later in this and pull the key out. Never pull the section. key out without pressing the button. . If the transmitter is still not If it becomes difficult to turn the key, working correctly, see your dealer inspect the key blade for debris. or a qualified technician for See your dealer if a new key is needed. service. Contact Roadside Service if locked out REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY of the vehicle. See Roadside Service 0 342. (RKE) SYSTEM OPERATION With an active OnStar subscription, an The Keyless Access system allows for The key, inside the Remote Keyless OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock vehicle entry when the transmitter is Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 352. within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access the driver door and glove box. Operation” following. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY The RKE transmitter functions may (RKE) SYSTEM work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 348. Keep in mind that other conditions, If there is a decrease in the Remote such as those previously stated, can Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range: impact the performance of the . Check the distance. The transmitter. transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Pressing Q may also arm the If equipped, press and hold K for theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle one second to unfold the mirrors. The Alarm System 0 43. auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See If equipped, press and hold Q for Vehicle Personalization 0 151. one second to fold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not Press and hold K until the windows operate unless it is enabled. See fully open. Windows will not operate Vehicle Personalization 0 151. unless remote window operation is enabled. See Vehicle If equipped, pressing Q will also lock Personalization 0 151. the fuel door. If equipped, pressing K will also K : Press to unlock the driver door. With Remote Start and Power unlock the fuel door. Liftgate Shown, Without Similar Press unlock again within five seconds to unlock all doors. The RKE / : If equipped, press and release Q Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn transmitter can be programmed to and then immediately press and hold signal indicators may flash and/or the unlock all doors on the first button / horn may sound on the second press for at least four seconds to start press. See Vehicle Personalization the engine from outside the vehicle to indicate locking. See Vehicle 0 151. The turn signal indicators may 0 using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Personalization 151. flash to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle 0 0 Vehicle Start 33. If the driver door is open when Q is Personalization 151. When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night, the 7 : Press and release one time to pressed, all doors will lock and the initiate vehicle locator. The exterior driver door will immediately unlock, lights come on briefly to light your approach to the vehicle. lamps flash and the horn chirps three if enabled through vehicle 7 personalization. If the passenger door K times. Press and hold for Pressing will disarm the three seconds to sound the panic is open when Q is pressed, all theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle 0 alarm. The horn sounds and the turn doors lock. Alarm System 43. signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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b : Press twice quickly to open or Keyless Unlocking/Locking from close the liftgate. Passenger Doors Press once to stop the liftgate from When the doors are locked and the moving. RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/ Keyless Access Operation unlock button on that door handle will With the Keyless Access system, you unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/ can lock and unlock the doors and unlock button will cause all doors to access the lifgate without removing lock if any of the following occur: the RKE transmitter from your pocket, . The lock/unlock button was used purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE to unlock all doors. transmitter should be within 1 m (3 ft) . Any vehicle door has opened and of the liftgate or door being opened. Driver Shown, Passenger Similar all doors are now closed. Keyless Access can be programmed to Pressing the lock/unlock button will unlock all doors on the first lock/ cause all doors to lock if any of the Passive Locking following occur: unlock press from the driver door. See With Keyless Access this vehicle will Vehicle Personalization 0 151. . It has been more than five seconds lock several seconds after all doors are since the first lock/unlock button Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the closed if the vehicle is off and at least press. Driver Door one RKE transmitter has been . Two lock/unlock button presses removed or none remain in the When the doors are locked and the were used to unlock all doors. interior. RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of If equipped with a locking fuel door, the driver door handle, pressing the . Any vehicle door has opened and the fuel door will also lock at lock/unlock button on the driver door all doors are now closed. this time. handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed If other electronic devices interfere again within five seconds, all with the RKE transmitter signal, the passenger doors will unlock. vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If passive locking is enabled, the doors Remote No longer in Vehicle Programming Transmitters to may lock with the RKE transmitter If the vehicle is on, with a door open, the Vehicle inside the vehicle. Do not leave the and then all doors are closed, the Only RKE transmitters programmed to RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle will check for RKE vehicle. the vehicle will work. If a transmitter transmitter(s) inside. If an RKE is lost or stolen, a replacement can be To customize the doors to transmitter is not detected, the DIC purchased and programmed through automatically lock when exiting the will display NO REMOTE DETECTED your dealer. vehicle, see Vehicle and the horn will chirp three times. Personalization 0 151. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so This occurs only once each time the that lost or stolen transmitters no Temporary Disable of Passive vehicle is driven. longer work. Each vehicle can have up Locking Feature To turn on or off, see Vehicle to eight transmitters matched to it. 0 Temporarily disable passive locking by Personalization 151. Programming with Recognized pressing and holding K on the interior Keyless Liftgate Opening Transmitters door switch with a door open for at Press the touch pad on the liftgate A new transmitter can be programmed least four seconds, or until three to the vehicle when there are two chimes are heard. Passive locking will handle to open the liftgate if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). recognized transmitters. then remain disabled until on the Q To program, the vehicle must be off interior door is pressed, or until the Keyed Access and all of the transmitters, both vehicle is turned on. To access a vehicle with a weak currently recognized and new, must be Remote Left in Vehicle Alert transmitter battery, see Door with you. Locks 0 35. When the vehicle is turned off and an 1. Place the two recognized RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle, transmitters in the cupholder. the horn will chirp three times after all 2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap doors are closed. To turn on or off, see 0 on the driver door handle. See Vehicle Personalization 151. Door Locks 0 35. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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driver door and turn the key 4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. 1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap counterclockwise, to the unlock When the transmitter is learned on the driver door handle. See position, five times within the DIC display will show that it Door Locks 0 35. Insert the 10 seconds. is ready to program the next vehicle key of the transmitter The Driver Information Center transmitter. into the key lock cylinder on the (DIC) displays READY FOR 5. Remove the transmitter from the driver door handle and turn the REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC. transmitter pocket and press the key counterclockwise, to the K unlock position, five times within transmitter or Q button. 10 seconds. To program additional The Driver Information Center transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN When all additional transmitters PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. are programmed, press and hold 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC ENGINE START/STOP for displays PRESS ENGINE START 12 seconds to exit BUTTON TO LEARN and then programming mode. press ENGINE START/STOP. 6. Return the key back into the The DIC display will again show transmitter. REMOTE LEARN PENDING, Programming without Recognized PLEASE WAIT. Transmitters 3. Place the new transmitter into 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional the transmitter pocket. The If two currently recognized times. After the third time all transmitter pocket is inside the transmitters are not available, follow previously known transmitters center console storage area this procedure to program up to eight will no longer work with the between the driver and front transmitters. This feature is not vehicle. Remaining transmitters passenger seats. The storage area available in Canada. This procedure can be relearned during the next will need to be opened and the will take approximately 30 minutes to steps. storage tray lifted up to access complete. The vehicle must be off and The DIC display should now show the transmitter pocket. all of the transmitters you wish to READY FOR REMOTE # 1. program must be with you. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode. 7. Return the key back into the transmitter. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery 4. Place the new transmitter into 2. Place the transmitter in the When the vehicle is started, if the the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket. transmitter battery is weak, the DIC transmitter pocket is inside the may display NO REMOTE DETECTED 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or center console storage area or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED N (Neutral), press the brake pedal between the driver and front PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER and ENGINE START/STOP. passenger seats. The storage area POCKET THEN START YOUR will need to be opened and the Replace the transmitter battery VEHICLE. The REPLACE BATTERY IN storage tray lifted up to access as soon as possible. REMOTE KEY message may also be the transmitter pocket. displayed at this time. Battery Replacement 5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. To start the vehicle: When the transmitter is learned Caution the DIC display will show that it 1. Open the center console storage is ready to program the next area and the storage tray. When replacing the battery, do not transmitter. touch any of the circuitry on the 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter. Static from your body transmitter pocket and press the could damage the transmitter. transmitter K or Q button. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.

2. Separate the two halves of the 3. Remove the old battery. Do not transmitter using a flat tool use a metal object. inserted into the bottom center 4. Insert the new battery on the of the transmitter. Do not use the back housing, positive side facing 1. Press the button on the side of key slot. down. Replace with a CR2032 or the transmitter near the bottom equivalent battery. and pull the key out. 5. Align the front and back housing then snap the transmitter together. 6. Reinsert the key. REMOTE VEHICLE START This feature allows the engine to be started from outside of the vehicle. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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/ : This button will be on the RKE Starting the Engine Using Remote Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the transmitter if the vehicle has remote Start engine is still running. An extension start. can be requested 30 seconds after 1. Press and release Q on the RKE starting. This provides a total of The climate control system will use transmitter. 20 minutes. the previous settings during a remote start. The rear defog may come on 2. Immediately press and hold / The remote start can only be during remote start based on cold for at least four seconds or until extended once. ambient conditions. The rear fog the turn signal lamps flash. The When the remote start is extended, indicator light does not come on turn signal lamps flashing the second 10-minute period is added during remote start. confirms the request to remote on to the first 10 minutes for a total of start the vehicle has been 20 minutes. If the vehicle has auto heated or received. ventilated seats they may come on A maximum of two remote starts, or a during a remote start. See Heated and During the remote start the doors remote start with an extension, are Ventilated Front Seats 0 61. will be locked and the parking allowed between ignition cycles. lamps will remain on as long as Laws in some local communities may the engine is running. The vehicle's ignition must be changed restrict the use of remote starters. For to ON/RUN/START and then back to example, some laws may require a The engine will shut off after OFF before the remote start procedure person using remote start to have the 10 minutes unless a time can be used again. vehicle in view. Check local regulations extension is done or the ignition for any requirements. is put in ON/RUN/START. Canceling a Remote Start Other conditions can affect the 3. With the RKE transmitter in the To cancel a remote start, do any of the performance of the transmitter. See vehicle, press the brake pedal and following: select the ON/RUN/START Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . Press and hold / until the System 0 27. ignition mode to drive. parking lamps turn off. Extending Engine Run Time . Turn on the hazard warning The engine run time can also be flashers. extended by another 10 minutes, . if during the first 10 minutes Turn the vehicle on and then off. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Conditions in Which Remote Start DOOR LOCKS Will Not Work Warning (Continued) The remote start will not operate if { Warning . Outsiders can easily enter any of the following occur: through an unlocked door . The RKE transmitter is in the Unlocked doors can be dangerous. when you slow down or stop vehicle. . Passengers, especially the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from . The hood is not closed. children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving happening. . The hazard warning flashers vehicle. When a door is are on. locked, the handle will not Inside the Vehicle open it. The chance of being . There is an emission control On the rear of the doors, if equipped, system malfunction. thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors push down on the door lock knob to . The engine coolant temperature is are not locked. So, all lock the door manually. Pull once on too high. passengers should wear safety the door handle to unlock the door and again to open the door. . The oil pressure is low. belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever Press the power door lock switch to . Two remote vehicle starts or a the vehicle is driven. lock or unlock all doors automatically. start with an extension have See Power Door Locks 0 37. already been used. . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be . Outside the Vehicle The vehicle is not in P (Park). unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and can suffer permanent transmitter or the key cylinder on the injuries or even death from driver door. The key cylinder is heat stroke. Always lock the covered with a cap. vehicle whenever leaving it. (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access To replace the cap: To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position.

Use the Keyless Access system to lock Pull the door handle open and insert and unlock the door. When the doors the tabs (1) on the rear of the cap into are locked and the RKE transmitter is the space between the seal (2) and the within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door metal base (3). Snap into place. handle, press the lock/unlock button. 2. Insert the key into the slot on the When unlocking from the driver door, bottom of the cap and pry the first press unlocks that door; press outward. again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless 3. Move the cap rearward and Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 27. remove. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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POWER DOOR LOCKS When Q is pressed on the power door Automatic door locking cannot be lock switch while the door is open, a disabled. Automatic door unlocking chime will sound three times can be programmed. See Vehicle 0 indicating delayed locking is active. Personalization 151. The doors will lock automatically LOCKOUT PROTECTION five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before that time, If the vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY or the five-second timer will reset when ON/RUN/START and the power door all doors are closed again. lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and Press Q on the door lock switch again only the driver door will unlock. or press Q on the RKE transmitter to If the vehicle is off and locking is lock the doors immediately. requested while a door is open, when This feature can also be programmed. all doors are closed the vehicle will See Vehicle Personalization 0 151. check for RKE transmitters inside. Q : Press to lock the doors. The If an RKE transmitter is detected and indicator light in the switch will AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS the number of RKE transmitters inside illuminate when activated. has not reduced, the driver door will K : Press to unlock the doors. The doors will lock automatically unlock and the horn will chirp three when all doors are closed, the ignition times. DELAYED LOCKING is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Lockout Protection can be manually This feature delays the locking of the overridden with the driver door open To unlock the doors: doors until five seconds after all doors by pressing and holding Q on the are closed. . Press K on the power door lock power door lock switch. Delayed locking can only be turned on switch. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout when Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout has . Shift the transmission into been turned off. If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is P (Park). turned on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and locking is Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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requested, all the doors will lock and 1. Move the lever down to the lock DOORS only the driver door will unlock. The position. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature 2. Close the door. can be turned on or off using the LIFTGATE vehicle personalization menus. See 3. Do the same for the other Vehicle Personalization 0 151. rear door. { Warning To open a rear door when the safety Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle SAFETY LOCKS lock is on: if it is driven with the liftgate or The rear door safety locks prevent 1. Unlock the door by activating the trunk/hatch open, or with any passengers from opening the rear inside handle, by pressing the objects that pass through the seal doors from inside the vehicle. power door lock switch, or by between the body and the trunk/ using the Remote Keyless Manual Safety Locks hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust Entry (RKE) transmitter. contains carbon monoxide (CO) 2. Open the door from the outside. which cannot be seen or smelled. When the safety lock is enabled, adults It can cause unconsciousness and and older children will not be able to even death. open the rear door from the inside. If the vehicle must be driven with Cancel the safety locks to enable the the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: doors to open from the inside. . Close all of the windows. To cancel the safety lock: . Fully open the air outlets on 1. Unlock the door and open it from or under the instrument the outside. panel. 2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do . Adjust the climate control the same for the other door. system to a setting that brings If equipped, the safety lock is on the in only outside air and set the inside edge of the rear doors. To use (CONTINUED) the safety lock: Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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garage door or roof-mounted cargo. Warning (Continued) Caution The liftgate can be manually opened all the way. fan speed to the highest Driving with an open and unsecured setting. See “Climate Control liftgate may result in damage to the OFF : Opens manually only. Systems” in the Index. power liftgate components. To power open or close the liftgate, . If the vehicle is equipped with select MAX or 3/4 mode. a power liftgate, disable the . Press b twice quickly on the RKE power liftgate function. transmitter until the liftgate See Engine Exhaust 0 197. moves. . Press 8 on the driver door. The driver door must either be Caution unlocked or locked without the security armed. To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area . Press the touch pad on the above and behind the liftgate is underside of the liftgate handle after unlocking all doors. The RKE clear before opening it. transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft). Power Liftgate Operation If equipped with a power liftgate, the switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in P (Park). { Warning The modes are: You or others could be injured if MAX : Opens to maximum height. caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one 3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that in the way of the liftgate as it is can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use opening and closing. to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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The power liftgate may be temporarily liftgate operation can be used again. disabled under extreme low If the liftgate encounters multiple temperatures, or after repeated power obstacles on the same power cycle, the cycling over a short period of time. power function will deactivate. After If this occurs, the liftgate can still be removing the obstructions, manually operated manually. close the liftgate which will allow If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) normal power operation functions to while the power function is in resume. progress, the liftgate will continue to If the vehicle is locked while the completion. If the vehicle is liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is accelerated before the liftgate has encountered that prevents the liftgate completed moving, the liftgate may from completely closing, the horn will . Press l on the bottom of the stop or reverse direction. Check for sound as an alert that the liftgate did liftgate next to the pull cup to Driver Information Center (DIC) not close. close. messages and make sure the liftgate is Pinch sensors are on the side edges of closed and latched before driving. Press any liftgate button or the touch the liftgate. If an object is caught pad while the liftgate is moving to Falling Liftgate Detection between the liftgate and the vehicle and presses against this sensor, the stop it. Pressing again restarts the The power liftgate will automatically operation in the reverse direction. The liftgate will reverse direction and open close if the support strut has lost fully. The liftgate will remain open touch pad on the liftgate handle pressure. See your dealer for service cannot be used to close the liftgate. until it is activated again or closed before using the power liftgate. manually. Caution Obstacle Detection Features Setting the 3/4 Mode If the liftgate encounters an obstacle Manually forcing the liftgate to To change the position the liftgate during a power open or close cycle, the stops at when opening: open or close during a power cycle liftgate will automatically reverse can damage the vehicle. Allow the direction and move a short distance 1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power cycle to complete. away from the obstacle. After power open the liftgate. removing the obstruction, the power Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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2. Stop the liftgate movement at the Operate the litftgate manually with a The liftgate can be opened when desired height by pressing any smooth motion and moderate speed. locked if the RKE transmitter is within liftgate switch. Manually adjust The system includes a feature which 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad. See the liftgate position if needed. limits the manual closing speed to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System protect the components. Operation 0 27. 3. Press and hold l next to the pull cup on the outside of the The liftgate has an electric latch. If the liftgate until the turn signals battery is disconnected or has low flash and a beep sounds. This voltage, the liftgate will not open. The indicates the setting has been liftgate will resume operation when recorded. the battery is reconnected and charged. The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum programmable height. Hands-Free Operation If there is no light flash or sound, then If equipped, the liftgate may be the height adjustment may be too low. operated with a kicking motion under Manual Operation the left corner of the rear bumper. Select OFF to manually operate the The liftgate will not operate if the RKE liftgate. transmitter is not within 1 m (3 ft). To open the liftgate, press K on the K The hands-free feature will not work Caution power door lock switch or press on while the liftgate is moving. To stop the RKE transmitter twice to unlock all the liftgate while in motion use one of Attempting to move the liftgate too doors. Press the touch pad on the the liftgate switches. quickly and with excessive force underside of the liftgate handle and may result in damage to the vehicle. lift up. Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To operate, kick your foot straight up by another method or start the in one swift motion under the left vehicle. The feature will be corner of the rear bumper, then pull re-enabled. it back. When closing the liftgate using this feature, there will be a short delay. The Caution taillamps will flash and a chime will sound. Step away from the liftgate Splashing water may cause the before it starts moving. liftgate to open. Keep the RKE transmitter away from the rear bumper detection area or turn the liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning Length of Kick Zone or working near the rear bumper to avoid accidental opening.

. Do not sweep your foot side to side. . Do not keep your foot under the bumper; the liftgate will not activate. . Do not touch the liftgate until it has stopped moving. . This feature may be temporarily disabled under some conditions. Kick Zone Direction If the liftgate does not respond to the kick, open or close the liftgate Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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VEHICLE SECURITY Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. If the driver door is opened without A door, the hood, or the liftgate first unlocking with the RKE This vehicle has theft-deterrent is open. transmitter, the horn will chirp and features; however, they do not make Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. the lights will flash to indicate the vehicle impossible to steal. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, Arming the Alarm System or the door is not unlocked by K VEHICLE ALARM SYSTEM 1. Close the liftgate and the hood. pressing on the RKE transmitter This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm Turn off the vehicle. during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. system. 2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways: The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door, the liftgate, or the . Use the RKE transmitter. hood is opened without first disarming . Use the Keyless Access the system. When the alarm is system. activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. . With a door open, press the The alarm system will then re-arm to inside Q. monitor for the next unauthorized 3. After 30 seconds the alarm event. system will arm, and the Disarming the Alarm System indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm To disarm the alarm system or turn system is operating. Pressing Q off the alarm if it has been activated: The indicator light, on the instrument on the RKE transmitter a second . Press K on the RKE transmitter. panel near the windshield, indicates time will bypass the 30-second the status of the system. delay and immediately arm the . Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system. Off : Alarm system is disarmed. alarm system. . Start the vehicle. On Solid : Vehicle is secured during The vehicle alarm system will not arm the delay to arm the system. if the doors are locked with the key. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To avoid setting off the alarm by Power Sounder, Inclination . Secure any loose items such as a accident: Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor sunshades. . Lock the vehicle after all occupants In addition to the standard . Make sure there are no have left the vehicle and all doors theft-deterrent system features, this obstructions blocking the sensors are closed. system may also have an inclination in the front overhead console. . Always unlock a door with the RKE sensor, an intrusion sensor, and power Inclination and Intrusion transmitter or use the Keyless sounder. Sensors Disable Switch Access system. The power sounder provides an It is recommended that the inclination Unlocking the driver door with the key audible alarm that is different from the vehicle’s horn. It has its own power and intrusion sensors be deactivated if will not disarm the system or turn off pets are left in the vehicle or if the the alarm. source, and can sound an alarm when the vehicle’s battery is compromised. vehicle is being transported. How to Detect a Tamper With the vehicle turned off, press o Condition The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of the in the overhead console. The indicator If K is pressed and the horn chirps vehicle, such as a change in vehicle light will come on momentarily, and the lights flash three times, the orientation. indicating that the sensor has been alarm was activated while the alarm disabled until the next time the alarm The intrusion sensor monitors the system is armed. system was armed. vehicle interior, and can set off the If the alarm system has been alarm if it senses an unauthorized IMMOBILIZER activated, a message will appear on the entry into the vehicle’s interior. Do not DIC. See Security Messages 0 149. allow passengers or pets to remain in See Radio Frequency Statement 0 348. the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is activated. IMMOBILIZER OPERATION Before arming the theft-deterrent This vehicle has a passive system and activating the intrusion theft-deterrent system. sensor: The system does not have to be . Make sure all doors and windows manually armed or disarmed. are completely closed. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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The vehicle is automatically When trying to start the vehicle, the the vehicle. To program additional immobilized when the vehicle is security light may come on briefly transmitters, see “Programming turned off. when the ignition is turned on. Transmitters to the Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The immobilization system is If the engine does not start and the 0 disarmed when the pushbutton start is security light stays on, there is a Operation 27. activated to enter the ACC/ problem with the system. Turn the Do not leave the key or device that ACCESSORY mode or the ON/RUN/ ignition off and try again. disarms or deactivates the START mode and a valid transmitter is If the vehicle will not change ignition theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. present in the vehicle. modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN/ START, OFF), and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See “NO REMOTE DETECTED” under Key and Lock Messages 0 144. The security light, in the instrument If the ignition mode will not change cluster, comes on if there is a problem with the other transmitter, your with arming or disarming the vehicle needs service. If the ignition theft-deterrent system. does change modes, the first The system has one or more RKE transmitter may be faulty. See your transmitters matched to an dealer who can service the immobilizer control unit in your theft-deterrent system and have a new vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE RKE transmitter programmed to the transmitter will start the vehicle. If the vehicle. transmitter is ever damaged, you may It is possible for the immobilizer not be able to start your vehicle. system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

46 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS EXTERIOR MIRRORS POWER MIRRORS FOLDING MIRRORS Manual Folding Mirrors CONVEX MIRRORS If equipped, manually fold the mirrors inward toward the vehicle to prevent { Warning damage when going through an A convex mirror can make things, automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original like other vehicles, look farther position. away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you Power Folding Mirrors could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. To adjust a mirror: The passenger side mirror is convex 1. Press } or | to choose the shaped. A convex mirror's surface is driver or passenger mirror. curved so more can be seen from the 2. Press the arrows on the control driver seat. pad to move each mirror in the desired direction. Memory Mirrors The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 59. If equipped, press to power fold the mirrors. Press again to unfold. Lane Change Alert (LCA) The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 231. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Resetting the Power Folding one second to unfold. See Remote The mirror(s) return to the original Mirrors Keyless Entry (RKE) System position when: Operation 0 27. Reset the power folding mirrors if: . The vehicle is shifted out of This feature is turned on or off R (Reverse), or remains in . The mirrors are accidentally through vehicle personalization. See R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds. obstructed while folding. 0 Vehicle Personalization 151. . The ignition is turned off. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. HEATED MIRRORS . The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above a set speed. . The mirrors do not stay in the K : Press to heat the mirrors. unfolded position. To turn this feature on or off, see See “Rear Window Defogger” under Vehicle Personalization 0 151. . The mirrors vibrate at normal Dual Automatic Climate Control driving speeds. System 0 170. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset AUTOMATIC DIMMING them to their normal position. A noise MIRROR may be heard during the resetting of the power folding mirrors. This sound If the vehicle has the automatic is normal after a manual folding dimming mirror, the driver outside operation. mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. Auto Mirror Folding If equipped, with the ignition off, press REVERSE TILT MIRRORS and hold Q on the RKE transmitter for If equipped with memory seats, the approximately one second to passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to automatically fold the exterior mirrors. a preselected position when the Press and hold K on the RKE vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows transmitter for approximately the curb to be seen when parallel parking. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

48 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS INTERIOR MIRRORS REAR CAMERA MIRROR If equipped, this automatic dimming INTERIOR REARVIEW mirror provides a wide angle camera MIRRORS view of the area behind the vehicle. Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear 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 To adjust the brightness, press the MIRROR button (1) on the back of the rearview Push the tab forward for daytime use mirror without covering the light and pull it rearward for nighttime use sensor (2). to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind. Pull the tab rearward to turn on the display. Push the tab forward to turn it AUTOMATIC DIMMING off. When off, the mirror is automatic REARVIEW MIRROR dimming. For ease of use, adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area If equipped, automatic dimming behind the vehicle while the display reduces the glare of headlamps from is off. Each button press cycles the behind. The dimming feature comes brightness between five settings. on when the vehicle is started. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks the camera lens. Clean the lens with a soft damp cloth. . The back of the vehicle has been damaged and the position and mounting angle of the camera has changed.

{ Warning The camera that provides the RCM image is above the license plate, next The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has to the Rear Vision Camera (RVC). a limited view. Portions of the road, Troubleshooting vehicles, and other objects may not If the tab is in the rearward position be seen. Do not drive or park the d vehicle using only this camera. and a blue screen and are displayed Objects may appear closer than they in the mirror and the display shuts off, are. Check the outside mirrors or see your dealer for service. glance over your shoulder when The RCM may not work properly or making lane changes or merging. display a clear image if: Failure to use proper care may . There is glare from the sun or result in injury, death, or vehicle headlamps. This may obstruct damage. objects from view. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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WINDOWS the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. { Warning

Never leave a child, a helpless adult, POWER WINDOWS or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed { Warning in warm or hot weather. They can Children could be seriously injured be overcome by the extreme heat or killed if caught in the path of a and suffer permanent injuries or closing window. Never leave the even death from heat stroke. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with The windows work when the vehicle is children. When there are children in in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, the rear seat, use the window or Retained Accessory Power (RAP). lockout switch to prevent operation See Retained Accessory Power of the windows. See Keys 0 26. (RAP) 0 195. Press or pull the switch to open or close the window. The windows will be temporarily disabled if the window switches are used repeatedly within a short time.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Window Lockout up, and quickly release it to engage. The window can be closed by holding Briefly press or pull the same switch the window switch in the up position to stop window movement. if conditions prevent it from express closing. Express Window Obstacle Detection Programming the Power Windows The express-up feature will reverse window movement if it comes in Programming may be necessary if the contact with an object. Extreme cold vehicle's battery has been or ice could cause the window to disconnected or discharged. If the auto-reverse. The window will operate window is unable to express-up, follow as normal after the object or condition these steps to program the window: is removed. 1. Close all doors. Obstacle Detection Override 2. Place the ignition in ACC/ This feature stops the rear door ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. passenger window switches from { Warning working. 3. Partially open the window to be programmed, then close it and If obstacle detection override is Press 2 to engage the rear window continue to pull the switch activated, the window will not lockout feature. The indicator light is briefly after the window has fully on when engaged. reverse automatically. You or others closed. could be injured and the window Press 2 again to disengage. could be damaged. Before you use 4. Press the power window switch obstacle detection override, make until the window is fully open Window Express Movement sure that all people and obstructions and briefly hold. Express-down/up allows the windows are clear of the window path. Remote Window Operation to be opened or closed without holding the window switch. Press the If equipped, this feature allows all window switch fully down or pull it windows to be opened remotely. If enabled in vehicle personalization, Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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press and hold K on the RKE ROOF the switch at any time to stop transmitter. See Vehicle movement. Press g (1) to Personalization 0 151. SUNROOF express-close. SUN VISORS If equipped, the ignition must be in Sunroof Manual Operation : The ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in sunroof can change to manual mode Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to by holding e (1) while opening. The operate the sunroof. See Ignition sunroof will now open as long as the Positions 0 190 and Retained Accessory switch is held. Press and release again Power (RAP) 0 195. to change back to express operation. Power Sunshade : Press C (2) to express-open the sunshade. Press g to express-close the sunshade. Press the switch again to stop movement. Pull the sun visor down to block glare. The sunroof cannot be opened or Detach the sun visor from the center closed if the vehicle has an electrical mount to pivot to the side window or, failure. if equipped, extend along the rod. Automatic Reversal System The sunroof/sunshade is equipped with an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof/ 1. Sunroof Switch sunshade is being operated in express 2. Sunshade Switch mode. If an object is in the path of the sunroof/sunshade while it is Sunroof Express Operation : Press and express-closing, the reversal system release e (1) to vent. Press and will detect the object and stop. In the release again to express-open. Press event of closing difficulties like frost or other conditions, it is possible to Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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override the reversal system. To override the reversal system, close in manual mode. To stop the movement, release the switch.

Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof 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. If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system, this is normal. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Safety Belt Care ...... 72 Securing Child Restraints (With SEATS AND Replacing Safety Belt System Parts the Safety Belt in the RESTRAINTS after a Crash ...... 72 Rear Seat) ...... 96 Securing Child Restraints (With Airbag System the Safety Belt in the Airbag System ...... 73 Front Seat) ...... 98 Head Restraints Where Are the Airbags? ...... 75 Head Restraints ...... 55 When Should an Airbag Front Seats Inflate? ...... 76 Seat Adjustment ...... 57 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 77 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 58 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . 77 Thigh Support Adjustment ...... 58 What Will You See after an Airbag Reclining Seatbacks ...... 58 Inflates? ...... 77 Memory Seats ...... 59 Passenger Sensing System ...... 78 Heated and Ventilated Front Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Seats ...... 61 Vehicle ...... 83 Adding Equipment to the Rear Seats Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 83 Rear Seats ...... 62 Airbag System Check ...... 84 Rear Seat Armrest ...... 64 Replacing Airbag System Parts Heated Rear Seats ...... 65 after a Crash ...... 84 Safety Belts Child Restraints Safety Belts ...... 65 Older Children ...... 84 How to Wear Safety Belts Infants and Young Children ...... 86 Properly ...... 66 Child Restraint Systems ...... 88 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 67 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 90 Safety Belt Use During Lower Anchors and Tethers for Pregnancy ...... 71 Children (LATCH System) ...... 91 Safety Belt Extender ...... 72 Replacing LATCH System Parts Safety System Check ...... 72 After a Crash ...... 96 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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{ Warning

With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can the head restraints for all occupants top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted. are installed and adjusted properly. height as the top of the occupant's To raise or lower the head restraint, If your vehicle has rear head head. This position reduces the chance press the button located on the side of restraints that fold down, always of a neck injury in a crash. the head restraint and pull up or push return them to the full upright Front Seats the head restraint down, and release position whenever an occupant is the button. Pull and push on the head seated in the seat. The vehicle's front seats have restraint after the button is released to adjustable head restraints in the make sure that it is locked in place. outboard seating positions. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Rear Seats Folding the Rear Head Restraint Rear Head Restraint Adjustment The head restraint can be folded rearward to allow for better visibility The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable when the rear seat is unoccupied. head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraint will fold rearward automatically. When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the full upright position. To fold the head restraint, press the Pull head restraint up and forward button on the side of the head until it locks into place. Push and pull restraint. on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked. Always adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the To lower the head restraint, press the occupant's head. button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint Rear outboard head restraints are not down. Try to move the head restraint removable. after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If you are installing a child restraint in FRONT SEATS To adjust a power seat: “ the rear seat, see Securing a Child . Move the seat forward or rearward Restraint Designed for the LATCH by sliding the control forward or ” SEAT ADJUSTMENT System under Lower Anchors and rearward. Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 91. { Warning . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front You can lose control of the vehicle of the control up or down. if you try to adjust a driver seat . Raise or lower the entire seat by while the vehicle is moving. Adjust moving the rear of the control up the driver seat only when the or down. vehicle is not moving. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 58. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 58. Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibration in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 219. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT THIGH SUPPORT RECLINING SEATBACKS ADJUSTMENT { Warning

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt could go up over your Press and hold the control forward to abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This increase or rearward to decrease If equipped, pull up on the lever. Then support. pull or push on the support to could cause serious internal injuries. lengthen or shorten. Release the lever For proper protection when the to lock in place. vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To adjust: Storing Memory Positions . Tilt the top of the control rearward To store positions to the 1 and 2 to recline. buttons: . Tilt the top of the control forward 1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN to raise. or ACC/ACCESSORY. 2. Adjust the driver seat, power tilt MEMORY SEATS and telescoping steering column, and the outside mirrors. 3. Press and release SET. A beep will sound. 4. Immediately press and hold 1 Do not have a seatback reclined if the until two beeps sound. vehicle is moving. 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second driver using 2. To store exit positions and easy exit features to the B (Exit) button, repeat Steps 1–4 using B to store your positions for getting out of the If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and B vehicle. (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat. The driver memory buttons also store outside mirror, and power tilt and telescoping steering column positions. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Manually Recalling Memory position is not automatically recalling, Obstructions Positions then store your positions to the other If something has blocked the driver B button or switch RKE transmitters seat while recalling a memory Press and hold 1, 2, or to manually with the other driver. recall the previously stored memory position, the recall may stop. Remove If the vehicle’s driver has changed, in the obstruction. Then do one of the positions. Releasing 1, 2, or B before some vehicles the Driver ID may be following: the stored positions are reached stops displayed for the next few ignition the recall. . If automatically or manually cycles. recalling the stored memory Automatically Recalling Memory Easy Exit Recall position, press and hold the Positions (Auto Memory Recall) appropriate manual control for If programmed on in the vehicle two seconds. Try recalling again by If programmed in vehicle personalization menu, the easy exit personalization, the Auto (Automatic) pressing the appropriate memory feature automatically recalls the button. If automatically recalling Memory Recall feature automatically previously stored exit positions when ’ the position, try recalling again by recalls the current driver s previously leaving the vehicle. See “Storing stored 1 or 2 position when the opening the driver door and Memory Positions” earlier in this K ignition is changed from OFF to ON/ section. See also Vehicle pressing on the RKE RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Personalization 0 151. transmitter. “ ” See Auto Memory Recall under Easy exit recall automatically activates . If recalling the exit position, press “ ” Comfort and Convenience in Vehicle when one of the following occurs: and hold the appropriate manual Personalization 0 151. control for the exit feature not . The vehicle is turned off and the To stop recall movement, press one of recalling for two seconds. Then try driver door is opened within a recalling the exit position again. the memory, power mirror, or power short time. seat controls; or press the power tilt If the memory position is still not and telescoping steering column . The vehicle is turned off with the recalling, see your dealer for service. control. driver door open. RKE transmitters are not labeled with a number. If your memory seat position is stored to 1 or 2 but this Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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HEATED AND VENTILATED setting and one for the lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the FRONT SEATS level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. { Warning When this feature is off, the heated If you cannot feel temperature and ventilated seat symbols on the change or pain to the skin, the seat buttons are white. A ventilated seat heater may cause burns. To reduce has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. the risk of burns, people with such When a heated seat is turned on, the a condition should use care when symbol turns red. When a ventilated using the seat heater, especially for seat is turned on, the symbol long periods of time. Do not place If equipped, the buttons are near the turns blue. anything on the seat that insulates climate controls on the center stack. against heat, such as a blanket, The passenger seat may take longer to To operate, the ignition must be on. cushion, cover, or similar item. This heat up. may cause the seat heater to Press J or z to heat the driver or Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats overheat. An overheated seat heater passenger seat cushion and seatback. When the vehicle is on, this feature may cause a burn or may damage I + will automatically activate the heated the seat. Press or to heat the driver or passenger seatback only. or ventilated seats at the level required by the vehicle’s interior temperature. Press C or { to ventilate the driver The active high, medium, low, or off or passenger seat. heated or ventilated seat level will be Press the button once for the highest indicated by the manual heated or setting. With each press of the button, ventilated seat buttons on the center the seat will change to the next lower stack. Use the manual heated or setting, and then to the off setting. ventilated seat buttons on the center The indicator lights next to the stack to turn auto heated or ventilated buttons indicate three for the highest seats off. If the passenger seat is Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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unoccupied, the auto heated or The temperature performance of an REAR SEATS ventilated seats feature will not unoccupied seat may be reduced. This activate that seat. The auto heated or is normal. Rear Seat Adjustment ventilated seats feature can be The heated or ventilated seats may be programmed to always be enabled The second row seats slide forward for enabled or disabled in the vehicle more room. when the vehicle is on. personalization menu. See Remote See Vehicle Personalization 0 151. Vehicle Start 0 33 and Vehicle Personalization 0 151. Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned on automatically. When it is cold outside, the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on. The heated or ventilated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated or ventilated seat button to use the heated or ventilated seats after the To adjust the seat position, lift the vehicle is started. lever below the seat cushion and slide the seat forward or backward. The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Reclining the Seatback Folding the Seatback To recline 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

Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their 2. Pull the lever on top of the normal stowed position before seatback to unlock it. folding a rear seat. 3. Fold the seatback forward. 1. Pull the reclining seatback Repeat the steps to fold the other handle. To fold the seatback: seatback, if desired. 2. Move the seatback to the desired 1. Fold the head restraint. See Head position, and then release the Restraints 0 55. handle to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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REAR SEAT ARMREST { Warning

A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side are not twisted. Similar The rear seatbacks can also be folded To raise a seatback: The rear seat has an armrest in the forward by pulling the levers on either 1. Lift the seatback up and push it center of the seatback. Lower the side of the rear cargo area. rearward to lock it in place. armrest to access the cupholders. Raising the Seatback 2. Return the head restraint to the To fold, lift the armrest up and push it upright position. See Head rearward until it is flush with the 0 { Warning Restraints 55. seatback. 3. Push and pull the top of the The armrest may also have controls If either seatback is not locked, it seatback to be sure it is locked for the infotainment system. See the could move forward in a sudden into position. infotainment manual. stop or crash. That could cause 4. Repeat the steps to raise the injury to the person sitting there. other seatback, if necessary. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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HEATED REAR SEATS indicator light on the button will turn SAFETY BELTS on when the heated seat is on. On vehicles with rear climate controls, an This section describes how to use { Warning indicator on the climate control safety belts properly, and some things not to do. If you cannot feel temperature display appears when this feature is on. change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the On vehicles without rear climate { Warning Warning under Heated and controls but equipped with heated rear Do not let anyone ride where a Ventilated Front Seats 0 61. seats, press the button again to turn this feature off. The light on the safety belt cannot be worn properly. button will turn off. On vehicles with In a crash, if you or your rear climate controls, this feature turns passenger(s) are not wearing safety on at the highest setting. With each belts, injuries can be much worse press of the button, the heated seat than if you are wearing safety belts. changes to the next lower setting, and You can be seriously injured or then the off setting. Three lights killed by hitting things inside the indicate the highest setting, and one vehicle harder or by being ejected light indicates the lowest. If the heated from the vehicle. In addition, seats are on high, the level may anyone who is not buckled up can automatically be lowered after strike other passengers in the approximately 30 minutes. vehicle. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a If available, the buttons are on the rear vehicle. In a collision, passengers of the center console. riding in these areas are more likely With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, to be seriously injured or killed. Do press M or L to heat the left or right not allow passengers to ride in any outboard seat cushion. On vehicles (CONTINUED) without rear climate controls, an Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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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 safety belts? stops suddenly, you keep going until area of the vehicle that is not A: Airbags are supplemental systems something stops you. It could be the only. They work with safety equipped with seats and safety windshield, the instrument panel, belts. belts — not instead of them. or the safety belts! Whether or not an airbag is Always wear a safety belt, and check When you wear a safety belt, you and provided, all occupants still have to that all passenger(s) are restrained the vehicle slow down together. There buckle up to get the most properly too. is more time to stop because you stop protection. over a longer distance and, when worn Also, in nearly all states and in all This vehicle has indicators as a properly, your strongest bones take the Canadian provinces, the law reminder to buckle the safety belts. forces from the safety belts. That is requires wearing safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 125. why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. HOW TO WEAR SAFETY Why Safety Belts Work Questions and Answers About BELTS PROPERLY Safety Belts This section is only for people of Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle adult size. after a crash if I am wearing a There are special things to know about safety belt? safety belts and children, and there are A: You could be — whether you are different rules for smaller children and wearing a safety belt or not. Your infants. If a child will be riding in the chance of being conscious during vehicle, see Older Children 0 84 or and after a crash, so you can Infants and Young Children 0 86. Follow unbuckle and get out, is much those rules for everyone's protection. greater if you are belted. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be less LAP-SHOULDER BELT to buckle up. Statistics show that likely to slide under the lap belt. unbelted people are hurt more often in If you slid under it, the belt would All seating positions in the vehicle crashes than those who are wearing apply force on your abdomen. This have a lap-shoulder belt. safety belts. could cause serious or even fatal The following instructions explain how There are important things to know injuries. to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. about wearing a safety belt properly. . Wear the shoulder belt over the 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is shoulder and across the chest. adjustable, so you can sit up These parts of the body are best straight. To see how, see “Seats” able to take belt restraining forces. in the Index. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

{ Warning

You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. . Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose . Sit up straight and always keep or twisted. your feet on the floor in front of you. . Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind . Always use the correct buckle for your back. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull your seating position. the belt across you. Do not let it . Never route the lap or get twisted. . Wear the lap part of the belt low shoulder belt over an armrest. and snug on the hips, just The lap-shoulder belt may lock if touching the thighs. In a crash, you pull the belt across you very this applies force to the strong quickly. If this happens, let the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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belt go back slightly to unlock it. If the webbing locks in the latch “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” Then pull the belt across you plate before it reaches the buckle, later in this section for more slowly. tilt the latch plate flat to unlock. instructions on use and If the shoulder portion of a important safety information. passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 78. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull Pull up on the latch plate to up on the shoulder belt. make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender 0 72. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Press the release button to lower the height adjuster. After the height The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster is set to the desired position, adjuster for the driver and front try to move it down without pressing outboard passenger seating positions. the release button to make sure it has Adjust the height so that the shoulder locked into position. portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt Automatic Safety Belt should be close to, but not contacting, Tightening System the neck. Improper shoulder belt The vehicle may have the Automatic height adjustment could reduce the Safety Belt Tightening System. effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Each time the vehicle is started with To unlatch the belt, push the button Properly 0 66. the front safety belts buckled, the on the buckle. The belt should return system activates once to tighten the to its stowed position. safety belts when the forward vehicle Always stow the safety belt slowly. speed exceeds the threshold for If the safety belt webbing returns activation. quickly to the stowed position, the The system also activates during retractor may lock and cannot be emergency braking and/or sudden pulled out. If this happens, pull the driving maneuvers and releases when safety belt straight out firmly to driving conditions return to normal. unlock the webbing, and then release The system will not activate if the it. If the webbing is still locked in the Traction Control/Electronic Stability retractor, see your dealer. Control system is not functioning Before a door is closed, be sure the properly. See Traction Control/Electronic safety belt is out of the way. If a door Stability Control 0 206. If there is a is slammed against a safety belt, Move the height adjuster up to the problem with the Automatic Safety damage can occur to both the safety desired position by pushing up on the Belt Tightening System, a message belt and the vehicle. height adjuster. displays on the Driver Information Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Center (DIC). See Safety Belt Messages Do not sit on the outboard safety belt This vehicle will have rear safety belt 0 149. Other safety belt functions are while entering or exiting the vehicle or comfort guides in the rear outboard not affected by the Automatic Safety at any time while sitting in the seat. seating positions. Belt Tightening System. Sitting on the safety belt can damage To install: the webbing and hardware. Safety Belt Pretensioners 1. Remove the guide from its Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt storage pocket on the side of pretensioners for front outboard the seat. occupants. Although the safety belt { Warning pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They A safety belt that is not properly can help tighten the safety belts worn may not provide the during the early stages of a moderate protection needed in a crash. The to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear person wearing the belt could be crash if the threshold conditions for seriously injured. The shoulder belt pretensioner activation are met. Safety should go over the shoulder and belt pretensioners can also help across the chest. These parts of the tighten the safety belts in a side crash body are best able to take belt or a rollover event. restraining forces. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the Rear safety belt comfort guides may pretensioners and probably other parts provide added safety belt comfort for 2. Place the guide over the belt, and of the vehicle’s safety belt system will older children who have outgrown insert the two edges of the belt need to be replaced. See Replacing booster seats and for some adults. into the slots of the guide. Safety Belt System Parts after a When installed on a shoulder belt, the Crash 0 72. comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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SAFETY BELT USE DURING PREGNANCY Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.

3. Be sure that the belt is not 4. Buckle, position, and release the twisted and it lies flat. The elastic safety belt as described cord must be behind the belt previously in this section. Make with the plastic guide on the sure the shoulder portion of the front. belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together A pregnant woman should wear a so that the safety belt can be removed lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion from the guide. Slide the guide back should be worn as low as possible, into its storage pocket on the side of below the rounding, throughout the the seatback. pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. keep a safety belt system from Safety belts should be properly cared For pregnant women, as for anyone, performing properly. See your dealer to for and maintained. the key to making safety belts have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety Safety belt hardware should be kept effective is wearing them properly. belts may not protect you in a crash. dry and free of dust or debris. As They can rip apart under impact necessary exterior hard surfaces and SAFETY BELT EXTENDER forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, have safety belt webbing may be lightly it replaced immediately. If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten cleaned with mild soap and water. around you, you should use it. Make sure the safety belt reminder Ensure there is not excessive dust or light is working. See Safety Belt debris in the mechanism. If dust or But if a safety belt is not long enough, Reminders 0 125. debris exists in the system please see your dealer will order you an extender. the dealer. Parts may need to be When you go in to order it, take the Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care 0 72. replaced to ensure proper functionality heaviest coat you will wear, so the of the system. extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not SAFETY BELT CARE REPLACING SAFETY BELT let someone else use it, and use it only Keep belts clean and dry. for the seat it is made to fit. The SYSTEM PARTS AFTER A extender has been designed for adults. CRASH Never use it for securing child { Warning restraints. To wear it, attach it to the Do not bleach or dye safety belt { Warning regular safety belt. For more webbing. It may severely weaken the information, see the instruction sheet A crash can damage the safety belt that comes with the extender. webbing. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly SAFETY SYSTEM CHECK protection. Clean and rinse safety belt webbing only with mild soap protect the person using it, resulting Check that the safety belt reminder, and lukewarm water. Allow the in serious injury or even death in a safety belts, buckles, latch plates, and webbing to dry. crash. To help make sure the safety retractors, are all working properly. belt systems are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged (CONTINUED) safety belt system parts that might Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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AIRBAG SYSTEM For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG Warning (Continued) is on the center of the steering wheel The vehicle has the following airbags: for the driver and on the instrument after a crash, have them inspected panel for the front outboard passenger. and any necessary replacements . A frontal airbag for the driver. made as soon as possible. . A frontal airbag for the front For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG is outboard passenger. on the lower part of the instrument panel. After a minor crash, replacement of . A knee airbag for the driver. safety belts may not be necessary. But For seat-mounted side impact airbags, . A seat-mounted side impact airbag the word AIRBAG is on the side of the the safety belt assemblies that were for the driver. used during any crash may have been seat closest to the door. stressed or damaged. See your dealer . A seat-mounted side impact airbag For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG to have the safety belt assemblies for the front outboard passenger. is on the ceiling or trim. inspected or replaced. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver Airbags are designed to supplement New parts and repairs may be and the passenger seated directly the protection provided by safety belts. necessary even if the safety belt behind the driver. Even though today's airbags are also system was not being used at the time . A roof-rail airbag for the front designed to help reduce the risk of of the crash. outboard passenger and the injury from the force of an inflating Have the safety belt pretensioners passenger seated directly behind bag, all airbags must inflate very checked if the vehicle has been in a the front outboard passenger. quickly to do their job. crash, or if the airbag readiness light All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things to stays on after you start the vehicle or AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near know about the airbag system: while you are driving. See Airbag the deployment opening. 0 Readiness Light 125. { Warning

You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) { Warning

Airbags are designed to work with inflates can be seriously injured or Children who are up against, or very safety belts, not replace them. Also, killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close close to, any airbag when it inflates airbags are not designed to inflate to any airbag, as you would be if can be seriously injured or killed. in every crash. In some crashes sitting on the edge of the seat or Always secure children properly in safety belts are the only restraint. leaning forward. Safety belts help the vehicle. To read how, see Older See When Should an Airbag keep you in position before and Children 0 84 or Infants and Young Inflate? 0 76. during a crash. Always wear a safety Children 0 86. Wearing your safety belt during a belt, even with airbags. The driver crash helps reduce your chance of should sit as far back as possible hitting things inside the vehicle or while still maintaining control of being ejected from it. Airbags are the vehicle. The safety belts and the “supplemental restraints” to the front outboard passenger airbags are safety belts. Everyone in the vehicle most effective when you are sitting should wear a safety belt properly, well back and upright in the seat whether or not there is an airbag for with both feet on the floor. that person. Occupants should not lean on or There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows sleep against the door or side the airbag symbol. The system checks windows in seating positions with the airbag electrical system for seat-mounted side impact airbags { Warning malfunctions. The light tells you if and/or roof-rail airbags. there is an electrical problem. See Because airbags inflate with great Airbag Readiness Light 0 125 for more force and faster than the blink of an information. eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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WHERE ARE THE AIRBAGS?

