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Contents Introduction ...... 2 In Brief ...... 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 28 Seats and Restraints ...... 57 Storage ...... 106 Instruments and Controls ...... 109 Lighting ...... 170 Infotainment System ...... 177 Climate Controls ...... 178 Driving and Operating ...... 191 Vehicle Care ...... 261 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 342 Technical Data ...... 357 Customer Information ...... 361 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 371 OnStar ...... 375 Index ...... 385 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
2 Introduction 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 USA specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your Using this Manual region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the The names, logos, emblems, Refer to the purchase back of the manual. It is an slogans, vehicle model names, and documentation relating to your alphabetical list of what is in the vehicle body designs appearing in specific vehicle to confirm the manual and the page number where this manual including, but not limited features. it can be found. to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem, and CT6 Keep this manual in the vehicle for are trademarks and/or service quick reference. Danger, Warning, and marks of General Motors LLC, its Caution subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Canadian Vehicle Owners Warning messages found on vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada, A French language manual can be labels and in this manual describe substitute the name “General obtained from your dealer, at hazards and what to do to avoid or Motors of Canada Company” for www.helminc.com, or from: reduce them. Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22988376 A First Printing © 2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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A circle with a slash through it is a 9 : Airbag Readiness Light { Danger safety symbol which means “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.” G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil high level of risk which will result ! in serious injury or death. Symbols : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has components and or OnStar® (if equipped) { Warning labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with $ : Brake System Warning Light Warning indicates a hazard that the text describing the operation or I : Certified Technician could result in injury or death. information relating to a specific " component, control, message, : Charging System gauge, or indicator. I : Cruise Control Caution M : Shown when the owner ` : Do Not Puncture manual has additional instructions ^ : Do Not Service Caution indicates a hazard that or information. could result in property or vehicle * B : Engine Coolant Temperature damage. : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions O : Exterior Lamps or information. _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited 0 : 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 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam that may be found on the vehicle Changer and what they mean. For more ( : Heated Steering Wheel information on the symbol, refer to j : LATCH System Child Restraints the Index. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders h : Start/Stop 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance In Brief Infotainment System ...... 20 Traction Control/Electronic Steering Wheel Controls ...... 20 Stability Control ...... 25 Instrument Panel Cruise Control ...... 20 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 26 Driver Information Engine Oil Life System ...... 26 Instrument Panel Overview ...... 6 Center (DIC) ...... 21 Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Economy ...... 27 Initial Drive Information ...... 8 System ...... 21 Roadside Service ...... 27 Stop/Start System ...... 8 Night Vision System ...... 21 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System ...... 8 System ...... 22 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 9 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Door Locks ...... 9 System ...... 22 Trunk ...... 10 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 22 Windows ...... 10 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 22 Seat Adjustment ...... 10 Surround Vision ...... 22 Memory Features ...... 12 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23 Second Row Seats ...... 13 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 14 System ...... 23 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14 Parking Assist ...... 23 Safety Belts ...... 15 Automatic Parking Passenger Sensing System . . . 15 Assist (APA) ...... 23 Mirror Adjustment ...... 15 Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16 System ...... 23 Interior Lighting ...... 16 Surround Vision Recorder . . . . . 24 Exterior Lighting ...... 17 Power Outlets ...... 24 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 18 Universal Remote System . . . . . 24 Climate Controls ...... 19 Sunroof ...... 24 Transmission ...... 20 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