The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side steering column. Similar The driver frontal airbag is in the The seat-mounted side impact airbags center of the steering wheel. for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the sides of the The front outboard passenger frontal seatbacks closest to the door. airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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WHEN SHOULD AN AIRBAG Frontal airbags may inflate at different { Warning crash speeds depending on whether INFLATE? the vehicle hits an object straight on If something is between an This vehicle is equipped with airbags. or at an angle, and whether the object occupant and an airbag, the airbag See Airbag System 0 73. Airbags are is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, might not inflate properly or it designed to inflate if the impact narrow or wide. might force the object into that exceeds the specific airbag system's Frontal airbags are not intended to person causing severe injury or even deployment threshold. Deployment death. The path of an inflating inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear thresholds are used to predict how impacts, or in many side impacts. airbag must be kept clear. Do not severe a crash is likely to be in time put anything between an occupant for the airbags to inflate and help In addition, the vehicle has advanced and an airbag, and do not attach or restrain the occupants. The vehicle has technology frontal airbags. Advanced put anything on the steering wheel electronic sensors that help the airbag technology frontal airbags adjust the hub or on or near any other airbag system determine the severity of the restraint according to either crash covering. impact. Deployment thresholds can severity or occupant interaction. vary with specific vehicle design. Do not use seat accessories that Knee airbags are designed to inflate in block the inflation path of a Frontal airbags are designed to inflate moderate to severe frontal or near frontal impacts. Knee airbags are not seat-mounted side impact airbag. in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the designed to inflate during vehicle Never secure anything to the roof of potential for severe injuries, mainly to rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by the driver's or front outboard side impacts. ‐ routing a rope or tie down through passenger's head and chest. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are any door or window opening. If you Whether the frontal airbags will or designed to inflate in moderate to do, the path of an inflating roof-rail should inflate is not based primarily severe side crashes depending on the airbag will be blocked. on how fast the vehicle is traveling. location of the impact. Seat-mounted It depends on what is hit, the direction side impact airbags are not designed of the impact, and how quickly the to inflate in frontal impacts, near vehicle slows down. frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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impacts. A seat-mounted side impact the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and But airbags would not help in many airbag is designed to inflate on the related hardware are all part of the types of collisions, primarily because side of the vehicle that is struck. airbag module. the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When Should an Roof-rail airbags are designed to For airbag locations, see Where Are the 0 inflate in moderate to severe side Airbags? 0 75. Airbag Inflate? 76. crashes depending on the location of Airbags should never be regarded as the impact. In addition, these roof-rail HOW DOES AN AIRBAG anything more than a supplement to airbags are designed to inflate during RESTRAIN? safety belts. a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to In moderate to severe frontal or near WHAT WILL YOU SEE AFTER inflate in rear impacts. Both roof-rail frontal collisions, even belted AN AIRBAG INFLATES? airbags will inflate when either side of occupants can contact the steering the vehicle is struck, if the sensing wheel or the instrument panel. In After the frontal, knee, and system predicts that the vehicle is moderate to severe side collisions, seat-mounted side impact airbags about to roll over on its side, or in a even belted occupants can contact the inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly severe frontal impact. inside of the vehicle. that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags In any particular crash, no one can say Airbags supplement the protection may still be at least partially inflated whether an airbag should have inflated provided by safety belts by distributing for some time after they inflate. Some simply because of the vehicle damage the force of the impact more evenly components of the airbag module may or repair costs. over the occupant's body. be hot for several minutes. For Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are location of the airbags, see Where Are WHAT MAKES AN AIRBAG designed to help contain the head and the Airbags? 0 75. INFLATE? chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and The parts of the airbag that come into In a deployment event, the sensing second rows. The rollover capable contact with you may be warm, but system sends an electrical signal roof-rail airbags are designed to help not too hot to touch. There may be triggering a release of gas from the reduce the risk of full or partial some smoke and dust coming from inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the ejection in rollover events, although no the vents in the deflated airbags. airbag causing the bag to break out of system can prevent all such ejections. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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windshield or being able to steer the exceeds a predetermined threshold. . Airbags are designed to inflate vehicle, nor does it prevent people You can lock the doors, turn off the only once. After an airbag inflates, from leaving the vehicle. interior lamps, and turn off the hazard you will need some new parts for warning flashers by using the controls the airbag system. If you do not { Warning for those features. get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in When an airbag inflates, there may { Warning another crash. A new system will be dust in the air. This dust could include airbag modules and cause breathing problems for people A crash severe enough to inflate the possibly other parts. The service with a history of asthma or other airbags may have also damaged manual for the vehicle covers the breathing trouble. To avoid this, important functions in the vehicle, need to replace other parts. everyone in the vehicle should get such as the fuel system, brake and . The vehicle has a crash sensing out as soon as it is safe to do so. steering systems, etc. Even if the and diagnostic module which If you have breathing problems but vehicle appears to be drivable after records information after a cannot get out of the vehicle after a moderate crash, there may be crash. See Vehicle Data Recording an airbag inflates, then get fresh air concealed damage that could make and Privacy 0 350 and Event Data by opening a window or a door. it difficult to safely operate the Recorders 0 350. If you experience breathing vehicle. . Let only qualified technicians work problems following an airbag Use caution if you should attempt on the airbag systems. Improper deployment, you should seek to restart the engine after a crash service can mean that an airbag medical attention. has occurred. system will not work properly. See your dealer for service. The vehicle has a feature that may In many crashes severe enough to PASSENGER SENSING automatically unlock the doors, turn inflate the airbag, windshields are on the interior lamps and hazard broken by vehicle deformation. SYSTEM warning flashers, and shut off the fuel Additional windshield breakage may The vehicle has a passenger sensing system after the airbags inflate. The also occur from the front outboard system for the front outboard feature may also activate, without passenger airbag. passenger position. The passenger airbag inflation, after an event that Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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airbag status indicator will light on the The passenger sensing system turns overhead console when the vehicle is off the front outboard passenger { Warning started. frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected A child in a rear-facing child by the passenger sensing system. restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag The passenger sensing system works inflates. This is because the back of with sensors that are part of the front the rear-facing child restraint would outboard passenger seat and safety be very close to the inflating airbag. belt. The sensors are designed to A child in a forward-facing child detect the presence of a properly United States and Canada restraint can be seriously injured or seated occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal killed if the passenger frontal airbag airbag should be allowed to inflate inflates and the passenger seat is in or not. a forward position. According to accident statistics, Even if the passenger sensing children are safer when properly system has turned off the passenger secured in a rear seat in the correct frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. Mexico child restraint for their weight No one can guarantee that an airbag The words ON and OFF, or the and size. will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the symbols for on and off, will be visible Whenever possible, children aged during the system check. When the 12 and under should be secured in a airbag is turned off. system check is complete, either the rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child word ON or OFF, or the symbol for on Never put a rear-facing child seat in restraint in the front seat, even if or off, will be visible. See Passenger the airbag is off. If securing a Airbag Status Indicator 0 126. the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the forward-facing child restraint in the airbag inflates. front outboard passenger seat, always move the seat as far back as (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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reminder that the airbag is off. See Warning (Continued) Passenger Airbag Status { Warning Indicator 0 126. it will go. It is better to secure child If the airbag readiness light ever restraints in the rear seat. Consider The passenger sensing system is comes on and stays on, it means using another vehicle to transport designed to turn on the front outboard that something may be wrong with the child when a rear seat is not passenger frontal airbag anytime the the airbag system. To help avoid available. system senses that a person of adult injury to yourself or others, have the size is sitting properly in the front vehicle serviced right away. See outboard passenger seat. 0 The passenger sensing system is Airbag Readiness Light 125 for designed to turn off the front When the passenger sensing system more information, including outboard passenger frontal airbag if: has allowed the airbag to be enabled, important safety information. the on indicator will light and stay lit . The front outboard passenger seat as a reminder that the airbag is active. is unoccupied. If the On Indicator is Lit for a For some children, including children Child Restraint . The system determines an infant is in child restraints, and for very small present in a child restraint. adults, the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front . A front outboard passenger takes may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if his/her weight off of the seat for a outboard passenger frontal airbag, period of time. depending upon the person's seating the system determines that an infant posture and body build. Everyone in is present in a child restraint. If a child . There is a critical problem with the the vehicle who has outgrown child restraint has been installed and the on airbag system or the passenger restraints should wear a safety belt indicator is lit: sensing system. properly — whether or not there is an 1. Turn the vehicle off. When the passenger sensing system airbag for that person. 2. Remove the child restraint from has turned off the front outboard the vehicle. passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit as a Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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3. Remove any additional items cushion, if adjustable, to make If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an from the seat such as blankets, sure that the vehicle seatback is Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat not pushing the child restraint heaters, or seat massagers. into the seat cushion. 4. Reinstall the child restraint Also make sure the child restraint following the directions provided is not trapped under the vehicle by the child restraint head restraint. If this happens, manufacturer and refer to adjust the head restraint. See Securing Child Restraints (With the Head Restraints 0 55. 0 Safety Belt in the Rear Seat) 96 6. Restart the vehicle. or Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front The passenger sensing system may or Seat) 0 98. may not turn off the airbag for a child in a child restraint depending upon Make sure the safety belt the child’s size. It is better to secure retractor is locked by pulling the the child restraint in a rear seat. Never If a person of adult size is sitting in shoulder belt all the way out of put a rear-facing child restraint in the the front outboard passenger seat, but the retractor when installing the front seat, even if the on indicator is the off indicator is lit, it could be child restraint, even if the child not lit. restraint is equipped with a because that person is not sitting safety belt lock-off. When the properly in the seat or that the child retractor lock is set, the belt can restraint locking feature is engaged. be tightened but not pulled out Use the following steps to allow the of the retractor. system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger 5. If, after reinstalling the child frontal airbag: restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still 1. Turn the vehicle off. lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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2. Remove any additional material covers, seat heaters, and seat from the seat, such as blankets, { Warning massagers can affect how well the cushions, seat covers, seat passenger sensing system operates. We heaters, or seat massagers. If the front outboard passenger recommend that you not use seat airbag is turned off for an covers or other aftermarket equipment 3. Place the seatback in the fully adult-sized occupant, the airbag will upright position. except when approved by GM for your not be able to inflate and help specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment 4. Have the person sit upright in protect that person in a crash, to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 83 for the seat, centered on the seat resulting in an increased risk of more information about modifications cushion, with legs comfortably serious injury or even death. An that can affect how the system extended. adult-sized occupant should not ride operates. 5. If the shoulder portion of the belt in the front outboard passenger The on indicator may be lit if an is pulled out all the way, the seat, if the passenger airbag off object, such as a briefcase, handbag, child restraint locking feature will indicator is lit. grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic be engaged. This may device, is put on an unoccupied seat. unintentionally cause the Additional Factors Affecting If this is not desired, remove the passenger sensing system to turn System Operation object from the seat. the airbag off for some adult-sized occupants. If this Safety belts help keep the passenger in { Warning happens, unbuckle the belt, let position on the seat during vehicle the belt go back all the way, and maneuvers and braking, which helps Stowing of articles under the then buckle the belt again the passenger sensing system maintain passenger seat or between the without pulling the belt out all the passenger airbag status. See passenger seat cushion and seatback “ ” “ ” the way. Safety Belts and Child Restraints in may interfere with the proper the Index for additional information 6. Restart the vehicle and have the operation of the passenger sensing about the importance of proper person remain in this position for system. restraint use. two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit. A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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SERVICING THE ADDING EQUIPMENT TO with GM covers, upholstery, or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any AIRBAG-EQUIPPED VEHICLE THE AIRBAG-EQUIPPED object, such as an aftermarket seat Airbags affect how the vehicle should VEHICLE heater or a comfort-enhancing pad or be serviced. There are parts of the Adding accessories that change the device, installed under or on top of the airbag system in several places around vehicle's frame, bumper system, seat fabric, could also interfere with the vehicle. Your dealer and the height, front end, or side sheet metal, the operation of the passenger sensing service manual have information may keep the airbag system from system. This could either prevent about servicing the vehicle and the working properly. The operation of the proper deployment of the passenger airbag system. To purchase a service airbag system can also be affected by airbag(s) or prevent the passenger manual, see Service Publications changing any parts of the front seats, sensing system from properly turning Ordering Information 0 347. off the passenger airbag(s). See safety belts, airbag sensing and 0 diagnostic module, steering wheel, Passenger Sensing System 78. { Warning instrument panel, any of the airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail modules, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, airbags, see Different Size Tires and For up to 10 seconds after the overhead console, front sensors, side Wheels 0 292 for additional important vehicle is turned off and the battery impact sensors, or airbag wiring. information. is disconnected, an airbag can still Your dealer and the service manual inflate during improper service. You If you have to modify your vehicle have information about the location of because you have a disability and you can be injured if you are close to an the airbag sensors, sensing and have questions about whether the airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow diagnostic module, and airbag wiring. modifications will affect the vehicle's connectors. They are probably part In addition, the vehicle has a airbag system, or if you have questions of the airbag system. Be sure to about whether the airbag system will follow proper service procedures, passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position, which be affected if the vehicle is modified and make sure the person for any other reason, call Customer performing work for you is qualified includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger sensing Assistance. See Customer Assistance to do so. 0 system may not operate properly if the Offices 341. original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery, or trim; or Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

84 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS AIRBAG SYSTEM CHECK REPLACING AIRBAG CHILD RESTRAINTS The airbag system does not need SYSTEM PARTS AFTER A regularly scheduled maintenance or CRASH OLDER CHILDREN replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag { Warning Readiness Light 0 125. A crash can damage the airbag Caution systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not properly If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your passenger(s) in opened, or broken, the airbag may a crash, resulting in serious injury not work properly. Do not open or or even death. To help make sure break the airbag coverings. If there the airbag systems are working are any opened or broken airbag properly after a crash, have them coverings, have the airbag covering inspected and any necessary and/or airbag module replaced. For replacements made as soon as the location of the airbags, see possible. Older children who have outgrown Where Are the Airbags? 0 75. See booster seats should wear the vehicle’s your dealer for service. safety belts. If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your The manufacturer instructions that dealer for service. come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that If the airbag readiness light stays on booster. Use a booster seat with a after the vehicle is started or comes on lap-shoulder belt until the child passes when you are driving, the airbag the fit test below: system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 125. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Sit all the way back on the seat. Do can provide. The shoulder belt the knees bend at the seat edge? If should not cross the face or neck. Warning (Continued) yes, continue. If no, return to the The lap belt should fit snugly booster seat. below the hips, just touching the can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in be used by only one person at the shoulder belt rest on the a time. shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, a crash. It should never be worn try using the rear safety belt over the abdomen, which could comfort guide, if available. See cause severe or even fatal internal “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” injuries in a crash. under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 67. If a Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort comfort guide is not available, or if Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 67. 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? If buckled up can strike other people yes, continue. If no, return to the who are buckled up, or can be thrown booster seat. out of the vehicle. Older children need . Can proper safety belt fit be to use safety 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 Never allow more than one child to Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belt with the shoulder belt wear the same safety belt. The safety belts? behind their back. A child can be safety belt cannot properly spread seriously injured by not wearing the A: An older child should wear a the impact forces. In a crash, they lap-shoulder belt and get the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a (CONTINUED) additional restraint a shoulder belt (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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INFANTS AND YOUNG Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) CHILDREN ’ crash, the child would not be Everyone in a vehicle needs tightened around a child s neck, the restrained by the shoulder belt. The protection! This includes infants and only way to loosen the belt is to child could move too far forward all other children. Neither the distance cut it. increasing the chance of head and traveled nor the age and size of the Never leave children unattended in neck injury. The child might also traveler changes the need, for a vehicle and never allow children slide under the lap belt. The belt everyone, to use safety restraints. In to play with the safety belts. force would then be applied right on fact, the law in every state in the the abdomen. That could cause United States and in every Canadian serious or fatal injuries. The province says children up to some age Every time infants and young children shoulder belt should go over the must be restrained while in a vehicle. ride in vehicles, they should have the shoulder and across the chest. protection provided by appropriate { Warning child restraints. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag Children can be seriously injured or system is designed for them. strangled if a shoulder belt is Children who are not restrained wrapped around their neck. The properly can strike other people, shoulder belt can tighten but cannot or can be thrown out of the vehicle. be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled { Warning all the way out of the retractor. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is Never hold an infant or a child allowed to go all the way back into while riding in a vehicle. Due to the retractor, but it cannot do this if crash forces, an infant or a child will it is wrapped around a child’s neck. become so heavy it is not possible If the shoulder belt is locked and to hold it during a crash. For (CONTINUED) (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Child restraints are devices used to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) restrain, seat, or position children in the vehicle and are sometimes called example, in a crash at only Never put a rear-facing child child seats or car seats. 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) restraint in the front outboard seat. infant will suddenly become a Secure a rear-facing child restraint There are three basic types of child 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's in a rear seat. It is also better to restraints: arms. An infant or child should be secure a forward-facing child . Forward-facing child restraints secured in an appropriate restraint. restraint in a rear seat. If you must . Rearward-facing child restraints secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard seat, . Belt-positioning booster seats always move the front passenger The proper child restraint for your seat as far back as it will go. 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. For each type of child restraint, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. { Warning The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the Children who are up against, or very restraint state the weight and height close to, any airbag when it inflates limitations for a particular child can be seriously injured or killed. restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for (CONTINUED) children with special needs. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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CHILD RESTRAINT { Warning SYSTEMS To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash, infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing child restraint until age two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint.

{ Warning Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child restraint A young child's hip bones are still provides restraint for the child's body Rear-Facing Infant Seat so small that the vehicle's regular with the harness. safety belt may not remain low on A rear-facing child restraint provides the hip bones, as it should. Instead, restraint with the seating surface it may settle up around the child's against the back of the infant. abdomen. In a crash, the belt would The harness system holds the infant in apply force on a body area that is place and, in a crash, acts to keep the unprotected by any bony structure. infant positioned in the restraint. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child Restraint in the Vehicle restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be { Warning on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child A child can be seriously injured or restraint instructions are important, so killed in a crash if the child if they are not available, obtain a restraint is not properly secured in replacement copy from the manufacturer. the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured child using the vehicle’s safety belt or restraint can move around in a LATCH system, following the collision or sudden stop and injure Booster Seats instructions that came with that people in the vehicle. Be sure to A belt-positioning booster seat is used child restraint and the instructions properly secure any child restraint in for children who have outgrown their in this manual. the vehicle — even when no child is forward-facing child restraint. Boosters in it. are designed to improve the fit of the To help reduce the chance of injury, In some areas of the United States and vehicle's safety belt system until the the child restraint must be secured in Canada, Certified Child Passenger child is large enough for the vehicle the vehicle. Child restraint systems Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are safety belts to fit properly without a must be secured in vehicle seats by lap available to inspect and demonstrate booster seat. See the safety belt fit test how to correctly use and install child 0 belts or the lap belt portion of a in Older Children 84. lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH restraints. In the U.S., refer to the system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers National Highway Traffic Safety for Children (LATCH System) 0 91 for Administration (NHTSA) website to more information. Children can be locate the nearest child safety seat endangered in a crash if the child inspection station. For CPST restraint is not properly secured in the availability in Canada, check with vehicle. Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint { Warning Warning (Continued) A child in a rear-facing child back as it will go. It is better to { Warning restraint can be seriously injured or secure the child restraint in a killed if the front passenger airbag rear seat. A child can be seriously injured or inflates. This is because the back of killed in a crash if the child is not See Passenger Sensing System 0 78 the rear-facing child restraint would properly secured in the child for additional information. be very close to the inflating airbag. restraint. Secure the child properly A child in a forward-facing child following the instructions that came restraint can be seriously injured or When securing a child restraint in a with that child restraint. killed if the front passenger airbag rear seating position, study the inflates and the passenger seat is in instructions that came with the child a forward position. restraint to make sure it is compatible WHERE TO PUT THE with this vehicle. RESTRAINT Even if the passenger sensing Child restraints and booster seats vary system has turned off the front According to accident statistics, considerably in size, and some may fit passenger frontal airbag, no system children and infants are safer when in certain seating positions better than properly restrained in an appropriate is fail-safe. No one can guarantee others. child restraint secured in a rear seating that an airbag will not deploy under Depending on where you place the position. some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. child restraint and the size of the child Whenever possible, children aged restraint, you may not be able to 12 and under should be secured in a Secure rear-facing child restraints in access adjacent safety belts or LATCH rear seating position. a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. anchors for additional passengers or If you secure a forward-facing child Never put a rear-facing child restraint child restraints. Adjacent seating restraint in the front seat, always in the front. This is because the risk to positions should not be used if the the rear-facing child is so great if the move the front passenger seat as far child restraint prevents access to or airbag deploys. (CONTINUED) interferes with the routing of the safety belt. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Wherever a child restraint is installed, properly installed using either the alone instead of the LATCH anchorage be sure to follow the instructions that LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s safety system once the combined weight is came with the child restraint system belts. Do not use both the safety belts more than 29.5 kg (65 lb). and secure the child restraint system and the LATCH anchorage system to See Securing Child Restraints (With the properly. secure a rear-facing or forward-facing Safety Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 96 or Keep in mind that an unsecured child child seat. Securing Child Restraints (With the restraint can move around in a Booster seats use the vehicle’s safety Safety Belt in the Front Seat) 0 98. collision or sudden stop and injure belts to secure the child in the booster Child restraints built after March 2014 people in the vehicle. Be sure to seat. If the manufacturer recommends will be labeled with the specific child properly secure any child restraint in that the booster seat be secured with weight up to which the LATCH system — the vehicle even when no child is the LATCH system, this can be done can be used to install the restraint. in it. as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no The following explains how to attach a LOWER ANCHORS AND interference with the proper child restraint with these attachments TETHERS FOR CHILDREN positioning of the lap-shoulder belt on in the vehicle. the child. (LATCH SYSTEM) Not all vehicle seating positions or Make sure to follow the instructions child restraints have lower anchors The LATCH system secures a child that came with the child restraint, and and attachments or top tether anchors restraint during driving or in a crash. also the instructions in this manual. and attachments. In this case, the LATCH attachments on the child safety belt must be used (with top restraint are used to attach the child When installing a child restraint with tether where available) to secure the restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. a top tether, you must also use either child restraint. See Securing Child This system is designed to make the lower anchors or the safety belts to Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the installation of a child restraint easier. properly secure the child restraint. Rear Seat) 0 96 or Securing Child A child restraint must never be Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the In order to use the LATCH system in attached using only the top tether. 0 your vehicle, you need a child restraint Front Seat) 98. that has LATCH attachments. The LATCH anchorage system can be LATCH-compatible rear-facing and used until the combined weight of the forward-facing child seats can be child plus the child restraint is 29.5 kg (65 lb). Use the safety belt Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether 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) anchors the top of into the vehicle. There are two lower the child restraint to the vehicle. A top anchors for each LATCH seating tether anchor is built into the vehicle. position that will accommodate a child The top tether attachment (2) on the restraint with lower attachments (2). child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either Rear Seat will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. I : Seating positions with top tether anchors. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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H : Seating positions with two lower According to accident statistics, anchors. children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 90 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower { Warning anchors has two labels, near the crease Top Tether Anchors between the seatback and the seat If a LATCH-type child restraint is cushion. The top tether anchors for each rear not attached to anchors, the child seating position are located on the restraint will not be able to protect back of the rear seatback. Be sure to the child correctly. In a crash, the use an anchor located on the same child could be seriously injured or side of the vehicle as the seating killed. Install a LATCH-type child position where the child restraint will restraint properly using the anchors, be placed. or use the vehicle's safety belts to Do not secure a child restraint in a secure the restraint, following the To assist in locating the top tether position without a top tether anchor if instructions that came with the anchors, the top tether anchor symbol a national or local law requires that child restraint and the instructions is near the anchor. the top tether be attached, or if the in this manual. instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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{ Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued)

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal tightened around a child’s neck, the buckled. This could damage the injuries during a crash, do not only way to loosen the belt is to safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and attach more than one child restraint cut it. return the safety belt to its stowed to a single anchor. Attaching more Buckle any unused safety belts position, before folding the seat. than one child restraint to a single behind the child restraint so anchor could cause the anchor or children cannot reach them. Pull the Do not attach more than one child attachment to come loose or even shoulder belt all the way out of the restraint to a single anchor. Attaching break during a crash. A child or retractor to set the lock, and tighten more than one child restraint to a others could be injured. the belt behind the child restraint single anchor could cause the anchor after the child restraint has been or attachment to come loose or even installed. break during a crash. A child or others { Warning could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, Children can be seriously injured or attach only one child restraint per strangled if a shoulder belt is Caution anchor. wrapped around their neck. The Do not let the LATCH attachments If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, see shoulder belt can tighten but cannot rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. Where to Put the Restraint 0 90. be loosened if it is locked. The This may damage these parts. shoulder belt locks when it is pulled If necessary, move buckled safety This system is designed to make all the way out of the retractor. belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH installation of child restraints easier. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is attachments. When using lower anchors, do not use allowed to go all the way back into the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the retractor, but it cannot do this if Do not fold the rear seatback when the vehicle's anchors and child it is wrapped around a child’s neck. the seat is occupied. Do not fold the restraint attachments to secure the If the shoulder belt is locked and empty rear seat with a safety belt (CONTINUED) (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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restraints. Some restraints also use Refer to the child restraint another vehicle anchor to secure a top instructions and the following tether. steps: 1. Attach and tighten the lower 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. attachments to the lower 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten anchors. If the child restraint the top tether according to does not have lower attachments your child restraint or the desired seating position instructions and the does not have lower anchors, following instructions: secure the child restraint with If the position you are the top tether and the safety using has an adjustable belts. Refer to your child restraint head restraint and you are manufacturer instructions and using a single tether, raise the instructions in this manual. the head restraint and route the tether under the 1.1. Find the lower anchors for head restraint and in the desired seating between the head restraint position. posts. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. If you are using a dual 1.3. Attach and tighten the tether in the rear outboard lower attachments on the seating position with an child restraint to the lower adjustable head restraint, anchors. route the dual tether 2. If the child restraint around the head restraint. manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If the position you are should be no more than New parts and repairs may be using does not have a 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for necessary even if the LATCH system headrest or head restraint proper installation. was not being used at the time of the and you are using a single crash. tether, route the tether REPLACING LATCH SYSTEM over the seatback. PARTS AFTER A CRASH SECURING CHILD RESTRAINTS (WITH THE { Warning SAFETY BELT IN THE REAR SEAT) A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged When securing a child restraint in a LATCH system may not properly rear seating position, study the secure the child restraint, resulting instructions that came with the child in serious injury or even death in a restraint to make sure it is compatible crash. To help make sure the with this vehicle. If the position you are LATCH system is working properly If the child restraint has the LATCH using does not have a after a crash, see your dealer to system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers headrest or head restraint have the system inspected and any for Children (LATCH System) 0 91 for and you are using a dual necessary replacements made as how and where to install the child tether, route the tether soon as possible. restraint using LATCH. If a child over the seatback. restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top 3. Before placing a child in the child If the vehicle has the LATCH system tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers restraint, make sure it is securely and it was being used during a crash, for Children (LATCH System) 0 91 for held in place. To check, grasp the new LATCH system parts may be top tether anchor locations. child restraint at the LATCH path needed. and attempt to move it side to Do not secure a child seat in a side and back and forth. There position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must 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 system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the If more than one child restraint needs Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is to be installed in the rear seat, be sure set, the belt can be tightened but to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 90. the buckle, away from the child restraint, so that the safety belt not pulled out of the retractor. 1. Put the child restraint on could be quickly unbuckled if the seat. necessary. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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6. If the child restraint has a top SECURING CHILD tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions RESTRAINTS (WITH THE regarding the use of the top SAFETY BELT IN THE tether. See Lower Anchors and FRONT SEAT) Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 91. This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing 7. Before placing a child in the child child restraint. See Where to Put the restraint, make sure it is securely Restraint 0 90. held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt In addition, the vehicle has a path and attempt to move it side passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front 5. To tighten the belt, push down to side and back and forth. When outboard passenger frontal airbag on the child restraint, pull the the child restraint is properly under certain conditions. See shoulder portion of the belt to installed, there should be no Passenger Sensing System 0 78 and tighten the lap portion of the more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 126 belt, and feed the shoulder belt movement. for more information, including back into the retractor. When To remove the child restraint, important safety information. installing a forward-facing child unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let restraint, it may be helpful to use it return to the stowed position. If the Never put a rear-facing child seat in your knee to push down on the top tether is attached to a top tether the front. This is because the risk to child restraint as you tighten anchor, disconnect it. the rear-facing child is so great, if the the belt. airbag deploys. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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When using the lap-shoulder belt to { Warning Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that A child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front outboard came with the child restraint and the restraint can be seriously injured or passenger seat, always move the following instructions: killed if the front outboard seat as far back as it will go. It is passenger frontal airbag inflates. better to secure the child restraint 1. Move the seat as far back as it This is because the back of the in a rear seat. will go before securing the rear-facing child restraint would be forward-facing child restraint. See Passenger Sensing System 0 78 Move the seat upward or the very close to the inflating airbag. for additional information. seatback to an upright position, A child in a forward-facing child if needed, to get a tight restraint can be seriously injured or installation of the child restraint. killed if the front outboard If the child restraint uses a top tether, passenger frontal airbag inflates and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for When the passenger sensing 0 the passenger seat is in a forward Children (LATCH System) 91 for top system has turned off the front position. tether anchor locations. outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the Even if the passenger sensing Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if passenger airbag status indicator system has turned off the front a national or local law requires that should light and stay lit when outboard passenger frontal airbag, the top tether be anchored, or if the you start the vehicle. See no system is fail-safe. No one can Passenger Airbag Status instructions that come with the child 0 guarantee that an airbag will not restraint say that the top strap must Indicator 126. deploy under some unusual be anchored. 2. Put the child restraint on circumstance, even though it is the seat. turned off. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Secure rear-facing child restraints in top tether, and that the tether be the lap and shoulder portions of a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. attached. the vehicle's safety belt through If you secure a forward-facing child or around the restraint. The child (CONTINUED) restraint instructions will show you how. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Position the release button on the buckle, away from the child restraint system, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

Tilt the latch plate to adjust the 6. To tighten the belt, push down belt if needed. on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way installing a forward-facing child out of the retractor to set the restraint, it may be helpful to use lock. When the retractor lock is your knee to push down on the set, the belt can be tightened but child restraint as you tighten not pulled out of the retractor. the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat 4. Push the latch plate into the Steps 5 and 6. buckle until it clicks. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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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 safety 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 airbag is 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 78. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

102 STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE CUPHOLDERS COMPARTMENTS Cupholders in the center console have a retractable cover. Do not place items Storage Compartments on the cover. Storage Compartments ...... 102 { Warning Glove Box ...... 102 Cupholders ...... 102 Do not store heavy or sharp objects Armrest Storage ...... 103 in storage compartments. In a crash, Rear Storage ...... 103 these objects may cause the cover to Center Console Storage ...... 103 open and could result in injury. Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover ...... 104 GLOVE BOX Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 105 Cargo Management System ...... 105 Convenience Net ...... 106 Roof Rack System Roof Rack System ...... 107 Press the button to unlatch the cover.

Lift the handle to open the glove box. Close until it latches. Use the vehicle key to lock or unlock. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Slide the cover back to open.

ARMREST STORAGE There is storage in the floor of the Press the button to access the storage For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, rear cargo area. Lift the handle to area in front of the armrest cover. pull the rear seat armrest forward to access. Press the button on the driver side of access the cupholders with removable the cover to access the storage area liner. under the armrest. There are two USB ports and an auxiliary jack inside. If equipped, there are two charge-only USB ports and an auxiliary jack outlet on the rear of the center console. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle. If equipped, the cargo cover can be 2. Align the cartridge over the slots used to cover items in the cargo area. on the trim panels of the vehicle. Install the Cargo Cover 3. Place one end of the cartridge { Warning into the slot and then compress 1. Hold the cartridge so that the to fit the other end into the retracted cargo cover faces the remaining slot. Do not place objects on the cargo rear of the vehicle. cover. Sudden stops or turns can 4. Unroll the cargo cover toward the cause objects to be thrown in the rear of the vehicle. The cargo vehicle. You or others could be cover can be half open or injured. fully open. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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5. Insert the cargo cover pins into the channels on both sides. Remove the Cargo Cover The vehicle has two cargo tie-downs in Cargo Management System the rear compartment. Remove the cargo cover pins from the channels and let the cover retract. Compress the ends of the cartridge to remove it from the slots. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Cargo Management System Removal 1. Turn both knobs to the unlock position. 2. Press the buttons and pull up to remove the divider. 3. Remove the knobs prior to storing the divider. Failure to do so will cause interference.

Cargo Management System Unlock Vehicle with Tire Inflator Kit Cargo Management System 4. Store the divider appropriately. Installation 1. Turn both knobs to the unlock CONVENIENCE NET position. This vehicle may have a convenience 2. Slide the divider along the rail to net in the rear of the vehicle. Attach it the desired position until it clicks to the cargo tie-downs for storing into place. small loads. 3. Make sure the divider is locked Do not use the net to store heavy into place in the rail grooves. Vehicle with Spare Tire loads. 4. Turn both knobs to the lock position. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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ROOF RACK SYSTEM sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden Caution braking, or abrupt maneuvers; otherwise it may result in loss of { Warning Loading cargo on the roof rack that control. If driving for a long distance, weighs more than 100 kg (220 lb) or on rough roads, or at high speeds, If something is carried on top of the hangs over the rear or sides of the occasionally stop the vehicle to make vehicle that is longer or wider than vehicle may damage the vehicle. sure the cargo remains in its place. Do the roof rack — like paneling, Load cargo so that it rests evenly not exceed the maximum vehicle plywood, or a mattress — the wind between the crossrails, making sure capacity when loading the vehicle. For can catch it while the vehicle is to fasten cargo securely. more information on vehicle capacity being driven. The item being carried and loading, see Vehicle Load could be violently torn off, and this Limits 0 186. could cause a collision and damage the vehicle. Never carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a GM certified accessory carrier.

If equipped, the roof rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have crossrails included, GM certified crossrails can be purchased as an accessory. See your dealer.

To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Fuel Gauge ...... 121 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 133 INSTRUMENTS AND Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Security Light ...... 134 CONTROLS (Uplevel Cluster) ...... 122 High-Beam On Light ...... 134 Engine Coolant Temperature Lamps On Reminder ...... 134 Gauge ...... 123 Cruise Control Light ...... 134 Controls Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Door Ajar Light ...... 135 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...... 109 Cluster) ...... 124 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 125 Information Displays Steering Wheel Controls ...... 109 Driver Information Heated Steering Wheel ...... 109 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 125 Passenger Airbag Status Center (DIC) ...... 135 Horn ...... 110 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...... 138 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 110 Indicator ...... 126 Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . 112 Charging System Light ...... 127 Vehicle Messages Compass ...... 113 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Vehicle Messages ...... 141 Clock ...... 113 (Check Engine Light) ...... 127 Battery Voltage and Charging Power Outlets ...... 114 Brake System Warning Light . . . . . 129 Messages ...... 141 Wireless Charging ...... 114 Electric Parking Brake Light ...... 129 Brake System Messages ...... 142 Cigarette Lighter ...... 115 Service Electric Parking Brake Compass Messages ...... 142 Ashtrays ...... 116 Light ...... 130 Cruise Control Messages ...... 142 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Door Ajar Messages ...... 143 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Warning Light ...... 130 Engine Cooling System Indicators Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . 130 Messages ...... 143 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 131 Engine Oil Messages ...... 144 Indicators ...... 116 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator ...... 131 Engine Power Messages ...... 144 Instrument Cluster (Base Level Traction Off Light ...... 131 ® Fuel System Messages ...... 144 Cluster) ...... 117 StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 131 Key and Lock Messages ...... 144 Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Traction Control System (TCS)/ ® Lamp Messages ...... 145 Cluster) ...... 119 StabiliTrak Light ...... 132 Object Detection System Speedometer ...... 120 Engine Coolant Temperature Messages ...... 145 Odometer ...... 120 Warning Light ...... 132 Ride Control System Trip Odometer ...... 121 Tire Pressure Light ...... 133 Messages ...... 148 Tachometer ...... 121 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...... 133 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Airbag System Messages ...... 148 CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL Safety Belt Messages ...... 149 Security Messages ...... 149 CONTROLS Service Vehicle Messages ...... 149 STEERING WHEEL The infotainment system can be Steering System Messages ...... 149 ADJUSTMENT operated by using the steering wheel Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . 150 controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Tire Messages ...... 150 in the infotainment manual. Transmission Messages ...... 150 Wheel Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 151 HEATED STEERING WHEEL Vehicle Speed Messages ...... 151 Washer Fluid Messages ...... 151 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 151 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System ...... 159 Universal Remote System Programming ...... 159 Universal Remote System Operation ...... 161 Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. ( : If equipped with a heated steering Do not adjust the steering wheel while wheel, press to turn on or off. An driving. indicator next to the button is lit when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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HORN AUTO : If equipped with Rainsense™, use this setting for intermittent wipes Press a on the steering wheel pad to when Rainsense is disabled, sound the horn. or Rainsense wipes when Rainsense is enabled. For intermittent wipes, move WINDSHIELD WIPER/ the windshield wiper lever to AUTO, WASHER then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If Rainsense is turned Windshield Wiper without Rainsense on, see “Rainsense” later in this (INT Shown) section. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI : Use for fast wipes. Windshield Wiper with Rainsense LO : Use for slow wipes. (AUTO Shown), If Equipped

INT : If equipped with intermittent wipers only, move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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1X : For a single wipe, briefly move Wiper Parking AUTO : Move the windshield wiper the wiper lever down. For several If the ignition is put in OFF while the lever to AUTO. Turn the band on the wipes, hold the wiper lever down. wipers are on LO, HI, or AUTO with wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. f : Pull the windshield wiper lever Rainsense turned off, they will toward you to spray windshield washer immediately stop. fluid and activate the wipers. The If the windshield wiper lever is then wipers will continue until the lever is moved to OFF before the driver door is released or the maximum wash time is opened or within 10 minutes, the reached. When the windshield wiper wipers will restart and move to the lever is released, additional wipes may base of the windshield. occur depending on how long the windshield washer has been activated. If the ignition is put in OFF while the See Washer Fluid 0 260 for wipers are performing wipes due to . Turn the band up for more information on filling the windshield windshield washing or Rainsense, the sensitivity to moisture. washer fluid reservoir. wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield. . Turn the band down for less Clear snow and ice from the wiper sensitivity to moisture. blades and windshield before using Rainsense them. If frozen to the windshield, . Move the windshield wiper lever If equipped with Rainsense and the carefully loosen or thaw them. out of the AUTO position to feature is turned on, a sensor near the Damaged blades should be replaced. deactivate Rainsense. top center of the windshield detects See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 264. the amount of water on the windshield To turn the Rainsense feature on or Heavy snow or ice can overload the and controls the frequency of the off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under wiper motor. See Electrical System windshield wiper based on the current Vehicle Personalization 0 151. 0 Overload 268. sensitivity setting. Wiper Arm Assembly Protection Keep this area of the windshield clear When using an automatic car wash, of debris to allow for best system move the windshield wiper lever to performance. OFF. This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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With Rainsense, if the transmission is REAR WINDOW WIPER/ The rear window wiper/washer will not in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is operate if the liftgate is open or ajar. very slow, the wipers will WASHER If the liftgate is opened while the rear automatically stop at the base of the wiper is on, the wiper returns to the windshield. parked position and stops. The wiper operations return to normal Rear Wiper Arm Assembly when the transmission is no longer in Protection N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. When using an automatic car wash, move the rear wiper control to OFF to disable the rear wiper. In some { Warning vehicles, if the transmission is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is In freezing weather, do not use the The rear window wiper/washer very slow, the rear wiper will washer until the windshield is controls are on the end of the automatically park under the rear warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid windshield wiper lever. spoiler. can form ice on the windshield, Turn the controls to adjust the setting. blocking your vision. The wiper operations return to normal OFF : Turns the wiper off. when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has INT : Turns on the rear wiper with a increased. delay between wipes. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear ON : Turns on the rear wiper. 1 If the rear wiper control is off, the rear : Push the windshield wiper lever wiper will automatically operate forward to spray washer fluid on the continuously when the transmission is rear window and the rear mirror in R (Reverse), and the front camera, if equipped. See Rear Camera 0 windshield wiper is performing low or Mirror 48. The wipers will clear the high speed wipes. If the rear wiper rear window and either stop or return control is off, the transmission is in to your preset speed. For more washer R (Reverse), and the front windshield cycles, push and hold the lever. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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wiper is performing INT wipes, then automatically determine when a GPS Date the rear wiper automatically performs signal is restored and provide a To set the date: INT wipes. heading again. See Compass Messages 0 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen This feature can be turned on or off. 142 for the messages that may be 0 displayed for the compass. button, then touch Time See Vehicle Personalization 151. and Date. The windshield washer reservoir is CLOCK 2. Touch Set Date, then touch + or − used for the windshield, rear window, The infotainment system controls are to increase or decrease month, and rear mirror camera, if equipped. day, or year. See Rear Camera Mirror 0 48. Check used to access the time and date the fluid level in the reservoir if either settings through the menu system. See 3. Touch [ Back to go back to the washer is not working. See Washer “Home Page” in the infotainment previous menu. Fluid 0 260. manual for information about how to use the menu system. Auto Set COMPASS Setting the Clock When on, the time and date will automatically update. The vehicle may have a compass Time display on the Driver Information To set auto set: To set the time: Center (DIC). The compass receives its 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen heading and other information from 1. From the Home Page, touch the button, then touch Time the Global Positioning System (GPS) ® SETTINGS screen button, then and Date. antenna, StabiliTrak , and vehicle touch Time and Date. speed information. 2. Touch Set Time or Set Date. 2. Touch Set Time, then touch + or 3. Touch Auto Set, then select The compass system is designed to − to increase or decrease hours or On-Cell Network or Off-Manual operate for a certain number of miles minutes, and change AM or PM. or degrees of turn before needing a to manually set the time signal from the GPS satellites. When 3. Touch 12-24 Hr for a 12 or and date. 24 hour clock. the compass display shows CAL, drive 4. Touch [ Back to go back to the the vehicle for a short distance in an 4. Touch [ Back to go back to the previous menu. open area where it can receive a GPS previous menu. signal. The compass system will Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If auto set is on, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately Caution when driving into a new time zone. Hanging heavy equipment from the Clock Display power outlet can cause damage not When on, the digital clock will display covered by the vehicle warranty. The on the infotainment screen. power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as To set the clock display: cell phone charge cords. 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen button, then touch Time Always unplug electrical equipment and Date. when not in use and do not plug in 2. Touch Clock Display, then select The vehicle has two accessory power equipment that exceeds the maximum Off or On. outlets: one on the lower center floor 15 amps rating. [ console and one in the rear cargo area. 3. Touch Back to go back to the WIRELESS CHARGING previous menu. Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet. The vehicle may have wireless charging in the storage under the POWER OUTLETS Certain accessory power plugs may not armrest. The system wirelessly charges be compatible with the accessory The accessory power outlet can be one PMA or Qi compatible mobile power outlet and could overload used to plug in electrical equipment, device. such as a cell phone or MP3 player. vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. To check for phone or other device When adding electrical equipment, be compatibility: sure to follow the proper installation . In the U.S., see my.cadillac.com/ instructions included with the learn. equipment. See Add-On Electrical . In Canada, see gmtotalconnect.ca. Equipment 0 245. . Or, see your dealer for details. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To charge a mobile device: { Warning Warning (Continued) 1. Remove all objects from the Wireless charging can affect the between the phone and charging charging pad. The system may operation of an implanted pad will become very hot. On the not charge if there are any pacemaker or other medical devices. rare occasion that the charging objects on the charging pad. If you have one, it is recommended system does not detect a metal 2. Place the mobile device face up to consult with your doctor before object, and the object gets wedged on the @ symbol on the using the wireless charging system. between the phone and charger, charging pad and align it to the remove the phone and allow the left wall of the charging bin. The vehicle must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ metallic object to cool before 3. The ~ will display on the V ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory removing it from the charging pad, on the infotainment screen. This Power (RAP). The wireless charging to prevent burns. indicates that the mobile device feature may not correctly indicate is properly positioned and charging when the vehicle is in RAP. charging. If a phone is placed on See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 195. the charging pad and ~ does not display, remove the phone The operating temperature is −20 °C − from the pad, turn 180 degrees ( 4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the and wait three seconds before charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to placing/aligning the phone on the 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone. pad again. { Warning CIGARETTE LIGHTER Remove all metal objects from the If equipped with a cigarette lighter, it charging pad before charging your is located in the center console near mobile device. Metal objects, such the cupholders. Press on the access as coins, keys, rings, or paper clips, door to open it and use the lighter. (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To use the cigarette lighter, push it in To remove the ashtray, pull it from the WARNING LIGHTS, all the way, and let go. When it is cupholder. Push it back down to be ready, it will pop back out by itself. sure it is secure. GAUGES, AND INDICATORS Caution Warning lights and gauges can signal Holding a cigarette lighter in while that something is wrong before it it is heating does not let the lighter becomes serious enough to cause an back away from the heating element expensive repair or replacement. when it is hot. Damage from Paying attention to the warning lights overheating can occur to the lighter and gauges could prevent injury. or heating element, or a fuse could Some warning lights come on briefly be blown. Do not hold a cigarette when the engine is started to indicate lighter in while it is heating. they are working. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the ASHTRAYS gauges shows there may be a problem, If equipped, the ashtray is in the check the section that explains what center console cupholder. to do. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. Caution

If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Cluster Application Displays Phone configuration of the C and B The cluster has three interactive While the Phone application page is steering wheel controls. When FAV display zones. displayed, press SEL to enter the Primary is selected, pressing C and Phone menu. In the Phone menu, Use the five-way control on the right B will go to the next or previous if there is no active phone call, view steering wheel control to move favorite and pressing and holding C recent calls, select from favorites, between the different display zones or scroll through contacts. If there is and B will seek. When SEEK Primary and scroll through the different an active call, mute the phone or is selected, pressing C and B will displays. switch to handset operation. seek and pressing and holding C and The left and right zones display Driver Settings B will go to the next or previous Information Center (DIC) information. favorite. See Driver Information Center Press SEL while the Settings (DIC) 0 135. application page is displayed to enter Open Source Software : Press SEL the Settings menu. while Open Source Software is The center zone displays application highlighted to display open source information for navigation, audio, Units : Press SEL while Units is software information. phone, or options. A speedometer can highlighted to enter the Units menu. also be displayed in this center zone. Choose English or metric units by pressing SEL while the desired item is Navigation highlighted. A checkmark will be If there is no active route, a compass displayed next to the selected item. will be displayed. If there is an active Info Pages : Press SEL while Info Pages route, press SEL to end route guidance is highlighted to select the items to be or turn the voice prompts on or off. displayed in the DIC information Audio displays. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 135. While the Audio application page is displayed, press SEL to enter the Fav Button Options : Press SEL while Audio menu. In the Audio menu Fav Button Options is highlighted to search for music, select from favorites, select between FAV Primary and SEEK or change the audio source. Primary. This selection allows for Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Cluster Menu Phone desired item is highlighted. A checkmark will be displayed next to There is an interactive display area in Press SEL to select the Phone app, the selected item. the center of the instrument cluster. then press T to enter the Phone Display Themes : There are three Use the right steering wheel control to menu. In the Phone menu, if there is instrument cluster display open and scroll through the different no active phone call, view recent calls, configurations to choose from: items and displays. or scroll through contacts. If there is an active call, mute the phone or Standard, Technology, and Media. Press S to access the cluster switch to handset operation. Info Pages : Press T while Info Pages applications. Use y or z to scroll Navigation is displayed to enter the Info Pages through the list of available menu and select the items to be applications. Not all applications will Press SEL to select the Navigation app, displayed in the Info app. See Driver be available on all vehicles. then press T to enter the Navigation Information Center (DIC) 0 135. menu. If there is no active route, you Info App can resume the last route and turn the Open Source Software : Press SEL This is where the selected Driver voice prompts on/off. If there is an while Open Source Software is Information Center (DIC) displays can active route, press SEL to cancel or highlighted to display open source be viewed. See Driver Information resume route guidance or turn the software information. Center (DIC) 0 135. voice prompts on or off. SPEEDOMETER Audio Settings The speedometer shows the vehicle's Press SEL to select the Audio app, Press SEL to select the Settings app, speed in either kilometers per hour then press T to enter the Audio then press T to enter the Settings (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). menu. In the Audio menu browse for menu. Use y or z to scroll through music, select from the favorites, items in the Settings menu. ODOMETER or change the audio source. Use y or Units : Press T while Units is The odometer shows how far the z to change the station or go to the vehicle has been driven, in either displayed to enter the Units menu. next or previous track. kilometers or miles. Choose English, Imperial, or metric units by pressing SEL while the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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TRIP ODOMETER A slight bump may be felt when the transmission is determining the most The trip odometer shows how far the fuel efficient operating range. vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. FUEL GAUGE The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 135. TACHOMETER The tachometer displays the engine Uplevel speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). For vehicles with the Stop/Start When the ignition is on, the fuel system, when the ignition is in ON/ gauge indicates about how much fuel RUN, the tachometer indicates the is left in the tank. vehicle status. When pointing to AUTO There is an arrow near the fuel gauge STOP, the engine is off but the vehicle Base Level pointing to the side of the vehicle the is on and can move. The engine could fuel door is on. auto start at any time. When the When the indicator nears empty, the indicator points to OFF, the vehicle low fuel light comes on. There still is a is off. little fuel left, but the vehicle should When the engine is on, the tachometer be refueled soon. ’ will indicate the engine s revolutions Here are four things that some owners per minute (rpm). The tachometer ask about. None of these show a ’ may vary by several hundred rpm s, problem with the fuel gauge: during Auto Stop mode, when the engine is shutting off and restarting. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. At the service station, the fuel ENGINE OIL PRESSURE pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. GAUGE (UPLEVEL CLUSTER) . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. English, Standard Theme Shown . The gauge takes a few seconds to The engine oil pressure gauge stabilize after the ignition is shows the engine oil pressure turned on, and goes back to empty Metric, Standard Theme Shown in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per when the ignition is turned off. square inch) when the engine is running. Oil pressure can vary with engine speed, outside temperature, and oil viscosity. On some models, the oil pump will vary engine oil pressure according to engine needs. Oil pressure may change quickly as the engine speed or load varies. This is normal. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If the oil pressure warning light or ENGINE COOLANT Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates oil pressure outside TEMPERATURE GAUGE the normal operating range, check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil Messages 0 144.

Caution

Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. English Base Level The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if Metric Base Level required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.

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VOLTMETER GAUGE Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large (UPLEVEL CLUSTER) number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum English Uplevel power. This gauge measures the temperature The vehicle can only be driven for a of the vehicle's engine. short time with the readings outside Standard Theme the normal operating range. If the While driving under normal operating When the ignition is on, this gauge vehicle must be driven, turn off all conditions, if the needle moves into indicates the battery voltage. accessories, such as the radio and air the shaded area, the engine is too hot. conditioner, and unplug all chargers Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and When the engine is running, this and accessories. turn off the engine as soon as possible. gauge shows the condition of the charging system. The gauge can Readings outside the normal operating transition from a higher to lower or a range indicate a possible problem in lower to higher reading. This is the electrical system. Have the vehicle normal. If the vehicle is operating serviced as soon as possible. outside the normal operating range, the charging system light comes on. See Charging System Light 0 127. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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SAFETY BELT REMINDERS Passenger Safety Belt Reminder turn off the reminder light and/or Light chime, remove the object from the Driver Safety Belt Reminder seat or buckle the safety belt. Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT There is a driver safety belt reminder airbag status indicator. See Passenger light on the instrument cluster. Sensing System 0 78. This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag 0 When the vehicle is started, this light When the vehicle is started, this light system, see Airbag System 73. flashes and a chime may come on to flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety remind passengers to fasten their belt. Then the light stays on solid until safety belt. Then the light stays on the belt is buckled. This cycle may solid until the belt is buckled. This continue several times if the driver cycle continues several times if the remains or becomes unbuckled while passenger remains or becomes the vehicle is moving. unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is buckled, The airbag readiness light comes on neither the light nor the chime neither the chime nor the light for several seconds when the vehicle is comes on. comes on. started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If the word ON or the on symbol is lit { Warning on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front If the airbag readiness light stays on outboard passenger frontal airbag is after the vehicle is started or comes allowed to inflate. on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit United States and Canada properly. The airbags in the vehicle on the passenger airbag status might not inflate in a crash, or they indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the could even inflate without a crash. front outboard passenger frontal To help avoid injury, have the airbag. vehicle serviced right away. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there If there is a problem with the airbag Mexico are no lights at all, there may be a system, a Driver Information Center problem with the lights or the (DIC) message may also come on. See When the vehicle is started, the 0 passenger sensing system. See your Airbag System Messages 148. passenger airbag status indicator will dealer for service. light ON and OFF, or the symbol for PASSENGER AIRBAG on and off, for several seconds as a { Warning STATUS INDICATOR system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light If the airbag readiness light ever The vehicle has a passenger sensing either ON or OFF, or either the on or comes on and stays on, it means system. See Passenger Sensing System off symbol, to let you know the status 0 78 for important safety information. that something may be wrong with of the front outboard passenger frontal the airbag system. To help avoid The overhead console has a passenger airbag. airbag status indicator. injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 125 for more information, including important safety information. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR Caution LAMP (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT) If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on, the emission This light is part of the vehicle’s control system may not work as emission control on-board diagnostic well, the fuel economy may be system. If this light is on while the lower, and the vehicle may not run engine is running, a malfunction has smoothly. This could lead to costly been detected and the vehicle may The charging system light comes on repairs that might not be covered by require service. The light should come briefly when the ignition is turned on, the vehicle warranty. but the engine is not running, as a on to show that it is working when the check to show the light is working. ignition is in Service Only Mode. See 0 It should go out when the engine is Ignition Positions 190. started. Caution If the light stays on, or comes on while Modifications to the engine, driving, there may be a problem with transmission, exhaust, intake, the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while or fuel system, or the use of this light is on could drain the battery. replacement tires that do not meet the original tire specifications, can When this light comes on, or is Malfunctions are often indicated by cause this light to come on. This flashing, the Driver Information Center the system before any problem is could lead to costly repairs not (DIC) also displays a message. noticeable. Being aware of the light covered by the vehicle warranty. See Battery Voltage and Charging and seeking service promptly when it This could also affect the vehicle’s Messages 0 141. comes on may prevent damage. ability to pass an Emissions If a short distance must be driven with Inspection/Maintenance test. See 0 the light on, be sure to turn off all Accessories and Modifications 248. accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If the light is flashing : A malfunction diagnostic system can detect if the has been detected that could damage adapter has been left installed in the emission control system and the vehicle, allowing fuel to increase vehicle emissions. Diagnosis evaporate into the atmosphere. and service may be required. A few driving trips with the To help prevent damage, reduce adapter removed may turn off the light. vehicle speed and avoid hard The DLC is under the instrument accelerations and uphill grades. . Poor fuel quality can cause panel to the left of the steering wheel. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount inefficient engine operation and Connecting devices that are not used of cargo being hauled as soon as poor driveability, which may go to perform an Emissions Inspection/ possible. away once the engine is warmed Maintenance test or to service the If the light continues to flash, find a up. If this occurs, change the fuel vehicle may affect vehicle operation. 0 safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off brand. It may require at least one See Add-On Electrical Equipment 245. and wait at least 10 seconds before full tank of the proper fuel to turn See your dealer if assistance is needed. the light off. See Fuel 0 235. restarting the engine. If the light is The vehicle may not pass inspection if: still flashing, follow the previous If the light remains on, see your guidelines and see your dealer for dealer. . The light is on when the engine is service as soon as possible. running. Emissions Inspection and . The light does not come on when If the light is on steady : A Maintenance Programs malfunction has been detected. the ignition is in Service Diagnosis and service may be required. If the vehicle requires an Emissions Only Mode. Inspection/Maintenance test, the test Check the following: . Critical emission control systems equipment will likely connect to the have not been completely . If fuel has been added to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). diagnosed. If this happens, the vehicle using the capless funnel vehicle would not be ready for adapter, make sure that it has been inspection and might require removed. See “Filling the Tank several days of routine driving with a Portable Gas Can” under before the system is ready for Filling the Tank 0 236. The inspection. This can happen if the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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12-volt battery has recently been This light should come on briefly ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE replaced or run down, or if the when the engine is started. If it does vehicle has been recently serviced. not come on then, have it fixed so it LIGHT See your dealer if the vehicle will not will be ready to warn you if there is a pass or cannot be made ready for problem. the test. If the light comes on and stays on, there is a brake problem. BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT { Warning Metric English The vehicle brake system consists of The brake system might not be This light comes on when the parking two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is working properly if the brake brake is applied. If the light continues not working, the remaining circuit can system warning light is on. Driving flashing after the parking brake is still work to stop the vehicle. For with the brake system warning light released, or while driving, there is a normal braking performance, both on can lead to a crash. If the light is problem with the Electric Parking circuits need to be working. still on after the vehicle has been Brake system or another system. If the warning light comes on, there is pulled off the road and carefully A message may also display in the a brake problem. Have the brake Driver Information Center (DIC). See stopped, have the vehicle towed for 0 system inspected right away. service. Brake System Messages 142. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.

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SERVICE ELECTRIC ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for PARKING BRAKE LIGHT (ABS) WARNING LIGHT service. See Brake System Warning Light 0 129 and Brake System Messages 0 142. LANE KEEP ASSIST (LKA) LIGHT

On some vehicles the service electric This light comes on briefly when the parking brake light should come on engine is started. briefly when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If the light does not come on, have it If it does not come on, have it fixed so fixed so it will be ready to warn if it will be ready to warn if there is a there is a problem. problem. For vehicles with the If the light comes on while driving, reconfigurable cluster, this light may For some vehicles, this light comes on stop as soon as it is safely possible and not come on when the vehicle is in briefly while starting the vehicle. If it turn off the vehicle. Then start the ON/RUN. does not come on, have the vehicle engine again to reset the system. If the serviced. If this light stays on, the vehicle ABS light stays on, or comes on again should be taken to a dealer as soon as while driving, the vehicle needs For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, possible. See Electric Parking Brake 0 service. A chime may also sound when this light may not come on when 204. If a message displays in the the light comes on steady. starting the vehicle. Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages 0 142. If the ABS light is the only light on, This light is green if LKA is available the vehicle has regular brakes, but the to assist. antilock brakes are not functioning. LKA may assist by gently turning the If both the ABS and the brake system steering wheel if the vehicle warning light are on, the vehicle's approaches a detected lane marking antilock brakes are not functioning Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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without using the turn signal in that PEDESTRIAN AHEAD The traction off light comes on when direction. The LKA light will turn the Traction Control System (TCS) has amber. INDICATOR been turned off by pressing and This light is amber and flashes as a releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert, This light and the StabiliTrak OFF to indicate that the lane marking has light come on when StabiliTrak is been crossed. turned off. See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 233. If the TCS is off, wheel speed will be limited when necessary to protect the VEHICLE AHEAD INDICATOR If equipped, this indicator will display driveline from damage. Adjust driving amber when a nearby pedestrian is accordingly. detected directly in front of the See Traction Control/Electronic Stability vehicle. Control 0 206. See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) ® System 0 229. STABILITRAK OFF LIGHT TRACTION OFF LIGHT If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 225. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have This light comes on briefly while the vehicle serviced by your dealer. starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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This light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the If it does not, have the vehicle StabiliTrak system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak serviced by your dealer. If the system If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction system have been disabled. A Driver is working normally the indicator light Control System (TCS) is also off. Information Center (DIC) message may goes off. If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the display. Check the DIC messages to system does not assist in controlling determine which feature(s) is no Caution the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. See Ride The engine coolant temperature StabiliTrak systems, and the warning 0 light turns off. Control System Messages 148. warning light indicates that the If the light is on and flashing, the TCS vehicle has overheated. Driving with See Traction Control/Electronic Stability this light on can damage the engine Control 0 206. and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Engine See Traction Control/Electronic Stability TRACTION CONTROL Overheating 0 259. SYSTEM (TCS)/ Control 0 206. ® STABILITRAK LIGHT ENGINE COOLANT The engine coolant temperature TEMPERATURE WARNING warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. LIGHT If this happens, pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating 0 259.

This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the This light comes on briefly while system is working normally, the starting the vehicle. indicator light turns off. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See This light should come on briefly as Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 286. the engine is started. If it does not For vehicles with the Tire Pressure come on, have the vehicle serviced by Monitor System (TPMS), this light ENGINE OIL PRESSURE your dealer. comes on briefly when the engine is LIGHT If the light comes on and stays on, it started. It provides information about means that oil is not flowing through tire pressures and the TPMS. Caution the engine properly. The vehicle could When the Light Is On Steady be low on oil and might have some Lack of proper engine oil other system problem. See your dealer. This indicates that one or more of the maintenance can damage the tires are significantly underinflated. engine. Driving with the engine oil LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire low can also damage the engine. pressure message may also display. See The repairs would not be covered by 0 Tire Messages 150. Stop as soon as the vehicle warranty. Check the oil possible, and inflate the tires to the level as soon as possible. Add oil if pressure value shown on the Tire and required, but if the oil level is within Loading Information label. See Tire 0 the operating range and the oil Pressure 283. pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the This light is near the fuel gauge and maintenance schedule for changing comes on briefly when the ignition is engine oil. turned on as a check to show it is working. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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It also comes on when the fuel tank is HIGH-BEAM ON LIGHT LAMPS ON REMINDER low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. SECURITY LIGHT

This light comes on when the This light comes on when the exterior high-beam headlamps are in use. lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp 0 See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Controls 162. 0 Changer 164. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT The security light should come on IntelliBeam® Light briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a The cruise control light is white when problem with the theft-deterrent This light comes on when the the cruise control is on and ready, and system. See Immobilizer IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is turns green when the cruise control is 0 Operation 44. enabled. set and active. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 162. See Cruise Control 0 209. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Adaptive Cruise Control Light For vehicles equipped with this light, it INFORMATION DISPLAYS comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See DRIVER INFORMATION Door Ajar Messages 0 143 for more CENTER (DIC) information. The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. This light comes on when the Adaptive Cruise Control (if equipped) is active. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 211. DOOR AJAR LIGHT

y or z : Press to go to the previous or next selection. S or T : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press S to go back to the previous menu. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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SEL : Press to open a menu or select a Trip 1 or Trip 2 : The Trip display Instantaneous Fuel Economy : Shows menu item. Press and hold to reset shows the current distance traveled, in the current fuel economy in either values on certain screens. either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or since the trip odometer was last reset. miles per gallon (mpg). This number DIC Information Display Options The trip odometer can be reset by reflects only the approximate fuel The info displays on the DIC can be pressing and holding SEL while this economy that the vehicle has right turned on or off through the display is active. now and changes frequently as driving Settings menu. Fuel Range : Shows the approximate conditions change. 1. Press SEL while viewing the distance the vehicle can be driven Average Speed : Shows the average Settings page in one of the without refueling. LOW will be speed of the vehicle in kilometers per interactive display zones on the displayed when the vehicle is low on hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). cluster. fuel. The fuel range estimate is based This average is calculated based on the on an average of the vehicle's fuel various vehicle speeds recorded since 2. Scroll to Info Pages and press T. economy over recent driving history the last reset of this value. The average and the amount of fuel remaining in speed can be reset by pressing and 3. Press or to move through y z the fuel tank. holding SEL while this display is the list of possible info displays. Average Fuel Economy : Shows the active. 4. Press SEL while an item is approximate average liters per Timer : This display can be used as a highlighted to select or deselect 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per timer. To start the timer, press SEL that item. gallon (mpg). This number is while this display is active. The display DIC Information Displays calculated based on the number of will show the amount of time that has L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the passed since the timer was last reset. The following is the list of all possible last time this menu item was reset. To stop the timer, press SEL briefly DIC information displays. Some of the This number reflects only the while this display is active and the information displays may not be approximate average fuel economy timer is running. To reset the timer to available for your particular vehicle. that the vehicle has right now, and will zero, press and hold SEL while this Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in change as driving conditions change. display is active. either kilometers per hour (km/h) or The Average Fuel Economy can be miles per hour (mph). reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Speed Limit : Shows the current speed Fuel Economy : Displays average fuel The Oil Life display must be reset after limit. The information for this page economy, the best fuel economy over each oil change. It will not reset itself. comes from a roadway database. the selected distance, and a bar graph Do not reset the Oil Life display Speed Warning : Allows the driver to showing instantaneous fuel economy. accidentally at any time other than set a speed that they do not want to Economy Trend : Shows history of the when the oil has just been changed. exceed. To set the Speed Warning, Average Fuel Economy from the last It cannot be reset accurately until the press SEL when Speed Warning is 50 km (30 mi). Each bar represents next oil change. To reset the engine oil about 5 km (3 mi) of driving. During life system, press and hold SEL for displayed. Press y or z to adjust the several seconds while the Oil Life value. This feature can be turned off driving the bars will shift to always reflect the most recent distance on the display is active. See Engine Oil Life by pressing and holding SEL while System 0 254. viewing this page. If the selected speed right side. Press and hold SEL to clear limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is the graph or press T to reset through Oil Temperature : Shows the current displayed and a chime may sound. the menu. oil temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Cruise Set Speed : Shows the speed the Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the oil's cruise control or Adaptive Cruise remaining useful life. If REMAINING Oil Pressure : Shows the current oil Control is set to. OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means pressure in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). Driver Assistance (Uplevel Cluster) : 99% of the current oil life remains. Shows information for Lane Keep When the remaining oil life is low, the Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate Assist (LKA), Adaptive Cruise Control CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure (ACC), and Forward Collision Alert will appear on the display. See Engine is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) (FCA). The display shows if there is a Oil Messages 0 144. The oil should be or in pounds per square inch (psi). vehicle detected ahead, and the changed as soon as possible. See If the pressure is low, the value for current FCA timing setting. In Engine Oil 0 252. In addition to the that tire is shown in amber. See Tire 0 addition, when ACC is not engaged, engine oil life system monitoring the Pressure Monitor System 285 and Tire 0 the current follow time to the vehicle oil life, additional maintenance is Pressure Monitor Operation 286. ahead is displayed as a time value on recommended. See Maintenance Blank Page : Allows for no information this page. Schedule 0 325. to be displayed in the cluster info Battery Voltage (Base Cluster) : Shows display areas. the current battery voltage. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD) The HUD information can be displayed in various languages in some vehicles. The speedometer reading and other { Warning numerical values can be displayed in If the HUD image is too bright or either English or metric units. too high in your field of view, it The language selection is changed may take you more time to see through the radio and the units of things you need to see when it is measurement is changed through the dark outside. Be sure to keep the instrument cluster. See Vehicle 0 HUD image dim and placed low in Personalization 151 and “Cluster your field of view. Application Displays” under Instrument Cluster (Base Level Cluster) 0 117 or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel HUD Display on the Vehicle If equipped with HUD, some Cluster) 0 119. Windshield information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the The HUD may display some of the windshield. The image is projected following vehicle information and through the HUD lens on top of the vehicle messages or alerts: instrument panel. The information . Speed appears as an image focused out . Tachometer toward the front of the vehicle. . Audio Caution . Phone If you try to use the HUD image as . Navigation a parking aid, you may misjudge the . Collision Alert distance and damage your vehicle. . Cruise Control Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid. . Lane Keep Assist . Low Fuel Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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D : Lift up and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the display off. The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness English control can also be adjusted as needed. Speed View : This display gives the The HUD image can temporarily light speedometer reading (in English or up depending on the angle and metric units), speed limit, Adaptive position of the sunlight on the HUD Cruise Control speed, Lane Departure display. This is normal. Warning, and Vehicle Ahead indicator. The HUD control is to the left of the Some information only appears on steering wheel. Polarized sunglasses could make the vehicles that have these features, and HUD image harder to see. To adjust the HUD image: when they are active. 1. Adjust the driver seat. HUD Views 2. Start the engine. There are four views in the HUD. Some vehicle information and vehicle 3. Use the following settings to messages or alerts may be displayed in adjust the HUD. any view. $ : Press down or lift up to center the HUD image. The HUD image can Metric only be adjusted up and down, not side to side. ! : Press to select the display view. Each press will change the display view. Metric Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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English English English Audio/Phone View : This displays the Navigation View : This display includes Performance View : This displays the speed view along with audio/phone the information in the speed view speedometer reading, rpm reading, information. The current radio station, along with Turn-by-Turn Navigation transmission positions, and gear shift media type, and incoming calls will be information in some vehicles. The indicator. displayed. compass heading is displayed when Care of the HUD All HUD views may briefly display navigation routing is not active. audio information when the driver Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts shown Clean the inside of the windshield to uses the steering wheel controls to in the instrument cluster may also be remove any dirt or film that could adjust the audio settings appearing in displayed in any HUD view. reduce the sharpness or clarity of the the instrument cluster. HUD image. Incoming phone calls appearing in the Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth instrument cluster may also display in sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the any HUD view. lens gently, then dry it. HUD Troubleshooting Check that: Metric . Nothing is covering the HUD lens. . HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright. Metric . HUD is adjusted to the proper height. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Polarized sunglasses are not worn. VEHICLE MESSAGES vehicle that may be noticed. At the . Windshield and HUD lens are point that features are disabled, this Messages displayed on the DIC clean. message displays. Turn off indicate the status of the vehicle or unnecessary accessories to allow the If the HUD image is not correct, some action that may be needed to battery to recharge. contact your dealer. correct a condition. Multiple messages LOW BATTERY The windshield is part of the HUD may display one after the other. system. If the windshield needs The messages that do not require This message is displayed when the replacing, see Windshield immediate action can be battery voltage is low. See Battery - 0 Replacement 0 266. acknowledged and cleared by pressing North America 263. SEL. The messages that require SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING immediate action cannot be cleared SYSTEM until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously This message is displayed when there and clearing the messages does not is a fault in the battery charging correct the problem. system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed TRANSPORT MODE ON depending on the vehicle content. This message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some BATTERY VOLTAGE AND features can be disabled while in this CHARGING MESSAGES mode, including Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start, and the BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE vehicle alarm system. Take the vehicle This message displays when the to your dealer for service to turn vehicle has detected that the battery transport mode off. voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGES assist motor may be heard and brake CRUISE CONTROL pedal pulsation may be felt. This is BRAKE FLUID LOW normal under these conditions. Take MESSAGES This message is displayed when the the vehicle to your dealer for service. ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX brake fluid level is low. See Brake SERVICE PARKING BRAKE 0 This message displays when the Fluid 262. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) speed is This message is displayed when there 0 BRAKES OVERHEATED is a problem with the parking brake. set. See Adaptive Cruise Control 211. This message is displayed when the Take the vehicle to your dealer for ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY brakes are becoming overheated. This service. UNAVAILABLE may be seen when driving on hills. COMPASS MESSAGES This message displays when Shift to a lower gear. attempting to activate Adaptive Cruise STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE CAL Control (ACC) when it is temporarily unavailable. The ACC system does not PARK BRAKE This message is displayed when the need service. This message is displayed if you compass needs to be calibrated. See 0 attempt to release the Electric Parking Compass 113. This can occur under the following conditions: Brake without the brake pedal applied. –– See Electric Parking Brake 0 204. . The radar is not clean. Keep the Dashes will be displayed if the RELEASE PARKING BRAKE radar sensors free of mud, dirt, compass needs service. See your dealer snow, ice, and slush. Clean the This message is displayed if the for service. entire front and/or rear of the Electric Parking Brake is on while the vehicle. For cleaning instructions, vehicle is in motion. See Electric see Exterior Care 0 314. 0 Parking Brake 204. . Heavy rain or snow is interfering SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST with the radar object detection or camera performance. This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. The brake boost Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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CRUISE SET TO XXX DOOR AJAR MESSAGES the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the This message displays when the cruise DOOR OPEN coolant temperature returns to normal, control speed is set. See Cruise the air conditioning compressor turns Control 0 209. A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is back on. The vehicle can continue to NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL open. If the vehicle has been shifted be driven. APPLIED out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN message If this message continues to appear, This message displays when Adaptive will also be displayed. Close the door have the system repaired by your Cruise Control (ACC) is active and the completely. dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. driver is pressing the gas pedal. When HOOD OPEN this occurs, ACC will not brake. See ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE Adaptive Cruise Control 0 211. This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is ENGINE SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE open. Close the hood completely. This message displays when the CONTROL REAR ACCESS OPEN engine coolant temperature is too hot. This message displays when the Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) needs This message will display along with a it cools down. service. Take the vehicle to your symbol when the liftgate is open. Close the liftgate completely. ENGINE OVERHEATED — STOP dealer. ENGINE SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM This message displays and a This message may display if Adaptive MESSAGES continuous chime sounds if the engine Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged cooling system reaches unsafe holding the vehicle at a stop, and the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH temperatures for operation. Stop and driver attempts to exit the vehicle. Put ENGINE TEMP turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. the vehicle in P (Park) before exiting. This message displays when the This message clears when the engine engine coolant becomes hotter than has cooled to a safe operating the normal operating temperature. To temperature. avoid added strain on a hot engine, Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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ENGINE OIL MESSAGES OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP FUEL SYSTEM MESSAGES ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays if low oil This message displays when the pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When as soon as safely possible and do not vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon you change the engine oil, be sure to operate it until the cause of the low oil as possible. reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil pressure has been corrected. Check the 0 Life System 254, Driver Information oil as soon as possible and have the KEY AND LOCK MESSAGES 0 0 Center (DIC) 135, Engine Oil 252, vehicle serviced by your dealer. and Maintenance Schedule 0 325. NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED ENGINE POWER MESSAGES PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE POCKET THEN START YOUR This message displays when the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED VEHICLE engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop This message displays when the This message displays when trying to and allow the vehicle to idle until it vehicle's engine power is reduced. start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter cools down. Reduced engine power can affect the is not detected. The transmitter ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this battery may be weak. See “Starting the message is on, but there is no Vehicle with a Low Transmitter On some vehicles, this message reduction in performance, proceed to Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry displays when the engine oil level may your destination. The performance (RKE) System Operation 0 27. be too low. Check the oil level before may be reduced the next time the filling to the recommended level. vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be NO REMOTE DETECTED If the oil is not low and this message driven at a reduced speed while this This message displays when the remains on, take the vehicle to your message is on, but maximum transmitter battery may be weak. See dealer for service. See Engine Oil 0 252. acceleration and speed may be “Starting the Vehicle with a Low reduced. Anytime this message stays Transmitter Battery” under Remote on, or displays repeatedly, the vehicle Keyless Entry (RKE) System should be taken to your dealer for Operation 0 27. service as soon as possible. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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NO REMOTE DETECTED PRESS LAMP MESSAGES and Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) BRAKE TO RESTART may not work or may not work as well. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL The vehicle does not need service. This message displays when ON/OFF attempting to turn off the vehicle and FORWARD COLLISION ALERT OFF the RKE transmitter is no longer This message is displayed when the This message displays when the detected. Restarting is allowed without automatic light control has been Forward Collision Alert has been the RKE transmitter for five minutes. turned on or off. See Automatic turned off. Press the brake pedal and ENGINE Headlamp System 0 164. START/STOP to restart the vehicle. XX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM OFF NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED When one of the turn signals is out, This message displays when this message displays to show which This message displays when Forward programming new keys to the vehicle. bulb needs to be replaced. See Bulb Automatic Braking (FAB) has been Replacement 0 266. turned off. See Forward Automatic REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE Braking (FAB) 0 228. TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays when leaving FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM the vehicle with the RKE transmitter This message is displayed if the turn REDUCED still inside. signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal. This message displays when Forward REPLACE BATTERY IN Automatic Braking (FAB) has been set REMOTE KEY OBJECT DETECTION to the Alert setting. This setting disables FAB functions. See Forward This message displays when the SYSTEM MESSAGES Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 228. battery in the RKE transmitter needs to be replaced. 24 GHz RADARS OFF This message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM Assist (LKA), and Lane Departure REAR AUTO BRAKE/PARK UNAVAILABLE Warning (LDW) features will not ASSIST OFF operate. Cleaning the outside of the This message displays when Forward windshield behind the rearview mirror This message displays when the Automatic Braking (FAB) has been may correct the issue. Parking Assist system has been turned unavailable for some time. FAB does off or when there is a temporary not need service. This message can LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF condition causing the system to be display under the following conditions: disabled. This message indicates that the driver . The front of the vehicle or has turned the Side Blind Zone Alert REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK windshield is not clean. Keep these (SBZA) and Lane Change Alert (LCA) ASSIST UNAVAILABLE areas clean and free of mud, dirt, systems off. snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning This message displays when instructions, see Exterior LANE KEEPING ASSIST attempting to activate the parking and Care 0 314. UNAVAILABLE backing features of the Driver Assistance System when they are This message displays when the Lane . Heavy rain or snow is interfering temporarily unavailable. The system Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane Departure with the object detection does not need service. performance. Warning (LDW) system is temporarily unavailable. The LKA system does not This can occur under the following This message may also be displayed if need service. conditions: there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See Traction Control/Electronic This message could be due to the . The radar is not clean. Keep the Stability Control 0 206. camera being blocked. Clean the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, outside of the windshield behind the snow, ice, and slush. Clean the FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED CLEAN rearview mirror. entire front and/or rear of the WINDSHIELD vehicle. For cleaning instructions, 0 This message displays when the see Exterior Care 314. camera is blocked. The Front . Heavy rain or snow is interfering Pedestrian Braking (FPB), Forward with the radar object detection or Collision Alert (FCA), Forward camera performance. Automatic Braking (FAB), Lane Keep See Driver Assistance Systems 0 219. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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SERVICE FORWARD COLLISION (FCA), Forward Automatic Braking SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM SYSTEM (FAB), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), and UNAVAILABLE Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If this message displays, take the features. This message indicates that Side Blind vehicle to your dealer to repair the Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert system. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), SERVICE PARK ASSIST (LCA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and/or (RCTA) are disabled either because the This message displays if there is a Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) may sensor is blocked and cannot detect problem with the Parking Assist not work. Do not use these systems vehicles in the blind zone, or the system. Do not use this system to help until the vehicle has been repaired. vehicle is passing through an open you park. See your dealer for service. area, such as the desert, where there is SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE AND insufficient data for operation. This If this message displays, take the PARK ASSIST message may also activate during vehicle to your dealer to repair the heavy rain or due to road spray. The system. This message displays if there is a vehicle does not need service. For problem with the parking and backing cleaning, see "Washing the Vehicle" Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), features of the Driver Assistance under Exterior Care 0 314. Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Forward System. Do not use this system to help Automatic Braking (FAB), Assistance park or back the vehicle. See your TAKE STEERING Systems for Parking or Backing, Lane dealer for service. Keep Assist (LKA), and/or Lane If LKA does not detect active driver Departure Warning (LDW) may not SERVICE SIDE DETECTION steering, an alert and chime may be work. Do not use these systems until SYSTEM provided. Move the steering wheel to the vehicle has been repaired. dismiss. See Lane Keep Assist If this message remains on after (LKA) 0 233. SERVICE FRONT CAMERA continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Take the vehicle to your If this message remains on after dealer. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), continued driving, the vehicle needs Lane Change Alert (LCA), and Rear service. Take the vehicle to your Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) features will dealer. Do not use the Front Pedestrian not work. Braking (FPB), Forward Collision Alert Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM AWD RECOMMENDED CHANGE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGES DRIVER MODE This message displays if there is a This message displays if the AWD problem with the Traction Control AWD OFF system detects too much wheel slip System (TCS). See Traction Control/ This message displays when All-Wheel while operating in Front-Wheel Drive Electronic Stability Control 0 206. 0 Drive (AWD) is temporarily (FWD). See All-Wheel Drive 202. TRACTION CONTROL OFF unavailable. The vehicle will be in SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). This could This message displays when the be caused by: This message displays when there is a Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off. See Traction Control/ . Extended driving on slippery problem with the AWD system. Electronic Stability Control 0 206. surfaces or severe driving A number of issues could cause this conditions. AWD enters protective message. The AWD system may TRACTION CONTROL ON mode to prevent damage. require service. This message displays when the . A compact spare tire on the The vehicle will operate in FWD. Stop when it is safe and turn off the Traction Control System (TCS) has vehicle. See Compact Spare been turned on. See Traction Control/ Tire 0 308. ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the 0 vehicle and check for the message. Electronic Stability Control 206. This message turns off when the If the message does not appear, compact spare tire is replaced or the service is not required. If the message AIRBAG SYSTEM conditions are no longer present. To displays again, the system needs MESSAGES reset the message manually, turn the service. Contact your dealer. ignition off and then back on after SERVICE AIRBAG SERVICE STABILITRAK 30 seconds. If the message stays on, This message displays if there is a see your dealer. This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. See problem with the StabiliTrak system. your dealer for service. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 206. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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SAFETY BELT MESSAGES SERVICE VEHICLE unlock the steering column, turn the ignition off, and then open the driver AUTOMATIC SEATBELT MESSAGES door. Then turn the vehicle back on TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE SERVICE POWER STEERING and turn the steering wheel from side to side for about 15 seconds. The This message displays when the This message displays and a chime steering column must be turned to Automatic Safety Belt Tightening may sound when there may be a each side immediately after pressing System, if equipped, becomes problem with the power steering ENGINE START/STOP to help the unavailable. This could be caused by a system. If this message displays and a steering column lock device unlock the temporary condition. If the message reduction in steering performance or column. In some situations it may take continues to display, see your dealer. loss of power steering assistance is significant force. This situation may be SERVICE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT noticed, see your dealer. avoided by straightening the front TIGHTENING SYSTEM SERVICE VEHICLE SOON wheels before turning off the engine. If this message displays, take the This message is displayed if there is a SERVICE STEERING vehicle to your dealer to repair the problem with the vehicle. Take the COLUMN LOCK Automatic Safety Belt Tightening vehicle to your dealer for service. This message displays when a problem System, if equipped. with the steering column lock device STEERING SYSTEM has been detected. See your dealer for SECURITY MESSAGES MESSAGES service. THEFT ATTEMPTED ACTION REQUIRED TURN STEERING COLUMN LOCKED This message displays if the vehicle STEERING WHEEL START This message displays when the detects a tamper condition. VEHICLE AGAIN steering column is locked with the This message displays to indicate that engine running. It is normal for the the steering column lock device was steering column to be locked during a unable to unlock the column, and the remote start. The steering column engine did not start. If this happens, should unlock after the brake pedal immediately turn the steering wheel and ENGINE START/STOP are pressed. from side to side. If that does not Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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STARTING THE VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TRANSMISSION MESSAGES TO TIRE MESSAGES SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when the PRESS BRAKE TO START pressure in one or more of the tires There may be a problem with the This message is displayed when is low. transmission. See your dealer. attempting to start the vehicle without This message also displays LEFT SERVICE TRANSMISSION NOW first pressing the brake pedal. FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, UNABLE TO SHIFT SOON or RIGHT REAR to indicate the SERVICE KEYLESS START The transmission needs service. Unless location of the low tire. SYSTEM the vehicle is serviced, the This message is displayed if there is a The low tire pressure warning light will transmission will be unable to be also come on. See Tire Pressure shifted out of P (Park) soon. Have the problem with the pushbutton start 0 system. Take the vehicle to your dealer Light 133. vehicle serviced as soon as possible. for service. If a tire pressure message appears on SERVICE SHIFTER SEE OWNER’S the DIC, stop as soon as possible. MANUAL TIRE MESSAGES Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values The shift lever needs service. Have the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM shown on the Tire and Loading vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Information label. See Tires 0 276, If the vehicle is automatically shifting This message displays if there is a 0 problem with the Tire Pressure Vehicle Load Limits 186, and Tire into P (Park), check to see if the park 0 Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure 283. button is stuck. To operate the vehicle, hold the shift lever in the desired gear, Pressure Monitor Operation 0 286. More than one tire pressure message R (Reverse) or D (Drive), until vehicle can appear at a time. The DIC also TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE speed exceeds 15 km/h (10 mph), then shows the tire pressure values. See release the shift lever. This message displays when the Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 135. system is learning new tires. See Tire SHIFT DENIED Pressure Monitor Operation 0 286. This message displays when using Manual Mode and attempting to shift to a gear not appropriate for the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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vehicle speed and engine revolutions TURN WIPER CONTROL TO VEHICLE per minute (rpm). See Manual INTERMITTENT FIRST Mode 0 201. PERSONALIZATION This message is displayed when SHIFT TO PARK attempting to adjust the intermittent Use the audio system controls to wiper speed without intermittent access the personalization menus for This message displays when the selected on the wiper control. See customizing vehicle features. transmission needs to be shifted to Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 110. P (Park). This may appear when The following are all possible turning the ignition off if the vehicle personalization features. Depending on is not in P (Park). VEHICLE SPEED MESSAGES the vehicle, some may not be available. TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED Infotainment System Audio System Controls ENGINE This message is displayed when the This message displays and a chime vehicle speed is greater than the set To access the personalization menu: speed. See "Speed Warning" under sounds if the transmission fluid in the 0 1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home vehicle gets hot. Driving with the Driver Information Center (DIC) 135. Page on the infotainment system transmission fluid temperature high display. WASHER FLUID MESSAGES can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop 2. Touch the desired feature to the vehicle and let it idle to allow the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID display a list of available options. transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature This message may display when the 3. Touch to select the desired reaches a safe level. washer fluid level is low. Fill the feature setting. windshield washer reservoir as soon as S VEHICLE REMINDER possible. See Engine Compartment 4. Touch Back to exit or move 0 backward in a menu. MESSAGES Overview 251 for the location of the windshield washer reservoir. Also, see Personalization Menus Washer Fluid 0 260. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE The following list of menu items may This message is displayed when ice be available: conditions are possible. . Time and Date Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Language (Language) The selected language will display on . Audible Touch Feedback . Teen Driver the system, and voice recognition will . Bose Audio Pilot reflect the selected language. . Valet Mode . Maximum Start Up Volume Teen Driver . Radio Manage Favorites See “Teen Driver” under “Settings” in . Vehicle the infotainment manual. This allows favorites to be edited. See . Bluetooth “Manage Favorites” in “Settings” under Valet Mode (If Equipped) “Radio” in the infotainment manual. . Apple CarPlay This will lock the infotainment system Number of Favorites Shown . Android Auto and steering wheel controls. It may Touch to set the number of favorites . Voice also limit access to vehicle storage locations (if equipped). to display. . Display To enable valet mode: Select the desired number or select . Rear Camera Auto and the infotainment system will 1. Enter a four-digit code on the . Return to Factory Settings automatically adjust the number of keypad. favorites shown. . Software Information 2. Select Enter to go to the Audible Touch Feedback Each menu is detailed in the following confirmation screen. information. This allows Audible Touch Feedback to 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. be turned on or off. Time and Date Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or Select Off or On. Manually set the time and date. See unlock the system. Press Back to go Bose Audio Pilot Clock 0 113. back to the previous menu. Radio This feature adjusts the volume based Language (Language) on the noise in the vehicle. See “Bose Select Language, then select from the Touch and the following may display: AudioPilot Noise Compensation available language(s). . Manage Favorites Technology” under “Infotainment System Settings” in the infotainment . Number of Favorites Shown manual. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Select Off or On. . Auto Rear Defog Auto Rear Defog Maximum Start Up Volume Auto Fan Speed If equipped, this allows the Auto Rear Defog to be turned on or off. This This feature sets the maximum startup This feature will set the auto fan feature will automatically turn on the volume. If the vehicle is started and speed. rear window defogger when it is cold the volume is greater than this level, Select Low, Medium, or High. outside. the volume is adjusted to this level. Auto Cooled Seats Select Off or On. To set the maximum startup volume, touch + or − to increase or decrease. When enabled, this feature will Collision/Detection Systems automatically activate ventilated seats Vehicle at the level required by the interior Select the Collision/Detection Systems menu and the following may be Select and the following may display: temperature. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 61. displayed if equipped: . Climate and Air Quality . Select Off or On. Alert Type . Collision/Detection Systems . Forward Collision System . Auto Heated Seats Comfort and Convenience . Front Pedestrian Detection . Lighting When enabled, this feature will automatically activate heated seats at . Rear Cross Traffic Alert . Power Door Locks the level required by the interior . Go Notifier . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start temperature. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 61. . Lane Change Alert Climate and Air Quality Select Off or On. Alert Type Select and the following may display: Auto Defog This feature will set crash alerts to . Auto Fan Speed beeps or seat vibrations. This setting When set to On, the front defog will . Auto Cooled Seats affects all crash alerts including automatically react to temperature and Forward Collision, Lane Departure . Auto Heated Seats humidity conditions that may cause Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, fogging. . Auto Defog Parking Assist, and Backing Warning Select Off or On. alerts. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Go Notifier Auto Memory Recall Forward Collision System This feature will give a reminder that This feature automatically recalls the Adaptive Cruise Control provides when current driver’s previously stored 1 or This feature will turn on or off the it has brought the vehicle to a 2 button positions when entering the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and complete stop behind another vehicle. See Memory Seats 0 59. Forward Automatic Braking (FAB). The stopping vehicle, and then that vehicle Select Off or On. Off setting disables all FCA and FAB drives on. functions. With the Alert and Brake Easy Exit Options setting, both FCA and FAB are Select Off or On. This feature automatically recalls the available. The Alert setting disables Lane Change Alert FAB. See Forward Automatic Braking current driver’s previously stored Exit (FAB) 0 228. This allows the feature to be turned on button position when exiting the or off. See Lane Change Alert vehicle. See Memory Seats 0 59. Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert. 0 (LCA) 231. Select Off or On. Front Pedestrian Detection Select Off or On. Chime Volume This feature may help avoid or reduce Comfort and Convenience the harm caused by front-end crashes This allows the selection of the chime with nearby pedestrians. Select and the following may display: volume level. See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) . Auto Memory Recall Touch + or − to adjust the volume. 0 System 229. . Easy Exit Options Reverse Tilt Mirror Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. . Chime Volume When on, both the driver and Rear Cross Traffic Alert . Reverse Tilt Mirror passenger outside mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted This allows the Rear Cross Traffic . Auto Mirror Folding to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of Alert feature to be turned on or off. . Rainsense Wipers the ground near the rear wheels. They Select Off or On. will return to their previous driving . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear position when the vehicle is shifted Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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out of R (Reverse) or the engine is Lighting . Delayed Door Lock turned off. See Reverse Tilt Select and the following may display: Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Mirrors 0 47. . Vehicle Locator Lights Select Off, On - Driver and Passenger, When on, this feature will keep the On - Driver, or On - Passenger. . Exit Lighting driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Auto Mirror Folding Vehicle Locator Lights Delayed Door Lock menu will be When on, the outside rearview mirrors This feature will flash the exterior available. will automatically fold or unfold when lamps and allows some of the exterior Select Off or On. the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) lamps and most of the interior lamps Auto Door Unlock transmitter Q or K button is pressed to turn on briefly when K on the and held. See Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This allows selection of which of the (RKE) System Operation 0 27. transmitter is pressed to locate the doors will automatically unlock when vehicle. the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Select Off or On. Select Off or On. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Rainsense Wipers Exit Lighting Delayed Door Lock When on, the normal intermittent wiper control becomes a Rainsense This allows the selection of how long When on, this feature will delay the sensitivity control. See “Rainsense” in the exterior lamps stay on when locking of the doors. To override the Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 110. leaving the vehicle when it is dark delay, press the power door lock outside. switch on the door. Select Off or On. Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, Select Off or On. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear or 120 Seconds. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start When on and the front wiper is on, the rear wiper will automatically Power Door Locks Select and the following may display: activate when the vehicle is shifted to Select and the following may display: . Remote Unlock Light Feedback R (Reverse). . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout . Remote Lock Feedback Select Off or On. . Auto Door Unlock . Remote Door Unlock Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Passive Door Lock . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature This allows passive locking to be . Remote Window Operation will turn the ventilated seats on when turned on or off and selects feedback. using remote start on warm days. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . Passive Door Unlock 0 Select Off or On. Operation 27. . Passive Door Lock Select Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Left in Vehicle Alert If equipped and turned on, this feature Remote Unlock Light Feedback will turn the heated seats on when This feature sounds an alert when the When on, the exterior lamps will flash using remote start on cold days. RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle. when unlocking the vehicle with the Select Off or On. This menu also enables Remote No RKE transmitter. Longer In Vehicle Alert. Remote Window Operation Select Off or Flash Lights. Select Off or On. If equipped, this feature enables the Remote Lock Feedback remote operation of all windows from Bluetooth This allows selection of what type of the RKE transmitter. See “Remote Select and the following may display: feedback is given when locking the Window Operation” in Power 0 . Pair New Device vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Windows 50. . Device Management Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Select Off or On. . Ringtones Only, or Horn Only. Passive Door Unlock . Voice Mail Numbers Remote Door Unlock This allows the selection of what doors . This allows selection of which doors will unlock when using the button on Text Message Alerts the driver door to unlock the vehicle. will unlock when pressing K on the Pair New Device RKE transmitter. Select All Doors or Driver Door. Select to pair a new device. See Select All Doors or Driver Door. “Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls” under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Device Management Apple CarPlay Manage Android Auto Devices Select to connect to a different phone This feature allows Apple devices to be Select to manage Android devices. source, disconnect a phone, or delete a connected to the infotainment system Android Auto must be on for this phone. through a USB port. See “Apple feature to be accessed. CarPlay and Android Auto” under Ringtones “Phone” in the infotainment manual. Voice Touch to change the ring tone for the Select Off or On. Select and the following may display: specific phone. The phone does not . Confidence Threshold need to be connected to change the Manage Apple CarPlay Devices . Prompt Length ring tone. Select to manage Apple devices. Apple Voice Mail Numbers CarPlay must be on for this feature to . Audio Feedback Speed “ be accessed. See Apple CarPlay and . Display “What Can I Say?” Tips This feature displays the voice mail Android Auto” under “Phone” in the number for all connected phones. To infotainment manual. Confidence Threshold change the voice mail number, select EDIT or press the EDIT button. Type a Android Auto This feature allows the adjustment of new number, then select SAVE or the sensitivity of the speech Select and the following may display: press the SAVE button. recognition system. . Android Auto Text Message Alerts Select Confirm More or Confirm Less. . Manage Android Auto Devices This feature allows text messages to be Prompt Length received. See “Text Messaging” under Android Auto This feature adjusts the voice prompt “ ” Phone in the infotainment manual. This feature allows Android devices to length. Select Off or On. be connected to the infotainment Select Short or Long. system through a USB port. Apple CarPlay™ Audio Feedback Speed Select Off or On. Select and the following may display: This feature adjusts the audio . Apple CarPlay feedback speed. . Manage Apple CarPlay Devices Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Display “What Can I Say?” Tips Turn Display Off Clear All Private Data This feature gives voice command tips. Select to turn the display off. Touch This allows selection to clear all Select Off or On. anywhere on the display area or any private information from the vehicle. faceplate button to turn the display on. Select Delete or Cancel. Display Rear Camera Restore Radio Settings Select and the following may display: This allows for Rear Parking Assist This allows selection to restore radio . Proximity Sensing Symbols and Guidance Lines to be settings. . Mode turned off or on. Select Restore or Cancel. . Calibrate Touchscreen Select Off or On for the desired feature. Software Information . Turn Display Off See Assistance Systems for Parking or Touch to view the version of the Proximity Sensing Backing 0 219. infotainment system software. When on, certain screen buttons and Return to Factory Settings features will become visible when a hand approaches the screen. Select and the following may display: Select Off, On, or On - Map Only. . Restore Vehicle Settings Mode . Clear All Private Data Select to change the display screen for . Restore Radio Settings day or night driving. Restore Vehicle Settings Select Auto, Day, or Night. This allows selection of restoring Calibrate Touchscreen vehicle settings. Select to calibrate the touchscreen, Select Restore or Cancel. then follow the prompts. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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UNIVERSAL REMOTE automation devices. These instructions Make sure the hand-held transmitter refer to a garage door opener, but can has a new battery for quick and SYSTEM be used for other devices. accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 348. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener Programming the Universal UNIVERSAL REMOTE that does not have the stop and Remote System SYSTEM PROGRAMMING reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model For questions or help programming manufactured before April 1, 1982. the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or see Read these instructions completely www.homelink.com. before programming the Universal Remote system. It may help to have Programming involves time-sensitive another person assist with the actions, and may time out causing the programming process. procedure to be repeated. Keep the original hand-held To program up to three devices: transmitter for use in other vehicles as 1. Hold the end of the hand-held well as for future programming. Erase transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to the programming when vehicle 3 in) away from the Universal ownership is terminated. See “Erasing Remote system buttons with the Universal Remote System Buttons” indicator light in view. The If equipped, these buttons are in the later in this section. hand-held transmitter was overhead console. To program a garage door opener, park supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver. This system can replace up to three outside directly in line with and facing remote control transmitters used to the garage door opener receiver. Clear 2. At the same time, press and hold activate devices such as garage door all people and objects near the both the hand-held transmitter openers, security systems, and home garage door. button and one of the three Universal Remote system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release either button Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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until the indicator light changes light stays on or the garage 6. Inside the vehicle, press and hold from a slow to a rapid flash. door moves, programming is the newly programmed Universal Then release both buttons. complete. Remote system button for Some garage door openers may . If the indicator light blinks two seconds and then release it. require substitution of Step 2 rapidly for two seconds, then If the garage door does not move with the procedure under “Radio changes to a solid light and or the lamp on the garage door Signals for Canada and Some the garage door does not opener receiver does not flash, Gate Operators” later in this move, continue with press and hold the same button a section. programming Steps 4–6. second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door 3. Press and hold the newly does not move or the garage door programmed Universal Remote lamp does not flash, press and system button for five seconds hold the same button a third while watching the indicator light time for two seconds, then and garage door activation. release it. . If the indicator light stays on The Universal Remote system should continuously or the garage now activate the garage door. door moves when the button Repeat the process for programming is pressed, then programming Learn or Smart Button is complete. There is no need the two remaining buttons. to complete Steps 4–6. 4. After completing Steps 1–3, Radio Signals for Canada and locate the Learn or Smart button . If the indicator light does not Some Gate Operators 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 call 1-800-355-3515 or see button press may be required. manufacturer. www.homelink.com. For a second time, press and hold the newly programmed 5. Press and release the Learn or Canadian radio-frequency laws and button for five seconds. If the Smart button. Step 6 must be some U.S. gate operators require completed within 30 seconds of transmitter signals to time out or quit pressing this button. after several seconds of transmission. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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This may not be long enough for the Erasing Universal Remote Universal Remote system to pick up System Buttons the signal during programming. Erase all programmed buttons when If the programming did not work, vehicle ownership is terminated. replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with the To erase: following: 1. Press and hold the two outside Press and hold the Universal Remote buttons until the indicator light system button while pressing and begins to flash. This should take releasing the hand-held transmitter about 10 seconds. button every two seconds until the 2. Release both buttons. signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote system indicator Universal Remote System light will flash slowly at first and then Button rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under To reprogram any of the system “Programming the Universal Remote buttons: System” to complete. 1. Press and hold any one of the UNIVERSAL REMOTE buttons. Do not release the SYSTEM OPERATION button. 2. The indicator light will begin to Using the Universal Remote flash after 20 seconds. Without System releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming Press and hold the appropriate the Universal Remote System.” Universal Remote system button for at least one-half second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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LIGHTING EXTERIOR LIGHTING ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the EXTERIOR LAMP CONTROLS headlamps. Exterior Lighting 2 : Turns on the headlamps together Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 162 with the parking lamps and Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 164 instrument panel lights. Headlamp High/Low-Beam ® Changer ...... 164 IntelliBeam System Flash-to-Pass ...... 164 If equipped, this system turns the Daytime Running vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and Lamps (DRL) ...... 164 off according to surrounding traffic Automatic Headlamp System . . . . 164 conditions. Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 165 Turn and Lane-Change The system turns the high-beam The exterior lamp control is on the Signals ...... 165 headlamps on when it is dark enough turn signal lever. Cornering Lamps ...... 166 and there is no other traffic present. Turn the control to the following This light b comes on in the Interior Lighting positions: Instrument Panel Illumination instrument cluster when the Control ...... 166 O : Turns off the exterior lamps. The IntelliBeam system is enabled. Courtesy Lamps ...... 166 knob returns to the AUTO position Dome Lamps ...... 166 after it is released. Turn to O again to Reading Lamps ...... 167 reactivate the AUTO mode. Lighting Features In Canada, the headlamps will Entry Lighting ...... 167 automatically reactivate when the Exit Lighting ...... 167 vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Battery Power Protection ...... 168 AUTO : Automatically turns the Exterior Lighting Battery exterior lamps on and off, depending Saver ...... 168 on outside lighting. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam The high-beam headlamps remain on, . The other vehicle's lamps are under the automatic control, until one missing, damaged, obstructed from of the following situations occurs: view, or otherwise undetected. . The system detects an approaching . The other vehicle's lamps are vehicle's headlamps. covered with dirt, snow, and/or . The system detects a preceding road spray. vehicle's taillamps. . The other vehicle's lamps cannot . The outside light is bright enough be detected due to dense exhaust, that high-beam headlamps are not smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, required. or other airborne obstructions. To enable the IntelliBeam system, . . The vehicle's speed drops below The vehicle's windshield is dirty, press the button on the end of the 20 km/h (12 mph). cracked, or obstructed by turn signal lever when the exterior something that blocks the view of lamp control is in the AUTO or 2 . The IntelliBeam system is disabled the light sensor. by the high/low-beam changer or position. The blue high-beam on light . the flash-to-pass feature. If this The vehicle is loaded such that the appears on the instrument cluster front end points upward, causing when the high beams are on. happens, press the button on the end of the turn signal lever when the light sensor to aim high and Driving with IntelliBeam the exterior lamp control is in the not detect headlamps and taillamps. The system only activates the high AUTO or 2 position. The beams when driving over 40 km/h instrument cluster light will come . Driving on winding or hilly roads. (25 mph). on to indicate the IntelliBeam is The automatic high-beam headlamps reactivated. See Headlamp High/ There is a sensor near the top center may need to be disabled if any of the Low-Beam Changer 0 164 and of the windshield that automatically above conditions exist. Flash-to-Pass 0 164. controls the system. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow The high beams may not turn off for best system performance. automatically if the system cannot detect another vehicle's lamps because of any of the following: Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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EXTERIOR LAMPS OFF DAYTIME RUNNING AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP REMINDER LAMPS (DRL) SYSTEM A warning chime sounds if the driver DRL can make it easier for others to When the exterior lamp control is set door is opened while the ignition is off see the front of your vehicle during to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, and the exterior lamps are on. the day. Fully functional DRL are the headlamps come on automatically. required on all vehicles first sold in HEADLAMP HIGH/ Canada. LOW-BEAM CHANGER The dedicated DRL will come on when all of the following conditions are met: 3 : Push the turn signal lever away from you and release, to turn the high . The ignition is on. beams on. To return to low beams, . The exterior lamp control is push the lever again or pull it toward in AUTO. you and release. . The light sensor determines it is daytime. . The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in P (Park). When the DRL are on, the taillamps, There is a light sensor on top of the sidemarker lamps, and other lamps instrument panel. Do not cover the will not be on. sensor. This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the The DRL turn off when the headlamps The system may also turn on the high-beam headlamps are on. are turned to O or the ignition is off. headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. FLASH-TO-PASS If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp To flash the high beams, pull the turn system comes on immediately. If it is signal lever toward you, and release. light outside when the vehicle leaves Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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the garage, there is a slight delay turn off. Move the exterior lamp TURN AND LANE-CHANGE before the automatic headlamp system control to O or ; to disable this SIGNALS changes to the Daytime Running feature. Lamps (DRL). During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as HAZARD WARNING bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is FLASHERS in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 166. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to DRL. Move the lever all the way up or down The automatic headlamp system turns to signal a turn. off when the exterior lamp control is An arrow on the instrument cluster turned to O or the ignition is off. flashes in the direction of the turn or For vehicles sold in Canada, this lane change. control only works when the Raise or lower the lever until the arrow transmission is in P (Park). starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is Lights On with Wipers | : Touch | on the center stack to completed. If the lever is briefly make the front and rear turn signal If the windshield wipers are activated pressed and released, the turn signal lamps flash on and off. Touch again to in daylight with the engine on, and the flashes three times. turn the flashers off. exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the The turn and lane-change signal can The hazard warning flashers turn on headlamps, parking lamps, and other be turned off manually by moving the automatically if the airbags deploy. exterior lamps come on. The transition lever back to its original position. time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If after signaling a turn or lane change, INTERIOR LIGHTING COURTESY LAMPS the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be The courtesy lamps come on when any burned out. INSTRUMENT PANEL door is opened unless the dome lamp override is activated. To deactivate the Replace any burned out bulbs. If a ILLUMINATION CONTROL dome lamp override, press j OFF bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 268. and the indicator light on the button will turn off. CORNERING LAMPS DOME LAMPS If equipped with cornering lamps, they automatically come on when all of the following occur: . The low-beam headlamps are on. . The turn signals are activated or the steering wheel is at a calibrated angle. . The vehicle speed is below the The brightness of the instrument calibrated speed. panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D : Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights. The dome lamp controls are in the The brightness of the displays overhead console. automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting. The instrument panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the display will be automatically adjusted. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To operate, press the following To manually turn the reading lamps LIGHTING FEATURES buttons: on or off: j OFF : Press to turn off the dome ENTRY LIGHTING lamps when a door is open. An indicator light on the button will turn Some exterior lamps and most of the on when the dome lamp override is interior lights turn on briefly at night, activated. Press j OFF again to or in areas of limited lighting when K deactivate this feature and the is pressed on the Remote Keyless indicator light will turn off. The dome Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote lamps will come on when doors are Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 opened. 27. When the driver door is opened, all control lights, Driver Information + ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket lamps on manually. lights turn on. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then the READING LAMPS Press the lamp lenses on the front remaining interior lights dim to off. There are front and rear reading lamps reading lamps. Entry lighting can be disabled on the overhead console and over the manually by changing the ignition out rear passenger doors. These lamps of the OFF position, or by pressing Q come on automatically when any door on the RKE transmitter. is opened. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization 0 151. EXIT LIGHTING Some exterior lamps and interior Press the lamp lenses over the rear lights come on at night, or in areas passenger doors. with limited lighting, when the driver door is opened after the ignition is Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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turned off. The dome lamp comes on EXTERIOR LIGHTING after the ignition is changed to the OFF position. The exterior lamps and BATTERY SAVER dome lamp remain on for a set The exterior lamps turn off about amount of time, then automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned turn off. off, if the parking lamps or headlamps The exterior lamps turn off have been manually left on. This immediately by turning the exterior protects against draining the battery. lamp control off. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the off This feature can be changed. See position and then back to the parking Vehicle Personalization 0 151. lamp or headlamp position. BATTERY POWER To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the PROTECTION ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM 169 INFOTAINMENT INTRODUCTION SYSTEM INFOTAINMENT See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio Infotainment ...... 169 players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

170 CLIMATE CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS DUAL AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, Dual Automatic Climate Control cooling, and ventilation. System ...... 170 Rear Climate Control System . . . . 175 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 177 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 177 Service ...... 177

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1. Driver and Passenger 6. OFF (Fan) Temperature Controls 7. Recirculation 2. Fan Control 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 3. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped) 4. Rear Window Defogger 5. Defrost Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Climate Control Touch Screen adjusted. The air delivery mode can be The fan, air delivery mode, air adjusted on the climate control status conditioning, driver and passenger screen. temperatures, and SYNC settings can Automatic Operation be controlled by touching CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the The system automatically controls the climate button in the touch screen fan speed, air delivery, air application tray. A selection can then conditioning, and recirculation in be made on the front climate control order to heat or cool the vehicle to the page displayed. See the infotainment desired temperature: manual. When AUTO is lit, all four functions operate automatically. Each function Climate Control Status Screen Climate Touch Screen Controls can also be manually set and the 1. Outside Temperature Display setting is displayed. Functions not manually set will continue to be 2. Driver and Passenger automatically controlled, even if the Temperature Controls AUTO indicator is not lit. 3. Fan Control For automatic operation: 4. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch 1. Press AUTO. Screen) 2. Set the temperature. Allow the 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) system time to stabilize. Then 6. SYNC (Synchronized adjust the temperature as needed Temperature) for best comfort. 7. Climate Control Selection To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be (Application Tray Button) The climate control status screen automatically selected in warm appears briefly when the climate 8. Driver and Passenger Air Delivery weather. The recirculation light will Mode Controls control buttons on the faceplate are Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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not come on. Press @ to select rear passenger settings are adjusted, mode button is lit. Touching any of recirculation; press it again to select the SYNC indicator light turns off the air delivery buttons cancels outside air. when the temperatures are unlinked. automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow can be English units can be changed to metric Rear : If equipped, touch Rear on the front climate control touch screen to controlled manually. Press AUTO to units through the instrument cluster. return to automatic operation. See “Cluster Application Displays” open the rear climate control screen. under Instrument Cluster (Base Level The rear climate control settings can To change the current mode, select Cluster) 0 117 or Instrument Cluster now be adjusted from the front one of the following: (Uplevel Cluster) 0 119. passenger area. See Rear Climate Y : Air is directed to the instrument Control System 0 175. OFF : Press to turn the fan on or off. panel outlets. The front and rear climate displays Manual Operation \ : Air is divided between the turn off when the fan is turned off. Q 9 R : Press the fan control buttons instrument panel outlets and the floor The temperature control and air or the touch screen fan control, to outlets. delivery mode can still be adjusted. increase or decrease the fan speed. [ : Air is directed to the floor w / x : The temperature can be Press and hold the buttons or the outlets. adjusted separately for the driver and touch screen control to adjust speed the passenger. Press to increase or more quickly. The fan speed setting - : Clears the windows of fog or decrease the temperature. Press and displays. Pressing either button cancels moisture. Air is directed to the hold to rapidly increase or decrease automatic fan control and the fan can windshield and floor outlets. the temperature. be controlled manually. Press AUTO to 0 : Clears the windshield of fog or return to automatic operation. To turn The driver and passenger temperatures frost more quickly. Air is directed to off the fan and climate control system, the windshield. Press 0 to turn on or can also be adjusted by touching the press and hold the fan down button or buttons on the touch screen. off. Changing the air delivery mode touch screen fan control until it is off. also turns the defrost off. SYNC : Touch SYNC on the touch Air Delivery Mode Control : When the A/C : Touch A/C Mode on the touch screen to link all climate zone settings climate information is displayed, touch to the driver settings. Adjust the driver screen to turn the automatic air the desired air delivery mode on the conditioning on or off. If the fan is side temperature control to change the touch screen to change the direction linked temperature. When the front or of the airflow. The selected air delivery Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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turned off or the outside temperature conditioner. If the climate control The heated outside rearview mirrors falls below freezing, the air conditioner system does not detect possible turn on when the rear window will not run. window fogging, it returns to normal defogger button is on and help to clear Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To turn Auto Defog off or fog or frost from the surface of the on, see “Climate and Air Quality” mirrors. operation and the air conditioner runs 0 as needed. under Vehicle Personalization 151. Caution @ : Press to alternate between Rear Window Defogger recirculating air inside the vehicle or K : Press to turn the rear window Do not try to clear frost or other pulling in outside air. The indicator defogger on or off. An indicator light material from the inside of the front light on the button is lit when on the button comes on to show that windshield and rear window with a recirculation mode is active. This helps the rear window defogger is on. razor blade or anything else that is to quickly cool the air inside the sharp. This may damage the rear vehicle or reduce the outside air and The defogger only works when the window defogger grid and affect the odors that might enter. ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ radio's ability to pick up stations Pressing this button cancels automatic ACCESSORY or OFF position. clearly. The repairs would not be recirculation. Press AUTO to return to covered by the vehicle warranty. automatic operation; recirculation runs The rear window defogger can be set automatically as needed. to automatic operation. See “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Driver and Passenger Heated and Manual recirculation mode is not Personalization 0 151. When Auto Rear Ventilated Seats (If Equipped) : Press available when in Defrost or Defog Defog is selected, the rear window J or z to heat the driver or modes. defogger turns on automatically when passenger seat cushion and seatback. Auto Defog : The climate control the interior temperature is cold and Press I or + to heat the driver or system may have a sensor to the outside temperature is about 4 °C automatically detect high humidity (40 °F) and below. passenger seatback only. inside the vehicle. When high The upper grid lines on the rear Press C or { to ventilate the driver humidity is detected, the climate window are antenna lines and are not or passenger seat. See Heated and control system may adjust to outside intended to heat when the defogger is Ventilated Front Seats 0 61. air supply and turn on the air activated. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats : Sensor When the vehicle is on, this feature will automatically activate the heated or ventilated seats at the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature. The active high, medium, low, or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack. Use the manual heated or ventilated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated or ventilated seats off. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 61 and Vehicle Personalization 0 151. Remote Start Climate Control The solar sensor, on top of the Operation : If equipped with the instrument panel near the windshield, remote start feature, the climate monitors the solar heat. control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system The climate control system uses the uses the driver’s previous settings to sensor information to adjust the heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. temperature, fan speed, recirculation, The rear defog may come on during and air delivery mode for best remote start based on cold ambient comfort. conditions. The rear defog indicator If the sensor is covered, the automatic light does not come on during a climate control system may not work remote start. If equipped with heated properly. or ventilated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33 and Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 61. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM If equipped, the rear climate control system is on the rear of the center console. The settings can be adjusted with the rear climate control buttons and the touch screen.

Rear Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Rear Climate Temperature Control Rear Climate Control Buttons 3. Front (Front Climate Control Touch Screen) 1. Rear Seat Passenger Heated Seat 4. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized Controls 5. Rear Seat Passenger Temperature Temperatures) 2. Air Delivery Mode Control Controls 5. REAR O (On/Off) 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Rear AUTO (Automatic Operation) 7. Rear Control Lockout 8. Rear Fan Controls 9. Air Delivery Mode Control Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Rear : Touch Rear on the front climate Manual Operation To activate the rear floor air delivery control touch screen to open the rear ] : Press the rear fan control up or mode, touch [ on the front climate climate control screen. The rear down to increase or decrease the control touch screen. climate control settings can now be airflow to the rear panel outlets. The adjusted from the front rear climate airflow can also be passenger area. adjusted by touching ª or « on the REAR O : Touch REAR O on the front climate touch screen. touch screen to turn the rear climate Temperature Controls : Press up or control on or off. down to adjust the rear passenger SYNC : Touch SYNC on the touch temperature. The rear passenger screen to match the rear climate temperature can also be adjusted by control temperature to the front touching Q for warmer air or R for climate control driver temperature. cooler air on the rear climate touch The SYNC button will be lit. screen. Rear Control Lockout : Touch to lock Air Delivery Mode Control : Press up or unlock control of the rear climate or down to select the desired air control system from the rear seat delivery mode. The air delivery mode passengers. When locked, the rear can also be changed by touching [, climate control can only be adjusted \ Y from the front seat. , or on the rear climate touch screen. This changes the direction of Automatic Operation the airflow in the rear seating area. AUTO : Press to turn on or off. The air If the rear floor air delivery mode is delivery is controlled automatically. selected, the rear fan speed indicator The AUTO indicator appears on the will change when adjusted, but the display. If the air delivery mode or fan airflow amount directed to the floor speed is manually adjusted, this will not. This is normal operation for cancels full automatic operation. the system. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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AIR VENTS . Keep the path under the front MAINTENANCE seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. PASSENGER . Use of non-GM approved hood COMPARTMENT AIR FILTER deflectors can adversely affect the The filter reduces dust, pollen, and performance of the system. Check other airborne irritants from outside 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 vehicle. routine scheduled maintenance. See 0 . Do not attach any devices to the Maintenance Schedule 325. air vent slats. This restricts airflow See your dealer regarding replacement and may cause damage to the air of the filter. vents. Adjustable air vents are in the center SERVICE and on the sides of the instrument This vehicle has the new panel, and on the rear of the center environmentally friendly refrigerant, console storage. R1234yf. This refrigerant has a Move the slider knobs to change the significantly reduced global warming direction of or to close off the airflow. impact on the environment, compared to the traditional automotive Operation Tips refrigerant, R-134a. All vehicles have a . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves label underhood that identifies the from air inlets at the base of the refrigerant used in the vehicle. windshield that could block the The refrigerant system should only be flow of air into the vehicle. serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Extended Parking ...... 196 Assistance Systems for DRIVING AND Driving ...... 225 OPERATING Engine Exhaust Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Engine Exhaust ...... 197 System ...... 225 Running the Vehicle While Forward Automatic Parked ...... 197 Driving Information Braking (FAB) ...... 228 Distracted Driving ...... 180 Automatic Transmission Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Defensive Driving ...... 181 Automatic Transmission ...... 198 System ...... 229 Drunk Driving ...... 181 Manual Mode ...... 201 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . 231 Control of a Vehicle ...... 181 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 231 Braking ...... 181 Drive Systems Lane Departure Steering ...... 182 All-Wheel Drive ...... 202 Warning (LDW) ...... 233 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 233 Off-Road Recovery ...... 182 Brakes Loss of Control ...... 183 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 203 Fuel Driving on Wet Roads ...... 183 Electric Parking Brake ...... 204 Fuel ...... 235 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 184 Brake Assist ...... 205 California Fuel Requirements . . . . 235 Winter Driving ...... 185 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 205 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...... 236 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 186 Fuel Additives ...... 236 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 186 Ride Control Systems Filling the Tank ...... 236 Starting and Operating Traction Control/Electronic Filling a Portable Fuel Stability Control ...... 206 Container ...... 237 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 190 Driver Mode Control ...... 208 Ignition Positions ...... 190 Trailer Towing Starting the Engine ...... 192 Cruise Control General Towing Information . . . . . 238 Engine Heater ...... 193 Cruise Control ...... 209 Driving Characteristics and Retained Accessory Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 211 Towing Tips ...... 238 Power (RAP) ...... 195 Trailer Towing ...... 241 Shifting Into Park ...... 195 Driver Assistance Systems Driver Assistance Systems ...... 219 Towing Equipment ...... 243 Shifting out of Park ...... 195 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...... 245 Parking over Things Assistance Systems for Parking or That Burn ...... 196 Backing ...... 219 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Conversions and Add-Ons DRIVING INFORMATION . Become familiar with vehicle Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . 245 features before driving, such as programming favorite radio DISTRACTED DRIVING stations and adjusting climate Distraction comes in many forms and control and seat settings. Program can take your focus from the task of all trip information into any driving. Exercise good judgment and navigation device prior to driving. do not let other activities divert your . Wait until the vehicle is parked to attention away from the road. Many retrieve items that have fallen to local governments have enacted laws the floor. regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in . Stop or park the vehicle to tend to your area. children. To avoid distracted driving, keep your . Keep pets in an appropriate carrier eyes on the road, keep your hands on or restraint. the steering wheel, and focus your . Avoid stressful conversations while attention on driving. driving, whether with a passenger . Do not use a phone in demanding or on a cell phone. driving situations. Use a hands-free method to place or receive { Warning necessary phone calls. Taking your eyes off the road too . Watch the road. Do not read, take long or too often could cause a notes, or look up information on crash resulting in injury or death. phones or other electronic devices. Focus your attention on driving. . Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Refer to the infotainment manual for Average driver reaction time is about more information on using that { Warning three-quarters of a second. In that system, including pairing and using a time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h cell phone Drinking and then driving is very (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which dangerous. Your reflexes, could be a lot of distance in an DEFENSIVE DRIVING perceptions, attentiveness, and emergency. judgment can be affected by even a Defensive driving means “always small amount of alcohol. You can Helpful braking tips to keep in mind expect the unexpected.” The first step have a serious — or even fatal — include: in driving defensively is to wear the collision if you drive after drinking. . Keep enough distance between you safety belt. See Safety Belts 0 65. and the vehicle in front of you. Do not drink and drive or ride with . Assume that other road users a driver who has been drinking. . Avoid needless heavy braking. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Ride home in a cab; or if you are drivers) are going to be careless . Keep pace with traffic. with a group, designate a driver who and make mistakes. Anticipate will not drink. If the engine ever stops while the what they might do and be ready. vehicle is being driven, brake normally . Allow enough following distance but do not pump the brakes. Doing so between you and the driver in CONTROL OF A VEHICLE could make the pedal harder to push front of you. down. If the engine stops, there will be Braking, steering, and accelerating are some power brake assist but it will be . Focus on the task of driving. important factors in helping to control used when the brake is applied. Once a vehicle while driving. the power assist is used up, it can take DRUNK DRIVING longer to stop and the brake pedal will BRAKING Death and injury associated with be harder to push. drinking and driving is a global Braking action involves perception tragedy. time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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STEERING Curve Tips OFF-ROAD RECOVERY Electric Power Steering . Take curves at a reasonable speed. . The vehicle has electric power Reduce speed before entering a curve. steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is . Maintain a reasonable steady not required. speed through the curve. If power steering assist is lost due to a . Wait until the vehicle is out of the system malfunction, the vehicle can be curve before accelerating gently steered, but may require increased into the straightaway. effort. Steering in Emergencies See your dealer if there is a problem. . There are some situations when If the steering wheel is turned until it steering around a problem may be reaches the end of its travel and is more effective than braking. The vehicle's right wheels can drop off held against that position for an . Holding both sides of the steering the edge of a road onto the shoulder extended period of time, power while driving. Follow these tips: steering assist may be reduced. wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, If the steering assist is used for an a hand. if there is nothing in the way, extended period of time, power assist steer the vehicle so that it may be reduced. . The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking. straddles the edge of the Normal use of the power steering pavement. assist should return when the system 2. Turn the steering wheel about cools down. one-eighth of a turn, until the See specific vehicle steering messages right front tire contacts the under Service Vehicle Messages 0 149. pavement edge. See your dealer if there is a problem. 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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LOSS OF CONTROL . Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions. { Warning Skidding Stopping distance can be longer Wet brakes can cause crashes. They There are three types of skids that and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, might not work as well in a quick correspond to the vehicle's three stop and could cause pulling to one control systems: snow, ice, gravel, or other material on the road. Learn to recognize side. You could lose control of the . Braking Skid — wheels are not warning clues — such as enough vehicle. rolling. water, ice, or packed snow on the After driving through a large puddle . Steering or Cornering Skid — too road to make a mirrored surface of water or a car/vehicle wash, much speed or steering in a curve — and slow down when you have lightly apply the brake pedal until causes tires to slip and lose any doubt. the brakes work normally. cornering force. . Try to avoid sudden steering, Flowing or rushing water creates acceleration, or braking, including . Acceleration Skid — too much strong forces. Driving through reducing vehicle speed by shifting throttle causes the driving wheels flowing water could cause the to spin. to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to vehicle to be carried away. If this Defensive drivers avoid most skids by slide. happens, you and other vehicle taking reasonable care suited to occupants could drown. Do not existing conditions, and by not Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid ignore police warnings and be very overdriving those conditions. But skids only the braking skid. cautious about trying to drive are always possible. DRIVING ON WET ROADS through flowing water. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle Hydroplaning traction and affect your ability to stop . Ease your foot off the accelerator and accelerate. Always drive slower in Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can pedal and steer the way you want these types of driving conditions and build up under the vehicle's tires so the vehicle to go. The vehicle may avoid driving through large puddles they actually ride on the water. This straighten out. Be ready for a and deep-standing or flowing water. can happen if the road is wet enough second skid if it occurs. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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and you are going fast enough. When HILL AND MOUNTAIN the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little { Warning or no contact with the road. ROADS Driving on steep hills or through Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or There is no hard and fast rule about with the ignition off is dangerous. hydroplaning. The best advice is to mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: This can cause overheating of the slow down when the road is wet. brakes and loss of steering. Always . Keep the vehicle serviced and in Other Rainy Weather Tips have the engine running and the good shape. vehicle in gear. Besides slowing down, other wet . Check all fluid levels and brakes, weather driving tips include: tires, cooling system, and . Drive at speeds that keep the transmission. . Allow extra following distance. vehicle in its own lane. Do not . Pass with caution. . Shift to a lower gear when going swing wide or cross the center line. down steep or long hills. . Keep windshield wiping equipment . Be alert on top of hills; something in good shape. could be in your lane (e.g., stalled { Warning . Keep the windshield washer fluid car, accident). reservoir filled. Using the brakes to slow the vehicle . Pay attention to special road signs . Have good tires with proper tread on a long downhill slope can cause (e.g., falling rocks area, winding depth. See Tires 0 276. brake overheating, can reduce brake roads, long grades, passing or performance, and could result in a no-passing zones) and take . Turn off cruise control. loss of braking. Shift the appropriate action. . Activate All-Wheel Drive (AWD) transmission to a lower gear to let . Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) mode. See Driver Mode the engine assist the brakes on a Mode. See Driver Mode Control 0 Control 208. steep downhill slope. 0 208 and All-Wheel Drive 0 202. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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WINTER DRIVING surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the Warning (Continued) Driving on Snow or Ice surrounding roads are clear. Avoid contains carbon monoxide (CO), Snow or ice between the tires and the sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice. which cannot be seen or smelled. road creates less traction or grip, so It can cause unconsciousness and drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at . Turn off cruise control. even death. about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain . Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice If the vehicle is stuck in snow: mode. See Driver Mode Control or in freezing rain until roads can be 0 208 and All-Wheel Drive 0 202. . Clear snow from the base of treated. the vehicle, especially any For Slippery Road Driving: Blizzard Conditions blocking the exhaust pipe. . Accelerate gently. Accelerating too Stop the vehicle in a safe place and . Open a window about 5 cm quickly causes the wheels to spin signal for help. Stay with the vehicle (2 in) on the vehicle side that and makes the surface under the unless there is help nearby. If possible, is away from the wind, to tires slick. use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside bring in fresh air. Service 0 342. To get help and keep . . Turn on Traction Control. See everyone in the vehicle safe: Fully open the air outlets on Traction Control/Electronic Stability or under the instrument . Control 0 206. Turn on the hazard warning panel. flashers. . Antilock Brake System (ABS) . Adjust the climate control . improves vehicle stability during Tie a red cloth to an outside system to circulate the air hard stops, but the brakes should mirror. inside the vehicle and set the be applied sooner than when on fan speed to the highest dry pavement. See Antilock Brake { Warning setting. See “Climate Control System (ABS) 0 203. Systems.” Snow can trap engine exhaust under For more information about CO, see . Allow greater following distance the vehicle. This may cause exhaust Engine Exhaust 0 197. and watch for slippery spots. Icy gases to get inside. Engine exhaust patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To save fuel, run the engine for short forward and reverse directions causes periods to warm the vehicle and then { Warning a rocking motion that could free the shut the engine off and partially close vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle the window. Moving about to keep If the vehicle's tires spin at high out after a few tries, it might need to warm also helps. speed, they can explode, and you or be towed out. If the vehicle does need others could be injured. The vehicle If it takes time for help to arrive, when to be towed out, see Towing the can overheat, causing an engine Vehicle 0 312. running the engine, push the compartment fire or other damage. accelerator pedal slightly so the engine Spin the wheels as little as possible runs faster than the idle speed. This VEHICLE LOAD LIMITS and avoid going above 56 km/h keeps the battery charged to restart (35 mph). It is very important to know how the vehicle and to signal for help with much weight the vehicle can carry. the headlamps. Do this as little as This weight is called the vehicle possible, to save fuel. Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode. See Driver Mode Control 0 208 and capacity weight and includes the IF THE VEHICLE IS STUCK All-Wheel Drive 0 202. weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Two labels on the vehicle may to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, Turn the steering wheel left and right show how much weight it may mud, ice, or snow. to clear the area around the front properly carry, the Tire and If stuck too severely for the traction wheels. Turn off any traction system. Loading Information label and the system to free the vehicle, turn the Shift back and forth between Certification/Tire label. traction system off and use the R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, rocking method. See Traction Control/ spinning the wheels as little as { Warning Electronic Stability Control 0 206. possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop Do not load the vehicle any spinning before shifting gears. Release heavier than the Gross Vehicle the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator Weight Rating (GVWR), or either pedal when the transmission is in gear. the maximum front or rear Slowly spinning the wheels in the (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Tire and Loading Information Label information on tires and inflation Warning (Continued) see Tires 0 276 and Tire 0 Gross Axle Weight Rating Pressure 283. (GAWR). This can cause systems There is also important loading to break and change the way the information on the vehicle vehicle handles. This could Certification/Tire label. It may cause loss of control and a show the Gross Vehicle Weight crash. Overloading can also Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle reduce stopping distance, Weight Rating (GAWR) for the damage the tires, and shorten front and rear axle. See the life of the vehicle. “Certification/Tire Label” later in this section. Example Label “Steps for Determining Correct Load A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Limit– Information label is attached to 1. Locate the statement "The the center pillar (B-pillar). The tire combined weight of and loading information label occupants and cargo should shows the number of occupant never exceed XXX kg or seating positions (1), and the XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s maximum vehicle capacity placard. weight (2) in kilograms and pounds. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and The Tire and Loading Information passengers that will be riding label also shows the size of the in your vehicle. original equipment tires (3) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (4). For more Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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3. Subtract the combined weight reduces the available cargo 3. Available Occupant and of the driver and passengers and luggage load capacity of Cargo Weight = 317 kg from XXX kg or XXX lbs. your vehicle.” (700 lbs). 4. The resulting figure equals See Trailer Towing 0 241 for the available amount of cargo important information on towing a and luggage load capacity. For trailer, towing safety rules and example, if the "XXX" amount trailering tips. equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo Example 2 being loaded on the vehicle. 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight That weight may not safely for Example 2 = 453 kg exceed the available cargo and (1,000 lbs). luggage load capacity Example 1 calculated in Step 4. 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 6. If your vehicle will be towing for Example 1 = 453 kg 340 kg (750 lbs). a trailer, load from your (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight = trailer will be transferred to 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 113 kg (250 lbs). your vehicle. Consult this @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = manual to determine how this 136 kg (300 lbs). Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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weight of the driver, passengers, Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). and cargo should never exceed the The GVWR includes the weight of vehicle's capacity weight. the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and Certification/Tire Label cargo. The Certification/Tire label may also show the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on the front and rear axles, weigh the vehicle at a weigh Example 3 station. Your dealer can help with this. Be sure to spread the load 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight equally on both sides of the for Example 3 = 453 kg centerline. (1,000 lbs). Label Example 2. Subtract Occupant Weight Caution @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = A vehicle-specific Certification/Tire 453 kg (1,000 lbs). label is attached to the center Overloading the vehicle may cause 3. Available Cargo Weight = pillar (B-pillar). damage. Repairs would not be 0 kg (0 lbs). covered by the vehicle warranty. Do The label may show the size of the not overload the vehicle. Refer to the vehicle's tire and vehicle's original tires and the loading information label for inflation pressures needed to specific information about the obtain the gross weight capacity of vehicle's capacity weight and the vehicle. The label shows the seating positions. The combined gross weight capacity of the vehicle. This is called the Gross Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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{ Warning STARTING AND Caution (Continued) OPERATING Things inside the vehicle can breaking-in guideline every strike and injure people in a NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN time you get new brake sudden stop or turn, or in a linings. crash. Caution Following break-in, engine speed . Put things in the cargo and load can be gradually increased. area of the vehicle. In the The vehicle does not need an cargo area, put them as far elaborate break-in. But it will IGNITION POSITIONS forward as possible. Try to perform better in the long run if spread the weight evenly. you follow these guidelines: . . Never stack heavier things, Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, like suitcases, inside the for the first 805 km (500 mi). vehicle so that some of Do not make full-throttle them are above the tops of starts. Avoid downshifting to the seats. brake or slow the vehicle. . Do not leave an unsecured . Avoid making hard stops for child restraint in the the first 322 km (200 mi) or vehicle. so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet . Secure loose items in the broken in. Hard stops with vehicle. new linings can mean The vehicle has an electronic keyless . Do not leave a seat folded premature wear and earlier ignition with pushbutton start. replacement. Follow this down unless needed. If the pushbutton start is not working, (CONTINUED) the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) If the vehicle must be shut off in an ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator system. See Remote Keyless Entry emergency: Light) : This mode allows you to use 0 (RKE) System Operation 27. 1. Brake using a firm and steady some electrical accessories when the To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle pressure. Do not pump the brakes engine is off. must be in ON/RUN mode and the repeatedly. This may deplete With the ignition off, pressing brake pedal must be applied. power assist, requiring increased ENGINE START/STOP once without Stopping the Engine/OFF (No Indicator brake pedal force. the brake pedal applied will place the Light) : When the vehicle is stopped, 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY. press ENGINE START/STOP once to This can be done while the The ignition will switch from ACC/ turn the engine off. vehicle is moving. After shifting ACCESSORY to OFF after 10 minutes The transmission will shift to P (Park) to N (Neutral), firmly apply the to prevent battery rundown. automatically. brakes and steer the vehicle to a ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator safe location. If the vehicle is in P (Park), the Light) : This mode is for driving and ignition will turn off, and Retained 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to starting. With the ignition off and the Accessory Power (RAP) will remain P (Park), and press ENGINE brake pedal applied, pressing ENGINE active. See Retained Accessory Power START/STOP. The transmission START/STOP once will place the (RAP) 0 195. must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition system in ON/RUN/START. ignition switch to the OFF Once engine cranking begins, release position. the button. Engine cranking will { Warning 4. Set the parking brake. See Electric continue until the engine starts. See Starting the Engine 0 192. The ignition Turning off the vehicle while Parking Brake 0 204. will then remain in ON/RUN. moving may cause loss of power If the vehicle cannot be pulled over assist in the brake and steering and must be shut off while driving, Service Only Mode systems and disable the airbags. press and hold ENGINE START/STOP This power mode is available to verify While driving, only shut the vehicle for longer than two seconds, or press the proper operation of the off in an emergency. twice in five seconds. malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emissions inspection purposes, for service and diagnostics, Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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and Car Wash Mode, see Automatic down as the engine warms up. Do Transmission 0 198. And to verify the Caution not race the engine immediately proper operation of the malfunction after starting it. Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the indicator lamp as may be required for If the RKE transmitter is not in emission inspection purposes. With vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. the vehicle, if there is the vehicle off, and the brake pedal interference, or if the RKE not applied, pressing and holding Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. battery is low, a Driver ENGINE START/STOP for more than Information Center (DIC) five seconds will place the vehicle in message will display. See Key and Service Only Mode. The instruments Lock Messages 0 144 and Remote and audio systems will operate as they Caution Keyless Entry (RKE) System do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will not Operation 0 27. be able to be driven. The engine will If you add electrical parts or not start in Service Only Mode. Press accessories, you could change the ENGINE START/STOP again to turn Caution way the engine operates. Any the vehicle off. resulting damage would not be Cranking the engine for long STARTING THE ENGINE covered by the vehicle warranty. See periods of time, by pressing Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 245. ENGINE START/STOP immediately Place the transmission in the proper after cranking has ended, can gear, P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart To start the vehicle: overheat and damage the cranking the engine when the vehicle is already motor, and drain the battery. Wait moving, use N (Neutral). 1. With the Keyless Access system, at least 15 seconds between each the RKE transmitter must be in try, to let the cranking motor the vehicle. Press ENGINE cool down. START/STOP with the brake pedal applied. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the 2. If the engine does not start after button. The idle speed will go five to 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could be flooded with Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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too much gasoline. Try pushing . The engine or transmission is not the accelerator pedal all the way Warning (Continued) at the required operating to the floor and hold it there, temperature. the auto engine stop/start feature, then press ENGINE START/STOP . The outside temperature is not in for up to a maximum of the vehicle's engine might seem to be shut off; however, once the brake the required operating range, 15 seconds. Wait at least − pedal is released, the engine will typically below 10 °C (14 °F) or 15 seconds between each try, to above 50 °C (122 °F). allow the cranking motor to cool start up again. . down. When the engine starts, let Shift to P (Park) and turn the The transmission is in any gear other than D (Drive). go of the button and the ignition to LOCK/OFF, before exiting accelerator. If the vehicle starts the vehicle. . The battery is low. briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the . The battery has been disconnected. extra gasoline from the engine. The vehicle has a fuel saving stop/start . The interior comfort level has not Do not race the engine system to shut off the engine to help reached the required level for the immediately after starting it. conserve fuel. climate control system or defog Operate the engine and Auto Engine Stop/Start settings. See Dual Automatic transmission gently until the oil Climate Control System 0 170. warms up and lubricates all When the brakes are applied and the . moving parts. vehicle is at a complete stop, the The Auto Stop time is greater than engine may turn off. When stopped, two minutes. Stop/Start System the tachometer displays AUTO STOP. See Tachometer 0 121. When the brake ENGINE HEATER { Warning pedal is released or the accelerator The engine coolant heater, if available, pedal is pushed, the engine will restart. can help in cold weather conditions at Exiting the vehicle without first Auto Stop may be deactivated if: or below −18 °C (0 °F) for easier shifting into P (Park) may cause the starting and better fuel economy . A minimum vehicle speed is not vehicle to move. You or others may during engine warm-up. Plug in the reached. be injured. Because the vehicle has coolant heater at least four hours (CONTINUED) before starting the vehicle. An internal Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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thermostat in the plug end of the cord Check the heater cord for will prevent engine coolant heater damage. If it is damaged, do not Warning (Continued) operation at temperatures above use it. See your dealer for a −18 °C (0 °F). replacement. Inspect the cord for or using a damaged heater or damage yearly. extension cord, could make it To Use the Engine Coolant overheat and cause a fire, Heater 4. Plug it into a normal, grounded property damage, electric 110-volt AC outlet. shock, and injury. 1. Turn off the engine. . Do not operate the vehicle { Warning with the heater cord permanently attached to the Improper use of the heater cord or vehicle. Possible heater cord an extension cord can damage the and thermostat damage could cord and may result in overheating occur. and fire. . While in use, do not let the . Plug the cord into a heater cord touch vehicle three-prong electrical utility parts or sharp edges. Never receptacle that is protected by close the hood on the a ground fault detection heater cord. function. An ungrounded outlet could cause an electric . Before starting the vehicle, shock. unplug the cord, reattach the 3. Open the hood and unwrap the cover to the plug, and electrical cord. The cord is . Use a weatherproof, securely fasten the cord. Keep located on the driver side of the heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated the cord away from any compartment, in front of the extension cord if needed. moving parts. battery. Failure to use the recommended extension cord in good operating condition, (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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5. Before starting the engine, be SHIFTING INTO PARK sure to unplug and store the cord Warning (Continued) as it was before to keep it away To shift into P (Park): Do not leave the vehicle when the from moving engine parts. If you 1. Hold the brake pedal down and engine is running. If you have left do not it could be damaged. set the parking brake. See Electric the engine running, the vehicle can Parking Brake 0 204. The length of time the heater should move suddenly. You or others could remain plugged in depends on several 2. Press the button on top of the be injured. To be sure the vehicle factors. Ask a dealer in the area where shift lever to shift into P (Park). will not move, even when you are you will be parking the vehicle for the See Automatic on fairly level ground, always set the best advice on this. 0 Transmission 198. parking brake and shift to P (Park). 0 RETAINED ACCESSORY 3. The P indicator on the shift lever See Shifting Into Park 195. If you will turn red when the vehicle is are towing a trailer, see Driving POWER (RAP) in P (Park). Characteristics and Towing 0 These accessories can be used after 4. Turn the ignition off. Tips 238. the engine is turned off: Leaving the Vehicle with the . Infotainment system (up to Engine Running If you have to leave the vehicle with 10 minutes or until the driver door the engine running, be sure the vehicle is opened). is in P (Park) and the parking brake is { Warning firmly set before you leave it. . Power windows, sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets (up It can be dangerous to leave the If you are towing a trailer and parking to 10 minutes or until any door is vehicle with the engine running. on a hill, see Driving Characteristics 0 opened). It could overheat and catch fire. and Towing Tips 238. It is dangerous to get out of the SHIFTING OUT OF PARK vehicle if the vehicle is not in P (Park) with the parking brake This vehicle is equipped with an firmly set. The vehicle can roll. electronic transmission. The shift lever unlock button is designed to prevent (CONTINUED) inadvertent shifting out of P (Park) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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unless the ignition is in ON/RUN, the If the vehicle cannot shift from If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while brake pedal is applied, and the shift P (Park), a Driver Information Center running and the Remote Keyless lever unlock button is pressed. (DIC) message will be displayed. See Entry (RKE) transmitter is outside the The shift lock control is always your dealer for service. vehicle, the vehicle will turn off after functional except in the case of an one hour. uncharged or low voltage (less than PARKING OVER THINGS If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while 9-volt) battery. THAT BURN running and the RKE transmitter is If the vehicle has an uncharged inside, the vehicle will run for two battery or a battery with low voltage, { Warning hours. At the end of the second hour, try charging or jump starting the the vehicle will turn off. battery. See Jump Starting - North Things that can burn could touch The timer will reset if the vehicle is America 0 309. hot exhaust parts under the vehicle taken out of P (Park) while it is and ignite. Do not park over papers, To shift out of P (Park): running. leaves, dry grass, or other things 1. Apply the brake pedal. that can burn. 2. Press ENGINE START/STOP. 3. Press the shift unlock button. EXTENDED PARKING 4. Move the shift lever to the It is better not to park with the vehicle desired position. running. If the vehicle is left while 5. The P indicator will turn white running, follow the proper steps to be and the gear indicator on the sure the vehicle will not move and there is adequate ventilation. See shift lever will turn red when the 0 vehicle is no longer in P (Park). Shifting Into Park 195 and Engine Exhaust 0 197. 6. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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ENGINE EXHAUST If the vehicle is left with the engine Warning (Continued) running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See . { Warning There are holes or openings in Shifting Into Park 0 195 and Engine the vehicle body from damage Exhaust 0 197. Engine exhaust contains carbon or aftermarket modifications monoxide (CO), which cannot be that are not completely If parking on a hill and pulling a seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can sealed. trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 238. cause unconsciousness and even If unusual fumes are detected or if death. it is suspected that exhaust is Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: . The vehicle idles in areas with . Drive it only with the poor ventilation (parking windows completely down. garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired that may block underbody immediately. airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the . The exhaust smells or sounds engine running in an enclosed area strange or different. such as a garage or a building that . The exhaust system leaks due has no fresh air ventilation. to corrosion or damage. . The vehicle exhaust system RUNNING THE VEHICLE has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. WHILE PARKED (CONTINUED) It is better not to park with the engine running. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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AUTOMATIC The transmission does not operate when the vehicle is off. { Warning TRANSMISSION 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 P (Park). fully in P (Park) with the parking If the vehicle is turned to LOCK/OFF brake firmly set. The vehicle while at a relatively high vehicle speed, can roll. the transmission will automatically Do not leave the vehicle when the shift to N (Neutral). Once the vehicle is engine is running. If you have left stopped, P (Park) can be selected. the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and place the The shift pattern is displayed in the transmission into P (Park). See top of the shift lever. The selected gear Shifting Into Park 0 195 and Driving position will illuminate red on the Characteristics and Towing shift lever, while all others will be Tips 0 238. displayed in white. If the shift is not immediate, as in very cold conditions, the indicator on the shift lever may blink until it is fully engaged. The shift lever always starts from a P : This position locks the front center position, represented by an wheels. It is the best position to use amber dot on the shift pattern. After when you start the engine because the releasing the shift lever, it will return vehicle cannot move easily. to the center position. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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R : Use this gear to back up. At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can If the vehicle is shifted from either be used to rock the vehicle back and R (Reverse) to D (Drive), or D (Drive) to forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission. R (Reverse) while the speed is too 0 high, the vehicle will shift to See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 186. N (Neutral). Reduce the vehicle speed N : In this position, the engine does and try the shift again. not connect with the wheels. To To shift into R (Reverse): restart when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. { Warning 2. Press the shift lever button on This vehicle is equipped with an the side of the shift lever. Shifting into a drive gear while the electronic transmission. The shift lever engine is running at high speed is 3. From the center position, move unlock button is designed to prevent dangerous. Unless your foot is the shift lever forward, and then inadvertent shifting out of P (Park) firmly on the brake pedal, the to the left. R is illuminated unless the ignition is in ON/RUN, the in red. vehicle could move very rapidly. You brake pedal is applied, and the shift could lose control and hit people or lever unlock button is pressed. 4. After releasing the shift lever, it objects. Do not shift into a drive will return to the center position. When the vehicle is stopped, press gear while the engine is running at ENGINE START/STOP to turn off the To shift out of R (Reverse): high speed. vehicle. The transmission will shift to 1. Bring the vehicle to a P (Park) automatically. complete stop. The vehicle will not shift into P (Park) 2. Shift to the desired gear. if it is moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and shift into P (Park). 3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position. To shift in and out of P (Park), see Shifting Into Park 0 195 and Shifting out of Park 0 195. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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2. After releasing the shift lever, it Car Wash Mode (Engine On) Caution will return to the center position. To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) Shifting out of P (Park) or To shift out of N (Neutral): with the engine running: N (Neutral) with the engine running 1. Bring the vehicle to a 1. Open the door while pressing the at high speed may damage the complete stop. brake, then shift to N (Neutral). transmission. The repairs would not 2. Shift to the desired gear. 2. The indicator should now show be covered by the vehicle warranty. 3. After releasing the shift lever, it N. If it does not, select Be sure the engine is not running at N (Neutral) again. high speed when shifting the will return to the center position. 3. Shift into P (Park) upon returning vehicle. Car Wash Mode (Engine Off) to the vehicle. To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) D : This position is for normal driving. with the engine off: It provides the best fuel economy. Caution 1. Put the ignition in OFF. If you need more power for passing, The vehicle is not designed to stay 2. Put the ignition in Service Only and you are: in N (Neutral) for extended periods Mode. See Ignition . Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), of time. It will automatically shift Positions 0 190. push the accelerator pedal about into P (Park). 3. Open the door while pressing the halfway down. brake, and then shift to . Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or To shift into N (Neutral): N (Neutral). more, push the accelerator all the way down. 1. From the center position, move 4. The indicator should now show the shift lever forward. If the N. If it does not, repeat the The transmission will shift down vehicle is in P (Park) push the procedure. to a lower gear and have more shift lever unlock button while 5. When N (Neutral) is no longer power. pressing the shift lever back. It is needed, shift into P (Park) and To shift into D (Drive): illuminated in red. turn the ignition to OFF. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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2. From the center position, move the shift lever back. If the vehicle Caution (Continued) is in P (Park) push the shift lever unlock button while pressing the warranty. If you are stuck, do not shift lever back. D is illuminated spin the tires. When stopping on a in red. hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. 3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position. To shift out of D (Drive): MANUAL MODE 1. Bring the vehicle to a Tap Shift complete stop. 2. Shift to the desired gear. Caution Vehicles with Tap Shift have controls on the back of the steering wheel to 3. After releasing the shift lever, it Driving with the engine at a high manually shift the automatic will return to the center position. rpm without upshifting while using transmission. Downshifting the transmission in Tap Shift, could damage the vehicle. To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode: slippery road conditions could result Always upshift when necessary in skidding. See “Skidding” under Loss while using Tap Shift. 1. With the shift lever in D (Drive), of Control 0 183. pull back on the shift lever to activate M (Manual Mode). The M Caution in the shift pattern will illuminate in red, and the D will Spinning the tires or holding the switch to white. vehicle in one place on a hill using 2. Tap the left steering wheel only the accelerator pedal may control to downshift, and the damage the transmission. The repair right control to upshift. To shift will not be covered by the vehicle to the lowest available gear, press (CONTINUED) and hold the left control. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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3. To exit, pull back on the shift lower gear if the engine rpm is too DRIVE SYSTEMS lever a second time. The D in the high, nor to the next higher gear when shift pattern will illuminate in the maximum engine rpm is reached. ALL-WHEEL DRIVE red, and the M will switch to If shifting is prevented for any reason, white. a SHIFT DENIED message will be Vehicles with this feature can operate With the transmission in D (Drive) and displayed in the instrument cluster. in All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode. See 0 not in Permanent Tap Shift Mode, the See Transmission Messages 0 150. Driver Mode Control 208. Tap Shift controls will activate a When accelerating the vehicle from a temporary tap manual shift mode, stop in snowy and icy conditions, it is allowing the transmission to be suggested to shift into second gear. manually shifted. Automatic shifts A higher gear allows the vehicle to return after no manual shifts have gain more traction on slippery been done for seven to 10 seconds. surfaces. The Temporary Tap Shift Mode can also be deactivated by holding the right upshift control briefly. While using Tap Shift, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. This can be used for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more Press MODE to activate AWD. AWD is power or engine braking. active in both AWD and Sport Modes. The transmission will only allow The AWD system delivers power to all shifting into gears appropriate for the four wheels and the system adjusts as vehicle speed and engine revolutions needed to improve traction. per minute (rpm). The transmission The AWD Mode will stay selected until will not automatically shift to the next the mode is changed. If the vehicle is placed in Sport Mode, see Driver Mode Control 0 208. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Sport Mode is canceled with each BRAKES sudden obstacle, a computer senses ignition cycle. See Driver Mode the wheels are slowing down. If one of 0 Control 208. ANTILOCK BRAKE the wheels is about to stop rolling, the When operated in Tour Mode, the computer will separately work the vehicle will deliver power to the front SYSTEM (ABS) brakes at each wheel. wheels only and may provide better This vehicle has an Antilock Brake ABS can change the brake pressure to fuel economy. System (ABS), an advanced electronic each wheel, as required, faster than If Tour Mode is selected see Driver braking system that helps prevent a any driver could. This can help you Mode Control 0 208. braking skid. steer around the obstacle while braking hard. When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor As the brakes are applied, the or clicking noise may be heard while computer keeps receiving updates on this test is going on, and it may even wheel speed and controls braking be noticed that the brake pedal moves pressure accordingly. a little. This is normal. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up If there is a problem with ABS, this ahead to stop, even with ABS. warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light 0 130. If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Using ABS The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) The red parking brake status light will switch is on the instrument panel, to flash and then stay on once the EPB is Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the the left of the steering wheel. The EPB fully applied. If the red parking brake brake pedal down firmly and let ABS can always be activated, even if the status light flashes continuously, then work. You may hear the ABS pump or ignition is off. To prevent draining the the EPB is only partially applied or motor operating and feel the brake battery, avoid repeated cycles of the there is a problem with the EPB. A DIC pedal pulsate. This is normal. EPB when the engine is not running. message will display. Release the EPB Braking in Emergencies The system has a red parking brake and try to apply it again. If the light does not come on, or keeps flashing, ABS allows you to steer and brake at status light and an amber parking brake warning light. See Electric have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the same time. In many emergencies, the vehicle if the red parking brake steering can help more than even the Parking Brake Light 0 129 and Service 0 status light is flashing. See your dealer. very best braking. Electric Parking Brake Light 130. 0 There are also parking brake-related See Electric Parking Brake Light 129. ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE Driver Information Center (DIC) If the amber parking brake warning messages. See Brake System Messages light is on, hold down the EPB switch. 0 142. In case of insufficient electrical Continue to hold the switch until the power, the EPB cannot be applied or red parking brake status light remains released. on. If the amber parking brake Before leaving the vehicle, check the warning light remains on, see your red parking brake status light to dealer. ensure that the parking brake is If the EPB is applied while the vehicle applied. is moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is pressed. If the EPB Apply switch is pressed until the vehicle To apply the EPB: comes to a stop, the EPB will remain applied. 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop. 2. Press the switch momentarily. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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The EPB applies automatically when driving conditions. This feature uses shifting to P (Park) on a steep incline. Caution the stability system hydraulic brake The EPB releases as soon as the control module to supplement the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and Driving with the parking brake on power brake system under conditions the vehicle accelerates. can overheat the brake system and where the driver has quickly and cause premature wear or damage to If the EPB fails to apply, the rear forcefully applied the brake pedal in brake system parts. Make sure that an attempt to quickly stop or slow wheels should be blocked to prevent the parking brake is fully released vehicle movement. down the vehicle. The stability system and the brake warning light is off hydraulic brake control module EPB Release before driving. increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS To release the EPB: Automatic EPB Release activates. Minor brake pedal pulsation 1. Place the ignition in ACC/ or pedal movement during this time is ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB normal and the driver should continue 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. is applied, to preserve parking brake to apply the brake pedal as the driving lining life. situation dictates. The Brake Assist 3. Press the EPB switch feature will automatically disengage momentarily. The EPB will automatically release when the engine is running, the when the brake pedal is released or The EPB is released when the red transmission is placed into gear, and brake pedal pressure is quickly parking brake status light is off. an attempt is made to drive away by decreased. pressing the accelerator pedal. If the amber parking brake warning HILL START ASSIST (HSA) light is on, release the EPB by pressing If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is and holding the EPB switch. Continue pulling a trailer, see Driving This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist to hold the switch until the red Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 238. (HSA) feature, which may be useful parking brake status light is off. when the vehicle is stopped on a grade If either light stays on after release is BRAKE ASSIST sufficient enough to activate HSA. attempted, see your dealer. This feature is designed to prevent the The Brake Assist feature is designed to vehicle from rolling, either forward or assist the driver in stopping or rearward, during vehicle drive off. decreasing vehicle speed in emergency After the driver completely stops and Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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holds the vehicle in a complete RIDE CONTROL StabiliTrak activates when the system standstill on a grade, HSA will be senses a discrepancy between the automatically activated. During the SYSTEMS intended path and the direction the transition period between when the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak driver releases the brake pedal and TRACTION CONTROL/ selectively applies braking pressure at starts to accelerate to drive off on a ELECTRONIC STABILITY any one of the vehicle's brakes to help grade, HSA holds the braking pressure steer the vehicle in the direction which for a maximum of two seconds to CONTROL you are steering. ensure that there is no rolling. The System Operation If cruise control is being used and brakes will automatically release when traction control or StabiliTrak begins the accelerator pedal is applied within The vehicle has a Traction Control ® to limit wheel spin, cruise control will the two-second window. It will not System (TCS) and StabiliTrak , an disengage. Cruise control may be activate if the vehicle is in a drive gear electronic stability control system. turned back on when road conditions and facing downhill, or if the vehicle is These systems help limit wheel spin allow. TCS and StabiliTrak will facing uphill and in R (Reverse). and assist the driver in maintaining automatically turn on when cruise control, especially on slippery road control is set. conditions. Both systems come on automatically TCS activates if it senses that any of when the vehicle is started and begins the drive wheels are spinning or to move. The systems may be heard or beginning to lose traction. On an felt while they are operating or while All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle in performing diagnostic checks. This is AWD or Sport Mode, the system will normal and does not mean there is a operate if it senses that any of the problem with the vehicle. wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, TCS It is recommended to leave both applies the brakes to the spinning systems on for normal driving wheels and reduces engine power to conditions, but it may be necessary to limit wheel spin. turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the If d comes on and stays on: Vehicle Is Stuck 0 186 and “Turning Caution the Systems Off and On” later in this 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or section. 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is off. 15 seconds. The vehicle driveline could be 3. Start the engine. damaged. Drive the vehicle. If d comes on and stays on, the vehicle may need more To turn off only TCS, press and release time to diagnose the problem. If the Y. The Traction Off light i displays condition persists, see your dealer. in the instrument cluster and the The indicator light for both systems is appropriate DIC message is displayed. in the instrument cluster. This Turning the Systems Off and On See Ride Control System Messages light will: 0 148. To turn TCS on again, press and Y . Flash when TCS is limiting release . The Traction Off light i wheel spin. displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off and the appropriate DIC . Flash when StabiliTrak is activated. message is displayed. . Turn on and stay on when either Y system is not working. If TCS is limiting wheel spin when is pressed, the system will not turn off If either system fails to turn on or to until the wheels stop spinning. activate, a message displays in the To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Driver Information Center (DIC), Y and d comes on and stays on to press and hold until the Traction indicate that the system is inactive Off light i and StabiliTrak Off light and is not assisting the driver in g come on and stay on in the maintaining control. The vehicle is instrument cluster. The appropriate safe to drive, but driving should be DIC message is displayed. See Ride adjusted accordingly. Control System Messages 0 148. To Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again, When AWD Mode or Sport Mode is AWD : AWD Mode provides drive press and release Y. The Traction Off selected, the light will come on in the torque to all four wheels. Select AWD AWD indicator below the MODE to improve traction and control on light i and StabiliTrak Off light in g switch. The indicator light will turn off slippery road surfaces, such as gravel, the instrument cluster turn off and the when Tour Mode is selected. For more sand, wet pavement, snow, and ice. appropriate DIC message is displayed. information on AWD Mode, see When in AWD Mode, the AWD Mode Adding accessories can affect vehicle All-Wheel Drive 0 202. indicator light will be on. For more performance. See Accessories and information on AWD Mode, see Modifications 0 248. All-Wheel Drive 0 202. Snow/Ice (FWD Vehicles Only) : Snow/ DRIVER MODE CONTROL Ice Mode improves vehicle If equipped, the Driver Mode Control acceleration on snow and ice covered has the following modes: Tour, Sport, roads. All-Wheel Drive (AWD), and Snow/Ice (Front-Wheel Drive vehicles only). Press MODE on the center console to make a mode selection. The first press of the switch will show the current mode in the instrument cluster. Continue pressing through the Driver Mode Control Switch available modes. Tour : Tour Mode operates in FWD to If the vehicle is put in AWD Mode, it improve fuel economy. Use this mode will remain in AWD through future during normal driving operations. ignition cycles, until a different mode Sport : Sport Mode improves vehicle is selected. handling and acceleration on dry If the vehicle is in Tour or Sport Mode pavement. When active, Sport Mode when the engine is turned off, Driver modifies steering efforts, transmission Mode Control will come on in Tour shifting, AWD torque, and suspension Mode at the next ignition cycle. tuning, if equipped. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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CRUISE CONTROL collision alert occurs when cruise RES+ : If there is a set speed in control is activated, cruise control is memory, press briefly to resume to disengaged. See Forward Collision Alert that speed or press and hold to { Warning (FCA) System 0 225. When road accelerate. If the cruise control is conditions allow cruise control to be already active, use to increase vehicle Cruise control can be dangerous safely used, it can be turned back on. speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h where you cannot drive safely at a (1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent. steady speed. Do not use cruise Cruise control will disengage if either TCS or StabiliTrak is turned off. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h control on winding roads or in (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, heavy traffic. If the brakes are applied, cruise control press RES+ to the second detent. disengages. Cruise control can be dangerous on SET− : Press briefly to set the speed slippery roads. On such roads, fast and activate cruise control. If the changes in tire traction can cause cruise control is already active, use to excessive wheel slip, and you could decrease vehicle speed. To decrease lose control. Do not use cruise speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− control on slippery roads. to the first detent. To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press SET− to the With cruise control, a speed of about second detent. 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot * : Press to disengage cruise control on the accelerator. Cruise control does without erasing the set speed from not work at speeds below about memory. 40 km/h (25 mph). Setting Cruise Control If the Traction Control/electronic − stability control system begins to limit J : Press to turn the system on and If J is on when not in use, SET or wheel spin while using cruise control, off. A white indicator appears in the RES+ could get pressed and go into the cruise control automatically instrument cluster when cruise is cruise when not desired. Keep J off disengages. See Traction Control/ turned on. when cruise is not being used. Electronic Stability Control 0 206. If a Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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1. Press J. Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Cruise Control Control 2. Get up to the desired speed. If the cruise control system is already If the cruise control system is already 3. Press and release SET−. The activated: activated: desired set speed briefly appears − in the instrument cluster. . Press and hold RES+ until the . Press and hold SET until the desired speed is reached, then desired lower speed is reached, 4. Remove your foot from the release it. then release it. accelerator. . To increase vehicle speed in small . To decrease the vehicle speed in When the cruise control has been set increments, briefly press RES+ to small increments, briefly press SET to the desired speed, a green cruise the first detent. For each press, the − to the first detent. For each control indicator appears on the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) press, the vehicle goes about instrument cluster and a cruise set faster. 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. speed message appears on the Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped. . To increase vehicle speed in larger . To decrease the vehicle speed in increments, briefly press RES+ to larger increments, briefly press Resuming a Set Speed the second detent. For each press, SET− to the second detent. For If the cruise control is set at a desired the vehicle speed increases to the each press, the vehicle speed speed and then the brakes are applied next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the decreases to the next 5 km/h speedometer. (5 mph) mark on the speedometer. or * is pressed, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set The speedometer reading can be The cruise control system may speed from memory. displayed in either English or metric automatically brake to slow the units. See Instrument Cluster (Base vehicle down. Once the vehicle speed reaches about Level Cluster) 0 117 or Instrument 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press RES+ 0 The speedometer reading can be Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) 119. The displayed in either English or metric briefly. The vehicle returns to the increment value used depends on the previous set speed. units. See Instrument Cluster (Base units displayed. Level Cluster) 0 117 or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) 0 119. The increment value used depends on the units displayed. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control regular cruise control. ACC uses Using Cruise Control camera and radar sensors. See Radio There are four ways to end cruise 0 Use the accelerator pedal to increase control: Frequency Statement 348. the vehicle speed. When you take your . Step lightly on the brake pedal. If a vehicle is detected in your path, foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow ACC can apply acceleration or limited, down to the previous set cruise speed. . Press *. moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap. To disengage While pressing the accelerator pedal or . Shift the transmission to ACC, apply the brake. If ACC is shortly following the release to N (Neutral). override cruise, briefly applying SET− controlling your vehicle speed when will result in cruise set to the current . Press J. the traction control system (TCS) or vehicle speed. electronic stability control system Erasing Speed Memory activates, the ACC may automatically Using Cruise Control on Hills The cruise control set speed is erased disengage. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control 0 206. When How well the cruise control will work from memory if is pressed or if J road conditions allow ACC to be safely on hills depends upon the vehicle the ignition is turned off. speed, load, and the steepness of the used, the ACC can be turned back on. hills. When going up steep hills, you ADAPTIVE CRUISE ACC will not engage if the TCS or might have to step on the accelerator StabiliTrak electronic stability control pedal to maintain your speed. When CONTROL system is disabled. going downhill, the cruise control If equipped with Adaptive Cruise system may automatically brake to Control (ACC), it allows the driver to { Warning slow the vehicle down. Also, you may select the cruise control set speed and have to brake or shift to a lower gear following gap. Read this entire section ACC has limited braking ability and to keep your speed down. If the brake before using this system. The following may not have time to slow the pedal is applied, cruise control gap is the following time between your vehicle down enough to avoid a disengages. vehicle and a vehicle detected directly collision with another vehicle you ahead in your path, moving in the are following. This can occur when same direction. If no vehicle is vehicles suddenly slow or stop detected in your path, ACC works like (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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RES+ : Press briefly to resume the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC is already . ahead, or enter your lane. Also see Visibility is low, such as in activated. To increase speed by 1 km/h “Alerting the Driver” in this section. fog, rain, or snow conditions. (1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent. Complete attention is always ACC performance is limited To increase speed to the next 5 km/h required while driving and you under these conditions. (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, should be ready to take action and . On slippery roads where fast press RES+ to the second detent. apply the brakes. See Defensive changes in tire traction can SET– : Press briefly to set the speed Driving 0 181. cause excessive wheel slip. and activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. To decrease speed by 1 km/h { Warning (1 mph), press SET− to the first detent. To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h ACC will not detect or brake for (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, children, pedestrians, animals, press SET− to the second detent. or other objects. * : Press to disengage ACC without Do not use ACC when: erasing the selected set speed. . On winding and hilly roads or [ : Press to select a following gap when the sensors are blocked time (or distance) setting for ACC of by snow, ice, or dirt. The Far, Medium, or Near. system may not detect a Setting Adaptive Cruise Control vehicle ahead. Keep the entire front of the vehicle clean. If J is on when not in use, it could (CONTINUED) J : Press to turn the system on or get pressed and go into cruise when off. The indicator turns white on the not desired. Keep J off when cruise instrument cluster when ACC is is not being used. turned on. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Select the set speed desired for cruise. Be mindful of speed limits, Information Center (DIC) and This is the vehicle speed when no surrounding traffic speeds, and Head-Up Display (HUD). See Cruise vehicle is detected in its path. weather conditions when selecting the Control Messages 0 142. ACC will not set at a speed less than set speed. . Press and hold RES+ until the 25 km/h (16 mph), although it can be Resuming a Set Speed desired set speed appears on the resumed when driving at lower speeds. display, then release it. If the ACC is set at a desired speed To set ACC: and then the brakes are applied, ACC . To increase vehicle speed in small is disengaged without erasing the set increments, press RES+ to the first 1. Press . J speed from memory. detent. For each press, the vehicle goes 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. 2. Get up to the desired speed. To begin using ACC again, press RES+ 3. Press and release SET–. up briefly. The vehicle returns to the . To increase vehicle speed in larger previous set speed. increments, press RES+ to the 4. Remove foot from the second detent. For each press, the accelerator. Increasing Speed While ACC is at a vehicle speed increases to the next After ACC is set, it may immediately Set Speed 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is If ACC is already activated, do one of speedometer. detected closer than the selected the following: When it is determined that there is no following gap. . Use the accelerator to get to the vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is higher speed. Press SET– . Release beyond the selected following gap, the control and the accelerator then the vehicle speed will increase to pedal. The vehicle will now cruise the set speed. at the higher speed. The speedometer reading can be When the accelerator pedal is displayed in either English or metric pressed, ACC will not brake units. See Instrument Cluster (Base Level Cluster) 0 117 or Instrument The ACC indicator displays on the because it is overridden. A warning Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) 0 119. The instrument cluster and Head-Up message will appear on the Driver increment value used depends on the Display (HUD). When ACC is active, units displayed. the indicator will be lit green. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Reducing Speed While ACC is at a The speedometer reading can be detected ahead. Consider traffic and Set Speed displayed in either English or metric weather conditions when selecting the units. See Instrument Cluster (Base following gap. The range of selectable If ACC is already activated, do one of 0 the following: Level Cluster) 117 or Instrument gaps may not be appropriate for all Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) 0 119. The drivers and driving conditions. . Use the brake to get to the desired increment value used depends on the Changing the gap setting automatically lower speed. Press SET– and units displayed. release the accelerator pedal. The changes the alert timing sensitivity vehicle will now cruise at the lower Selecting the Follow Distance Gap (Far, Medium, or Near) for the speed. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) feature. When a slower moving vehicle is See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . Press and hold SET– until the detected ahead within the selected System 0 225. desired lower speed is reached, following gap, ACC will adjust the then release it. vehicle's speed and attempt to Alerting the Driver maintain the follow distance gap . To decrease the vehicle speed in selected. smaller increments, press SET− to the first detent. For each press, the Press [ on the steering wheel to vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) adjust the following gap. Each press slower. cycles the gap button through three . To decrease the vehicle speed in settings: Far, Medium, or Near. With Head-Up Display larger increments, press SET− to When pressed, the current gap setting the second detent. For each press, displays briefly on the instrument the vehicle speed decreases to the cluster and HUD. The gap setting will next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the be maintained until it is changed. speedometer. Since each gap setting corresponds to a following time (Far, Medium, or Near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the further back your vehicle will follow a vehicle Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Approaching and Following a feel or sound different than if the Vehicle brakes were applied manually. This is normal. Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects

Without Head-Up Display { Warning If ACC is engaged, driver action may be required when ACC cannot apply ACC may not detect and react to The vehicle ahead indicator is in the sufficient braking because of stopped or slow-moving vehicles instrument cluster and HUD display. approaching a vehicle too rapidly. ahead of you. For example, the The vehicle ahead indicator only system may not brake for a vehicle When this condition occurs, six red displays when a vehicle is detected in lights or the collision alert symbol on it has never detected moving. This your vehicle’s path moving in the the HUD, if equipped, will flash on the can occur in stop-and-go traffic or same direction. windshield. Either eight beeps will when a vehicle suddenly appears sound from the front, or both sides of If this symbol is not displaying, ACC due to a vehicle ahead changing the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five will not respond to or brake for lanes. Your vehicle may not stop times. See “Collision/Detection vehicles ahead. and could cause a crash. Use Systems” under Vehicle caution when using ACC. Your 0 ACC automatically slows the vehicle Personalization 151. down and adjusts vehicle speed to complete attention is always See Defensive Driving 0 181. follow the vehicle in front at the required while driving and you selected follow gap. The vehicle speed should be ready to take action and increases or decreases to follow the apply the brakes. vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply ACC Automatically Disengages limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, the brake lights will ACC may automatically disengage and come on. The automatic braking may the driver will need to manually apply the brakes to slow the vehicle when: Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. The sensors are blocked. When the vehicle ahead drives away, { Warning . The Traction Control System (TCS) press RES+ or the accelerator pedal to or electronic stability control resume cruise control. If stopped for more than two minutes or if the driver Leaving the vehicle without placing system has activated or been it in P (Park) can be dangerous. Do disabled. door is opened and the driver safety belt is unbuckled, the ACC not leave the vehicle while it is . No traffic or other objects are automatically applies the Electric being held at a stop by ACC. Always being detected. Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the place the vehicle in P (Park) and . There is a fault in the system. vehicle. The Electric Parking Brake turn off the ignition before leaving status light will turn on. See Electric the vehicle. The ACC active symbol will not be Parking Brake 0 204. To resume ACC displayed when ACC is no longer and release the EPB, press the ACC Override active. accelerator pedal. Notification to Resume ACC If using the accelerator pedal while A DIC warning message may display ACC is active, a DIC warning message ACC will maintain a follow gap behind indicating to shift to P (Park) before will indicate that automatic braking a detected vehicle and slow your exiting the vehicle. See Vehicle 0 will not occur. See Vehicle Messages vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. Messages 141. 0 141. ACC will resume operation If the stopped vehicle ahead has when the accelerator pedal is not driven away and ACC has not resumed, { Warning being pressed. the vehicle ahead indicator will flash If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and as a reminder to check traffic ahead { Warning if ACC is disengaged, turned off, before proceeding. In addition, the left or canceled, the vehicle will no and right sides of the Safety Alert Seat The ACC will not automatically will pulse three times, or three beeps longer be held at a stop. The vehicle apply the brakes if your foot is will sound. See ”Alert Type” and can move. When ACC is holding the resting on the accelerator pedal. You “Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier” in vehicle at a stop, always be prepared could crash into a vehicle ahead “Collision/Detection Systems” under to manually apply the brakes. of you. Vehicle Personalization 0 151. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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{ Warning brakes if necessary. Select an On curves, ACC may not detect a appropriate speed while driving in vehicle ahead in your lane. You curves. could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed, ACC may operate differently in a sharp especially when following a vehicle curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed exiting or entering exit ramps. You if the curve is too sharp. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in could lose control of the vehicle or your lane and apply the brakes. crash. Do not use ACC while driving ACC may occasionally provide an alert on an entrance or exit ramp. Always and/or braking that is considered be ready to use the brakes if unnecessary. It could respond to necessary. vehicles in different lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal operation. The vehicle does { Warning not need service.

On curves, ACC may respond to a When following a vehicle and entering vehicle in another lane, or may not a curve, ACC may not detect the have time to react to a vehicle in vehicle ahead and may accelerate to your lane. You could crash into a the set speed. When this happens, the vehicle ahead of you, or lose control vehicle ahead indicator will not appear. of your vehicle. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Other Vehicle Lane Changes driving on steep hills. The driver will System operation may also be limited often need to take over acceleration under snow, heavy rain, or road spray and braking on steep hills, especially conditions. when towing a trailer. If the brakes are applied, the ACC disengages. Disengaging ACC There are three ways to disengage ACC: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead . Press *. until it is completely in the lane. The brakes may need to be manually . Press J. applied. Erasing Speed Memory Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When The cruise control set speed is erased Towing a Trailer 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 radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud. These areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly.

Do not use ACC when driving on steep For cleaning instructions, see “Washing the Vehicle” under Exterior hills or when towing a trailer. ACC will 0 not detect a vehicle in the lane while Care 314. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Audible or Safety Alert Seat DRIVER ASSISTANCE Warning (Continued) SYSTEMS Some driver assistance features alert . Detect vehicles or objects the driver of obstacles by beeping. To This vehicle may have features that outside the area monitored by change the volume of the warning work together to help avoid crashes or the system. chime, see “Comfort and Convenience” reduce crash damage while driving, under Vehicle Personalization 0 151. . Work at all driving speeds. backing, and parking. Read this entire If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat, . section before using these systems. Warn you or provide you with the driver seat cushion may provide a enough time to avoid a crash. vibrating pulse alert instead of { Warning . Work under poor visibility or beeping. To change this, see “Collision/ bad weather conditions. Detection Systems” under Vehicle Do not rely on the Driver Assistance Personalization 0 151. Systems. These systems do not . Work if the detection sensor replace the need for paying is not cleaned or is covered by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FOR attention and driving safely. You may not hear or feel alerts or . Work if the detection sensor PARKING OR BACKING warnings provided by these systems. is covered up, such as with a If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera Failure to use proper care when sticker, magnet, or metal (RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA), driving may result in injury, death, plate. Front Parking Assist (FPA), Surround or vehicle damage. See Defensive . Work if the area surrounding Vision, Front Vision Camera, Reverse Driving 0 181. the detection sensor is Automatic Braking (RAB) and Backing Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Under many conditions, these damaged or not properly repaired. Alert (RCTA), and Automatic Parking systems will not: Assist (APA) may help the driver park . Detect children, pedestrians, Complete attention is always or avoid objects. Always check around bicyclists, or animals. required while driving, and you the vehicle when parking or backing. should be ready to take action and (CONTINUED) apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) the front emblem, the side cameras When the vehicle is shifted into are on the bottom of the outside R (Reverse), the RVC displays an image rearview mirrors, and the rear camera of the area behind the vehicle in the is above the license plate. center stack display. The previous screen displays when the vehicle is { Warning shifted out of R (Reverse) after a short delay. To return to the previous screen The Surround Vision cameras have sooner, press a button on the blind spots and will not display all infotainment system, shift into 1. View Displayed by the Camera objects near the corners of the P (Park), or reach a vehicle speed of 8 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper vehicle. Folding side mirrors that are out of position will not display km/h (5 mph). Displayed images may be farther or surround view correctly. Always closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that check around the vehicle when are close to either corner of the parking or backing. bumper or under the bumper do not display. A warning triangle may display on the RVC screen to show that RPA has detected an object. This triangle changes from amber to red and increases in size the closer the object. Surround Vision If equipped, Surround Vision displays 1. View Displayed by the Camera an image of the area surrounding the vehicle, along with the front or rear 1. Views Displayed by the camera views in the center stack. The Surround Vision Cameras front camera is in the grille or near 2. Area Not Shown Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If equipped, the front view camera also 25 cm (10 in) high off the ground and displays when the Front Parking Assist below bumper level. These detection system detects an object within distances may be shorter during 30 cm (12 in). warmer or humid weather. Blocked sensors will not detect objects and can { Warning also cause false detections. Keep the sensors clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, The camera(s) do not display and slush; and clean sensors after a children, pedestrians, bicyclists, car wash in freezing temperatures. 1. Views Displayed by the crossing traffic, animals, or any Surround Vision Cameras other object outside of the cameras’ { Warning 2. Area Not Shown field of view, below the bumper, or under the vehicle. Shown The Parking Assist system does not Front Vision Camera distances may be different from detect children, pedestrians, actual distances. Do not drive or bicyclists, animals, or objects park the vehicle using only these located below the bumper or that camera(s). Always check behind and are too close or too far from the around the vehicle before driving. vehicle. It is not available at speeds Failure to use proper care may greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To result in injury, death, or vehicle prevent injury, death, or vehicle damage. damage, even with parking assist, always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before Parking Assist If equipped, a view of the area in front moving forward or backing. of the vehicle displays in the center With RPA, and if equipped with FPA, stack. The view displays after shifting as the vehicle moves at speeds of less from R (Reverse) to a forward gear, than 8 km/h (5 mph) the sensors on or by pressing CAMERA in the center the bumpers may detect objects up to stack, and when the vehicle is moving 2.5 m (8 ft) behind and 1.2 m (4 ft) in forward slower than 8 km/h (5 mph). front of the vehicle within a zone Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. Beeps for FPA are higher pitched than { Warning for RPA. The Backing Warning System only Backing Warning and Reverse operates at speeds greater than Automatic Braking (RAB) 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control children, pedestrians, bicyclists, (ACC) have the Backing Warning animals, or objects below the System and Reverse Automatic bumper or that are too close or too The instrument cluster may have a Braking (RAB) system. When in far from the vehicle. In some parking assist display with bars that R (Reverse), Backing Warning alerts of situations, such as at higher backing show “distance to object” and object rear objects at vehicle speeds greater speeds, there may not be enough location information for the Parking than 8 km/h (5 mph), and RAB may time for the short, sharp application Assist system. As the object gets automatically brake hard at speeds of the vehicle brake system to occur. closer, more bars light up and the bars between 1–32 km/h (0.5–20 mph). To prevent injury, death, or vehicle change color from yellow to amber to The Backing Warning System will beep damage, even with the Backing red. An obstacle is also indicated by once from the rear when an object is Warning System, always check the audible beeps. The interval between first detected, or pulse twice on both area around the vehicle and check the beeps becomes shorter as the sides of the Safety Alert Seat. When all mirrors before backing. vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. the system detects a potential crash, When an object is first detected in the beeps will be heard from the rear, When the vehicle is in R (Reverse), rear both sides of the Safety Alert Seat or five pulses will be felt on both sides if the system detects the vehicle is of the Safety Alert Seat. There may will pulse two times. When an object backing too fast to avoid a crash with also be a brief, sharp application of the is very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the a detected object behind your vehicle vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the brakes. in your path, it may automatically vehicle front), five beeps will sound brake hard to a stop to help avoid or from the front or rear depending on reduce the harm caused by a backing object location, or both sides of the crash. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Use caution while backing up when { Warning { Warning towing a trailer, as the RCTA detection zones that extend out from the back of RAB may not avoid many types of There may be instances where the vehicle do not move further back backing crashes. Do not wait for the unexpected or undesired automatic when a trailer is towed. automatic braking to apply. This braking occurs. If this happens, 0 system is not designed to replace either press the brake pedal or See Radio Frequency Statement 348. driver braking and only works in firmly press the accelerator pedal to Turning the Features On or Off R (Reverse) when an object is release the brakes from the RAB detected directly behind the vehicle. system. Before releasing the brakes, Touch X on the center stack to turn It may not brake or stop in time to check the RVC screen and check the on or off the Front and Rear Parking avoid a crash. It will not brake for area around the vehicle to make Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking objects when the vehicle is moving sure it is safe to proceed. (RAB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), at very low speeds. It does not and the Backing Warning System at the same time. The indicator light next detect children, pedestrians, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) bicyclists, animals, or objects below to the button comes on when the the bumper or that are too close or If equipped, RCTA displays a red features are on and turns off when the features have been disabled. too far from the vehicle. To prevent warning triangle with a left or right injury, death, or vehicle damage, pointing arrow on the RVC screen to Turn off parking assist, RCTA, and even with RAB, always check the warn of traffic coming from the left or RAB when towing a trailer. right. This system detects objects area around the vehicle before and coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from To turn the RPA symbols or guidance while backing. the left or right side of the vehicle. lines (on some models) on or off, see When an object is detected, either “Rear Camera” under Vehicle 0 Pressing the brake pedal after the three beeps sound from the left or Personalization 151. vehicle comes to a stop will release right or three Safety Alert Seat pulses RCTA can also be turned on or off RAB. If the brake pedal is not pressed occur on the left or right side, through vehicle personalization. See soon after the stop, the Electric depending on the direction of the “Collision/Detection Systems” under Parking Brake (EPB) may be set. When detected vehicle. Vehicle Personalization 0 151. it is safe, press the accelerator pedal firmly at any time to override RAB. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Automatic Parking Assist (APA) to switch the APA parking mode Warning (Continued) between perpendicular and parallel If equipped, APA searches for and parking. steers the vehicle into parallel and that is behind or alongside of the perpendicular parking spots. When vehicle. Always be prepared to stop APA searches for parking spaces to the using APA, you must still shift gears, the vehicle during the parking right of the vehicle. To search for a and control the brakes and accelerator. maneuver. parking space to the left, turn on the The Driver information Center (DIC) left turn signal. and audible beeps help to guide parking maneuvers. Touch O on the center stack to Do not use APA when towing a trailer. enable the system to search for a parking space that is large enough and within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle. The { Warning vehicle speed must be below 30 km/h (18 mph). The system cannot: APA does not apply the brakes. APA may not detect objects in the . Detect whether it is a legal parking parking space, objects that are soft space. or narrow, objects high off the . Park exactly lined up with the After completely passing a large ground such as flatbed trucks, vehicle next to it if the spot is enough space, an audible beep occurs or objects below ground level such approached at an angle or if the and a red symbol displays in the DIC. as large potholes. Always verify that parking space is angled. the parking space is appropriate for If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but . Park exactly centered in a spot does not steer into the expected space, parking a vehicle. APA does not that is marked too large. respond to changes in the parking this may be because the system is maneuvering the vehicle into a space, such as movement of an . Always detect short curbs. previously detected space. The APA adjacent vehicle, or a person or If the vehicle is equipped with system does not need service. object entering the parking space. perpendicular parking mode, touch APA does not detect or avoid traffic and hold O during the search process (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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the parking maneuver. APA will beep ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FOR and display a PARKING COMPLETE message. Place the vehicle in P (Park). DRIVING APA may automatically disengage if: If equipped, when driving the vehicle in a forward gear, Forward Collision . The steering wheel is used by the Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning driver. (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Side . The maximum allowed speed is Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Change exceeded. Alert (LCA), Forward Automatic APA will instruct the vehicle to stop Braking (FAB), and/or the Front . There is a failure with the APA once a large enough space is found. Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System can system. Follow the instructions in the DIC. help to avoid a crash or reduce crash When instructed to drive in reverse, . Electronic stability control or damage. shift to R (Reverse) to engage antilock brakes are activated. automatic steering. The steering wheel . A high priority vehicle message is FORWARD COLLISION will vibrate briefly as a reminder to displayed in the DIC. ALERT (FCA) SYSTEM remove hands from the steering wheel. Check surroundings and continue To cancel APA, touch O again. If equipped, the FCA system may help braking or accelerating as needed, and to avoid or reduce the harm caused by be prepared to stop to avoid vehicles, When the System Does Not Seem to front-end crashes. When approaching pedestrians, or objects. If the vehicle Work Properly a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph), APA is The APA system may require a short provides a red flashing alert on the automatically disengaged. A DIC period of driving along curves to windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses progress arrow displays the status of calibrate. the driver seat. FCA also lights an the parking maneuver. Depending on amber visual alert if following another the space size, additional maneuvers vehicle much too closely. may be required, and there will be FCA detects vehicles within a distance additional instructions. When of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and changing gears, allow the automatic operates at speeds above 8 km/h steering to complete before continuing (5 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect personalization. See “Collision/ vehicles to distances of approximately Detection Systems” under Vehicle Warning (Continued) 110 m (360 ft) and operates at all Personalization 0 151. speeds. See Adaptive Cruise vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is Control 0 211. Detecting the Vehicle Ahead blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may { Warning also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that FCA is a warning system and does can limit visibility such as fog, rain, not apply the brakes. When or snow, or if the headlamps or approaching a slower-moving or windshield are not cleaned or in stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, proper condition. Keep the or when following a vehicle too FCA warnings will not occur unless the windshield, headlamps, and FCA closely, FCA may not provide a FCA system detects a vehicle ahead. sensors clean and in good repair. warning with enough time to help When a vehicle is detected, the vehicle ahead indicator will display green. avoid a crash. It also may not Collision Alert Vehicles may not be detected on provide any warning at all. FCA curves, highway exit ramps, or hills, does not warn of pedestrians, due to poor visibility; or if a vehicle animals, signs, guardrails, bridges, ahead is partially blocked by construction barrels, or other pedestrians or other objects. FCA will objects. Be ready to take action and not detect another vehicle ahead until apply the brakes. See Defensive it is completely in the driving lane. Driving 0 181. With Head-Up Display { Warning FCA can be disabled with the FCA steering wheel control, or if your FCA does not provide a warning to vehicle is equipped with Adaptive help avoid a crash, unless it detects Cruise Control (ACC), through vehicle a vehicle. FCA may not detect a (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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The vehicle ahead indicator will the vehicle speed, the farther away the display amber when you are following alert will occur. Consider traffic and a vehicle ahead much too closely. weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable Selecting the Alert Timing alert timings may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Without Head-Up Display If your vehicle is equipped with When your vehicle approaches another Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), detected vehicle too rapidly, the red changing the FCA timing setting FCA display will flash on the automatically changes the following windshield. Also, eight rapid gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near). high-pitched beeps will sound from Unnecessary Alerts the front, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. When FCA may provide unnecessary alerts this Collision Alert occurs, the brake for turning vehicles, vehicles in other system may prepare for driver braking lanes, objects that are not vehicles, to occur more rapidly which can cause or shadows. These alerts are normal a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to operation and the vehicle does not The Collision Alert control is on the apply the brake pedal as needed. need service. steering wheel. Press [ to set the Cruise control may be disengaged Cleaning the System when the Collision Alert occurs. FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near, or on some vehicles, Off. The first If the FCA system does not seem to Tailgating Alert button press shows the current setting operate properly, cleaning the outside on the DIC. Additional button presses of the windshield in front of the will change this setting. The chosen rearview mirror, and cleaning the front setting will remain until it is changed of the vehicle where radar sensors are and will affect the timing of both the located, may correct the issue. Collision Alert and the Tailgating Alert features. The timing of both alerts will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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FORWARD AUTOMATIC FAB may slow the vehicle to a { Warning complete stop to try to avoid a BRAKING (FAB) potential crash. If this happens, FAB If the vehicle has Forward Collision FAB is an emergency crash may engage the Electric Parking Brake Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which preparation feature and is not (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). designed to avoid crashes. Do not Release the EPB or firmly press the When the system detects a vehicle rely on FAB to brake the vehicle. accelerator pedal. ahead in your path that is traveling in FAB will not brake outside of its the same direction that you may be operating speed range and only { Warning about to crash into, it can provide a responds to detected vehicles. boost to braking or automatically FAB may not: FAB may automatically brake the brake the vehicle. This can help avoid vehicle suddenly in situations where or lessen the severity of crashes when . Detect a vehicle ahead on it is unexpected and undesired. driving in a forward gear. Depending winding or hilly roads. It could respond to a turning vehicle on the situation, the vehicle may . Detect all vehicles, especially ahead, guardrails, signs, and other automatically brake moderately or vehicles with a trailer, non-moving objects. To override hard. This forward automatic braking tractors, muddy vehicles, etc. FAB, firmly press the accelerator can only occur if a vehicle is detected. pedal, if it is safe to do so. This is shown by the FCA vehicle . Detect a vehicle when weather ahead indicator being lit. See Forward limits visibility, such as in fog, Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 225. rain, or snow. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) The system works when driving in a . Detect a vehicle ahead if it is IBA may activate when the brake pedal forward gear between 8 km/h (5 mph) partially blocked by is applied quickly by providing a boost and 80 km/h (50 mph), or on vehicles pedestrians or other objects. to braking based on the speed of with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Complete attention is always approach and distance to a vehicle above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect required while driving, and you ahead. vehicles up to approximately 60 m should be ready to take action and Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal (197 ft). apply the brakes and/or steer the movement during this time is normal vehicle to avoid crashes. and the brake pedal should continue Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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to be applied as needed. IBA will FRONT PEDESTRIAN automatically disengage only when the { Warning brake pedal is released. BRAKING (FPB) SYSTEM If equipped, the FPB system may help FPB does not provide an alert or automatically brake the vehicle, { Warning avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes with nearby unless it detects a pedestrian. FPB IBA may increase vehicle braking in pedestrians when driving in a may not detect pedestrians, situations when it may not be forward gear. FPB displays an amber including children: necessary. You could block the flow indicator, ~, when a nearby pedestrian . When the pedestrian is not of traffic. If this occurs, take your is detected directly ahead. When directly ahead, fully visible, foot off the brake pedal and then approaching a detected pedestrian too or standing upright, or when apply the brakes as needed. quickly, FPB provides a red flashing part of a group. alert on the windshield and rapidly . Due to poor visibility, beeps or pulses the driver seat. FPB FAB and IBA can be disabled through including nighttime can provide a boost to braking or vehicle personalization. See “Collision/ conditions, fog, rain, or snow. automatically brake the vehicle. This Detection Systems” under Vehicle system includes Intelligent Brake . If the FPB sensor is blocked Personalization 0 151. Assist (IBA), and the Forward by dirt, snow, or ice. Automatic Braking (FAB) system may . If the headlamps or { Warning also respond to pedestrians. See windshield are not cleaned or Forward Automatic Braking in proper condition. Using FAB or IBA while towing a (FAB) 0 228. trailer could cause you to lose Be ready to take action and apply control of the vehicle and crash. The FPB system can detect and alert the brakes. For more information, Turn the system to Alert, or if the to pedestrians in a forward gear at see Defensive Driving 0 181. Keep vehicle has ACC to Off, when towing speeds between 8 km/h (5 mph) and the windshield, headlamps, and FPB a trailer. 80 km/h (50 mph). During daytime sensor clean and in good repair. driving, the system detects pedestrians up to a distance of approximately 40 m (131 ft). During nighttime driving, system performance is very limited. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert crashes or reduce pedestrian injury. and Brake through vehicle FPB can automatically brake to personalization. See “Collision/ detected pedestrians between 8 km/h Detection Systems” under Vehicle (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). Personalization 0 151. Automatic braking levels may be reduced under certain conditions, such Detecting the Pedestrian Ahead Without Head-Up Display as higher speeds. When the vehicle approaches a If this happens, Automatic Braking pedestrian ahead too rapidly, the red may engage the Electric Parking Brake FPB alert display will flash on the (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. windshield. Eight rapid high-pitched Release the EPB. A firm press of the beeps will sound from the front, accelerator pedal will also release or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat Automatic Braking and the EPB. FPB alerts and automatic braking will will pulse five times. When this not occur unless the FPB system Pedestrian Alert occurs, the brake { Warning detects a pedestrian. When a nearby system may prepare for driver braking FPB may alert or automatically pedestrian is detected directly in front to occur more rapidly which can cause brake the vehicle suddenly in of the vehicle, the pedestrian ahead a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to indicator will display amber. apply the brake pedal as needed. situations where it is unexpected Cruise control may be disengaged and undesired. It could falsely alert Front Pedestrian Alert when the Front Pedestrian Alert or brake for objects similar in shape occurs. or size to pedestrians, including shadows. This is normal operation Automatic Braking and the vehicle does not need If FPB detects it is about to crash into service. To override Automatic a pedestrian directly ahead, and the Braking, firmly press the accelerator brakes have not been applied, FPB may pedal, if it is safe to do so. With Head-Up Display automatically brake moderately or brake hard. This can help to avoid some very low speed pedestrian Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Automatic Braking can be disabled mirror display will light up if a moving through vehicle personalization. See vehicle is detected in that blind zone. Warning (Continued) “Front Pedestrian Detection” in If the turn signal is activated and a “Collision/Detection Systems” under vehicle is also detected on the same provide alerts when changing lanes Vehicle Personalization 0 151. side, the display will flash as an extra under all driving conditions. Failure warning not to change lanes. Since to use proper care when changing { Warning this system is part of the Lane Change lanes may result in injury, death, Alert (LCA) system, read the entire or vehicle damage. Before making a Using the Front Pedestrian Braking LCA section before using this feature. lane change, always check mirrors, system while towing a trailer could glance over your shoulder, and use cause you to lose control of the LANE CHANGE ALERT (LCA) the turn signals. vehicle and crash. Turn the system If equipped, the LCA system is a to Alert or Off when towing a trailer. lane-changing aid that assists drivers LCA Detection Zones with avoiding lane change crashes that Cleaning the System occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with If FPB does not seem to operate vehicles rapidly approaching these properly, cleaning the outside of the areas from behind. The LCA warning windshield in front of the rearview display will light up in the mirror may correct the issue. corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT (SBZA) { Warning 1. SBZA Detection Zone If equipped, the SBZA system is a LCA does not alert the driver to lane-changing aid that assists drivers 2. LCA Detection Zone vehicles outside of the system with avoiding crashes that occur with The LCA sensor covers a zone of detection zones, pedestrians, moving vehicles in the side blind zone approximately one lane over from both (or spot) areas. When the vehicle is in bicyclists, or animals. It may not sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (11 ft). a forward gear, the left or right side (CONTINUED) The height of the zone is Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) When the vehicle is started, both LCA displays may not come on when and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Side outside mirror LCA displays will passing a vehicle quickly, for a stopped Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning area briefly come on to indicate the system vehicle, or when towing a trailer. The starts at approximately the middle of is operating. When the vehicle is in a LCA detection zones that extend back the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft). forward gear, the left or right side from the side of the vehicle do not Drivers are also warned of vehicles mirror display will light up if a moving move further back when a trailer is rapidly approaching from up to 70 m vehicle is detected in the next lane towed. Use caution while changing (230 ft) behind the vehicle. over in that blind zone or rapidly lanes when towing a trailer. LCA may approaching that zone. If the turn alert to objects attached to the vehicle, How the System Works signal is activated in the same such as a trailer, bicycle, or object The LCA symbol lights up in the side direction as a detected vehicle, this extending out to either side of the mirrors when the system detects a display will flash as an extra warning vehicle. Attached objects may also moving vehicle in the next lane over not to change lanes. interfere with the detection of that is in the side blind zone or rapidly LCA can be disabled through vehicle vehicles. This is normal system approaching that zone from behind. personalization. See Vehicle operation; the vehicle does not need A lit LCA symbol indicates it may be Personalization 0 151. If LCA is service. unsafe to change lanes. Before making disabled by the driver, the LCA mirror LCA may not always alert the driver to a lane change, check the LCA display, displays will not light up. vehicles in the next lane over, check mirrors, glance over your especially in wet conditions or when shoulder, and use the turn signals. When the System Does Not driving on sharp curves. The system Seem to Work Properly does not need to be serviced. The The LCA system requires some driving system may light up due to guardrails, for the system to calibrate to signs, trees, shrubs, and other maximum performance. This non-moving objects. This is normal calibration may occur more quickly if system operation; the vehicle does not need service. Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror the vehicle is driving on a straight highway road with traffic and roadside Display Display LCA may not operate when the LCA objects (e.g., guardrails, barriers). sensors in the left or right corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in heavy Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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rainstorms. For cleaning instructions, LANE KEEP ASSIST (LKA) see "Washing the Vehicle" under Warning (Continued) Exterior Care 0 314. If the DIC still If equipped, LKA may help avoid displays the system unavailable crashes due to unintentional lane The LKA and LDW systems message after cleaning both sides of departures. It may assist by gently may not: the vehicle toward the rear corners of turning the steering wheel if the . Provide an alert or enough the vehicle, see your dealer. vehicle approaches a detected lane steering assist to avoid a lane marking without using a turn signal in departure or crash. If the LCA displays do not light up that direction. It may also provide a when moving vehicles are in the side Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . Detect lane markings under blind zone or are rapidly approaching system alert as the lane marking is poor weather or visibility this zone and the system is clean, the crossed. The LKA system will not conditions. This can occur if system may need service. Take the assist or provide an LDW alert if it the windshield or headlamps vehicle to your dealer. detects that you are actively steering. are blocked by dirt, snow, Radio Frequency Information Override LKA by turning the steering or ice, if they are not in wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect proper condition, or if the sun See Radio Frequency Statement 0 348. lane markings between 60 km/h (37 shines directly into the mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph). camera. LANE DEPARTURE . Detect road edges. WARNING (LDW) { Warning . Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads. If equipped, LDW may help avoid The LKA system does not crashes due to unintentional lane continuously steer the vehicle. If LKA only detects lane markings departures. It may provide a warning if It may not keep the vehicle in the on one side of the road, it will only the vehicle is crossing a detected lane lane or give a Lane Departure assist or provide an LDW alert when marking without using a turn signal in Warning (LDW) alert, even if a lane approaching the lane on the side the lane departure direction. Since this where it has detected a lane system is part of the Lane Keep Assist marking is detected. (LKA) system, read the entire LKA (CONTINUED) marking. Even with LKA and LDW, section before using this feature. you must steer the vehicle. Always (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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A . Roads with poor lane markings, Warning (Continued) When on, is green if LKA is available to assist and provide LDW such as two-lane roads. keep your attention on the road and alerts. It may assist by gently turning If the LKA system is not functioning maintain proper vehicle position the steering wheel and display A properly when lane markings are within the lane, or vehicle damage, as amber if the vehicle approaches a clearly visible, cleaning the windshield injury, or death could occur. Always detected lane marking without using a may help. keep the windshield, headlamps, turn signal in that direction. It may LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts may and camera sensors clean and in also provide an LDW alert by occur due to tar marks, shadows, good repair. Do not use LKA in bad flashing A amber as the lane cracks in the road, temporary or weather conditions. marking is crossed. Additionally, there construction lane markings, or other will be three beeps, or the driver seat road imperfections. This is normal will pulse three times, on the right or system operation; the vehicle does not left, depending on the lane departure need service. Turn LKA off if these { Warning direction. conditions continue. Using LKA while towing a trailer or The LKA system does not continuously on slippery roads could cause loss steer the vehicle. If LKA does not of control of the vehicle and a detect active driver steering, an alert crash. Turn the system off. and chime may be provided. Move the steering wheel to dismiss. How the System Works When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The LKA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview The system performance may be mirror. affected by: . To turn LKA on and off, press A Close vehicles ahead. on the steering wheel. . Sudden lighting changes, such as when driving through tunnels. . Banked roads. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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FUEL octane rating of less than 87, as this may cause engine knock and will lower Caution (Continued) GM recommends the use of TOP TIER fuel economy. Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine (MMT), which can damage the cleaner and reduce engine deposits. Prohibited Fuels emissions control system and See www.toptiergas.com for a list of spark plugs. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Caution . Fuel with a posted octane marketers and applicable countries. rating of less than the Do not use fuels with any of the recommended fuel. Using this following conditions; doing so may fuel will lower fuel economy damage the vehicle and void its and performance, and may warranty: decrease the life of the . For vehicles which are not emissions catalyst. FlexFuel, fuel labeled greater than 15% ethanol by volume, CALIFORNIA FUEL such as mid-level ethanol blends (16 – 50% ethanol), REQUIREMENTS E85, or FlexFuel. If the vehicle is certified to meet . Fuel with any amount of California Emissions Standards, it is methanol, methylal, and designed to operate on fuels that meet aniline. These fuels can California specifications. See the Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or corrode metal fuel system underhood emission control label. FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with parts or damage plastic and If this fuel is not available in states ethanol levels greater than 15% by rubber parts. adopting California Emissions volume. Standards, the vehicle will operate . Fuel containing metals such satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting as methylcyclopentadienyl specifications, but emission control ASTM specification D4814 with a manganese tricarbonyl posted octane rating of 87 or higher. system performance may be affected. Do not use gasoline with a posted (CONTINUED) The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle may not pass Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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a smog-check test. See Malfunction FILLING THE TANK Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Warning (Continued) 0 127. If this occurs, return to your . authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is { Warning Fuel can spray out if the refueling nozzle is inserted determined that the condition is Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn caused by the type of fuel used, too quickly. This spray can violently and can cause injury or repairs may not be covered by the happen if the tank is nearly death. vehicle warranty. full, and is more likely in hot . To help avoid injuries to you weather. Insert the refueling and others, read and follow all nozzle slowly and wait for any FUELS IN FOREIGN hiss noise to stop prior to COUNTRIES the instructions on the fuel pump island. beginning to flow fuel. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post fuel . Turn off the engine when octane ratings in anti-knock index refueling. (AKI). For fuel not to use in a foreign country, see “Prohibited Fuels” in . Keep sparks, flames, and Fuel 0 235. smoking materials away from fuel. FUEL ADDITIVES . Do not leave the fuel pump To keep fuel systems clean, TOP TIER unattended. Detergent Gasoline is recommended. . Do not use a cell phone while See Fuel 0 235. refueling. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not . Do not reenter the vehicle available, one bottle of GM Fuel while pumping fuel. System Treatment Cleaner added to . Keep children away from the the fuel tank at every engine oil fuel pump and never let If equipped, the fuel door is locked change, can help. GM Fuel System children pump fuel. when the vehicle doors are locked. Treatment Cleaner is the only gasoline Press K on the RKE transmitter to additive recommended by General (CONTINUED) Motors. It is available at your dealer. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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unlock. To open the fuel door, push and release the rearward center edge { Warning { Warning of the door. If a fire starts while you are Attempting to refuel without using The vehicle has a capless refueling refueling, do not remove the nozzle. the funnel adapter may cause fuel system and does not have a fuel cap. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting spillage and damage the capless fuel The filling nozzle must be fully off the pump or by notifying the system. This could cause a fire and inserted and latched prior to starting station attendant. Leave the area you or others could be badly burned fuel flow. immediately. and the vehicle could be damaged. { Warning Filling the Tank with a Portable 3. Remove and clean the funnel Overfilling the fuel tank by more Gas Can adapter and return to the storage than three clicks of a standard fill If the vehicle runs out of fuel and location. nozzle may cause: must be filled from a portable gas can: FILLING A PORTABLE FUEL . Vehicle performance issues, including engine stalling and CONTAINER damage to the fuel system. . Fuel spills. { Warning . Potential fuel fires. Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a few 1. Locate the capless funnel adapter fuel vapors that can ignite either by seconds after you have finished from inside the vehicle. static electricity or other means. pumping before removing the nozzle. 2. Insert and latch the funnel into You or others could be badly burned Clean fuel from painted surfaces as the capless fuel system. and the vehicle could be damaged. soon as possible. See Exterior Always: 0 Care 314. . Use approved fuel containers. (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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TRAILER TOWING . Do not tow a trailer during the Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle, . Remove the container from GENERAL TOWING or other parts. the vehicle, trunk, or pickup INFORMATION bed before filling. . Then, during the first 800 km Only use towing equipment that has (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not . Place the container on the been designed for the vehicle. Contact drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and ground. your dealer or trailering dealer for do not make starts at full throttle. . Place the nozzle inside the fill assistance with preparing the vehicle . The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). opening of the container for towing a trailer. Read the entire Use a lower gear if the before dispensing fuel, and section before towing a trailer. transmission shifts too often. keep it in contact with the fill For towing a disabled vehicle, see opening until filling is . Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control Towing the Vehicle 0 312. For towing complete. when towing. the vehicle behind another vehicle . Fill the container no more such as a motor home, see . The Forward Automatic Braking than 95% full to allow for Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 312. System should be set to Off when expansion. towing. See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 228. . Do not smoke, light matches, DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS or use lighters while AND TOWING TIPS . Turn off Parking Assist and Rear pumping fuel. Cross Traffic Alert when towing. Driving with a Trailer . Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices. When towing a trailer: . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer towing. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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itself. Get acquainted with the This can help to avoid situations that { Warning handling and braking of the rig before require heavy braking and sudden setting out for the open road. turns. When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the Before starting, check all trailer hitch Passing vehicle and enter if the liftgate, parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires, and More passing distance is needed when trunk/hatch, or rear-most window towing a trailer. Because the rig is is open. mirrors. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the combination moving longer, it is necessary to go farther When towing a trailer: and then apply the trailer brake beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane. . Do not drive with the liftgate, controller by hand to be sure the trunk/hatch, or rear-most brakes work. Backing Up window open. During the trip, check occasionally to Hold the bottom of the steering wheel . Fully open the air outlets on be sure that the load is secure and the with one hand. To move the trailer to or under the instrument lamps and any trailer brakes still work. the left, move your hand to the left. To panel. Towing with a Stability Control move the trailer to the right, move . Also adjust the climate System your hand to the right. Always back up control system to a setting slowly and, if possible, have someone When towing, the sound of the that brings in only outside air. guide you. stability control system might be See “Climate Control Systems” heard. The system is reacting to the Making Turns in the Index. vehicle movement caused by the For information about carbon trailer, which mainly occurs during Caution monoxide, see Engine Exhaust 0 197. cornering. This is normal when towing heavier trailers. Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to Towing a trailer requires a certain Following Distance come in contact with the vehicle. amount of experience. The The vehicle could be damaged. combination you are driving is longer Stay at least twice as far behind the and not as responsive as the vehicle vehicle ahead as you would when Avoid making very sharp turns driving the vehicle without a trailer. while trailering. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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When turning with a trailer, make The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Use a wider turns than normal so the trailer lower gear if the transmission shifts Warning (Continued) will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, too often. and the trailer can be damaged. road signs, trees, or other objects. Use When towing at high altitude on steep the turn signal well in advance and When possible, always park the rig uphill grades, engine coolant boils at a on a flat surface. avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. lower temperature than at normal Turn Signals When Towing a altitudes. If the engine is turned off Trailer immediately after towing at high If parking the rig on a hill: altitude on steep uphill grades, the 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not The turn signal indicators on the vehicle could show signs similar to shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the instrument cluster flash whenever engine overheating. To avoid this, let wheels into the curb if facing signaling a turn or lane change. the engine run while parked, downhill or into traffic if facing Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps preferably on level ground, with the uphill. also flash, telling other drivers the transmission in P (Park) for a few vehicle is turning, changing lanes, minutes before turning the engine off. 2. Have someone place chocks or stopping. If the overheat warning comes on, see under the trailer wheels. When towing a trailer, the arrows on Engine Overheating 0 259. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal the instrument cluster flash for turns Parking on Hills even if the bulbs on the trailer are until the chocks absorb the load. burned out. Check occasionally to be { Warning 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then sure the trailer bulbs are still working. apply the parking brake and shift Driving on Grades Parking the vehicle on a hill with into P (Park). the trailer attached can be Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear 5. Release the brake pedal. dangerous. If something goes wrong, before starting down a long or steep Leaving After Parking on a Hill downgrade. If the transmission is not the rig could start to move. People shifted down, the brakes might have to can be injured, and both the vehicle 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal be used so much that they would get (CONTINUED) while you: hot and no longer work well. . Start the engine. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Shift into a gear. TRAILER TOWING Use the following chart to determine . Release the parking brake. how much the vehicle can weigh, Before pulling a trailer, there are three based upon the vehicle model and 2. Let up on the brake pedal. important considerations that have to options. do with weight: 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. . The weight of the trailer. 4. Stop and have someone pick up . The weight of the trailer tongue. and store the chocks. . The total weight on the vehicle's Maintenance When Trailer tires. Towing Weight of the Trailer The vehicle needs service more often How heavy can a trailer safely be? when pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule 0 325. Things It depends on how the rig is used. For that are especially important in trailer example, speed, altitude, road grades, operation are automatic transmission outside temperature and how much fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are cooling system, and brake system. all important. It can depend on any Inspect these before and during special equipment on the vehicle, and the trip. the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Check periodically to see that all hitch Trailer Tongue” later in this section. nuts and bolts are tight. Maximum trailer weight is calculated Engine Cooling When Trailer assuming the tow vehicle has the Towing driver, a front seat passenger, and all the required towing equipment. Cargo The cooling system may temporarily in the tow vehicle must be subtracted overheat during severe operating from the maximum trailer weight. conditions. See Engine Overheating 0 259. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Maximum Trailer Maximum Tongue Vehicle Weight GCWR* Weight 3.6L Engine, without Trailering Package 454 kg (1,000 lb) 2 722 kg (6,001 lb) 45.4 kg (100 lb) 3.6L Engine, with Trailering Package 1 588 kg (3,500 lb) 3 850 kg (8,480 lb) 159 kg (350 lb) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.

Ask your dealer for trailering carrying that weight, too. See Vehicle If a weight-carrying hitch or a information or advice. Load Limits 0 186 for more weight-distributing hitch is being used, information about the vehicle's the trailer tongue (1) should weigh Weight of the Trailer Tongue maximum load capacity. 10-15 percent of the total loaded The tongue load (1) of any trailer is an trailer weight (2). important weight to measure because After loading the trailer, weigh the it affects the total gross weight of the trailer and then the tongue, separately, vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight to see if the weights are proper. If they (GVW) includes the curb weight of the are not, adjustments might be made vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the by moving some items around in the people who will be riding in the trailer. vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the Trailering may be limited by the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue vehicle's ability to carry tongue weight. weight the vehicle can carry, which Tongue weight cannot cause the will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, the Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR tongue load must be added to the (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The GVW because the vehicle will be effect of additional weight may reduce the trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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It is important that the vehicle does TOWING EQUIPMENT Hitch Cover not exceed any of its ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum Hitches Trailer Rating, or Tongue Weight. The It is important to have the correct only way to be sure it is not exceeding hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large any of these ratings is to weigh the trucks going by, and rough roads are a vehicle and trailer. few reasons why the right hitch is Total Weight on the Vehicle's needed. Tires . The rear bumper on the vehicle is Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated not intended for hitches. Do not to the upper limit for cold tires. These attach rental hitches or other numbers can be found on the bumper-type hitches to it. Use only Certification label or see Vehicle Load a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Limits 0 186. Make sure not to go over To remove the hitch cover, the GVW limit for the vehicle, or the . Will any holes be made in the if equipped: GAWR, including the weight of the body of the vehicle when the 1. Remove the two bolts on the trailer tongue. If using a trailer hitch is installed? If there lower tabs by turning weight-distributing hitch, make sure are, then be sure to seal the holes counterclockwise. not to go over the rear axle limit later when the hitch is removed. before applying the weight distribution If the holes are not sealed, dirt, 2. Lift the lower edge of the cover spring bars. water, and deadly carbon about 45 degrees. monoxide (CO) from the exhaust 3. Pull the cover downward to can get into the vehicle. See Engine disengage the upper attachments. Exhaust 0 197. To reinstall the hitch cover: 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle and push the upper tabs in the hitch cover into the slots in the fascia. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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2. Move the bottom of the cover Because the vehicle has antilock . Black: Ground forward until the lower tabs line brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's . Blue: Electric Brakes* up with the lower fascia slots. brake system. If you do, both brake systems will not work well, or at all. *The fuse for this circuit is installed in 3. Snap the hitch cover into place the underhood electrical center, but by pushing the upper corners Trailer Wiring Harness the wires are not connected. They forward. Basic Trailer Wiring should be connected by your dealer or 4. Reinstall the two bolts on the a qualified service center. lower tabs by turning clockwise. The trailer wiring harness, with a seven-pin connector, is located at the If the back-up lamp circuit is not Safety Chains rear of the vehicle and is tied to the functional, contact your dealer. Always attach chains between the vehicle's frame. The harness connector Electric Trailer Brake Control Wiring vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety can be plugged into a seven-pin Provisions chains under the tongue of the trailer universal heavy-duty trailer connector available through your dealer. These wiring provisions for an electric to help prevent the tongue from trailer brake controller are included contacting the road if it becomes Use only a round, seven-wire with the vehicle as part of the trailer separated from the hitch. Always leave connector with flat blade terminals wiring package. The instrument panel just enough slack so the rig can turn. meeting SAE J2863 specifications for contains blunt cut wires above the Never allow safety chains to drag on proper electrical connectivity. parking brake assembly for the electric the ground. The seven-wire harness contains the trailer brake controller. The harness Trailer Brakes following trailer circuits: contains the following wires: A loaded trailer that weighs more than . Yellow/Gray: Stop/Turn Signal Left . Blue: “To Trailer” 454 kg (1,000 lb) needs to have its own . Green/Violet: Stop/Turn Signal . Red/Black or Red/Blue: brake system that is adequate for the Right Battery Feed weight of the trailer. Be sure to read . White/Blue: Brake Apply Signal and follow the instructions for the . Gray/Brown: Parking Lamps trailer brakes so they are installed, . White/Green: Back-up Lamps . Black: Ground adjusted, and maintained properly. . Red/Green: Battery Feed Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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The electric trailer brake controller CONVERSIONS AND should be installed by your dealer or a { Warning qualified service center. ADD-ONS Even if the vehicle is equipped with TRAILER SWAY TSC, trailer sway could result in loss ADD-ON ELECTRICAL of control and the vehicle could CONTROL (TSC) crash. If excessive trailer sway is EQUIPMENT Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a detected, slow down to a safe speed. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature. Check the trailer and vehicle to help { Warning Trailer sway is unintended side-to-side correct possible causes. These could motion of a trailer while being towed. include an improperly or overloaded The Data Link Connector (DLC) is If the vehicle is towing a trailer and trailer, unrestrained cargo, improper used for vehicle service and the TSC detects that sway is trailer hitch configuration, excessive Emission Inspection/Maintenance increasing, the vehicle brakes are vehicle-trailer speed, or improperly testing. See Malfunction Indicator 0 selectively applied at each wheel, to inflated or incorrect vehicle or Lamp (Check Engine Light) 127. help reduce excessive trailer sway. trailer tires. See Towing Equipment A device connected to the DLC — If the vehicle is equipped with the 0 243 for trailer ratings and hitch such as an aftermarket fleet or Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) setup recommendations. driver-behavior tracking device — system, and the trailer has the electric may interfere with vehicle systems. actuated brake system, StabiliTrak This could affect vehicle operation may also apply the trailer brakes. Adding non-dealer accessories can and cause a crash. Such devices may affect the vehicle performance. See also access information stored in If TSC is enabled, the Traction Control Accessories and Modifications 0 248. System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning light the vehicle’s systems. will flash on the instrument cluster. Vehicle speed must be reduced. If trailer sway continues, StabiliTrak can reduce engine torque to help slow the vehicle. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control 0 206. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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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 83 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 83. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Park Brake and P (Park) Tire Terminology and VEHICLE CARE Mechanism Check ...... 264 Definitions ...... 281 Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 264 Tire Pressure ...... 283 General Information Windshield Replacement ...... 266 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation ...... 284 General Information ...... 248 Headlamp Aiming Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 285 California Proposition Headlamp Aiming ...... 266 Tire Pressure Monitor 65 Warning ...... 248 Operation ...... 286 California Perchlorate Materials Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement ...... 266 Tire Inspection ...... 288 Requirements ...... 248 Tire Rotation ...... 289 Accessories and Modifications . . . 248 Halogen Bulbs ...... 266 LED Lighting ...... 266 When It Is Time for New Vehicle Checks Headlamps and Front Turn Tires ...... 290 Doing Your Own Signal ...... 267 Buying New Tires ...... 290 Service Work ...... 249 Back-Up Lamps ...... 267 Different Size Tires and Hood ...... 249 Wheels ...... 292 Engine Compartment Electrical System Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 292 Overview ...... 251 Electrical System Overload ...... 268 Wheel Alignment and Tire Engine Oil ...... 252 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 268 Balance ...... 293 Engine Oil Life System ...... 254 Engine Compartment Fuse Wheel Replacement ...... 294 Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . 255 Block ...... 268 Tire Chains ...... 294 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 255 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 272 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 295 Cooling System ...... 256 Rear Compartment Fuse Tire Sealant and Engine Coolant ...... 257 Block ...... 274 Compressor Kit ...... 297 Storing the Tire Sealant and Engine Overheating ...... 259 Wheels and Tires Washer Fluid ...... 260 Compressor Kit ...... 303 Tires ...... 276 Brakes ...... 261 Tire Changing ...... 303 All-Season Tires ...... 277 Brake Fluid ...... 262 Compact Spare Tire ...... 308 Winter Tires ...... 277 Battery - North America ...... 263 Summer Tires ...... 278 Jump Starting All-Wheel Drive ...... 264 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 278 Jump Starting - North Starter Switch Check ...... 264 Tire Designations ...... 280 America ...... 309 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Towing the Vehicle GENERAL INFORMATION birth defects or other reproductive Towing the Vehicle ...... 312 harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . 312 For service and parts needs, visit your systems, many fluids, and some dealer. You will receive genuine GM component wear by-products contain Appearance Care parts and GM-trained and supported and/or emit these chemicals. Exterior Care ...... 314 service people. 0 Interior Care ...... 319 See Battery - North America 263 and 0 Floor Mats ...... 321 Genuine GM parts have one of these Jump Starting - North America 309. marks: CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, safety belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate. ACCESSORIES AND CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION MODIFICATIONS 65 WARNING Adding non-dealer accessories or WARNING: Most motor vehicles, making modifications to the vehicle including this one, as well as many of can affect vehicle performance and its service parts and fluids, contain safety, including such things as and/or emit chemicals known to the airbags, braking, stability, ride and State of California to cause cancer and handling, emissions systems, Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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aerodynamics, durability, and VEHICLE CHECKS Keep a record with all parts receipts electronic systems like antilock brakes, and list the mileage and the date of traction control, and stability control. any service work performed. See These accessories or modifications DOING YOUR OWN Maintenance Records 0 335. could even cause malfunction or SERVICE WORK damage not covered by the vehicle Caution warranty. { Warning Damage to suspension components Even small amounts of caused by modifying vehicle height It can be dangerous to work on your contamination can cause damage to outside of factory settings will not be vehicle if you do not have the vehicle systems. Do not allow covered by the vehicle warranty. proper knowledge, service manual, contaminants to contact the fluids, tools, or parts. Always follow owner reservoir caps, or dipsticks. Damage to vehicle components manual procedures and consult the resulting from modifications or the service manual for your vehicle installation or use of non-GM certified HOOD parts, including control module or before doing any service work. software modifications, is not covered To open the hood: under the terms of the vehicle If doing some of your own service warranty and may affect remaining work, use the proper service manual. warranty coverage for affected parts. It tells you much more about how to GM Accessories are designed to service the vehicle than this manual complement and function with other can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications systems on the vehicle. See your 0 dealer to accessorize the vehicle using Ordering Information 347. genuine GM Accessories installed by a This vehicle has an airbag system. dealer technician. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Also, see Adding Equipment to the 0 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 83. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 83. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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1. Pull the hood release lever with To close the hood: this symbol on it. It is inside the 1. Before closing the hood, be sure vehicle on the lower side of the all the filler caps are on properly. instrument panel. 2. Lower the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release handle. The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center. Push the handle to the right, then raise the hood. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 255. ENGINE OIL dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 251 for the 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine To ensure proper engine performance 0 location. Oil 252. and long life, careful attention must be 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine paid to engine oil. Following these { Warning Oil 0 252. simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of The engine oil dipstick handle may View). See Cooling System 0 256. . Use engine oil approved to the be hot; it could burn you. Use a proper specification and of the towel or glove to touch the dipstick 5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake proper viscosity grade. See handle. Fluid 0 262. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in 6. Battery - North America 0 263. this section. If a low oil Driver Information Center 7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and . Check the engine oil level regularly (DIC) message displays, check the oil Pressure Cap. See Cooling and maintain the proper oil level. level. System 0 256. See “Checking Engine Oil” and “ ” Follow these guidelines: 8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal When to Add Engine Oil in this (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - section. . To get an accurate reading, park North America 0 309. . Change the engine oil at the the vehicle on level ground. Check appropriate time. See Engine Oil the engine oil level after the 9. Windshield Washer Fluid 0 engine has been off for at least two Reservoir. See Washer Life System 254. 0 hours. Checking the engine oil Fluid 260. . Always dispose of engine oil level on steep grades or too soon “ 10. Engine Compartment Fuse properly. See What to Do with after engine shutoff can result in ” Block 0 268. Used Oil in this section. incorrect readings. Accuracy improves when checking a cold 11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Checking Engine Oil engine prior to starting. Remove Terminal. See Jump Starting - Check the engine oil level regularly 0 the dipstick and check the level. North America 309. (every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior to a long trip. The engine oil Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. If unable to wait two hours, the Selecting the Right Engine Oil engine must be off for at least Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends 15 minutes if the engine is warm, on both the proper oil specification or at least 30 minutes if the engine Do not add too much oil. Oil levels and viscosity grade. See Recommended is not warm. Pull out the dipstick, above or below the acceptable Fluids and Lubricants 0 333. wipe it with a clean paper towel or operating range shown on the cloth, then push it back in all the dipstick are harmful to the engine. Specification way. Remove it again, keeping the If you find that you have an oil level Ask for and use engine oils that meet tip down, and check the level. above the operating range, i.e., the ™ engine has so much oil that the oil the dexos1 specification. Engine oils When to Add Engine Oil level gets above the cross-hatched that have been approved by GM as meeting the dexos1 specification are area that shows the proper marked with the dexos1 approved operating range, the engine could be logo. See www.gmdexos.com. damaged. You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick and the See Engine Compartment Overview engine has been off for at least 0 251 for the location of the engine oil 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the fill cap. Caution recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Add enough oil to put the level Failure to use the recommended Engine Oil” later in this section for an somewhere in the proper operating engine oil or equivalent can result explanation of what kind of oil to use. range. Push the dipstick all the way in engine damage not covered by back in when finished. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see the vehicle warranty. Capacities and Specifications 0 337. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Viscosity Grade What to Do with Used Oil engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Based Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade Used engine oil contains certain on driving conditions, the mileage at engine oil. elements that can be unhealthy for which an oil change is indicated can your skin and could even cause cancer. Cold Temperature Operation: In an vary considerably. For the oil life Do not let used oil stay on your skin area of extreme cold, where the system to work properly, the system for very long. Clean your skin and temperature falls below −29 °C (−20 °F), must be reset every time the oil is nails with soap and water, or a good an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil changed. of this viscosity grade will provide hand cleaner. Wash or properly easier cold starting for the engine at dispose of clothing or rags containing When the system has calculated that extremely low temperatures. When used engine oil. See the oil life has been diminished, it selecting an oil of the appropriate manufacturer's warnings about the use indicates that an oil change is viscosity grade, it is recommended to and disposal of oil products. necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. See Engine select an oil of the correct Used oil can be a threat to the Oil Messages 0 144. Change the oil as specification. See “Specification” earlier environment. If you change your own soon as possible within the next in this section. oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, filter before disposal. Never dispose of Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil if driving under the best conditions, oil by putting it in the trash or pouring the oil life system might indicate that Flushes it on the ground, into sewers, or into an oil change is not necessary for up streams or bodies of water. Recycle it Do not add anything to the oil. The to a year. The engine oil and filter by taking it to a place that collects recommended oils meeting the dexos1 must be changed at least once a year used oil. specification are all that is needed for and at this time the system must be good performance and engine reset. Your dealer has trained service protection. ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM people who will perform this work and Engine oil system flushes are not When to Change Engine Oil reset the system. It is also important recommended and could cause engine to check the oil regularly over the damage not covered by the vehicle This vehicle has a computer system course of an oil drain interval and warranty. that indicates when to change the keep it at the proper level. engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If the system is ever reset accidentally, Be careful not to reset the oil life AUTOMATIC the oil must be changed at 5 000 km display accidentally at any time (3,000 mi) since the last oil change. other than after the oil is TRANSMISSION FLUID Remember to reset the oil life system changed. It cannot be reset A transmission fluid leak is the only whenever the oil is changed. accurately until the next oil reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, change. take the vehicle to your dealer and How to Reset the Engine Oil Life have it repaired as soon as possible. System The oil life system can also be reset as follows: See your dealer to have the fluid and Reset the system whenever the engine 1. Turn the ignition on with the filter changed at the intervals listed in oil is changed so that the system can the Maintenance Schedule 0 325. calculate the next engine oil change. engine off. To reset the system: 2. Fully press and release the ENGINE AIR CLEANER/ 1. Using the DIC controls on the accelerator pedal three times FILTER right side of the steering wheel, within five seconds. display REMAINING OIL LIFE on If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL The engine air cleaner/filter is in the the DIC. See Driver Information SOON message is not on, the engine compartment on the passenger Center (DIC) 0 135. When system is reset. side of the vehicle. See Engine remaining oil life is low, the Compartment Overview 0 251. The system is reset when the CHANGE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE OIL SOON message is off. When to Inspect the Engine Air message will appear on the Cleaner/Filter display. See Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Messages 0 144. message comes back on when the For intervals on changing and vehicle is started, the engine oil life 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls inspecting the engine air cleaner/filter, system has not been reset. Repeat the 0 and hold SEL down for a few see Maintenance Schedule 325. procedure. seconds to clear the CHANGE How to Inspect the Engine Air ENGINE OIL SOON message and Cleaner/Filter reset the oil life at 100%. Do not start the engine or have the engine running with the engine air cleaner/filter housing open. Before Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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removing the engine air cleaner/filter, 2. Lift the air cleaner/filter cover COOLING SYSTEM make sure that the engine air cleaner/ housing away from the engine. The cooling system allows the engine filter housing and nearby components 3. Pull out the filter. are free of dirt and debris. Remove the to maintain the correct working engine air cleaner/filter. Lightly tap 4. Inspect or replace the engine air temperature. and shake the engine air cleaner/filter cleaner/filter. (away from the vehicle), to release 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air filter cover housing. cleaner/filter for damage, and replace if damaged. Do not clean the engine { Warning air cleaner/filter or components with water or compressed air. Operating the engine with the air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter off can cause you or cleaner/filter: others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 1. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Caution { Warning If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which An electric engine cooling fan under could damage it. Always have the the hood can start up even when 1. Remove the five screws on top of air cleaner/filter in place when you the engine is not running and can are driving. the engine air cleaner/filter (CONTINUED) housing. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, corrosion. In addition, the engine { Warning and tools away from any underhood coolant could require changing Adding only plain water or some electric fan. sooner. Any repairs would not be other liquid to the cooling system covered by the vehicle warranty. can be dangerous. Plain water and Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) other liquids, can boil before the coolant in the vehicle. { Warning proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for Heater and radiator hoses, and ENGINE COOLANT the proper coolant mixture. With other engine parts, can be very hot. plain water or the wrong mixture, The engine cooling system in the Do not touch them. If you do, you the engine could get too hot but vehicle are filled with DEX-COOL® can be burned. you would not get the overheat engine coolant mixture. This coolant Do not run the engine if there is a needs to be checked and changed at warning. The engine could catch fire leak. If you run the engine, it could appropriate levels. See Recommended and you or others could be burned. lose all coolant. That could cause an Fluids and Lubricants 0 333 and Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, engine fire, and you could be Maintenance Schedule 0 325. drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. burned. Get any leak fixed before The following explains the cooling you drive the vehicle. systems and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, problem with engine overheating, see drinkable water and DEX-COOL 0 Caution Engine Overheating 259. coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: Using coolant other than . Gives freezing protection down to DEX-COOL® can cause premature −37 °C (−34 °F), outside engine, heater core, or radiator temperature. (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Gives boiling protection up to service center, familiar with legal the top rib on the middle of the tank, 129 °C (265 °F), engine requirements regarding used coolant but be sure the cooling system is cool temperature. disposal. This will help protect the before this is done. See Engine 0 . Protects against rust and corrosion. environment and your health. Overheating 259. . Will not damage aluminum parts. Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the driver . Helps keep the proper engine The vehicle must be on a level surface side of the vehicle. See Engine temperature. when checking the coolant level. Compartment Overview 0 251.

Caution How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank If improper coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives are used in { Warning the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be You can be burned if you spill damaged. Too much water in the coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant mixture can freeze and crack engine contains ethylene glycol and it will cooling parts. The repairs would not burn if the engine parts are hot be covered by the vehicle warranty. enough. Do not spill coolant on a Use only the proper mixture of hot engine. engine coolant for the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids Check to see if coolant is visible in the and Lubricants 0 333. coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is Caution boiling, do not do anything else until This vehicle has a specific coolant Never dispose of engine coolant by it cools down. If coolant is visible but fill procedure. Failure to follow this putting it in the trash, pouring it on the coolant level mark is not visible, procedure could cause the engine to the ground, or pouring into sewers, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, streams, or bodies of water. Have the drinkable water and DEX-COOL overheat and be severely damaged. coolant changed by an authorized coolant at the coolant surge tank to Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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2. Keep turning the pressure cap ENGINE OVERHEATING { Warning slowly and remove it. The vehicle has several indicators to Steam and scalding liquids from a 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with warn of the engine overheating. hot cooling system can blow out the proper mixture to the mark There is an engine coolant and burn you badly. Never turn the pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. temperature gauge and an engine cap when the cooling system, coolant temperature warning light on including the surge tank pressure 4. With the coolant surge tank the instrument cluster. See Engine cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling pressure cap off, start the engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 123 and system and surge tank pressure cap and let it run until you can feel Engine Coolant Temperature Warning to cool. the upper radiator hose getting Light 0 132. The vehicle may also hot. Watch out for the engine display a message on the Driver cooling fans. By this time, the Information Center (DIC). See Engine coolant level inside the coolant Cooling System Messages 0 143. surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the If the decision is made not to lift the proper mixture to the coolant hood when this warning appears, get surge tank until the level reaches service help right away. See Roadside 0 the mark pointed to on the front Service 342. of the coolant surge tank. The coolant surge tank pressure cap If the decision is made to lift the can be removed when the cooling 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. hood, make sure the vehicle is parked system, including the surge tank on a level surface. Then check to see if pressure cap and upper radiator hose, Caution the engine cooling fan is running. is no longer hot. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it is not, do not 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible continue to run the engine. Have the counterclockwise. If a hiss is vehicle serviced. heard, wait for that to stop. engine damage may occur. Be sure A hiss means there is still some the cap is properly and tightly pressure left. secured. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If No Steam Is Coming from the 10 minutes. Keep a safe distance from Caution Engine Compartment the vehicle in front. If the warning does not come back on, continue to Running the engine without coolant If an engine overheat warning is drive normally and have the cooling may cause damage or a fire. Vehicle displayed but no steam can be seen or system checked for proper fill and damage would not be covered by heard, the problem may not be too function. the vehicle warranty. serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If Steam Is Coming from the . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If there is no sign of steam, idle the Engine Compartment . Stops after high-speed driving. engine for three minutes while parked. . Idles for long periods in traffic. If the warning is still displayed, turn { Warning off the engine until it cools down. If the overheat warning is displayed Steam from an overheated engine with no sign of steam: WASHER FLUID can burn you badly, even if you just 1. Turn the air conditioning off. open the hood. Stay away from the What to Use 2. Turn the heater on to the highest engine if you see or hear steam temperature and to the highest When adding windshield washer fluid coming from it. Just turn it off and fan speed. Open the windows as to the vehicle, be sure to read the get everyone away from the vehicle necessary. manufacturer instructions before use. until it cools down. Wait until there 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off If you will be operating your vehicle in is no sign of steam or coolant an area where the temperature may before you open the hood. the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral), and let the fall below freezing, use a fluid that has If you keep driving when the engine engine idle. sufficient protection against freezing. is overheated, the liquids in it can If the engine coolant temperature Adding Washer Fluid catch fire. You or others could be gauge is no longer in the overheated badly burned. Stop the engine if it The appropriate message will appear area or the engine coolant temperature on the Driver Information Center (DIC) overheats, and get out of the vehicle warning light no longer displays, the until the engine is cool. when the fluid level is low. See Washer vehicle can be driven. Continue to Fluid Messages 0 151. drive the vehicle slowly for about Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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to freeze and damage the The brake wear warning sound washer fluid tank and other means that soon the brakes will not parts of the washer system. work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning Open the cap with the washer symbol . When using concentrated sound is heard, have the vehicle on it. Add washer fluid until the tank washer fluid, follow the serviced. is full. See Engine Compartment manufacturer instructions for Overview 0 251 for reservoir location. adding water. . Fill the washer fluid tank only Caution three-quarters full when it is Caution very cold. This allows for fluid . Do not use washer fluid that expansion if freezing occurs, Continuing to drive with worn-out contains any type of water which could damage the tank brake pads could result in costly repellent coating. This can if it is completely full. brake repair. cause the wiper blades to chatter or skip. BRAKES Some driving conditions or climates . Do not use engine coolant can cause a brake squeal when the (antifreeze) in the windshield Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly washer. It can damage the indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean windshield washer system and warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes. paint. are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or can be Properly torqued wheel nuts are . Do not mix water with heard all the time when the vehicle is necessary to help prevent brake ready-to-use washer fluid. moving, except when applying the pulsation. When tires are rotated, Water can cause the solution brake pedal firmly. inspect brake pads for wear and evenly (CONTINUED) tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications. See Capacities and Specifications 0 337. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Brake pads should be replaced as The brake master cylinder reservoir is linings are installed. Add or remove complete sets. filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. done on the brake hydraulic system. Brake Pedal Travel See Engine Compartment Overview See your dealer if the brake pedal does 0 251 for the location of the reservoir. { Warning not return to normal height, or if there Checking Brake Fluid is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This If too much brake fluid is added, it could be a sign that brake service may With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level can spill on the engine and burn, be required. surface, the brake fluid level should be if the engine is hot enough. You or between the minimum and maximum Replacing Brake System Parts others could be burned, and the marks on the brake fluid reservoir. vehicle could be damaged. Add Always replace brake system parts There are only two reasons why the brake fluid only when work is done with new, approved replacement parts. brake fluid level in the reservoir may on the brake hydraulic system. If this is not done, the brakes may not go down: work properly. The braking performance expected can change in . Normal brake lining wear. When When the brake fluid falls to a low many other ways if the wrong new linings are installed, the fluid level, the brake warning light comes replacement brake parts are installed level goes back up. on. See Brake System Warning 0 or if parts are improperly installed. . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic Light 129. system. Have the brake hydraulic Brake fluid absorbs water over time BRAKE FLUID system fixed. With a leak, the which degrades the effectiveness of brakes will not work well. the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid at Always clean the brake fluid reservoir the specified intervals to prevent increased stopping distance. See cap and the area around the cap 0 before removing it. Maintenance Schedule 325. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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What to Add BATTERY - NORTH { Warning Use only GM approved DOT 3 brake AMERICA fluid from a clean, sealed container. The original equipment battery is WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, See Recommended Fluids and and related accessories contain lead Lubricants 0 333. maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid. and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to { Warning Refer to the replacement number on cause cancer and birth defects or the original battery label when a new other reproductive harm. Batteries The wrong or contaminated brake battery is needed. For replacement of also contain other chemicals known the battery, see your dealer. fluid could result in damage to the to the State of California to cause brake system. This could result in Stop/Start System cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER the loss of braking leading to a HANDLING. possible injury. Always use the This vehicle has a stop/start system to proper GM approved brake fluid. shut off the engine to help conserve See California Proposition fuel. See Starting the Engine 0 192. 65 Warning 0 248. It has an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery. Installation of a Vehicle Storage Caution standard 12-volt battery will result in reduced 12-volt battery life. If brake fluid is spilled on the { Warning vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint When using a 12-volt battery charger finish can be damaged. Immediately on the 12-volt AGM battery, some Batteries have acid that can burn wash off any painted surface. chargers have an AGM battery setting you and gas that can explode. You on the charger. If available, use the can be badly hurt if you are not AGM setting on the charger, to limit careful. See Jump Starting - North charge voltage to 14.8 volts. America 0 309 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, 2. Apply both the parking brake and Park on a fairly steep hill, with the negative (−) cable from the battery to the regular brake. vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your keep the battery from running down. Do not use the accelerator pedal, foot on the regular brake, set the Extended Storage: Remove the black, and be ready to turn off the parking brake. negative (−) cable from the battery or engine immediately if it starts. . To check the parking brake's use a battery trickle charger. 3. Try to start the engine in each holding ability: With the engine gear. The vehicle should start running and the transmission in ALL-WHEEL DRIVE only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake Transfer Case If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for pedal. Do this until the vehicle is Under normal driving conditions, service. held by the parking brake only. transfer case fluid does not require . To check the P (Park) mechanism's maintenance unless there is a fluid PARK BRAKE AND P (PARK) holding ability: With the engine leak or unusual noise. If required, have MECHANISM CHECK running, shift to P (Park). Then the transfer case serviced by your release the parking brake followed dealer. by the regular brake. { Warning STARTER SWITCH CHECK Contact your dealer if service is When you are doing this check, the required. vehicle could begin to move. You or { Warning others could be injured and WIPER BLADE When you are doing this inspection, property could be damaged. Make REPLACEMENT sure there is room in front of the the vehicle could move suddenly. Windshield wiper blades should be vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be If the vehicle moves, you or others inspected for wear or cracking. could be injured. ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin It is a good idea to clean or replace the to move. wiper blade assembly on a regular 1. Before starting this check, be sure basis or when worn. For proper there is enough room around the vehicle. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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windshield wiper blade length and Rear Wiper Blade Replacement type, see Maintenance Replacement To remove the wiper blade: Parts 0 334.

Caution

Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield. 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle 1. Turn the vehicle on and operate of the wiper blade where the the rear windshield wiper. See Front Wiper Blade Replacement wiper arm attaches. Rear Window Wiper/ Washer 0 112. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the 2. Turn the vehicle off when the 1. Pull the windshield wiper windshield far enough to release rear wiper blade is no longer assembly away from the it from the J-hooked end of the covered by the spoiler. windshield. wiper arm. 3. Lift the wiper arm away from the 4. Remove the wiper blade. window. 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade 4. Push the release lever (2) to replacement. disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (1) out of the blade assembly (3). 5. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever clicks into place. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

266 VEHICLE CARE WINDSHIELD HEADLAMP AIMING BULB REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement HUD System should need no further adjustment. bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, not listed in this section, contact your The windshield is part of the HUD dealer. system. If the windshield must be the headlamp aim may be affected. replaced, get one that is designed for If adjustment to the headlamps is HALOGEN BULBS HUD or the HUD image may look out necessary, see your dealer. of focus. { Warning Driver Assistance Systems Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas When a windshield replacement is inside and can burst if you drop or needed and the vehicle is equipped scratch the bulb. You or others with a front-looking camera sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, the could be injured. Be sure to read windshield must be installed according and follow the instructions on the to GM specifications for these systems bulb package. to work properly. If it is not, there may be unexpected behavior and/or LED LIGHTING messages from these systems. See Object Detection System This vehicle has several LED lamps. Messages 0 145. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. Acoustic Windshield The vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield. If you have to have the windshield replaced, be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the benefits an acoustic windshield can provide. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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HEADLAMPS AND FRONT 4. Disconnect the wiring harness BACK-UP LAMPS TURN SIGNAL connector from the bulb. 5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise. 6. Reconnect the wiring harness connector. 7. Install the headlamp bulb access cover. Turn Signal Lamp 1. Open the hood. See Hood 0 249. 2. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp 1. Locate the back-up lamp Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side assembly by turning assembly underneath the rear Similar counterclockwise. fascia. 1. Headlamp 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb 2. Remove the bulb from the lamp 2. Turn Signal Lamp socket by pulling it straight out. assembly by turning it counterclockwise and pulling 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb High-Beam Headlamp/Low-Beam straight out. Headlamp socket. 3. Remove the bulb and replace. 1. Open the hood. See Hood 0 249. 5. Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning 4. Reverse Steps 2 and 3 for 2. Remove the headlamp bulb clockwise. assembly. access cover. 3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Headlamp Wiring breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical An electrical overload may cause the problems. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM lamps to go on and off, or in some OVERLOAD cases to remain off. Have the To check a fuse, look at the headlamp wiring checked right away if silver-colored band inside the fuse. The vehicle has fuses and circuit the lamps go on and off or remain off. If the band is broken or melted, breakers to protect against an replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a electrical system overload. Windshield Wipers bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. When the current electrical load is too If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy, the circuit breaker opens and heavy snow or ice, the windshield Fuses of the same amperage can be closes, protecting the circuit until the wipers will stop until the motor cools temporarily borrowed from another current load returns to normal or the and will then restart. fuse location, if a fuse goes out. problem is fixed. This greatly reduces Although the circuit is protected from Replace the fuse as soon as possible. the chance of circuit overload and fire electrical overload, overload due to To identify and check fuses, circuit caused by electrical problems. heavy snow or ice may cause wiper breakers, and relays, see Engine Fuses and circuit breakers protect linkage damage. Always clear ice and Compartment Fuse Block 0 268, power devices in the vehicle. heavy snow from the windshield Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 272, and before using the windshield wipers. Rear Compartment Fuse Block 0 274. Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If the overload is caused by an electrical problem and not snow or ice, ENGINE COMPARTMENT If there is a problem on the road and a be sure to get it fixed. fuse needs to be replaced, the FUSE BLOCK same amperage fuse can be borrowed. FUSES AND CIRCUIT The underhood fuse block is in the Choose some feature of the vehicle engine compartment, on the driver that is not needed to use and replace BREAKERS side of the vehicle. it as soon as possible. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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To remove the fuse block cover, press the clips on the cover and lift it straight up. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.

Caution

Do not pull the engine compartment fuse block lever, since it is intended only for service purposes. If pulled, vehicle malfunction may occur.

Caution

Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Fuses Usage F1 ABS pump F2 Starter 1 F3 DC DC transformer 1 F4 – F5 – F6 – F7 DC DC transformer 2 F8 Starter 3 F9 – F10 – F11 – F12 Front wiper F13 Starter 2 F14 LED/Automatic headlamp leveling F15 Rear wiper 1 F16 – Engine Compartment Fuse Block F17 – F18 Automatic headlamp leveling F19 – Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage F20 – F36 Left high-beam F51 Heated steering wheel F21 – headlamp F52 A/C clutch F22 Electronic brake F37 Right high-beam F53 Transmission range control module headlamp control module F23 Parking/Trailer lamps F38 Automatic headlamp F54 Coolant pump leveling F24 Right trailer F55 – stoplamp/Turnlamp F39 Transmission control module 1 F56 – F25 Steering column lock F40 Left rear bus electrical F57 Engine control F26 – center/Ignition module/Ignition F27 Left trailer stoplamp/ F41 Instrument cluster F58 Transmission control Turnlamp module/Ignition F42 HVAC F28 – F59 Engine control F43 Head-up display F29 – module battery F44 – F30 Washer pump F60 Transmission control F45 – module 2 F31 Right low-beam – headlamp F46 F61 O2 sensor 1/ – Aeroshutter F32 Left low-beam F47 headlamp F48 Rear wiper 2 F62 Engine control module – odd F33 Fog lamps F49 Interior rearview F63 O2 sensor 2 F34 Horn mirror/Trailer F50 Fuel system control F64 Engine control F35 – – module module even Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage fuses, open the fuse panel door, or remove the panel from the F65 Engine control K6 Coolant pump passenger side by pulling it out. module powertrain 1 K7 Engine control To reinstall the door, push the door F66 Engine control module back into its original location. module powertrain 2 K8 A/C The vehicle may not be equipped with F67 Powertrain TRCM K9 – all of the fuses, relays, and features – shown. F68 K10 Starter 2 F69 – F70 – INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSE F71 – BLOCK F72 – F73 – F74 – F75 – F76 – F77 – K1 Starter 1 K2 Run/Crank K3 Starter 3 K4 LED/Automatic The instrument panel fuse block is in headlamps the center console between the driver K5 – and passenger seats. To access the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage F1 Body control F15 Instrument panel module 6 switch bank F2 Diagnostic link F16 Sunroof F3 Electric steering F17 Body control column lock module 1 F4 – F18 Instrument panel F5 Logistics cluster – F6 HVAC F19 F7 Body control F20 Rear seat module 3 entertainment F8 Head-up display (if F21 Body control equipped) module 4 F9 Right front F22 Infotainment heated seat F23 Body control F10 Airbag module 2 F11 Electronic precision F24 USB charger/ shift Wireless charging module F12 Amplifier Instrument Panel Fuse Block F25 Ultrasonic F13 Body control parking aid module 7 F26 CIM F14 Left front – heated seat F27 F28 HVAC Display Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Fuses Usage REAR COMPARTMENT FUSE F29 Radio BLOCK F30 Steering wheel controls F31 Front blower F32 AC DC inverter F33 Driver power seat F34 Passenger power seat F35 Battery IEC 1 feed F36 Electric power steering F37 Rear seat The rear compartment fuse block is in entertainment/USB the cargo area, on the driver side of charge/Wireless the vehicle behind the lower trim charging module panel. To open, turn the latch with a F38 Body control flat bladed tool and pull the trim panel module 8 from the edges to fold it down. F39 – The label for this fuse block is in the spare tire area, on the foam under the F40 – cargo floor. Rear Compartment Fuse Block F41 – The vehicle may not be equipped with F42 Auxiliary power all of the fuses, relays, and features outlet/Lighter shown. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage F1 – F21 Trailer connector F38 Window module F2 Trailer battery 1 F22 – F39 Rear closure F3 Driver safety belt F23 – F40 Memory seat module F4 Rear blower F24 Passenger window F41 Automatic occupancy F5 Rear drive control switch sensor – F6 Passenger safety belt F25 F42 Trailer battery 2 – F7 Right window F26 Trailer brake F43 – F8 Rear defogger F27 Driver ventilated seat/ F44 Lumbar F9 Left window F45 Liftgate F28 Passive entry/Passive F46 Rear heated seats F10 – start F47 – F11 Trailer reverse F29 – F48 Glass breakage F12 – F30 Canister vent F49 – F13 – F31 – F50 – F14 – F32 Heated mirror F51 – F15 – F33 – F16 – F52 Semi-active F34 Logic mode dampening system F17 Camera F35 Fuel system control module F18 Trailer module module F53 Rear parking aid F19 Ventilated seats F36 Passenger ventilated module seat/Lumbar F20 – F54 External object F37 – calculating Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Fuses Usage WHEELS AND TIRES Warning (Continued) F55 – TIRES . Underinflated tires pose F56 Universal garage door opener/Rain sensor Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as overloaded tires. The F57 Theft deterrent high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the resulting crash could cause – CB1 warranty manual for information serious injury. Check all CB2 – regarding the tire warranty and tires frequently to where to get service. For maintain the CB3 Rear auxiliary power recommended pressure. outlet additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. Tire pressure should be K1 – checked when the tires are cold. K2 – { Warning . Overinflated tires are more . Poorly maintained and likely to be cut, punctured, improperly used tires are or broken by a sudden dangerous. impact — such as when . Overloading the tires can hitting a pothole. Keep cause overheating as a tires at the recommended result of too much flexing. pressure. There could be a blowout . Worn or old tires can and a serious crash. See cause a crash. If the tread Vehicle Load Limits 0 186. is badly worn, (CONTINUED) replace them. (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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ALL-SEASON TIRES on the vehicle if frequent driving on Warning (Continued) ice or snow covered roads is expected. This vehicle may come with all-season See your dealer for details regarding . Replace any tires that have tires. These tires are designed to winter tire availability and proper tire been damaged by impacts provide good overall performance on selection. Also, see Buying New with potholes, curbs, etc. most road surfaces and weather Tires 0 290. conditions. Original equipment tires . Improperly repaired tires designed to GM's specific tire With winter tires, there may be can cause a crash. Only the performance criteria have a TPC decreased dry road traction, increased dealer or an authorized tire specification code molded onto the road noise, and shorter tread life. After service center should sidewall. Original equipment all-season changing to winter tires, be alert for repair, replace, dismount, tires can be identified by the last two changes in vehicle handling and and mount the tires. characters of this TPC code, which will braking. be “MS.” If using winter tires: . Do not spin the tires in excess of 56 km/h Consider installing winter tires on the . Use tires of the same brand and (35 mph) on slippery vehicle if frequent driving on snow or tread type on all four wheel ice-covered roads is expected. positions. surfaces such as snow, All-season tires provide adequate . Use only radial ply tires of the mud, ice, etc. Excessive performance for most winter driving spinning may cause the conditions, but they may not offer the same size, load range, and speed tires to explode. same level of traction or performance rating as the original equipment tires. as winter tires on snow or ice-covered 0 Winter tires with the same speed See Tire Pressure for High-Speed roads. See Winter Tires 277. 0 rating as the original equipment tires Operation 284 for inflation WINTER TIRES may not be available for H, V, W, Y, pressure adjustment for and ZR speed rated tires. If winter high-speed driving. This vehicle was not originally tires with a lower speed rating are equipped with winter tires. Winter chosen, never exceed the tire's tires are designed for increased maximum speed capability. traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tires Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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SUMMER TIRES Caution (Continued) This vehicle may come with high performance summer tires. These tires less, let them warm up in a heated have a special tread and compound space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for that are optimized for maximum dry 24 hours or more before being and wet road performance. This installed or driving a vehicle on special tread and compound will have which they are installed. Do not decreased performance in cold apply heat or blow heated air climates, and on ice and snow. It is directly on the tires. Always inspect recommended that winter tires be tires before use. See Tire installed on the vehicle if frequent Inspection 0 288. driving at temperatures below approximately 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example snow covered roads is expected. See TIRE SIDEWALL LABELING (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a Winter Tires 0 277. Useful information about a tire is combination of letters and molded into its sidewall. The numbers used to define a Caution examples show a typical passenger particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and High performance summer tires vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. service description. See the “Tire have rubber compounds that lose ” flexibility and may develop surface Size illustration later in this cracks in the tread area at section. temperatures below −7 °C (20 °F). (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Always store high performance Criteria Specification) : Original summer tires indoors and at equipment tires designed to GM's temperatures above −7 °C (20 °F) specific tire performance criteria when not in use. If the tires have have a TPC specification code been subjected to −7 °C (20 °F) or (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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molded onto the sidewall. GM's molded onto both sides of the tire, TPC specifications meet or exceed although only one side may have all federal safety guidelines. the date of manufacture. (3) DOT (Department of (5) Tire Ply Material : The type of Transportation) : The Department cord and number of plies in the of Transportation (DOT) code sidewall and under the tread. indicates that the tire is in (6) Uniform Tire Quality Grading compliance with the U.S. (UTQG) : Tire manufacturers are Department of Transportation required to grade tires based on Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. three performance factors: DOT Tire Date of Manufacture : treadwear, traction, and Compact Spare Tire Example The last four digits of the TIN temperature resistance. For more indicate the tire manufactured information see Uniform Tire (1) Tire Ply Material : The type of date. The first two digits represent Quality Grading 0 292. cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. the week (01–52) and the last two (7) Maximum Cold Inflation Load digits, the year. For example, the Limit : Maximum load that can be (2) Temporary Use Only : The third week of the year 2010 would carried and the maximum pressure compact spare tire or temporary have a four-digit DOT date needed to support that load. use tire should not be driven at of 0310. speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). The (4) Tire Identification Number compact spare tire is for (TIN) : The letters and numbers emergency use when a regular following the DOT (Department of road tire has lost air and gone flat. Transportation) code are the Tire If the vehicle has a compact spare 0 Identification Number (TIN). The tire, see Compact Spare Tire 308 0 TIN shows the manufacturer and and If a Tire Goes Flat 295. plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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(3) Tire Identification Number first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire (TIN) : The letters and numbers means the tire is for temporary engineered to standards set by the following the DOT (Department of use only. U.S. Tire and Rim Association. Transportation) code are the Tire (7) TPC Spec (Tire Performance (2) Tire Width : The three-digit Identification Number (TIN). The Criteria Specification) : Original number indicates the tire section TIN shows the manufacturer and equipment tires designed to GM's width in millimeters from sidewall plant code, tire size, and date the specific tire performance criteria to sidewall. tire was manufactured. The TIN is have a TPC specification code molded onto both sides of the tire, (3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit molded onto the sidewall. GM's number that indicates the tire although only one side may have TPC specifications meet or exceed the date of manufacture. height-to-width measurements. all federal safety guidelines. For example, if the tire size aspect (4) Maximum Cold Inflation Load ratio is 60, as shown in item 3 of Limit : Maximum load that can be TIRE DESIGNATIONS the illustration, it would mean that carried and the maximum pressure Tire Size the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as needed to support that load. high as it is wide. The following is an example of a (5) Tire Inflation : The temporary typical passenger vehicle tire size. (4) Construction Code : A letter use tire or compact spare tire code is used to indicate the type should be inflated to 420 kPa of ply construction in the tire. The (60 psi). For more information on letter R means radial ply tire pressure and inflation see Tire 0 construction; the letter D means Pressure 283. diagonal or bias ply construction; (6) Tire Size : A combination of and the letter B means belted-bias letters and numbers define a tire's ply construction. width, height, aspect ratio, (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the construction type, and service wheel in inches. description. The letter T as the tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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(6) Service Description : These Belt : A rubber coated layer of DOT Markings : A code molded characters represent the load index cords between the plies and the into the sidewall of a tire and speed rating of the tire. The tread. Cords may be made from signifying that the tire is in load index represents the load steel or other reinforcing compliance with the U.S. carrying capacity a tire is certified materials. Department of Transportation to carry. The speed rating is the Bead : The tire bead contains steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety maximum speed a tire is certified wires wrapped by steel cords that Standards. The DOT code includes to carry a load. hold the tire onto the rim. the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator TIRE TERMINOLOGY AND Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in which can also identify the tire DEFINITIONS which the plies are laid at manufacturer, production plant, alternate angles less than brand, and date of production. Air Pressure : The amount of air 90 degrees to the centerline of the inside the tire pressing outward on tread. GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight each square inch of the tire. Air Rating. See Vehicle Load pressure is expressed in kPa Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of Limits 0 186. (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per air pressure in a tire, measured in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight square inch). Rating for the front axle. See per square inch) before a tire has 0 Accessory Weight : The combined built up heat from driving. See Tire Vehicle Load Limits 186. weight of optional accessories. Pressure 0 283. GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight Some examples of optional Curb Weight : The weight of a Rating for the rear axle. See accessories are automatic Vehicle Load Limits 0 186. transmission, power windows, motor vehicle with standard and power seats, and air conditioning. optional equipment including the Intended Outboard Sidewall : The maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and side of an asymmetrical tire that Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a coolant, but without passengers must always face outward when tire's height to its width. and cargo. mounted on a vehicle. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit Normal Occupant Weight : The pressure as shown on the tire for air pressure. number of occupants a vehicle is placard. See Tire Pressure 0 283 0 Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A designed to seat multiplied by and Vehicle Load Limits 186. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load tire used on light duty trucks and 0 Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire some multipurpose passenger Limits 186. in which the ply cords that extend vehicles. Occupant Distribution : Designated to the beads are laid at 90 degrees Load Index : An assigned number seating positions. to the centerline of the tread. ranging from 1 to 279 that Outward Facing Sidewall : The side Rim : A metal support for a tire corresponds to the load carrying of an asymmetrical tire that has a and upon which the tire beads are capacity of a tire. particular side that faces outward seated. Maximum Inflation Pressure : The when mounted on a vehicle. The Sidewall : The portion of a tire maximum air pressure to which a side of the tire that contains a between the tread and the bead. cold tire can be inflated. The whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/ Speed Rating : An alphanumeric maximum air pressure is molded code assigned to a tire indicating onto the sidewall. or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same the maximum speed at which a Maximum Load Rating : The load moldings on the other sidewall of tire can operate. rating for a tire at the maximum the tire. Traction : The friction between the permissible inflation pressure for tire and the road surface. The that tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some amount of grip provided. Maximum Loaded Vehicle light duty trucks and multipurpose Tread : The portion of a tire that Weight : The sum of curb weight, vehicles. comes into contact with the road. accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options Recommended Inflation Pressure : Treadwear Indicators : Narrow weight. Vehicle manufacturer's bands, sometimes called wear bars, recommended tire inflation that show across the tread of a tire Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of Vehicle Placard : A label tread remains. See When It Is Time permanently attached to a vehicle Caution (Continued) 0 for New Tires 290. showing the vehicle capacity . Poor handling. weight and the original equipment UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality . Reduced fuel economy. Grading Standards) : A tire tire size and recommended “ information system that provides inflation pressure. See Tire and Overinflated tires, or tires that ” consumers with ratings for a tire's Loading Information Label under have too much air, can result in: Vehicle Load Limits 0 186. traction, temperature, and . Unusual wear. treadwear. Ratings are determined . Poor handling. by tire manufacturers using TIRE PRESSURE government testing procedures. Tires need the correct amount of . Rough ride. The ratings are molded into the air pressure to operate effectively. . Needless damage from sidewall of the tire. See Uniform road hazards. Tire Quality Grading 0 292. Caution Vehicle Capacity Weight : The Neither tire underinflation nor The Tire and Loading Information number of designated seating overinflation is good. label on the vehicle indicates the positions multiplied by Underinflated tires, or tires that original equipment tires and the 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated cargo correct cold tire inflation 0 do not have enough air, can load. See Vehicle Load Limits 186. result in: pressures. The recommended pressure is the minimum air Vehicle Maximum Load on the . Tire overloading and Tire : Load on an individual tire pressure needed to support the overheating which could vehicle's maximum load carrying due to curb weight, accessory lead to a blowout. weight, occupant weight, and cargo capacity. See Vehicle Load weight. . Premature or Limits 0 186. irregular wear. (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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How the vehicle is loaded affects tire inflation pressure matches the TIRE PRESSURE FOR vehicle handling and ride comfort. recommended pressure on the Tire HIGH-SPEED OPERATION Never load the vehicle with more and Loading Information label, no weight than it was designed to further adjustment is necessary. { Warning carry. If the inflation pressure is low, add air until the recommended When to Check Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h pressure is reached. If the inflation (100 mph) or higher, puts additional Check the tires once a month or pressure is high, press on the strain on tires. Sustained high-speed more. Do not forget the compact metal stem in the center of the driving causes excessive heat spare, if the vehicle has one. The tire valve to release air. buildup and can cause sudden tire cold compact spare tire pressure failure. This could cause a crash, Recheck the tire pressure with the should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). See and you or others could be killed. tire gauge. Compact Spare Tire 0 308. Some high-speed rated tires require Put the valve caps back on the inflation pressure adjustment for How to Check valve stems to keep out dirt and high-speed operation. When speed Use a good quality pocket-type moisture and prevent leaks. Use limits and road conditions allow the gauge to check tire pressure. only valve caps designed for the vehicle to be driven at high speeds, Proper tire inflation cannot be vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors make sure the tires are rated for determined by looking at the tire. could be damaged and would not high-speed operation, are in Check the tire inflation pressure be covered by the vehicle warranty. excellent condition, and are set to when the tires are cold, meaning the correct cold tire inflation the vehicle has not been driven for pressure for the vehicle load. at least three hours or no more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Vehicles with 235/65R18 or 235/55R20 size tires require inflation pressure Remove the valve cap from the tire adjustment when driving the vehicle at valve stem. Press the tire gauge speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or firmly onto the valve to get a higher. Set the cold inflation pressure pressure measurement. If the cold to the maximum inflation pressure Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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shown on the tire sidewall, or 280 kPa than the size indicated on the vehicle Your vehicle has also been equipped (41 psi), whichever is lower. Return the placard or tire inflation pressure label, with a TPMS malfunction indicator to tires to the recommended cold tire you should determine the proper tire indicate when the system is not inflation pressure when high-speed inflation pressure for those tires.) operating properly. The TPMS driving has ended. See Vehicle Load malfunction indicator is combined 0 0 As an added safety feature, your Limits 186 and Tire Pressure 283. vehicle has been equipped with a tire with the low tire pressure telltale. The maximum load and inflation pressure monitoring system (TPMS) When the system detects a pressure is molded on the tire sidewall, that illuminates a low tire pressure malfunction, the telltale will flash for in small letters, near the rim flange. telltale when one or more of your tires approximately one minute and then It will read something like this: is significantly under-inflated. remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon Maximum load 690 kg (1,521 lbs) Accordingly, when the low tire 300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press. subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as pressure telltale illuminates, you the malfunction exists. should stop and check your tires as TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR soon as possible, and inflate them to When the malfunction indicator is SYSTEM the proper pressure. Driving on a illuminated, the system may not be significantly under-inflated tire causes able to detect or signal low tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System the tire to overheat and can lead to pressure as intended. TPMS (TPMS) uses radio and sensor tire failure. Under-inflation also malfunctions may occur for a variety technology to check tire pressure reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread of reasons, including the installation levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the life, and may affect the vehicle's of replacement or alternate tires or air pressure in your tires and transmit handling and stopping ability. wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tire pressure readings to a receiver TPMS from functioning properly. located in the vehicle. Please note that the TPMS is not a Always check the TPMS malfunction substitute for proper tire maintenance, Each tire, including the spare (if telltale after replacing one or more and it is the driver's responsibility to provided), should be checked monthly tires or wheels on your vehicle to maintain correct tire pressure, even if when cold and inflated to the inflation ensure that the replacement or under-inflation has not reached the pressure recommended by the vehicle alternate tires and wheels allow the level to trigger illumination of the manufacturer on the vehicle placard or TPMS to continue to function properly. TPMS low tire pressure telltale. tire inflation pressure label. (If your See Tire Pressure Monitor vehicle has tires of a different size Operation 0 286. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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See Radio Frequency Statement 0 348. pressure shown on the Tire and example of the Tire and Loading Loading Information label. See Vehicle Information label and its location. Also TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR Load Limits 0 186. see Tire Pressure 0 283. OPERATION A message to check the pressure in a The TPMS can warn about a low tire specific tire displays in the Driver pressure condition but it does not This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Information Center (DIC). The low tire replace normal tire maintenance. See Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is pressure warning light and the DIC Tire Inspection 0 288, Tire Rotation designed to warn the driver when a warning message come on at each 0 289 and Tires 0 276. low tire pressure condition exists. ignition cycle until the tires are TPMS sensors are mounted onto each inflated to the correct inflation tire and wheel assembly, excluding the Caution pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure spare tire and wheel assembly. The levels can be viewed. For additional TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure Tire sealant materials are not all the information and details about the DIC in the tires and transmits the tire same. A non-approved tire sealant operation and displays see Driver pressure readings to a receiver located could damage the TPMS sensors. Information Center (DIC) 0 135. in the vehicle. TPMS sensor damage caused by The low tire pressure warning light using an incorrect tire sealant is not may come on in cool weather when covered by the vehicle warranty. the vehicle is first started, and then Always use only the GM approved turn off as the vehicle is driven. This tire sealant available through your could be an early indicator that the air dealer or included in the vehicle. pressure is getting low and needs to be inflated to the proper pressure. Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits use When a low tire pressure condition is A Tire and Loading Information label, a GM approved liquid tire sealant. detected, the TPMS illuminates the attached to your vehicle, shows the Using non-approved tire sealants could low tire pressure warning light on the size of the original equipment tires damage the TPMS sensors. See Tire instrument cluster. If the warning light and the correct inflation pressure for Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 297 for comes on, stop as soon as possible and the tires when they are cold. See information regarding the inflator kit inflate the tires to the recommended Vehicle Load Limits 0 186, for an materials and instructions. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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TPMS Malfunction Light and light and the DIC message should service if the TPMS malfunction light Message go off after successfully and DIC message comes on and completing the sensor matching stays on. The TPMS will not function properly if process. See "TPMS Sensor one or more of the TPMS sensors are Matching Process" later in this TPMS Sensor Matching Process missing or inoperable. When the section. Each TPMS sensor has a unique system detects a malfunction, the low identification code. The identification tire warning light flashes for about . One or more TPMS sensors are code needs to be matched to a new one minute and then stays on for the missing or damaged. The tire/wheel position after rotating the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC malfunction light and the DIC vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more warning message also displays. The message should go off when the of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS malfunction light and DIC warning TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process should also message come on at each ignition sensor matching process is be performed after replacing a spare cycle until the problem is corrected. performed successfully. See your tire with a road tire containing the Some of the conditions that can cause dealer for service. TPMS sensor. The malfunction light these to come on are: . Replacement tires or wheels do not and the DIC message should go off at . One of the road tires has been match the original equipment tires the next ignition cycle. The sensors are replaced with the spare tire. The or wheels. Tires and wheels other matched to the tire/wheel positions, spare tire does not have a TPMS than those recommended could using a TPMS relearn tool, in the sensor. The malfunction light and prevent the TPMS from following order: driver side front tire, DIC message should go off after functioning properly. See Buying passenger side front tire, passenger 0 the road tire is replaced and the New Tires 290. side rear tire, and driver side rear. See sensor matching process is . Operating electronic devices or your dealer for service or to purchase performed successfully. See “TPMS being near facilities using radio a relearn tool. A TPMS relearn tool can Sensor Matching Process” later in wave frequencies similar to the also be purchased. See Tire Pressure this section. TPMS could cause the TPMS Monitor Sensor Activation Tool at . The TPMS sensor matching sensors to malfunction. www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or process was not done or not call 1-800-GM TOOLS If the TPMS is not functioning (1-800-468-6657). completed successfully after properly it cannot detect or signal a rotating the tires. The malfunction low tire condition. See your dealer for Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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There are two minutes to match the The horn sounds twice to signal active. The TIRE LEARNING first tire/wheel position, and the receiver is in relearn mode ACTIVE message on the DIC five minutes overall to match all four and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE display screen goes off. tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer, message displays on the DIC 11. Shut the ignition off. the matching process stops and must screen. be restarted. 12. Set all four tires to the 6. Start with the driver side recommended air pressure level The TPMS sensor matching process is: front tire. as indicated on the Tire and 1. Set the parking brake. 7. Place the relearn tool against the Loading Information label. 2. Place the vehicle power mode in tire sidewall, near the valve stem. ON/RUN/START. See Ignition Then press the button to activate TIRE INSPECTION Positions 0 190. the TPMS sensor. A horn chirp confirms that the sensor We recommend that the tires, 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info identification code has been including the spare tire, if the display option is turned on. The matched to this tire and wheel vehicle has one, be inspected for info displays on the DIC can be position. signs of wear or damage at least turned on and off through the once a month. Settings menu. See Driver 8. Proceed to the passenger side Information Center (DIC) 0 135. front tire, and repeat Step 7. Replace the tire if: 4. Use the five-way DIC control on 9. Proceed to the passenger side . The indicators at three or more the right side of the steering rear tire, and repeat Step 7. places around the tire can wheel to scroll to the Tire 10. Proceed to the driver side rear be seen. Pressure screen under the DIC tire, and repeat Step 7. The horn info page. See Driver Information sounds two times to indicate the . There is cord or fabric showing Center (DIC) 0 135. sensor identification code has through the tire's rubber. 5. Press and hold SEL in the center been matched to the driver side . The tread or sidewall is of the five-way DIC control. rear tire, and the TPMS sensor cracked, cut, or snagged deep matching process is no longer enough to show cord or fabric. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. The tire has a bump, bulge, Check that all wheel nuts are or split. properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and . The tire has a puncture, cut, 0 or other damage that cannot be Specifications 337. repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. { Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the TIRE ROTATION parts to which it is fastened, can Tires should be rotated every make wheel nuts become loose after 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See time. The wheel could come off and Maintenance Schedule 0 325. cause an accident. When changing a Use this rotation pattern when wheel, remove any rust or dirt from Tires are rotated to achieve a more rotating the tires. places where the wheel attaches to uniform wear for all tires. The first the vehicle. In an emergency, a rotation is the most important. Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. cloth or a paper towel can be used; Anytime unusual wear is noticed, however, use a scraper or wire brush rotate the tires as soon as possible, Adjust the front and rear tires to later to remove all rust or dirt. check for proper tire inflation the recommended inflation pressure, and check for damaged pressure on the Tire and Loading Lightly coat the center of the tires or wheels. If the unusual Information label after the tires wheel hub with wheel bearing wear continues after the rotation, have been rotated. See Tire grease after a wheel change or tire Pressure 0 283 and Vehicle Load check the wheel alignment. See 0 rotation to prevent corrosion or When It Is Time for New Tires Limits 186. rust build-up. Do not get grease on 0 290 and Wheel Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor the flat wheel mounting surface or Replacement 0 294. System. See Tire Pressure Monitor on the wheel nuts or bolts. Operation 0 286. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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WHEN IT IS TIME FOR NEW never used. Multiple factors including month, remove the tires or raise the temperatures, loading conditions, and vehicle to reduce the weight from the TIRES inflation pressure maintenance affect tires. Factors such as maintenance, how fast aging takes place. GM temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle recommends that tires, including the BUYING NEW TIRES loading, and road conditions affect the spare if equipped, be replaced after six wear rate of the tires. years, regardless of tread wear. The tire GM has developed and matched manufacture date is the last four digits specific tires for the vehicle. The of the DOT Tire Identification Number original equipment tires installed (TIN) which is molded into one side of were designed to meet General the tire sidewall. The first two digits Motors Tire Performance Criteria represent the week (01–52) and the Specification (TPC Spec) system last two digits, the year. For example, rating. When replacement tires are the third week of the year 2010 would needed, GM strongly recommends have a four-digit DOT date of 0310. buying tires with the same TPC Vehicle Storage Spec rating. Tires age when stored normally GM's exclusive TPC Spec system mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a considers over a dozen critical vehicle that will be stored for at least a specifications that impact the month in a cool, dry, clean area away Treadwear indicators are one way to overall performance of the vehicle, from direct sunlight to slow aging. including brake system tell when it is time for new tires. This area should be free of grease, Treadwear indicators appear when the gasoline, or other substances that can performance, ride and handling, tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less deteriorate rubber. traction control, and tire pressure of tread remaining. See Tire Inspection monitoring performance. GM's 0 288 and Tire Rotation 0 289. Parking for an extended period can TPC Spec number is molded onto cause flat spots on the tires that may the tire's sidewall near the tire The rubber in tires ages over time. result in vibrations while driving. This also applies to the spare tire, When storing a vehicle for at least a size. If the tires have an all-season if the vehicle has one, even if it is tread design, the TPC Spec number Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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will be followed by MS for mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall { Warning { Warning 0 Labeling 278. Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the GM recommends replacing worn improper service. Attempting to vehicle may cause the wheel rim tires in complete sets of four. mount or dismount a tire could flanges to develop cracks after Uniform tread depth on all tires cause injury or death. Only your many miles of driving. A tire will help to maintain the dealer or authorized tire service and/or wheel could fail suddenly performance of the vehicle. center should mount or and cause a crash. Use only Braking and handling performance dismount the tires. radial-ply tires with the wheels may be adversely affected if all the on the vehicle. tires are not replaced at the same time. If proper rotation and { Warning If the vehicle tires must be maintenance have been done, all replaced with a tire that does not four tires should wear out at about Mixing tires of different sizes, have a TPC Spec number, make the same time. See Tire Rotation brands, or types may cause loss sure they are the same size, load 0 289. However, if it is necessary of control of the vehicle, range, speed rating, and to replace only one axle set of resulting in a crash or other construction (radial) as the worn tires, place the new tires on vehicle damage. Use the correct original tires. the rear axle. size, brand, and type of tires on all wheels. Vehicles that have a tire pressure Winter tires with the same speed monitoring system could give an rating as the original equipment inaccurate low-pressure warning if tires may not be available for H, V, non-TPC Spec rated tires are W, Y and ZR speed rated tires. installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor Never exceed the winter tires’ System 0 285. maximum speed capability when using winter tires with a lower speed rating. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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The Tire and Loading Information tread, winter tires, compact spare label indicates the original Warning (Continued) tires, tires with nominal rim equipment tires on the vehicle. See diameters of 10 to 12 inches 0 are selected. This increases the Vehicle Load Limits 186. chance of a crash and serious injury. (25 to 30 cm), or to some Only use GM specific wheel and tire limited-production tires. DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES AND systems developed for the vehicle, While the tires available on WHEELS and have them properly installed by General Motors passenger cars and a GM certified technician. If wheels or tires are installed that are light trucks may vary with respect a different size than the original to these grades, they must also equipment wheels and tires, vehicle See Buying New Tires 0 290 and conform to federal safety performance, including its braking, Accessories and Modifications 0 248. requirements and additional ride and handling characteristics, General Motors Tire Performance stability, and resistance to rollover UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY Criteria (TPC) standards. may be affected. If the vehicle has GRADING electronic systems such as antilock Quality grades can be found where brakes, rollover airbags, roll bars, The following information relates applicable on the tire sidewall traction control, electronic stability to the system developed by the between tread shoulder and control, or All-Wheel Drive, the United States National Highway maximum section width. For performance of these systems can also Traffic Safety Administration example: be affected. (NHTSA), which grades tires by Treadwear 200 Traction AA treadwear, traction, and Temperature A { Warning temperature performance. This applies only to vehicles sold in the All Passenger Car Tires Must If different sized wheels are used, Conform to Federal Safety there may not be an acceptable level United States. The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most Requirements In Addition To of performance and safety if tires These Grades. not recommended for those wheels passenger car tires. The Uniform (CONTINUED) Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Treadwear asphalt and concrete. A tire higher levels of performance on The treadwear grade is a marked C may have poor traction the laboratory test wheel than the comparative rating based on the performance. Warning: The minimum required by law. wear rate of the tire when tested traction grade assigned to this tire Warning: The temperature grade under controlled conditions on a is based on straight-ahead braking for this tire is established for a tire specified government test course. traction tests, and does not that is properly inflated and not For example, a tire graded include acceleration, cornering, overloaded. Excessive speed, 150 would wear one and one-half hydroplaning, or peak traction underinflation, or excessive (1½) times as well on the characteristics. loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat government course as a tire graded Temperature 100. The relative performance of buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grades are A (the tires depends upon the actual highest), B, and C, representing the conditions of their use, however, WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND tire's resistance to the generation and may depart significantly from TIRE BALANCE of heat and its ability to dissipate the norm due to variations in heat when tested under controlled The tires and wheels were aligned and driving habits, service practices conditions on a specified indoor balanced at the factory to provide the and differences in road longest tire life and best overall laboratory test wheel. Sustained characteristics and climate. performance. Adjustments to wheel high temperature can cause the alignment and tire balancing are not Traction material of the tire to degenerate necessary on a regular basis. Consider The traction grades, from highest and reduce tire life, and excessive an alignment check if there is unusual to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. temperature can lead to sudden tire wear or the vehicle is significantly tire failure. The grade C pulling to one side or the other. Some Those grades represent the tire's slight pull to the left or right, ability to stop on wet pavement as corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger depending on the crown of the road measured under controlled and/or other road surface variations conditions on specified car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard such as troughs or ruts, is normal. government test surfaces of If the vehicle is vibrating when driving No. 109. Grades B and A represent Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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on a smooth road, the tires and wheels Used Replacement Wheels may need to be rebalanced. See your { Warning dealer for proper diagnosis. Using the wrong replacement { Warning wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts WHEEL REPLACEMENT Replacing a wheel with a used one can be dangerous. It could affect the is dangerous. How it has been used Replace any wheel that is bent, braking and handling of the vehicle. or how far it has been driven may cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. Tires can lose air, and cause loss of be unknown. It could fail suddenly If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the control, causing a crash. Always use and cause a crash. When replacing wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheels, use a new GM original should be replaced. If the wheel leaks wheel nuts for replacement. air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels equipment wheel. can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. TIRE CHAINS Your dealer will know the kind of Caution wheel that is needed. The wrong wheel can also cause { Warning Each new wheel should have the same problems with bearing life, brake load-carrying capacity, diameter, cooling, speedometer or odometer If the vehicle has a tire size other width, offset, and be mounted the calibration, headlamp aim, bumper than 235/65R18, do not use tire same way as the one it replaces. height, vehicle ground clearance, chains. There is not enough Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel and tire or tire chain clearance to clearance. Tire chains used on a nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System the body and chassis. vehicle without the proper amount (TPMS) sensors with new GM original of clearance can cause damage to equipment parts. the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid. manufacturer recommends it for the tightly as possible with the ends Stop pressing the accelerator pedal vehicle's tire size combination and securely fastened. Drive slowly and and steer to straighten the vehicle. road conditions. Follow that follow the chain manufacturer's It may be very bumpy and noisy. manufacturer's instructions. To instructions. If the chains contact Gently brake to a stop, well off the avoid vehicle damage, drive slow the vehicle, stop and retighten road, if possible. and readjust or remove the traction them. If the contact continues, slow device if it contacts the vehicle. Do down until it stops. Driving too fast { Warning not spin the wheels. If traction or spinning the wheels with chains devices are used, install them on the on will damage the vehicle. Driving on a flat tire will cause front tires. permanent damage to the tire. IF A TIRE GOES FLAT Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely It is unusual for a tire to blow out Caution underinflated or flat may cause a while driving, especially if the tires are blowout and a serious crash. Never 0 If the vehicle is equipped with 235/ maintained properly. See Tires 276. attempt to re-inflate a tire that has 65R18 size tires, use tire chains only If air goes out of a tire, it is much been driven on while severely more likely to leak out slowly. But if where legal and only when underinflated or flat. Have your there is ever a blowout, here are a few necessary. Use low profile chains dealer or an authorized tire service tips about what to expect and what center repair or replace the flat tire that add no more than 12 mm to do: thickness to the tire tread and inner as soon as possible. sidewall. Use chains that are the If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates proper size for the tires. Install a drag that pulls the vehicle toward them on the tires of the front axle. that side. Take your foot off the Do not use chains on the tires of accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane the rear axle. Tighten them as position, and then gently brake to a (CONTINUED) stop, well off the road, if possible. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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the tire sealant and compressor kit, { Warning Warning (Continued) see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 297. Lifting a vehicle and getting under death. Find a level place to change it to do maintenance or repairs is the tire. To help prevent the vehicle When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), dangerous without the appropriate from moving: use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of safety equipment and training. If a 1. Set the parking brake firmly. jack is provided with the vehicle, it wheel blocks (1), if equipped. is designed only for changing a flat 2. Put an automatic tire. If it is used for anything else, transmission in P (Park) or a you or others could be badly injured manual transmission in or killed if the vehicle slips off the 1 (First) or R (Reverse). jack. If a jack is provided with the 3. Turn off the engine and do vehicle, only use it for changing a not restart while the vehicle is flat tire. raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire remain in the vehicle. and wheel damage by driving slowly to 5. Place wheel blocks, 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) a level place, well off the road, if equipped, on both sides of 2. Flat Tire if possible. Turn on the hazard the tire at the opposite corner The following information explains warning flashers. See Hazard Warning of the tire being changed. Flashers 0 165. how to repair or change a tire. This vehicle may come with a jack and { Warning spare tire or a tire sealant and Changing a tire can be dangerous. compressor kit. To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire The vehicle can slip off the jack and safely, follow the instructions below. roll over or fall causing injury or Then see Tire Changing 0 303. To use (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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TIRE SEALANT AND Read and follow all of the tire sealant { Warning COMPRESSOR KIT and compressor kit instructions. Storing the tire sealant and The kit includes: { Warning compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area the vehicle could cause injury. In a with poor ventilation is dangerous. sudden stop or collision, loose Engine exhaust may enter the equipment could strike someone. vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Store the tire sealant and carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot compressor kit in its original be seen or smelled. It can cause location. unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed If this vehicle has a tire sealant and area that has no fresh air compressor kit, there may not be a ventilation. For more information, spare tire or tire changing equipment, 0 see Engine Exhaust 197. and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire. 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve 2. Sealant/Air Hose The tire sealant and compressor can 3. Base of Sealant Canister { Warning be used to temporarily seal punctures 4. Tire Sealant Canister up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area Overinflating a tire could cause the of the tire. It can also be used to 5. On/Off Button tire to rupture and you or others inflate an underinflated tire. 6. Slot on Top of Compressor could be injured. Be sure to read 7. Pressure Deflation Button If the tire has been separated from the 8. Pressure Gauge and follow the tire sealant and wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a compressor kit instructions and large puncture, the tire is too severely inflate the tire to its recommended damaged for the tire sealant and pressure. Do not exceed the compressor kit to be effective. See recommended pressure. Roadside Service 0 342. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Using the Tire Sealant and 3. Place the compressor on the Compressor Kit to Temporarily ground near the flat tire. Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to 9. Power Plug a level place. Turn on the hazard 10. Air Only Hose warning flashers. See Hazard Warning 0 Tire Sealant Flashers 165. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 295 for other 4. Attach the air only hose (10) to Read and follow the safe handling important safety warnings. the sealant canister inlet valve (1) instructions on the label adhered to by turning it clockwise until the tire sealant canister (4). Do not remove any objects that have tight. penetrated the tire. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the tire sealant canister. The tire 1. Remove the tire sealant sealant canister (4) should be replaced canister (4) and compressor from before its expiration date. Replacement its storage location. See Storing tire sealant canisters are available at the Tire Sealant and Compressor your local dealer. Kit 0 303. There is only enough sealant to seal 2. Remove the air only hose (10) one tire. After usage, the tire sealant and the power plug (9) from the canister must be replaced. bottom of the compressor. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (8) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes the 5. Slide the base of the tire sealant 7. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) to sealant into the tire. Once the canister (3) into the slot on the the tire valve stem by turning it sealant is completely dispersed top of the compressor (6) to hold clockwise until tight. into the tire, the pressure will it upright. quickly drop and start to rise 8. Plug the power plug (9) into the again as the tire inflates with Make sure the tire valve stem is accessory power outlet in the air only. positioned close to the ground so vehicle. Unplug all items from the hose will reach it. other accessory power outlets. 11. Inflate the tire to the See Power Outlets 0 114. recommended inflation pressure 6. Remove the valve stem cap from using the pressure gauge (8). The the flat tire by turning it If the vehicle has an accessory recommended inflation pressure counterclockwise. power outlet, do not use the can be found on the Tire and cigarette lighter. Loading Information label. See If the vehicle only has a cigarette Tire Pressure 0 283. lighter, use the cigarette lighter. The pressure gauge (8) may read Do not pinch the power plug cord higher than the actual tire in the door or window. pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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get an accurate pressure reading. Be careful while handling the tire The compressor may be turned sealant and compressor kit as it on/off until the correct pressure could be warm after usage. is reached. 13. Unplug the power plug (9) from the accessory power outlet in the Caution vehicle. 20. If the flat tire was able to inflate 14. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) If the recommended pressure to the recommended inflation counterclockwise to remove it cannot be reached after pressure, remove the maximum from the tire valve stem. approximately 25 minutes, the speed label from the sealant vehicle should not be driven farther. 15. Replace the tire valve stem cap. canister and place it in a highly The tire is too severely damaged 16. Remove the tire sealant visible location. and the tire sealant and compressor canister (4) from the slot on top Do not exceed the speed on this kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove of the compressor (6). label until the damaged tire is the power plug from the accessory repaired or replaced. power outlet and unscrew the 17. Turn the air only hose (10) inflating hose from the tire valve. counterclockwise to remove it 21. Return the equipment to its from the tire sealant canister See Roadside Service 0 342. original storage location in the inlet valve (1). vehicle. 18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) 22. Immediately drive the vehicle 12. Press the on/off button (5) to clockwise onto the sealant 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the turn the tire sealant and canister inlet valve (1) to prevent sealant in the tire. compressor kit off. sealant leakage. 23. Stop at a safe location and check The tire is not sealed and will 19. Return the air only hose (10) and the tire pressure. Refer to continue to leak air until the power plug (9) back to their Steps 1–10 under “Using the Tire vehicle is driven and the sealant original storage location. Sealant and Compressor Kit is distributed in the tire. without Sealant to Inflate a Tire Therefore, Steps 13–21 must be (Not Punctured).” done immediately after Step 12. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If the tire pressure has fallen Using the Tire Sealant and more than 68 kPa (10 psi) below Compressor Kit without Sealant the recommended inflation to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged The kit includes: and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire. See Roadside Service 0 342. If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire 9. Power Plug to the recommended inflation pressure. 10. Air Only Hose 24. Wipe off any sealant from the If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire wheel, tire, or vehicle. and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard 25. Dispose of the used tire sealant warning flashers. See Hazard Warning canister (4) at a local dealer or in 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve Flashers 0 165. accordance with local state codes 2. Sealant/Air Hose 0 and practices. See If a Tire Goes Flat 295 for other 3. Base of Sealant Canister important safety warnings. 26. Replace it with a new canister 4. Tire Sealant Canister 1. Remove the compressor from its available from your dealer. 5. On/Off Button storage location. See Storing the 27. After temporarily sealing a tire 6. Slot on Top of Compressor Tire Sealant and Compressor using the tire sealant and 7. Pressure Deflation Button Kit 0 303. compressor kit, take the vehicle 8. Pressure Gauge to an authorized dealer within 2. Remove the air only hose (10) 161 km (100 mi) of driving to and the power plug (9) from the have the tire repaired or replaced. bottom of the compressor. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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3. Place the compressor on the 8. Press the on/off button (5) to ground near the flat tire. turn the tire sealant and Caution (Continued) compressor kit on. Make sure the tire valve stem is The tire is too severely damaged positioned close to the ground so The compressor will inflate the and the tire sealant and compressor the hose will reach it. tire with air only. kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 9. Inflate the tire to the the power plug from the accessory the flat tire by turning it recommended inflation pressure power outlet and unscrew the counterclockwise. using the pressure gauge (8). The inflating hose from the tire valve. 0 5. Attach the air only hose (10) to recommended inflation pressure See Roadside Service 342. the tire valve stem by turning it can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See clockwise until tight. 10. Press the on/off button (5) to Tire Pressure 0 283. 6. Plug the power plug (9) into the turn the tire sealant and accessory power outlet in the The pressure gauge (8) may read compressor kit off. higher than the actual tire vehicle. Unplug all items from Be careful while handling the pressure while the compressor is other accessory power outlets. compressor as it could be warm on. Turn the compressor off to See Power Outlets 0 114. after usage. get an accurate pressure reading. If the vehicle has an accessory The compressor may be turned 11. Unplug the power plug (9) from power outlet, do not use the on/off until the correct pressure the accessory power outlet in the cigarette lighter. is reached. vehicle. If the vehicle only has a cigarette 12. Turn the air only hose (10) lighter, use the cigarette lighter. Caution counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. Do not pinch the power plug cord If the recommended pressure in the door or window. cannot be reached after 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle approximately 25 minutes, the 14. Return the air only hose (10) and must be running while using the vehicle should not be driven farther. power plug (9) back to their air compressor. (CONTINUED) original storage location. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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15. Return the equipment to its 2. See Cargo Management original storage location in the System 0 105. vehicle. The tire sealant and compressor kit has accessory adapters located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that can be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. STORING THE TIRE SEALANT AND COMPRESSOR KIT 4. Turn the retainer nut The tire sealant and compressor kit is counterclockwise to remove the in a bag in the rear compartment tire sealant and compressor storage area. kit bag. 3. Pull up on the handle to lift the load floor. 1. Open the liftgate. 5. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the bag. 2. See Cargo Management System 0 105. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. 3. Lift the cargo floor. TIRE CHANGING Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 0 38. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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4. Turn the wing nut (4) 5. Remove the nut retaining the 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to remove the spare tire. counterclockwise to loosen all the jack (1), wheel wrench (2), and 6. Remove the spare tire and place wheel nuts, but do not remove strap (3). Place the tool container it next to the tire being changed. them yet. near the tire being changed. 3. Place the jack near the flat tire. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Caution 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Make sure that the jack lift head is Flat 0 295. in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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{ Warning Caution

Raising the vehicle with the jack Using a jack to raise the vehicle improperly positioned can damage without positioning it correctly the vehicle and even make the could damage your vehicle. When vehicle fall. To help avoid personal raising your vehicle on a jack, be injury and vehicle damage, be sure sure to position it correctly under to fit the jack lift head into the the frame and avoid contact with proper location before raising the the plastic molding. vehicle.

4. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. { Warning The jacking location is indicated Lifting a vehicle and getting under by a half circle notch in the metal flange. The jack must not it to do maintenance or repairs is be used in any other position. dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a { Warning jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat Getting under a vehicle when it is tire. If it is used for anything else, lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the you or others could be badly injured vehicle slips off the jack, you could or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise be badly injured or killed. Never get to raise the jack until the slot in vehicle, only use it for changing a under a vehicle when it is supported the jack lift head fits into the flat tire. only by a jack. metal flange located behind the cut out on the plastic molding. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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6. Put the compact spare tire 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the near you. { Warning wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the wheel wrench clockwise in the parts to which it is fastened, can 11. Place the compact spare tire on jack. Raise the vehicle far enough make wheel nuts become loose after the wheel-mounting surface. off the ground so there is enough time. The wheel could come off and room for the spare tire to fit cause an accident. When changing a { Warning under the wheel well. wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to Never use oil or grease on bolts or the vehicle. In an emergency, a nuts because the nuts might come cloth or a paper towel can be used; loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall however, use a scraper or wire brush off, causing a crash. later to remove all rust or dirt. 12. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 13. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

{ Warning 8. Remove all of the wheel nuts. Wheel nuts that are improperly or 9. Remove the flat tire. incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Follow the torque specification Wheel covers will not fit on the supplied by the aftermarket vehicle's compact spare. If you try manufacturer when using accessory to put a wheel cover on the compact locking wheel nuts. See Capacities spare, the cover or the spare could and Specifications 0 337 for original be damaged. equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools

Caution 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in { Warning a crisscross sequence, as shown. Improperly tightened wheel nuts 15. Lower the jack all the way and Storing a jack, a tire, or other can lead to brake pulsation and remove the jack from under the equipment in the passenger rotor damage. To avoid expensive vehicle. compartment of the vehicle could brake repairs, evenly tighten the cause injury. In a sudden stop or wheel nuts in the proper sequence 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly collision, loose equipment could and to the proper torque with the wheel wrench. strike someone. Store all these in specification. See Capacities and When reinstalling the wheel cover or the proper place. Specifications 0 337 for the wheel center cap on the full-size tire, tighten nut torque specification. all six plastic caps hand snug with the To store the flat or spare tire and aid of the wheel wrench and tighten tools: them with the wheel wrench an additional one-quarter of a turn. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 0 38. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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2. Put back all tools as they were COMPACT SPARE TIRE stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. { Warning 3. Install the cargo cover. Driving with more than one 4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the compact spare tire at a time could rear storage compartment. result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time.

6. Route the strap hook through the wheel, as shown. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; 7. Attach the strap to the other however, it can lose air over time. cargo tie-down in the rear of the Check the inflation pressure regularly. vehicle. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). 8. Tighten the strap and secure it Stop as soon as possible and check using the buckle. that the spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is for temporary after being installed on the vehicle. 5. Place the loop end of the strap use only. Replace the compact spare The compact spare tire is designed for through the cargo tie-down. Place tire with a full-size tire as soon as temporary use only. The vehicle will the hook end of the strap you can. perform differently with the spare tire through the loop and pull it until installed and it is recommended that the strap is fastened securely to the vehicle speed be limited to the tie-down. 80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire, have the Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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standard tire repaired or replaced as JUMP STARTING soon as convenient and return the Caution spare tire to the storage area. Tire chains will not fit the compact JUMP STARTING - NORTH When using a compact spare tire, the spare. Using them can damage the AMERICA AWD (if equipped), ABS, and Traction vehicle and the chains. Do not use Control systems may engage until the tire chains on the compact spare. For more information about the spare tire is recognized by the vehicle, vehicle battery, see Battery - North especially on slippery roads. Adjust America 0 263. driving to reduce possible wheel slip. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper Caution cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. When the compact spare is installed, do not take the vehicle { Warning through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, get caught on the rails which can and related accessories contain lead damage the tire, wheel, and other and lead compounds, chemicals parts of the vehicle. known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or Do not use the compact spare on other other reproductive harm. Batteries vehicles. also contain other chemicals known Do not mix the compact spare tire or to the State of California to cause wheel with other wheels or tires. They cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its HANDLING. wheel together. See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 248. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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The positive jump start connection for { Warning the discharged battery is under a cover. Remove the cover to expose the Batteries can hurt you. They can be terminal. dangerous because: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must . They contain acid that can have a 12-volt battery with a burn you. negative ground system. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. Caution . They contain enough electricity to burn you. If the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system with a negative If you do not follow these steps 1. Discharged Remote Battery ground, both vehicles can be exactly, some or all of these things Positive Terminal damaged. Only use a vehicle that can hurt you. 2. Discharged Remote Battery has a 12-volt system with a negative Negative Ground Terminal ground for jump starting. 3. Good Battery Negative Caution Terminal 2. Position the two vehicles so that 4. Good Battery Positive they are not touching. Ignoring these steps could result in Terminal 3. Set the parking brake firmly and costly damage to the vehicle that The jump start remote positive put the transmission in P (Park). would not be covered by the vehicle terminal (1) and the remote negative See Shifting Into Park 0 195. warranty. Trying to start the vehicle ground terminal (2) for the discharged by pushing or pulling it will not battery are on the driver side of the work, and it could damage the vehicle. vehicle. The jump start negative terminal (3) and positive terminal (4) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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6. Connect the other end of the red Caution { Warning positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can battery. plugged in during the jump starting cause battery gas to explode. People procedure, they could be damaged. have been hurt doing this, and some 7. Connect one end of the black The repairs would not be covered by have been blinded. Use a flashlight negative (–) cable to the the vehicle warranty. Whenever if you need more light. negative (–) terminal of the good battery. possible, turn off or unplug all Battery fluid contains acid that can 8. Connect the other end of the accessories on either vehicle when burn you. Do not get it on you. black negative (–) cable to the jump starting. If you accidentally get it in your remote negative (–) ground eyes or on your skin, flush the place terminal on the driver side shock 4. Set the ignition to OFF. Turn off with water and get medical help tower for the discharged battery. all lights and accessories in both immediately. vehicles, except the hazard 9. Start the engine in the vehicle warning flashers if needed. with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at { Warning { Warning least four minutes. Fans or other moving engine parts 10. Try to start the vehicle that had An electric fan can start up even the dead battery. If it will not can injure you badly. Keep your when the engine is not running and start after a few tries, it probably hands away from moving parts once can injure you. Keep hands, needs service. clothing, and tools away from any the engine is running. underhood electric fan. Caution 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the remote If the jumper cables are connected positive (+) terminal on the or removed in the wrong order, discharged battery. electrical shorting may occur and (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE Caution (Continued) TOWING THE VEHICLE TOWING damage the vehicle. The repairs Caution Recreational vehicle towing means would not be covered by the vehicle towing the vehicle behind another warranty. Always connect and Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle vehicle, such as behind a motor home. remove the jumper cables in the may cause damage. The damage The two most common types of correct order, making sure that the would not be covered by the vehicle recreational vehicle towing are known cables do not touch each other or warranty. as dinghy towing and dolly towing. other metal. Do not lash or hook to suspension Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle components. Use the proper straps with all four wheels on the ground. Jumper Cable Removal around the tires to secure the Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with vehicle. two wheels on the ground and two Reverse the sequence exactly when wheels up on a device known as a removing the jumper cables. dolly. After starting the disabled vehicle and Use only a flatbed tow truck for towing a disabled vehicle. Never use a Here are some important things to removing the jumper cables, allow it to consider before recreational vehicle idle for several minutes. sling type lift or damage will occur. Use ramps to help reduce approach towing: angles if necessary. A towed vehicle . The towing capacity of the towing should have its drive wheels off the vehicle. Be sure to read the tow ground. vehicle manufacturer's If the vehicle is equipped with a tow recommendations. eye, only use the tow eye to pull the . How far the vehicle will be towed. vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from Some vehicles have restrictions on a flat road surface. Do not use the tow how far and how long they eye to pull the vehicle from snow, can tow. mud, or sand. Consult a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. The proper towing equipment. See Dinghy Towing ground, as long as the vehicle is in your dealer or trailering Tour Mode. See Driver Mode professional for additional advice Control 0 208. and equipment recommendations. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive . If the vehicle is ready to be towed. Vehicles) Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed.

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Use of a shield mounted in front of the vehicle grille could restrict airflow and cause damage to the transmission. The repairs would not The vehicle is neither designed nor be covered by the vehicle warranty. intended to be dinghy towed. If using a shield, only use one that Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive attaches to the towing vehicle. Vehicles) To tow the vehicle from the front with All-wheel-drive vehicles should not be the rear wheels on the ground: towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. should be placed on a platform trailer 2. Shift the transmission to P (Park). with all four wheels off of the ground. See Shifting Into Park 0 195. An all-wheel-drive vehicle equipped 3. Set the parking brake. with Driver Mode Control can be dolly towed with the front wheels off the 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's APPEARANCE CARE instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing. EXTERIOR CARE 6. Release the parking brake. Locks Towing the Vehicle from the Rear Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 333. Washing the Vehicle Caution To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would Caution not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, towed from the rear. or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding (CONTINUED) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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If using an automatic car wash, follow If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners Caution (Continued) the car wash instructions. The that are marked safe for painted windshield wiper and rear window surfaces to remove foreign matter. correct product usage, necessary wiper, if equipped, must be off. Occasional hand waxing or mild safety precautions, and appropriate Remove any accessories that may be disposal of any vehicle care product. polishing should be done to remove damaged or interfere with the car residue from the paint finish. See your wash equipment. dealer for approved cleaning products. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing Do not apply waxes or polishes to Caution and after, to remove all cleaning uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, agents completely. If they are allowed simulated wood, or flat paint as Avoid using high-pressure washes to dry on the surface, they could stain. damage can occur. closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the Dry the finish with a soft, clean surface of the vehicle. Use of power chamois or an all-cotton towel to Caution washers exceeding 8,274 kPa avoid surface scratches and water (1,200 psi) can result in damage or spotting. Machine compounding or aggressive removal of paint and decals. Finish Care polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use Application of aftermarket clearcoat only non-abrasive waxes and Caution sealant/wax materials is not polishes that are made for a recommended. If painted surfaces are basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on Do not power wash any component damaged, see your dealer to have the the vehicle. damage assessed and repaired. Foreign under the hood that has this e materials such as calcium chloride and symbol. other salts, ice melting agents, road oil To keep the paint finish looking new, This could cause damage that would and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, keep the vehicle garaged or covered not be covered by the vehicle chemicals from industrial chimneys, whenever possible. warranty. etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal . Do not use cleaners that are not . Aftermarket appearance caps or Moldings intended for automotive use. covers while the lamps are . Use a nonabrasive wax on the illuminated, due to excessive heat Caution vehicle after washing to protect generated. and extend the molding finish. Failure to clean and protect the Caution bright metal moldings can result in Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, a hazy white finish or pitting. This Emblems, Decals, and Stripes Failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover damage would not be covered by Use only lukewarm or cold water, a the vehicle warranty. soft cloth, and a car washing soap to that would not be covered by the clean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems, vehicle warranty. The bright metal moldings on the decals, and stripes. Follow instructions vehicle are aluminum, chrome, under "Washing the Vehicle" or stainless steel. To prevent damage previously in this section. Caution always follow these cleaning Lamp covers are made of plastic, and instructions: some have a UV protective coating. Do Using wax on low gloss black finish . Be sure the molding is cool to the not clean or wipe them when dry. stripes can increase the gloss level and create a non-uniform finish. touch before applying any cleaning Do not use any of the following on Clean low gloss stripes with soap solution. lamp covers: and water only. . Use only approved cleaning . Abrasive or caustic agents. solutions for aluminum, chrome, or stainless steel. Some cleaners . Washer fluids and other cleaning Air Intakes agents in higher concentrations are highly acidic or contain Clear debris from the air intakes, alkaline substances and can than suggested by the manufacturer. between the hood and windshield, damage the moldings. when washing the vehicle. . Always dilute a concentrated . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other cleaner according to the harsh cleaners. manufacturer’s instructions. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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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 tires. caused by extreme dusty conditions, 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 Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last Wheels and Trim — Aluminum or longer, seal better, and not stick or Chrome squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap least once a year. Hot, dry climates and water to clean the wheels. After may require more frequent application. The vehicle may have a shutter system rinsing thoroughly with clean water, Black marks from rubber material on designed to help increase fuel dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax painted surfaces can be removed by economy. Keep the shutter system may then be applied. clean for proper operation. rubbing with a clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Windshield and Wiper Blades Lubricants 0 333. Caution Clean the outside of the windshield Tires Chrome wheels and other chrome with glass cleaner. trim may be damaged if the vehicle Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Clean rubber blades using a lint-free clean the tires. is not washed after driving on roads cloth or paper towel soaked with that have been sprayed with windshield washer fluid or a mild magnesium, calcium, or sodium detergent. Wash the windshield chloride. These chlorides are used thoroughly when cleaning the blades. on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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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, do not use Visually inspect steering, suspension, overcome the seals and contaminate strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive and chassis components for damaged, the fluid. Contaminated fluid will polishes, cleaners, brushes, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear decrease the life of the transfer case or cleaners that contain acid on at least once a year. and/or axles and should be replaced. aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Inspect power steering for proper Use only approved cleaners. Also, attachment, connections, binding, Sheet Metal Damage never drive a vehicle with aluminum leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. If the vehicle is damaged and requires or chrome-plated wheels through an Visually check constant velocity joint sheet metal repair or replacement, automatic car wash that uses boots and axle seals for leaks. make sure the body repair shop silicone carbide tire cleaning applies anti-corrosion material to parts brushes. Damage could occur and Body Component Lubrication repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. the repairs would not be covered by Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood the vehicle warranty. hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel Original manufacturer replacement fuel door hinges, unless the parts will provide the corrosion Brake System components are plastic. Applying protection while maintaining the silicone grease on weatherstrips with a vehicle warranty. Visually inspect brake lines and hoses clean cloth will make them last longer, for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Finish Damage cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake Quickly repair minor chips and pads for wear and rotors for surface Underbody Maintenance scratches with touch-up materials condition. Inspect drum brake linings/ At least twice a year, spring and fall, available from your dealer to avoid shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect all use plain water to flush any corrosive corrosion. Larger areas of finish other brake parts. materials from the underbody. Take damage can be corrected in your care to thoroughly clean any areas dealer's body and paint shop. where mud and other debris can collect. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Chemical Paint Spotting Before using cleaners, read and follow Interior Glass all safety instructions on the label. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and To clean, use a terry cloth fabric While cleaning the interior, open the attack painted vehicle surfaces causing dampened with water. Wipe droplets doors and windows to get proper blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, left behind with a clean dry cloth. ventilation. and small, irregular dark spots etched If necessary, use a commercial glass into the paint surface. See “Finish To prevent damage, do not clean the cleaner after cleaning with plain water. Care” previously in this section. interior using the following cleaners or techniques: Caution INTERIOR CARE . Never use a razor or any other To prevent scratching, never use To prevent dirt particle abrasions, sharp object to remove soil from abrasive cleaners on automotive regularly clean the vehicle's interior. any interior surface. glass. Abrasive cleaners or Immediately remove any soils. . Never use a brush with stiff aggressive cleaning may damage the Newspapers or dark garments can bristles. transfer color to the vehicle’s interior. rear window defogger. . Never rub any surface aggressively Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust or with too much pressure. from knobs and crevices on the Cleaning the windshield with water . Do not use laundry detergents or instrument cluster. Using a mild soap during the first three to six months of dishwashing soaps with degreasers. solution, immediately remove hand ownership will reduce tendency to fog. For liquid cleaners, use lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellent approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L (1 Speaker Covers from all interior surfaces or permanent gal) of water. A concentrated soap damage may result. Vacuum around a speaker cover solution will create streaks and gently, so that the speaker will not be Use cleaners specifically designed for attract dirt. Do not use solutions damaged. Clean spots with water and the surfaces being cleaned to prevent that contain strong or caustic soap. mild soap. permanent damage. Apply all cleaners . Do not heavily saturate the directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not Coated Moldings upholstery when cleaning. spray cleaners on any switches or Coated moldings should be cleaned. controls. Remove cleaners quickly. . Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces sponge or soft, lint-free cloth soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and dampened with water. center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays . When heavily soiled, use warm a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric. Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss soapy water. surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use 4. Continue gently rubbing the Fabric/Carpet/Suede a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that soiled area until there is no can scratch the surface. Then gently Start by vacuuming the surface using a longer any color transfer from clean by rubbing with a microfiber soft brush attachment. If a rotating the soil to the cleaning cloth. cloth. Never use window cleaners or vacuum brush attachment is being 5. If the soil is not completely solvents. Periodically hand wash the used, only use it on the floor carpet. removed, use a mild soap microfiber cloth separately, using mild Before cleaning, gently remove as solution followed only by plain soap. Do not use bleach or fabric much of the soil as possible: water. softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use. . Gently blot liquids with a paper If the soil is not completely removed, towel. Continue blotting until no it may be necessary to use a more soil can be removed. commercial upholstery cleaner or spot Caution . For solid soils, remove as much as lifter. Test a small hidden area for Do not attach a device with a possible prior to vacuuming. colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot suction cup to the display. This may To clean: lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean cause damage and would not be 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free the entire fabric or carpet. covered by the vehicle warranty. colorfast cloth with water. After cleaning, use a paper towel to Microfiber cloth is recommended blot excess moisture. to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet. 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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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 safety belt Natural Open Pore Wood visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. webbing. It may severely weaken the Surfaces webbing. In a crash, they might not Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened Caution be able to provide adequate with water to remove dust and loose protection. Clean and rinse safety dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use Use of air fresheners may cause belt webbing only with mild soap a soft microfiber cloth dampened with permanent damage to plastics and and lukewarm water. Allow the a mild soap solution. painted surfaces. If an air freshener webbing to dry. comes in contact with any plastic or Caution painted surface in the vehicle, blot FLOOR MATS immediately and clean with a soft Soaking or saturating leather, cloth dampened with a mild soap especially perforated leather, as well solution. Damage caused by air { Warning as other interior surfaces, may cause fresheners would not be covered by If a floor mat is the wrong size or is permanent damage. Wipe excess the vehicle warranty. moisture from these surfaces after not properly installed, it can cleaning and allow them to dry interfere with the pedals. naturally. Never use heat, steam, Cargo Cover and Interference with the pedals can or spot removers. Do not use Convenience Net cause unintended acceleration and/ or increased stopping distance cleaners that contain silicone or Wash with warm water and mild which can cause a crash and injury. wax-based products. Cleaners detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. Make sure the floor mat does not containing these solvents can Rinse with cold water, and then dry permanently change the appearance completely. interfere with the pedals. and feel of leather or soft trim, and Care of Safety Belts are not recommended. Use the following guidelines for proper Keep belts clean and dry. floor mat usage. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. The original equipment floor mats Removing and Replacing the 3. Make sure the floor mat is were designed for your vehicle. Floor Mats properly secured in place. Verify If the floor mats need replacing, it the floor mat does not interfere is recommended that certified The driver side floor mat is held in with the pedals. floor mats be purchased. place by two button-type retainers. Non-certified floor mats may not The passenger side floor mat is held in fit properly and may interfere with place by one button-type retainer. 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. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. . Use only a single floor mat on the 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor driver side. mat to unlock each retainer and . Do not place one floor mat on top remove. of another. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 323 SERVICE AND Maintenance Records GENERAL INFORMATION Maintenance Records ...... 335 MAINTENANCE Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle. General Information Follow this schedule to help protect General Information ...... 323 against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate Cadillac Premium Care maintenance. It may also help to Maintenance maintain the value of the vehicle if it Cadillac Premium Care is sold. It is the responsibility of the Maintenance ...... 325 owner to have all required maintenance performed. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...... 325 Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required Special Application Services maintenance using genuine Special Application Services . . . . . 330 replacement parts. They have up-to-date tools and equipment for Additional Maintenance fast and accurate diagnostics. Many and Care dealers have extended evening and Additional Maintenance Saturday hours, courtesy and Care ...... 330 transportation, and online scheduling Recommended Fluids, to assist with service needs. Lubricants, and Parts Your dealer recognizes the importance Recommended Fluids and of providing competitively priced Lubricants ...... 333 maintenance and repair services. With Maintenance Replacement trained technicians, the dealer is the Parts ...... 334 place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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additional maintenance items like checks and services. The Additional Refer to the information in the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper Required Services - Normal are for Maintenance Schedule Additional blades. vehicles that: Required Services - Severe chart. . Carry passengers and cargo within Caution recommended limits on the Tire { Warning and Loading Information label. See Damage caused by improper Vehicle Load Limits 0 186. Performing maintenance work can maintenance can lead to costly be dangerous and can cause serious repairs and may not be covered by . Are driven on reasonable road injury. Perform maintenance work the vehicle warranty. Maintenance surfaces within legal driving limits. only if the required information, intervals, checks, inspections, . Use the recommended fuel. See proper tools, and equipment are recommended fluids, and lubricants Fuel 0 235. available. If they are not, see your are important to keep the vehicle in Refer to the information in the dealer to have a trained technician good working condition. Maintenance Schedule Additional do the work. See Doing Your Own Required Services - Normal chart. Service Work 0 249. The Tire Rotation and Required The Additional Required Services - Services are the responsibility of the Severe are for vehicles that are: vehicle owner. It is recommended to have your dealer perform these . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. in hot weather. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to . Mainly driven in hilly or keep the vehicle in good working mountainous terrain. condition, improves fuel economy, and . Frequently towing a trailer. reduces vehicle emissions. . Used for high speed or competitive Because of the way people use driving. vehicles, maintenance needs vary. There may need to be more frequent . Used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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CADILLAC PREMIUM MAINTENANCE this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the CARE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life Your vehicle comes with the Cadillac Owner Checks and Services system when the oil is changed. See Premium Care Maintenance. It is a Engine Oil Life System 0 254. maintenance program that covers At Each Fuel Stop select maintenance services. See the . Check the engine oil level. See Tire Rotation and Required Warranty booklet. Engine Oil 0 252. Services Every 12 000 km/ Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Once a Month 7,500 mi covers routine maintenance services, Rotate the tires, if recommended for when scheduled in accordance with . Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure 0 283. the vehicle, and perform the following the owner manual, including: services. See Tire Rotation 0 289. . Oil changes based on the vehicle's . Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection 0 288. . Check engine oil level and oil oil life monitor system. life percentage. If needed, change . Tire rotation every 12 000 km . Check the windshield washer fluid engine oil and filter, and reset oil (7,500 mi). level. See Washer Fluid 0 260. life system. See Engine Oil 0 252 and Engine Oil Life System 0 254. . Engine air cleaner filter Engine Oil Change replacement. . Check engine coolant level. See When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Engine Coolant 0 257. . Passenger compartment air filter SOON message displays, have the replacement. engine oil and filter changed within . Check windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid 0 260. . Multi-point vehicle inspection the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven (MPVI) performed by a qualified under the best conditions, the engine . Visually inspect windshield wiper technician. oil life system may not indicate the blades for wear, cracking, need for vehicle service for up to a or contamination. See Exterior Care Cadillac requires that all Cadillac year. The engine oil and filter must be 0 314. Replace worn or damaged Premium Care Maintenance services changed at least once a year and the wiper blades. See Wiper Blade be performed by a Cadillac authorized oil life system must be reset. Your Replacement 0 264. service dealer. trained dealer technician can perform Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Check tire inflation pressures. See . Check parking brake and Tire Pressure 0 283. automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and . Inspect tire wear. See Tire 0 Inspection 0 288. P (Park) Mechanism Check 264. . . Visually check for fluid leaks. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace if needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 255. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs . Inspect brake system. See Exterior of wear, cracks, or other damage. Care 0 314. Check the hold open ability of the . Visually inspect steering, strut. See your dealer if service is suspension, and chassis required. components for damaged, loose, . Check tire sealant expiration date, or missing parts or signs of wear. if equipped. See Tire Sealant and See Exterior Care 0 314. Compressor Kit 0 297. . Check restraint system . Inspect sunroof track and seal, components. See Safety System if equipped. See Sunroof 0 52. Check 0 72. . Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. . Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. . Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care 0 314. . Check starter switch. See Starter Switch Check 0 264. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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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 and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace rear axle fluid. If equipped with positraction @ @ @ rear axle. (6) Replace brake fluid. (7)

Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule replacement may also be needed if (3) Or every four years, whichever Additional Required Services - there is reduced airflow, window comes first. If driving in dusty Normal fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can conditions, inspect the filter at each (1) Or every two years, whichever help determine when to replace the oil change or more often as needed. comes first. More frequent passenger filter. (4) Or every five years, whichever compartment air filter replacement (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor comes first. See Cooling System 0 256. may be needed if driving in areas with lines and hoses for proper attachment, heavy traffic, poor air quality, high connection, routing, and condition. dust levels, or environmental allergens. Passenger compartment air filter Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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(5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes overcome the seals and contaminate first. Inspect for fraying, excessive the transfer case fluid. Contaminated cracking, or damage; replace, fluid will decrease the life of the if needed. transfer case and/or axles and should (6) Do not directly power wash the be replaced. transfer case and/or front/rear axle (7) Replace brake fluid every five output seals. High pressure water can years. See Brake Fluid 0 262. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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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 and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace rear axle fluid. If equipped with positraction @ @ @ rear axle. (6) Replace brake fluid. (7)

Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Passenger compartment air filter (3) Or every four years, whichever Additional Required Services - replacement may also be needed if comes first. If driving in dusty Severe there is reduced airflow, window conditions, inspect the filter at each (1) Or every two years, whichever fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can oil change or more often as needed. comes first. More frequent passenger help determine when to replace the (4) Or every five years, whichever compartment air filter replacement filter. comes first. See Cooling System 0 256. may be needed if driving in areas with (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor heavy traffic, poor air quality, high lines and hoses for proper attachment, dust levels, or environmental allergens. connection, routing, and condition. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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(5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes SPECIAL APPLICATION ADDITIONAL first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, SERVICES MAINTENANCE if needed. . Severe Commercial Use Vehicles AND CARE (6) Do not directly power wash the Only: Lubricate chassis Your vehicle is an important transfer case and/or front/rear axle components every oil change. output seals. High pressure water can investment and caring for it properly . Have underbody flushing service overcome the seals and contaminate may help to avoid future costly performed. See "Underbody the transfer case fluid. Contaminated repairs. To maintain vehicle Maintenance" in Exterior fluid will decrease the life of the performance, additional maintenance Care 0 314. transfer case and/or axles and should services may be required. be replaced. It is recommended that your dealer — (7) Replace brake fluid every five perform these services their trained years. See Brake Fluid 0 262. dealer technicians know your vehicle best. Your dealer can also perform a thorough assessment with a multi-point inspection to recommend when your vehicle may need attention. The following list is intended to explain the services and conditions to look for that may indicate services are required. Battery The 12-volt battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. To avoid break-down or failure to . Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment to Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. inspect the brakes and recommend taillamps, and brake lamps are . Trained dealer technicians have quality parts engineered for the important to see and be seen on the diagnostic equipment to test vehicle. the road. the battery and ensure that the Fluids . Signs that the headlamps need connections and cables are attention include dimming, failure corrosion-free. Proper fluid levels and approved fluids protect the vehicle’s systems and to light, cracking, or damage. The Belts components. See Recommended Fluids brake lamps need to be checked 0 periodically to ensure that they . and Lubricants 333 for GM approved Belts may need replacing if they light when braking. squeak or show signs of cracking fluids. or splitting. . Engine oil and windshield washer . With a multi-point inspection, your dealer can check the lamps . fluid levels should be checked at Trained dealer technicians have and note any concerns. access to tools and equipment to every fuel fill. inspect the belts and recommend . Instrument cluster lights may Shocks and Struts adjustment or replacement when come on to indicate that fluids Shocks and struts help aid in control necessary. may be low and need to be filled. for a smoother ride. Brakes Hoses . Signs of wear may include steering Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial Hoses transport fluids and should be wheel vibration, bounce/sway while to safe driving. regularly inspected to ensure that braking, longer stopping distance, or uneven tire wear. . Signs of brake wear may include there are no cracks or leaks. With a chirping, grinding, or squealing multi-point inspection, your dealer can . As part of the multi-point noises, or difficulty stopping. inspect the hoses and advise if inspection, trained dealer replacement is needed. technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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leaking, blown seals, or damage, protect the vehicle’s interior and Wiper Blades and can advise when service is exterior, see Interior Care 0 319 and 0 Wiper blades need to be cleaned and needed. Exterior Care 314. kept in good condition to provide a Tires Wheel Alignment clear view. Tires need to be properly inflated, Wheel alignment is critical for . Signs of wear include streaking, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the ensuring that the tires deliver optimal skipping across the windshield, tires can save money and fuel, and can wear and performance. and worn or split rubber. reduce the risk of tire failure. . Signs that the alignment may need . Trained dealer technicians can . Signs that the tires need to be to be adjusted include pulling, check the wiper blades and replace replaced include three or more improper vehicle handling, them when needed. visible treadwear indicators; cord or unusual tire wear. or fabric showing through the . Your dealer has the required rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread equipment to ensure proper wheel or sidewall; or a bulge or split in alignment. the tire. Windshield . Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right For safety, appearance, and the best tires. Your dealer can also provide viewing, keep the windshield clean and tire/wheel balancing services to clear. ensure smooth vehicle operation at . Signs of damage include scratches, all speeds. Your dealer sells and cracks, and chips. services name brand tires. . Trained dealer technicians can Vehicle Care inspect the windshield and To help keep the vehicle looking like recommend proper replacement if new, vehicle care products are needed. available from your dealer. For information on how to clean and Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 333 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND PARTS RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant 0 257. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 252. Fuel Additive Fuel System Treatment PLUS (Part No. 88861013). Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint, Hood Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Rear Axle Gear Fluid Dexron LS Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). Rear Differential Clutch Fluid Rear Axle Hydraulic Fluid (GM Part No. 88901975, in Canada 88901976). (If equipped) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.6L V6 Engine 20857930 A3178C Engine Oil Filter 3.6L V6 Engine 19330000 PF63E Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185 Spark Plugs 3.6L V6 Engine 12646780 41-130 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 23372088 — Passenger Side – 50 cm (19.7 in) 23360287 — Rear – 30 cm (11.8 in) 23308226 — Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 335 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 XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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VEHICLE Specifications” under Capacities and TECHNICAL DATA Specifications 0 337 for the vehicle's IDENTIFICATION engine code. Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SERVICE PARTS Number (VIN) ...... 336 NUMBER (VIN) IDENTIFICATION LABEL Service Parts Identification This label is in the rear compartment, Label ...... 336 under the load floor, inside the cargo Vehicle Data storage shelf unit, and has the Capacities and Specifications . . . . 337 following information: Engine Drive Belt Routing ...... 338 . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation. corner of the instrument panel, on the . Paint information. left side of the vehicle. It can be seen . Production options and special through the windshield from outside. equipment. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) also appears on the Vehicle Do not remove this label from the Certification and Service Parts labels vehicle. and certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See “Engine Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

TECHNICAL DATA 337 VEHICLE DATA CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 333 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. Cooling System – Engine 11.37 L 12.0 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive 73.4 L 19.4 gal All-Wheel Drive 82.1 L 21.7 gal 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 Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine S Automatic 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031–0.035 in) Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION 339 CUSTOMER Vehicle Data Recording and CUSTOMER Privacy INFORMATION Vehicle Data Recording and INFORMATION Privacy ...... 350 Event Data Recorders ...... 350 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Customer Information OnStar® ...... 351 PROCEDURE Customer Satisfaction Infotainment System ...... 351 Procedure ...... 339 Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . 341 important to your dealer and to Customer Assistance for Text Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with Telephone (TTY) Users ...... 341 the sales transaction or the operation Online Owner Center ...... 342 of the vehicle will be resolved by your Roadside Service ...... 342 dealer's sales or service departments. Scheduling Service Sometimes, however, despite the best Appointments ...... 344 intentions of all concerned, Courtesy Transportation misunderstandings can occur. If your Program ...... 344 concern has not been resolved to your Collision Damage Repair ...... 345 satisfaction, the following steps should Service Publications Ordering be taken: Information ...... 347 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern with Radio Frequency Statement ...... 348 a member of dealership management. Reporting Safety Defects Normally, concerns can be quickly Reporting Safety Defects to the resolved at that level. If the matter has United States Government . . . . . 349 already been reviewed with the sales, Reporting Safety Defects to the service or parts manager, contact the Canadian Government ...... 349 owner of your dealership or the Reporting Safety Defects to general manager. General Motors ...... 349 STEP TWO : If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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resolved by your dealership without completely satisfied with the new BBB Auto Line Program further help, in the U.S., call the vehicle. However, if you continue to Council of Better Business Bureaus, Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at remain unsatisfied after following the Inc. 1-800–458–8006. In Canada, call the procedure outlined in Steps One and 3033 Wilson Boulevard 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 We encourage you to call the toll-free Program to enforce your rights. 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 the Council of Better Business Bureaus dispute-handling-and-resolution/ Customer Assistance representative: to settle automotive disputes regarding bbb-auto-line . Vehicle Identification vehicle repairs or the interpretation of This program is available in all Number (VIN). This is available the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 50 states and the District of Columbia. from the vehicle registration or Although you may be required to Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, title, or the plate at the top left of resort to this informal dispute mileage, and other factors. General the instrument panel and visible resolution program prior to filing a Motors reserves the right to change through the windshield. court action, use of the program is free eligibility limitations and/or of charge and your case will generally . Dealership name and location. discontinue its participation in this be heard within 40 days. If you do not program. . Vehicle delivery date and present agree with the decision given in your — mileage. case, you may reject it and proceed STEP THREE Canadian Owners : In with any other venue for relief the event that you do not feel your When contacting Cadillac, remember available to you. concerns have been addressed after that your concern will likely be following the procedure outlined in resolved at a dealer's facility. That is You may contact the BBB Auto Line Steps One and Two, General Motors of why we suggest following Step One Program using the toll-free telephone Canada Company wants you to be first. number or write them at the following aware of its participation in a address: STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : Both no-charge mediation/arbitration General Motors and your dealer are program. General Motors of Canada committed to making sure you are Company has committed to binding Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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arbitration of owner disputes involving The inquiry should be accompanied by Canada factory-related vehicle service claims. the Vehicle Identification General Motors of Canada Company The program provides for the review Number (VIN). Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail of the facts involved by an impartial Code: CA1-163-005 third party arbiter, and may include an CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1908 Colonel Sam Drive informal hearing before the arbiter. OFFICES Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 The program is designed so that the www.gm.ca entire dispute settlement process, from Cadillac encourages customers to call the time you file your complaint to the the toll-free number for assistance. 1-888-446-2000 (English/French) final decision, should be completed in However, if a customer wishes to write Cadillac Roadside Service: about 70 days. We believe our or e-mail Cadillac, the letter should be 1-800-882-1112 impartial program offers advantages addressed to: over courts in most jurisdictions Overseas United States and Puerto Rico because it is informal, quick, and free Contact the local General Motors of charge. Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Business Unit. For further information concerning Cadillac Motor Car Division eligibility in the Canadian Motor P.O. Box 33169 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Detroit, MI 48232-5169 FOR TEXT TELEPHONE (TTY) www.Cadillac.com call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call USERS the Cadillac Customer Care Centre, 1-800-458-8006 1-888-446-2000, or write to: 1-800-833-2622 (For Text Telephone To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and General Motors Cadillac Customer devices (TTYs)) who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Care Centre Roadside Service: 1-800-224-1400 Cadillac has TTY equipment available General Motors of Canada Company From U.S. Virgin Islands: at its Customer Assistance Center. Any Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1-800-496-9994 TTY user can communicate with 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-2622. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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ONLINE OWNER CENTER H : View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Canada: 1-800-882-1112. radio (if equipped), and OnStar Online Owner Experience (U.S.) Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. account information. Only): 1-888-889-2438. my.cadillac.com F : Chat with online help Service is available 24 hours a day, The Cadillac online owner experience representatives. 365 days a year. allows interaction with Cadillac and keeps important vehicle-specific See my.cadillac.com to register your Calling for Service vehicle. information in one place. When calling Roadside Service, have Membership Benefits Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada) the following information ready: cadillacowner.ca E : Download owner manuals and . Your name, home address, and view vehicle-specific how-to videos. Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre: home telephone number. G : View maintenance schedules, . Chat live with online help . Telephone number of your alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle representatives. location. diagnostic information. Schedule . Locate owner resources such as . Location of the vehicle. service appointments. lease-end, financing, and warranty . Model, year, color, and license information. I : View printable dealer-recorded plate number of the vehicle. service records and self-recorded . Retrieve favorite articles, quizzes, . Odometer reading, Vehicle service records. tips, and multimedia galleries Identification Number (VIN), and D organized into the Featured : Select a dealer and view locations, delivery date of the vehicle. maps, phone numbers, and hours. Articles and Auto Care Sections. . Description of the problem. r : Track your vehicle’s warranty . Download owner manuals. information. . Find Cadillac-recommended Coverage J : View active recalls or search by maintenance services. Services are provided for the duration Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty. See Vehicle Identification Number ROADSIDE SERVICE 0 (VIN) 336. U.S.: 1-800-224-1400. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle . Emergency Tow from a Public Cadillac Technician Roadside is covered. In Canada, a person driving Road or Highway: Tow to the Service (U.S. Only) the vehicle without permission from nearest Cadillac dealer for the owner is not covered. warranty service, or if the vehicle Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing Roadside Service is not a part of the was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is not given service. It provides every Cadillac New Vehicle Limited Warranty. owner in the United States with the General Motors North America and when the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow. advantage of contacting a Cadillac Cadillac reserve the right to make any advisor and, where available, a Cadillac changes or discontinue the Roadside . Flat Tire Change: Service to change trained dealer technician who can Service program at any time without a flat tire with a spare tire. The provide on-site service. notification. spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly A dealer technician will travel to your General Motors North America and location within a 30-mile radius of a Cadillac reserve the right to limit inflated. It is your responsibility for the repair or replacement of participating Cadillac dealership. services or payment to an owner or If beyond this radius, we will arrange driver if they decide the claims are the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. to have your car towed to the nearest made too often, or the same type of Cadillac dealership. Each technician claim is made many times. . Battery Jump Start: Service to travels with a specially equipped jump start a dead battery. Cadillac Owner Privileges™ service vehicle complete with the . Trip Interruption Benefits and necessary Cadillac parts and tools . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery Service: If your trip is interrupted required to handle most roadside of enough fuel for the vehicle to due to a warranty failure, repairs. get to the nearest service station. incidental expenses may be Services Not Included in . Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock reimbursed during the Powertrain Roadside Service the vehicle if you are locked out. warranty period. Items considered A remote unlock may be available are hotel, meals, and rental car or . Impound towing caused by if you have OnStar. For security a vehicle being delivered back to violation of any laws. reasons, the driver must present the customer, up to 805 km . Legal fines. identification before this service is (500 mi). given. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Mounting, dismounting, . Alternative Service: If assistance If it is, please call your dealership, let or changing of snow tires, chains, cannot be provided right away, the them know this, and ask for or other traction devices. Roadside Service advisor may give instructions. Service is not provided if a vehicle is you permission to get local If your dealer requests you to bring in an area that is not accessible to the emergency road service. You will the vehicle for service, you are urged service vehicle or is not a regularly receive payment, up to $100, after to do so as early in the work day as traveled or maintained public road, sending the original receipt to possible to allow for same-day repair. which includes ice and winter roads. Roadside Service. Mechanical Off-road use is not covered. failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for COURTESY Services Specific to repairs not covered by the TRANSPORTATION Canadian-Purchased Vehicles warranty are the owner PROGRAM responsibility. . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is up To enhance your ownership to 7 liters. Diesel fuel delivery may SCHEDULING SERVICE experience, we and our participating be restricted. Propane and other dealers are proud to offer Courtesy fuels are not provided through this APPOINTMENTS Transportation, a customer support service. When the vehicle requires warranty program for vehicles with the . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle service, contact your dealer and Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty registration is required. request an appointment. By scheduling Coverage period in Canada), extended a service appointment and advising powertrain, and/or hybrid-specific . Trip Interruption Benefits and the service consultant of your warranties in both the U.S. and Service: Pre-authorization, original transportation needs, your dealer can Canada. detailed receipts, and a copy of the help minimize your inconvenience. repair orders are required. Once Several Courtesy Transportation authorization has been received, If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into options are available to assist in the Roadside Service advisor will the service department immediately, reducing inconvenience when warranty help you make arrangements and keep driving it until it can be repairs are required. explain how to receive payment. scheduled for service, unless, of Courtesy Transportation is not a part course, the problem is safety related. of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Limited Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Warranty and Owner Assistance amounts should reflect actual costs General Motors reserves the right to Information” furnished with each new and be supported by original receipts. unilaterally modify, change, vehicle provides detailed warranty See your dealer for information. or discontinue Courtesy coverage information. Transportation at any time and to Courtesy Rental Vehicle resolve all questions of claim eligibility Transportation Options For an overnight warranty repair, the pursuant to the terms and conditions Warranty service can generally be dealer may provide an available described herein at its sole discretion. completed while you wait. However, courtesy rental vehicle or provide for if you are unable to do so, your dealer reimbursement of a rental vehicle. COLLISION DAMAGE REPAIR may offer the following transportation Reimbursement is limited and must be If the vehicle is involved in a collision options: supported by original receipts as well as a signed and completed rental and it is damaged, have the damage Shuttle Service agreement and meet state/provincial, repaired by a qualified technician This includes one-way or round-trip local, and rental vehicle provider using the proper equipment and shuttle service within reasonable time requirements. Requirements vary and quality replacement parts. Poorly and distance parameters of your may include minimum age performed collision repairs diminish dealer's area. requirements, insurance coverage, the vehicle resale value, and safety credit card, etc. Additional fees such as performance can be compromised in Public Transportation or Fuel fuel usage charges, taxes, levies, usage subsequent collisions. Reimbursement fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage Collision Parts If overnight warranty repairs are beyond the completion of the repair needed, and public transportation is are also your responsibility. Genuine GM Collision parts are new used, the expense must be supported parts made with the same materials It may not be possible to provide a like and construction methods as the parts by original receipts and within the vehicle as a courtesy rental. maximum amount allowed by GM for with which the vehicle was originally shuttle service. If U.S. customers Additional Program Information built. Genuine GM Collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the arrange their own transportation, All program options, such as shuttle limited reimbursement for reasonable vehicle's designed appearance, service, may not be available at every durability, and safety are preserved. fuel expenses may be available. Claim dealer. Contact your dealer for specific availability. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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The use of Genuine GM parts can help Warranty, and any vehicle failure ensure that the vehicle will be repaired maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited related to such parts is not covered by with GM original equipment collision Warranty. that warranty. parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance Recycled original equipment parts may Repair Facility also be used for repair. These parts are carrier, consider switching to another typically removed from vehicles that GM also recommends that you choose insurance carrier. were total losses in prior crashes. In a collision repair facility that meets If the vehicle is leased, the leasing most cases, the parts being recycled your needs before you ever need company may require you to have are from undamaged sections of the collision repairs. Your dealer may have insurance that ensures repairs with vehicle. A recycled original equipment a collision repair center with Genuine GM Original Equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice GM-trained technicians and Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine to maintain the vehicle's originally state-of-the-art equipment, or be able Manufacturer replacement parts. Read designed appearance and safety to recommend a collision repair center the lease carefully, as you may be performance; however, the history of that has GM-trained technicians and charged at the end of the lease for these parts is not known. Such parts comparable equipment. poor quality repairs. are not covered by the GM New Insuring the Vehicle Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any If a Crash Occurs related failures are not covered by that Protect your investment in the GM If there has been an injury, call warranty. vehicle with comprehensive and emergency services for help. Do not collision insurance coverage. There are leave the scene of a crash until all Aftermarket collision parts are also significant differences in the quality of available. These are made by matters have been taken care of. Move coverage afforded by various insurance the vehicle only if its position puts you companies other than GM and may policy terms. Many insurance policies not have been tested for the vehicle. in danger, or you are instructed to provide reduced protection to the GM move it by a police officer. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, vehicle by limiting compensation for exhibit premature durability/corrosion damage repairs by using aftermarket Give only the necessary information to problems, and may not perform collision parts. Some insurance police and other parties involved in properly in subsequent collisions. companies will not specify aftermarket the crash. Aftermarket parts are not covered by collision parts. When purchasing For emergency towing see Roadside the GM New Vehicle Limited insurance, we recommend that you Service 0 342. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance company . Driver name, address, and Repair Process is paying for the repairs, you are not telephone number. obligated to accept a repair valuation In the event that the vehicle requires based on that insurance company's . Driver license number. damage repairs, GM recommends that collision policy repair limits, as you you take an active role in its repair. have no contractual limits with that . Owner name, address, and If you have a pre-determined repair telephone number. company. In such cases, you can have facility of choice, take the vehicle control of the repair and parts choices . Vehicle license plate number. there, or have it towed there. Specify as long as the cost stays within to the facility that any required . Vehicle make, model, and reasonable limits. replacement collision parts be original model year. equipment parts, either new Genuine SERVICE PUBLICATIONS . Vehicle Identification GM parts or recycled original GM Number (VIN). parts. Remember, recycled parts will ORDERING INFORMATION . Insurance company and policy not be covered by the GM vehicle Service Manuals number. warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals have the diagnosis . General description of the damage and repair information on the engines, to the other vehicle. but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, Choose a reputable repair facility that insurance company may initially value electrical, steering, body, etc. uses quality replacement parts. See the repair using aftermarket parts. Service Bulletins “Collision Parts” earlier in this section. Discuss this with the repair Service Bulletins give additional If the airbag has inflated, see What professional, and insist on Genuine technical service information needed Will You See after an Airbag GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is to knowledgeably service General Inflates? 0 77. leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin parts, even if your insurance coverage contains instructions to assist in the does not pay the full cost. diagnosis and service of the vehicle. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Owner Information Or write to: 2. The device must accept any interference received, including Owner publications are written Helm, Incorporated interference that may cause specifically for owners and intended to Attention: Customer Service undesired operation of the provide basic operational information 47911 Halyard Drive device. about the vehicle. The Owner Manual Plymouth, MI 48170 includes the Maintenance Schedule for Prices are subject to change without Changes or modifications to any of all models. notice and without incurring these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, obligation. Allow ample time for authorization to use this equipment. Owner Manual, and Warranty Manual. delivery. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – All listed prices are quoted in U.S. $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and funds. Make checks payable in U.S. shipping fees. funds. Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. RADIO FREQUENCY RETAIL SELL PRICE: STATEMENT $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies Current and Past Models with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal Technical Service Bulletins and Communications Commission (FCC) Manuals are available for current and rules and with Industry Canada past model GM vehicles. Standards RSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/ 310, ICES‐001. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Operation is subject to the following Eastern Time two conditions: For Credit Card Orders Only 1. The device may not cause (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see Helm, harmful interference. Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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REPORTING SAFETY To contact NHTSA, you may call REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free DEFECTS TO GENERAL at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: MOTORS 1-800-424-9153); go to REPORTING SAFETY http://www.safercar.gov; or In addition to notifying NHTSA (or DEFECTS TO THE UNITED write to: Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. STATES GOVERNMENT Administrator, NHTSA Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: If you believe that your vehicle has 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. a defect which could cause a crash Washington, D.C. 20590 Cadillac Customer Assistance Center or could cause injury or death, you You can also obtain other Cadillac Motor Car Division should immediately inform the P.O. Box 33169 information about motor Detroit, MI 48232-5169 National Highway Traffic Safety vehicle safety from Administration (NHTSA) in http://www.safercar.gov. In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000, addition to notifying General or write: Motors. REPORTING SAFETY Canadian Cadillac Customer Care DEFECTS TO THE Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 If NHTSA receives similar General Motors of Canada Company complaints, it may open an CANADIAN GOVERNMENT 1908 Colonel Sam Drive investigation, and if it finds that a If you live in Canada, and you believe Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 safety defect exists in a group of that the vehicle has a safety defect, vehicles, it may order a recall and notify Transport Canada immediately, remedy campaign. However, and notify General Motors of Canada NHTSA cannot become involved in Company. Call Transport Canada at individual problems between you, 1-800-333-0510 or write to: your dealer, or General Motors. Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 80 rue Noel Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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VEHICLE DATA or near crash-like situations, such as and no personal data (e.g., name, an air bag deployment or hitting a gender, age, and crash location) are RECORDING AND road obstacle, data that will assist in recorded. However, other parties, such PRIVACY understanding how a vehicle’s systems as law enforcement, could combine the performed. The EDR is designed to EDR data with the type of personally The vehicle has a number of record data related to vehicle identifying data routinely acquired computers that record information dynamics and safety systems for a during a crash investigation. ’ about the vehicle s performance and short period of time, typically To read data recorded by an EDR, how it is driven. For example, the 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this special equipment is required, and vehicle uses computer modules to vehicle is designed to record such access to the vehicle or the EDR is monitor and control engine and data as: needed. In addition to the vehicle transmission performance, to monitor . How various systems in your manufacturer, other parties, such as the conditions for airbag deployment vehicle were operating; law enforcement, that have the special and deploy them in a crash, and, equipment, can read the information if if equipped, to provide antilock . Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were they have access to the vehicle or braking to help the driver control the the EDR. vehicle. These modules may store data buckled/fastened; to help the dealer technician service . How far (if at all) the driver was GM will not access these data or share the vehicle. Some modules may also depressing the accelerator and/or it with others except: with the consent store data about how the vehicle is brake pedal; and, of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle operated, such as rate of fuel is leased, with the consent of the consumption or average speed. These . How fast the vehicle was traveling. lessee; in response to an official modules may retain personal These data can help provide a better request by police or similar preferences, such as radio presets, seat understanding of the circumstances in government office; as part of GM's positions, and temperature settings. which crashes and injuries occur. defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by EVENT DATA RECORDERS Note law. Data that GM collects or receives EDR data are recorded by your vehicle may also be used for GM research This vehicle is equipped with an event only if a non-trivial crash situation needs or may be made available to data recorder (EDR). The main purpose occurs; no data are recorded by the of an EDR is to record, in certain crash EDR under normal driving conditions Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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others for research purposes, where a See the infotainment manual for need is shown and the data is not tied information on stored data and for to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. deletion instructions. ONSTAR® If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features; and, in certain situations, 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 0 357. INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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ONSTAR OVERVIEW including system limitations at ONSTAR www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next OnStar Overview ...... 352 to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Services Emergency ...... 353 . Solid Green: System is ready. Security ...... 353 . Flashing Green: On a call. Navigation ...... 353 = Voice Command Button . Red: Indicates a problem. Connections ...... 354 Q Blue OnStar Button Diagnostics ...... 356 . Off: System is active. Press Q > Red Emergency Button OnStar Additional Information twice to speak with an OnStar OnStar Additional This vehicle may be equipped with a Advisor. Information ...... 357 comprehensive, in-vehicle system that Q can connect to an OnStar Advisor for Press or call 1-888-4ONSTAR Emergency, Security, Navigation, (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Connections, and Diagnostics Services. Advisor. OnStar services may require a paid Press = to: subscription and data plan. OnStar requires the vehicle battery and . Make a call, end a call, or answer electrical system, cellular service, and an incoming call. GPS satellite signals to be available . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling and operating. OnStar acts as a link to voice commands. existing emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn you and your vehicle, including Navigation voice commands. location information. See OnStar User . Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi® Terms, Privacy Statement, and hotspot name or SSID and Software Terms for more details password, if equipped. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Press Q to connect to an Advisor to: ONSTAR SERVICES SECURITY . Verify account information or If equipped, OnStar provides these update contact information. EMERGENCY services: . Get driving directions. Emergency Services require an active, . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, . Receive a Diagnostic check of the OnStar service plan (excludes Basic OnStar Advisors can use GPS to vehicle's key operating systems. Plan). With Automatic Crash Response, pinpoint the vehicle and help built-in sensors can automatically alert authorities quickly recover it. . Receive Roadside Assistance. a specially trained OnStar Advisor who . With Remote Ignition Block™, . Manage Wi-Fi Settings, is immediately connected in to the if equipped, OnStar can block the if equipped. vehicle to help. engine from being restarted. Press > to get a priority connection Press > for a priority connection to . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown®, to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to: an OnStar Advisor who can contact if equipped, OnStar can work with emergency service providers, direct law enforcement to gradually slow . Get help for an emergency. them to your exact location, and relay the vehicle down. . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to important information. Theft Alarm Notification an AMBER Alert. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially . Get assistance in severe weather or trained Advisors are available 24 hours If equipped, if the doors are locked other crisis situations and find a day, 7 days a week, to provide a and the vehicle alarm sounds, a evacuation routes. central point of contact, assistance, notification by text, e-mail, or phone and information during a crisis. call will be sent. If the vehicle is stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work With Roadside Assistance, Advisors with authorities to recover the vehicle. can locate a nearby service provider to help with a flat tire, a battery jump, NAVIGATION or an empty gas tank. OnStar navigation requires a specific OnStar service plan. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn Route Preview Press Q, then ask the Advisor to directions or have them sent to the 1. Press =. System responds: download directions to the vehicle’s ’ vehicle s navigation screen, “OnStar ready,” then a tone. navigation system, if equipped. After if equipped. the call ends, the navigation screen 2. Say “Route preview.” System will provide prompts to begin driving Turn-by-Turn Navigation responds with the next three directions. Routes that are sent to the maneuvers. 1. Press Q to connect to an navigation screen can only be canceled Advisor. Repeat through the navigation system. 2. Request directions to be = See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or 1. Press . System responds: www.onstar.ca (Canada). downloaded to the vehicle. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 3. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds CONNECTIONS commands. with the last direction given, then The following OnStar services help responds with “OnStar ready,” Using Voice Commands During a with staying connected. Planned Route then a tone. For coverage maps, see Get My Destination Cancel Route www.onstar.com (U.S.) or 1. Press =. System responds: www.onstar.ca (Canada). 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Ensuring Security 2. Say “Get my destination.” System 2. Say “Cancel route.” System . Change the default passwords for responds with the address and responds: “Do you want to cancel the Wi-Fi hotspot and RemoteLink distance to the destination, then directions?” mobile application. Make these responds with “OnStar ready,” passwords different from each 3. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, then a tone. other and use a combination of request completed, thank you, Send Destination to Vehicle letters, numbers, and symbols to goodbye.” increase the security. Subscribers can have directions sent to the vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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. Change the default name of the 3. To change the SSID or password, . Send directions to the vehicle. SSID (Service Set Identifier). This press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR . Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S. ’ is your network s name that is to connect with an Advisor. market only). visible to other wireless devices. Choose a unique name and avoid After initial set-up, your vehicle’s . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot family names or vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot will connect on/off, manage settings, and descriptions. automatically to your mobile devices. monitor data consumption, Manage data usage by turning Wi-Fi ® if equipped. OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped) on or off on your mobile device, using For OnStar RemoteLink information The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi the RemoteLink mobile app, or by contacting an OnStar Advisor. and compatibility, see www.onstar.com hotspot that provides access to the (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). Internet and web content at 4G LTE OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App (If speed. Up to seven mobile devices can Equipped) Remote Services be connected. A data plan is required. Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock Use the in-vehicle controls only when Download the OnStar RemoteLink ® the doors or sound the horn and flash it is safe to do so. mobile app to select Apple iOS, Android™, BlackBerry®, or Windows® the lamps. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot mobile devices. OnStar Subscribers can OnStar AtYourService information, press =, wait for access the following services from a the prompt, then say “Wi-Fi mobile device: OnStar Advisors can provide offers ” from restaurants and retailers on your settings. On some vehicles, touch . Remotely start/stop the vehicle, Wi-Fi Settings on the screen. route, help locate hotels, or book a if factory-equipped. room. These services vary by market. 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display . Lock/unlock doors, if equipped OnStar Hands-Free Calling the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), with automatic locks. password, and on some vehicles, . Activate the horn and lamps. Make and receive calls with the the connection type (no Internet built-in wireless calling service, which connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil requires available minutes. signal quality (poor, good, life, or tire pressure, excellent). if factory-equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Make a Call 2. Say “My number.” System OnStar can also monitor and report = responds: “Your OnStar tire pressure, if the vehicle is equipped 1. Press . System responds: Hands-Free Calling number is,” with a Tire Pressure Monitoring “OnStar ready.” then says the number. System. 2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call. End a Call Please say the name or number to call.” Press =. System responds: “Call 3. Say the entire number without ended.” pausing, including a “1” and the Verify Minutes and Expiration area code. System responds: “OK, calling.” Press = and say “Minutes” then Calling 911 Emergency “Verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date. 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready.” DIAGNOSTICS 2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Call. Advanced Diagnostics provides a Please say the name or number status of the vehicle’s key systems to call.” with a monthly e-mail, or by 3. Say “911” without pausing. pressing Q. If equipped, Diagnostic System responds: “911.” Alerts can be received in real-time via e-mail or text. The Proactive Alerts 4. Say “Call.” System responds: “OK, feature (if available) can help predict dialing 911.” and alert of potential upcoming Retrieve My Number maintenance issues with select components on the vehicle, before 1. Press =. System responds: they become a problem. “OnStar ready.” Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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ONSTAR ADDITIONAL Reactivation for Subsequent . Press Q to speak with an Advisor. Owners INFORMATION OnStar services cannot work unless Press Q and follow the prompts to the vehicle is in a place where OnStar In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as has an agreement with a wireless Audio messages may play important possible. The Advisor will update service provider for service in that information at the following times: vehicle records and explain OnStar area. The wireless service provider service options. must also have coverage, network . Prior to vehicle purchase. Press Q capacity, reception, and technology to set up an account. How OnStar Service Works compatible with OnStar services. Service involving location information . Automatic Crash Response, Emergency With the OnStar Basic Plan, every about the vehicle cannot work unless 60 days. Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advanced Vehicle GPS signals are available, . After change in ownership and at Diagnostics, Remote Services, unobstructed, and compatible with the 90 days. Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn OnStar hardware. OnStar services may not work if the OnStar equipment is Transferring Service Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all not properly installed or it has not Press Q to request account transfer OnStar services are available been properly maintained. eligibility information. The Advisor everywhere or on all vehicles. For If equipment or software is added, can cancel or change account more information, a full description of connected, or modified, OnStar information. OnStar services, system limitations, services may not work. Other problems and OnStar User Terms, Privacy beyond the control of OnStar — such Selling/Transferring the Vehicle Statement, and Software Terms: as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR architecture of the vehicle, damage to immediately to terminate your OnStar (1-888-466-7827). the vehicle in a crash, or wireless services if the vehicle is disposed of, phone network congestion or jamming sold, transferred, or if the lease ends. . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). — may prevent service. . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). See Radio Frequency Statement 0 348. . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification contact Roadside Assistance or a Disabilities Number (PIN) locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some Subscribers with physical disabilities OnStar services. The PIN will need to Global Positioning System (GPS) and medical conditions. be changed the first time when . Obstruction of the GPS can occur speaking with an Advisor. To change Q in a large city with tall buildings; Press to help: the OnStar PIN, contact an OnStar in parking garages; around . Locate a gas station with an Advisor by pressing Q or calling airports; in tunnels and attendant to pump gas. 1-888-4ONSTAR. underpasses; or in an area with . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., that Warranty very dense trees. If GPS signals are meets accessibility needs. not available, the OnStar system OnStar equipment may be warranted should still operate to call OnStar. . Provide directions to the closest as part of the vehicle warranty. However, OnStar could have hospital or pharmacy in urgent difficulty identifying the exact situations. Languages location. TTY Users The vehicle can be programmed to . In emergency situations, OnStar respond in multiple languages. OnStar has the ability to communicate Q can use the last stored GPS to deaf, hard-of-hearing, Press and ask for an Advisor. location to send to emergency or speech-impaired customers while in Advisors are available in English, responders. Spanish, and French. Available the vehicle. The available A temporary loss of GPS can cause languages may vary by country. dealer-installed TTY system can loss of the ability to send a provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar Potential Issues Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The services, except Virtual Advisor and Advisor may give a verbal route or OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation. OnStar cannot perform Remote Door may ask for a call back after the Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance vehicle is driven into an open area. after the vehicle has been off continuously for 10 days without an ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not been started for five days, OnStar can Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Cellular and GPS Antennas equipment. See Add-On Electrical vehicle system status, identify whether Equipment 0 245. Added electrical updates or changes are available, Cellular reception is required for equipment may interfere with the or deliver updates or changes. An OnStar to send remote signals to the operation of the OnStar system and active OnStar agreement constitutes vehicle. Do not place items over or cause it to not operate. consent to these software updates or near the antenna to prevent blocking changes and agreement that either cellular and GPS signal reception. Vehicle Software Updates OnStar or GM may remotely deliver Unable to Connect to OnStar OnStar or GM may remotely deliver them to the vehicle. Message software updates or changes to the Privacy vehicle without further notice or If there is limited cellular coverage or consent. These updates or changes The complete OnStar Privacy the cellular network has reached may enhance or maintain safety, Statement may be found at maximum capacity, this message may security, or the operation of the www.onstar.com (U.S.), come on. Press Q to try the call again vehicle or the vehicle systems. or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We or try again after driving a few miles Software updates or changes may recommend that you review it. If you into another cellular area. affect or erase data or settings that are have any questions, call stored in the vehicle, such as OnStar 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or Vehicle and Power Issues Hands-Free Calling name tags, saved press Q to speak with an Advisor. OnStar services require a vehicle navigation destinations, or pre-set Users of wireless communications are electrical system, wireless service, and radio stations. Neither OnStar nor GM cautioned that the privacy of any GPS satellite technologies to be is responsible for any affected or information sent via wireless cellular available and operating for features to erased data or settings. These updates communications cannot be assured. function properly. These systems may or changes may also collect personal Third parties may unlawfully intercept not operate if the battery is discharged information. Such collection is or access transmissions and private or disconnected. described in the OnStar privacy communications without consent. statement or separately disclosed at Add-on Electrical Equipment the time of installation. These updates The OnStar system is integrated into or changes may also cause a system to the electrical architecture of the automatically communicate with GM vehicle. Do not add any electrical servers to collect information about Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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362 INDEX INDEX A Airbags Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 248 Adding Equipment to the Accessory Power ...... 195 Vehicle ...... 83 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 211 Passenger Status Indicator ...... 126 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...... 245 Readiness Light ...... 125 Additional Information Servicing Airbag-Equipped OnStar® ...... 357 Vehicles ...... 83 Additional Maintenance System Check ...... 73 and Care ...... 330 Alarm Adjustments Vehicle Security ...... 43 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 58 Alert Thigh Support ...... 58 Lane Change ...... 231 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...... 255 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 231 Air Filter, Passenger All-Season Tires ...... 277 Compartment ...... 177 All-Wheel Drive ...... 202, 264 Air Vents ...... 177 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 203 Airbag System Warning Light ...... 130 Check ...... 84 Appearance Care How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 77 Exterior ...... 314 Passenger Sensing System ...... 78 Interior ...... 319 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 77 Armrest What Will You See after an Rear Seat ...... 64 Airbag Inflates? ...... 77 Armrest Storage ...... 103 When Should an Airbag Ashtrays ...... 116 Inflate? ...... 76 Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 225 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 75 Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing ...... 219 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

INDEX 363

Automatic Braking System Cargo Dimming Mirrors ...... 47 Front Pedestrian (FPB) ...... 229 Cover ...... 104 Door Locks ...... 37 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 190 Management System ...... 105 Forward Braking ...... 228 Bulb Replacement Tie-Downs ...... 105 Headlamp System ...... 164 Back-up Lamps ...... 267 Caution, Danger, and Warning ...... 2 Transmission ...... 198 Halogen Bulbs ...... 266 Center Console Storage ...... 103 Transmission Fluid ...... 255 Headlamp Aiming ...... 266 Chains, Tire ...... 294 Automatic Transmission Headlamps ...... 266 Charging Manual Mode ...... 201 Headlamps and Front Turn Wireless ...... 114 B Signal ...... 267 Charging System Light ...... 127 Buying New Tires ...... 290 Check Battery Malfunction Indicator Engine Exterior Lighting Battery C Light ...... 127 Saver ...... 168 Cadillac Premium Care Child Restraints Power Protection ...... 168 Maintenance ...... 325 Infants and Young Children ...... 86 Voltage and Charging Calibration ...... 113 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Messages ...... 141 California Children ...... 91 Battery - North America ...... 263, 309 Fuel Requirements ...... 235 Older Children ...... 84 Blade Replacement, Wiper ...... 264 Perchlorate Materials Securing ...... 96, 98 Brake Requirements ...... 248 Systems ...... 88 Parking, Electric ...... 204 California Proposition Cigarette Lighter ...... 115 System Warning Light ...... 129 65 Warning ...... 248, 263, 309 Circuit Breakers ...... 268 Brakes ...... 261 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... 2 Cleaning Antilock ...... 203 Capacities and Specifications ...... 337 Exterior Care ...... 314 Assist ...... 205 Carbon Monoxide Interior Care ...... 319 Fluid ...... 262 Engine Exhaust ...... 197 Climate Control Systems System Messages ...... 142 Liftgate ...... 38 Dual Automatic ...... 170 Braking ...... 181 Winter Driving ...... 185 Rear ...... 175 Automatic Forward ...... 228 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Clock ...... 113 Cover Dome Lamps ...... 166 Cluster, Instrument ...... 117, 119 Cargo ...... 104 Door Collision Damage Repair ...... 345 Cruise Control ...... 209 Ajar Light ...... 135 Compact Spare Tire ...... 308 Light ...... 134 Ajar Messages ...... 143 Compartments Messages ...... 142 Delayed Locking ...... 37 Storage ...... 102 Cruise Control, Adaptive ...... 211 Locks ...... 35 Compass ...... 113 Cupholders ...... 102 Power Locks ...... 37 Messages ...... 142 Customer Assistance ...... 341 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...... 338 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ...... 297 Offices ...... 341 Drive Systems Connections Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...... 341 All-Wheel Drive ...... 202, 264 OnStar® ...... 354 Customer Information Driver Assistance Systems ...... 219 Control Service Publications Ordering Driver Information Traction and Electronic Information ...... 347 Center (DIC) ...... 135 Stability ...... 206 Customer Satisfaction Driver Mode Control ...... 208 Control of a Vehicle ...... 181 Procedure ...... 339 Driving Convenience Net ...... 106 D Assistance Systems ...... 225 Convex Mirrors ...... 46 Characteristics and Damage Repair, Collision ...... 345 Coolant Towing Tips ...... 238 Danger, Warning, and Caution ...... 2 Engine ...... 257 Defensive ...... 181 Data Collection Engine Temperature Gauge ...... 123 Drunk ...... 181 Infotainment System ...... 351 Engine Temperature Warning For Better Fuel Economy ...... 24 OnStar ...... 351 Light ...... 132 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 184 Data Recorders, Event ...... 350 Cooling System ...... 256 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 186 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . 164 Engine Messages ...... 143 Loss of Control ...... 183 Defensive Driving ...... 181 Cornering Lamps ...... 166 Off-Road Recovery ...... 182 Delayed Locking ...... 37 Courtesy Lamps ...... 166 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 186 Diagnostics Courtesy Transportation Wet Roads ...... 183 OnStar® ...... 356 Program ...... 344 Winter ...... 185 Distracted Driving ...... 180 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Flat Tire (cont'd) Control System ...... 170 Exhaust ...... 197 Changing ...... 303 E Heater ...... 193 Floor Mats ...... 321 Oil Life System ...... 254 Fluid Electric Parking Brake ...... 204 Oil Messages ...... 144 Automatic Transmission ...... 255 Electric Parking Brake Light ...... 129 Oil Pressure Gauge ...... 122 Brakes ...... 262 Electrical Equipment, Add-On ...... 245 Oil Pressure Light ...... 133 Washer ...... 260 Electrical System Overheating ...... 259 Folding Mirrors ...... 46 Engine Compartment Fuse Power Messages ...... 144 Forward Automatic Braking ...... 228 Block ...... 268 Running While Parked ...... 197 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 268 Starting ...... 192 System ...... 225 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...... 272 Entry Lighting ...... 167 Frequency Statement Overload ...... 268 Equipment, Towing ...... 243 Radio ...... 348 Rear Compartment Fuse Event Data Recorders ...... 350 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Block ...... 274 Exit Lighting ...... 167 System ...... 229 Emergency Extended Parking ...... 196 Front Seats OnStar® ...... 353 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 72 Adjustment ...... 57 Engine Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 162 Heated and Ventilated ...... 61 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 255 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 164 Fuel ...... 235 Check and Service Engine Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 168 Additives ...... 236 Soon Light ...... 127 Economy Driving ...... 24 Compartment Overview ...... 251 F Filling a Portable Fuel Coolant ...... 257 Features Container ...... 237 Coolant Temperature Gauge ...... 123 Memory ...... 11 Filling the Tank ...... 236 Coolant Temperature Filter, Foreign Countries ...... 236 Warning Light ...... 132 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 255 Gauge ...... 121 Cooling System ...... 256 Flash-to-Pass ...... 164 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 133 Cooling System Messages ...... 143 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 165 Requirements, California ...... 235 Drive Belt Routing ...... 338 Flat Tire ...... 295 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Fuel (cont'd) H Horn ...... 110 System Messages ...... 144 Halogen Bulbs ...... 266 How to Wear Safety Belts Fuses Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 165 Properly ...... 66 Engine Compartment Fuse Head Restraints ...... 55 I Block ...... 268 Head-up Display ...... 138 Ignition Positions ...... 190 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 268 Headlamps Immobilizer ...... 44 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...... 272 Aiming ...... 266 Indicator Rear Compartment Fuse Automatic ...... 164 Pedestrian Ahead ...... 131 Block ...... 274 Bulb Replacement ...... 266, 267 Vehicle Ahead ...... 131 G Daytime Running Infants and Young Children, Garage Door Opener ...... 159 Lamps (DRL) ...... 164 Restraints ...... 86 Programming ...... 159 Flash-to-Pass ...... 164 Infotainment ...... 169 Gauges High-Beam On Light ...... 134 Infotainment System ...... 351 Engine Coolant Temperature ...... 123 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 164 Instrument Cluster ...... 117, 119 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 122 Lamps On Reminder ...... 134 Instrument Panel Overview ...... 6 Fuel ...... 121 Heated Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 48 Odometer ...... 120 Rear Seats ...... 65 Introduction ...... 2 Steering Wheel ...... 109 Speedometer ...... 120 J Tachometer ...... 121 Heated and Ventilated Front Jump Starting - North America . . . . 309 Trip Odometer ...... 121 Seats ...... 61 Voltmeter ...... 124 Heated Mirrors ...... 47 K Warning Lights and Heater Key and Lock Messages ...... 144 Indicators ...... 116 Engine ...... 193 Keyless Entry General Information High-Beam On Light ...... 134 Remote (RKE) System ...... 27 Service and Maintenance ...... 323 High-Speed Operation ...... 284 Keys ...... 26 Towing ...... 238 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 184 Vehicle Care ...... 248 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 205 Glove Box ...... 102 Hood ...... 249 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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L Lighting Lights (cont'd) Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 278 Entry ...... 167 Traction Off ...... 131 Lamps Exit ...... 167 Locks Cornering ...... 166 Illumination Control ...... 166 Automatic Door ...... 37 Courtesy ...... 166 LED ...... 266 Delayed Locking ...... 37 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 164 Lights ...... 130 Door ...... 35 Dome ...... 166 Airbag Readiness ...... 125 Lockout Protection ...... 37 Exterior Controls ...... 162 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Power Door ...... 37 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . .164 Warning ...... 130 Safety ...... 38 Exterior Lighting Battery Brake System Warning ...... 129 Loss of Control ...... 183 Saver ...... 168 Charging System ...... 127 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 133 Malfunction Indicator ...... 127 Cruise Control ...... 134 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Messages ...... 145 Door Ajar ...... 135 Children (LATCH System) ...... 91 On Reminder ...... 134 Electric Parking Brake ...... 129 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 58 Reading ...... 167 Engine Coolant Temperature Front Seats ...... 58 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 231 Warning ...... 132 M Engine Oil Pressure ...... 133 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . 233 Maintenance Flash-to-Pass ...... 164 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 233 Records ...... 335 High-Beam On ...... 134 Lane Keep Assist Light ...... 130 Maintenance and Care High/Low Beam Changer ...... 164 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 67 Additional ...... 330 Low Fuel Warning ...... 133 LATCH System Maintenance Schedule ...... 325 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 125 Replacing Parts after a Crash ...... 96 Recommended Fluids and Security ...... 134 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Lubricants ...... 333 Service Electric Parking Brake . . . .130 Tethers for Children ...... 91 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 127 StabiliTrak® OFF ...... 131 LED Lighting ...... 266 Manual Mode ...... 201 Tire Pressure ...... 133 Liftgate ...... 38 Memory Features ...... 11 Traction Control System Lighter, Cigarette ...... 115 Memory Seats ...... 59 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 132 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

368 INDEX

Messages Mirrors Oil (cont'd) Airbag System ...... 148 Automatic Dimming ...... 47 Engine Oil Life System ...... 254 Battery Voltage and Charging . . . . .141 Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 48 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...... 122 Brake System ...... 142 Convex ...... 46 Messages ...... 144 Compass ...... 142 Folding ...... 46 Pressure Light ...... 133 Door Ajar ...... 143 Heated ...... 47 Older Children, Restraints ...... 84 Engine Cooling System ...... 143 Manual Rearview ...... 48 Online Owner Center ...... 342 Engine Oil ...... 144 Power ...... 46 OnStar ...... 351 Engine Power ...... 144 Tilt in Reverse ...... 47 OnStar® Additional Fuel System ...... 144 Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 48 Information ...... 357 Key and Lock ...... 144 Mode ...... 208 OnStar® Connections ...... 354 Lamp ...... 145 Driver Control ...... 208 OnStar® Diagnostics ...... 356 Object Detection System ...... 145 Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 285 OnStar® Emergency ...... 353 ® Ride Control System ...... 148 N OnStar Navigation ...... 353 Safety Belt ...... 149 OnStar® Overview ...... 352 Navigation Security ...... 149 OnStar® Security ...... 353 OnStar® ...... 353 Service Vehicle ...... 149 Ordering Net, Convenience ...... 106 Starting the Vehicle ...... 150 Service Publications ...... 347 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 190 Steering System ...... 149 Outlets Tire ...... 150 O Power ...... 114 Transmission ...... 150 Object Detection System Overheating, Engine ...... 259 Messages ...... 145 Vehicle ...... 141 P Vehicle Reminder ...... 151 Odometer ...... 120 Park Vehicle Speed ...... 151 Trip ...... 121 Shifting Into ...... 195 Washer Fluid ...... 151 Off-Road Shifting Out of ...... 195 Mirror Recovery ...... 182 Parking Rear Camera ...... 48 Oil Brake and P (Park) Engine ...... 252 Mechanism Check ...... 264 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

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Parking (cont'd) Program Replacement Parts Extended ...... 196 Courtesy Transportation ...... 344 Airbags ...... 84 Over Things That Burn ...... 196 Proposition Maintenance ...... 334 Parking Assist ...... 219 65 Warning, Replacing Airbag System ...... 84 Parking or Backing California ...... 248, 263, 309 Replacing LATCH System Parts Assistance Systems ...... 219 R after a Crash ...... 96 Passenger Airbag Status Replacing Safety Belt System Radio Frequency Statement ...... 348 Indicator ...... 126 Parts after a Crash ...... 72 Reading Lamps ...... 167 Passenger Compartment Air Reporting Safety Defects Rear Camera Mirror ...... 48 Filter ...... 177 Canadian Government ...... 349 Rear Climate Control System ...... 175 Passenger Sensing System ...... 78 General Motors ...... 349 Rear Seat Armrest ...... 64 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator ...... 131 U.S. Government ...... 349 Rear Seats ...... 62 Perchlorate Materials Restraints Heated ...... 65 Requirements, California ...... 248 Where to Put ...... 90 Rear Storage ...... 103 Personalization Retained Accessory Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...... 219 Vehicle ...... 151 Power (RAP) ...... 195 Rear Window Washer/Wiper ...... 112 Power Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 47 Rearview Mirrors ...... 48 Door Locks ...... 37 Ride Control Systems Automatic Dimming ...... 48 Mirrors ...... 46 Messages ...... 148 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 58 Outlets ...... 114 Roads Recommended Fluids and Protection, Battery ...... 168 Driving, Wet ...... 183 Lubricants ...... 333 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...... 195 Roadside Service ...... 342 Records Windows ...... 50 Roof Maintenance ...... 335 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts ...... 71 Sunroof ...... 52 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...... 312 Premium Care Maintenance Roof Rack System ...... 107 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Cadillac ...... 325 Rotation, Tires ...... 289 System ...... 27 Privacy Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...... 338 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 33 Vehicle Data Recording ...... 350 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

370 INDEX

Running the Vehicle While Seats (cont'd) Shifting Parked ...... 197 Rear ...... 62 Into Park ...... 195 S Reclining Seatbacks ...... 58 Out of Park ...... 195 Securing Child Restraints ...... 96, 98 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...... 231 Safety Belts ...... 65 Security Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 165 Care ...... 72 Light ...... 134 Spare Tire Extender ...... 72 Messages ...... 149 Compact ...... 308 How to Wear Safety Belts OnStar® ...... 353 Special Application Services ...... 330 Properly ...... 66 Vehicle ...... 43 Specifications and Capacities ...... 337 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 67 Vehicle Alarm ...... 43 Speedometer ...... 120 Messages ...... 149 Service ...... 177 StabiliTrak Reminders ...... 125 Accessories and Modifications . . . .248 OFF Light ...... 131 Replacing after a Crash ...... 72 Doing Your Own Work ...... 249 Start Assist, Hill ...... 205 Use During Pregnancy ...... 71 Engine Soon Light ...... 127 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 33 Safety Defects Reporting Maintenance Records ...... 335 Starter Switch Check ...... 264 Canadian Government ...... 349 Maintenance, General Starting the Engine ...... 192 General Motors ...... 349 Information ...... 323 Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . 150 U.S. Government ...... 349 Parts Identification Label ...... 336 Steering ...... 182 Safety Locks ...... 38 Publications Ordering Heated Wheel ...... 109 Safety System Check ...... 72 Information ...... 347 Wheel Adjustment ...... 109 Scheduling Appointments ...... 344 Scheduling Appointments ...... 344 Wheel Controls ...... 109 Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 297 Vehicle Messages ...... 149 Steering System Messages ...... 149 Seats Service Electric Parking Brake Storage Adjustment, Front ...... 57 Light ...... 130 Rear ...... 103 Head Restraints ...... 55 Services Storage Areas Heated and Ventilated Front ...... 61 Special Application ...... 330 Armrest ...... 103 Heated, Rear ...... 65 Servicing the Airbag ...... 83 Cargo Cover ...... 104 Lumbar Adjustment, Front ...... 58 Cargo Management System ...... 105 Memory ...... 59 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

INDEX 371

Storage Areas (cont'd) Tires (cont'd) Towing Center Console ...... 103 Buying New Tires ...... 290 Driving Characteristics ...... 238 Convenience Net ...... 106 Chains ...... 294 Equipment ...... 243 Glove Box ...... 102 Changing ...... 303 General Information ...... 238 Roof Rack System ...... 107 Compact Spare ...... 308 Recreational Vehicle ...... 312 Storage Compartments ...... 102 Designations ...... 280 Trailer ...... 241 Storing the Tire Sealant and Different Size ...... 292 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...... 245 Compressor Kit ...... 303 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 295 Vehicle ...... 312 Stuck Vehicle ...... 186 Inspection ...... 288 Traction Summer Tires ...... 278 Messages ...... 150 Control System (TCS)/ Sun Visors ...... 52 Pressure ...... 284 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 132 Sunroof ...... 52 Pressure Light ...... 133 Off Light ...... 131 Symbols ...... 3 Pressure Monitor Operation ...... 286 Traction Control/Electronic System Pressure Monitor System ...... 285 Stability Control ...... 206 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . .225 Rotation ...... 289 Trailer Infotainment ...... 169, 351 Sealant and Compressor Kit ...... 297 Sway Control (TSC) ...... 245 Roof Rack ...... 107 Sealant and Compressor Kit, Towing ...... 241 Systems Storing ...... 303 Transmission Driver Assistance ...... 219 Sidewall Labeling ...... 278 Automatic ...... 198 T Terminology and Definitions ...... 281 Fluid, Automatic ...... 255 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . .292 Messages ...... 150 Tachometer ...... 121 Wheel Alignment and Tire Transportation Program, Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...... 341 Balance ...... 293 Courtesy ...... 344 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 44 Wheel Replacement ...... 294 Trip Odometer ...... 121 Immobilizer ...... 44 When It Is Time for New Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . 165 Thigh Support Adjustment ...... 58 Tires ...... 290 Time ...... 113 Winter ...... 277 Tires ...... 276 All-Season ...... 277 Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9659146) - 2017 - crc - 4/26/16

372 INDEX

U Visors ...... 52 Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 264 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 292 Voltmeter Gauge ...... 124 Wipers Universal Remote System ...... 159 W Rear Washer ...... 112 Wireless Charging ...... 114 Operation ...... 161 Warning Programming ...... 159 Brake System Light ...... 129 Using This Manual ...... 2 Caution and Danger ...... 2 V Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 233 Vehicle Warning Lights, Gauges, and Alarm System ...... 43 Indicators ...... 116 Canadian Owners ...... 2 Warnings Control ...... 181 Hazard Flashers ...... 165 Identification Number (VIN) ...... 336 Washer Fluid ...... 260 Load Limits ...... 186 Messages ...... 151 Messages ...... 141 Wheels Personalization ...... 151 Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 293 Reminder Messages ...... 151 Different Size ...... 292 Remote Start ...... 33 Replacement ...... 294 Security ...... 43 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 290 Speed Messages ...... 151 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 90 Towing ...... 312 Wi-Fi ...... 354 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 131 Windows ...... 50 Vehicle Care Power ...... 50 Storing the Tire Sealant and Windshield Compressor Kit ...... 303 Replacement ...... 266 Tire Pressure ...... 283 Wiper/Washer ...... 110 Vehicle Data Recording and Winter Privacy ...... 350 Driving ...... 185 Ventilation, Air ...... 177 Winter Tires ...... 277