6 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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1. Air Vents 0 189. 7. Light Sensor. See Automatic 16. Steering Wheel Controls. See 0 2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 170. Headlamp System 172. the infotainment manual. 8. Hazard Warning 17. Horn 0 111. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn 0 and Lane-Change Flashers 173. 18. Steering Wheel Adjustment Signals 0 173. Glove Box Button. See Glove 0 110 (Out of View). 0 3. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) Box 106. 19. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) 0 121 or Instrument Cluster 9. Infotainment 0 177. System 0 237 (If Equipped). 0 (Base Level) 118. 10. Heated and Ventilated Front Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 248 Driver Information Center (DIC) Seats 0 64 (If Equipped). (If Equipped). Display. See Driver Information 0 0 11. Infotainment Touch Pad. See Heated Steering Wheel 111 Center (DIC) 140. the infotainment manual. (If Equipped). 4. Windshield Wiper/ 12. Automatic Climate Control 20. Cruise Control 0 220. Washer 0 111. 0 System (Quad Zone) 178 or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 223 5. ENGINE START/STOP Button. Automatic Climate Control (If Equipped). See Ignition Positions 0 202. System (Dual Zone) 0 185. Phone Button. See “Steering 6. Parking Assist Button. See 13. Automatic Vehicle Hold Wheel Controls” in the Assistance Systems for (AVH) 0 217. 0 infotainment manual. Parking or Backing 231. MODE Button. See Driver 0 21. Data Link Connector (DLC) Automatic Parking Assist (APA) Mode Control 219. (Out of View). See Malfunction Button. See Assistance Traction Control/Electronic Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Systems for Parking or Stability Control 0 217. Light) 0 132. Backing 0 231. 14. Shift Lever. See Automatic 22. Instrument Panel Automatic Engine Start/Stop Transmission 0 210. Storage 0 106. Disable Switch. See Starting the Engine 0 204. 15. Driver Information Center (DIC) Instrument Panel Fuse Controls. See Driver Block 0 293. Information Center (DIC) 0 140. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
8 In Brief 23. Electric Parking Brake 0 214. Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Instrument Panel Illumination (RKE) System Control 0 174 (Out of View). Information This section provides a brief The RKE transmitter may work up to Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 143 60 m (197 ft) away. (If Equipped) (Out of View). overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Stop/Start System The vehicle has a fuel saving stop/ start system to shut off the engine and help conserve fuel. When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine may turn off. When the Press the button to remove the key. brake pedal is released or the The key can be used for the accelerator pedal is pushed, the driver door. engine will restart. Press K to unlock the driver door or The automatic engine stop/start all doors, depending on the vehicle function can be disabled using the personalization settings. The fuel switch. See Starting the door will also be unlocked, Engine 0 204. if equipped. Press Q to lock all doors. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Lock and unlock feedback can be 3. Start the vehicle normally after Manual Operation personalized. See Vehicle entering. From outside, use the key in the Personalization 0 157. When the vehicle starts, the parking driver door. The key lock cylinder is Press X twice quickly to open the lamps will turn on. covered by a cap. See Door 0 trunk. Remote start can be extended. Locks 37. Press 7 and release to initiate From the inside rear doors, push Canceling a Remote Start down on the door lock knob on top vehicle locator. To cancel a remote start, do one of of the door. To unlock a door, pull Press and hold 7 for more than the following: once on the door handle to unlock it, and again to open it. three seconds to sound the panic . Press and hold / until the alarm. parking lamps turn off. Power Door Locks 7 Press again to cancel the panic . Turn on the hazard warning From outside, press Q or K on the alarm. flashers. RKE transmitter. See Keys 0 28 and Remote Keyless . Turn the vehicle on and then off. Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 36. Remote Vehicle Start Door Locks The engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Keyless Access Starting the Vehicle Press the button on the door handle and pull the handle when the 1. Press and release Q on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) RKE transmitter. transmitter is within range. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 2. Immediately press and hold / System Operation 0 29. for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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From inside, press Q or K. See Windows Seat Adjustment Power Door Locks 0 39. The power windows only operate Power Seats with the ignition in ACC/ Trunk ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206.
Platinum Seat Shown To adjust the seat: To open the trunk: . Move the seat forward or . Press |. rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Press X twice quickly on the Press the switch to lower the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) window. Pull the switch up to . Raise or lower the front part of transmitter. raise it. the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Press the touch pad on the rear The switches on the driver door of the trunk above the license control all windows. Each . Raise or lower the seat by plate after unlocking all doors. passenger door has a switch that moving the rear of the control up controls only that window. or down. If equipped, these will also open the 0 power trunk. See Trunk 0 41. See Power Windows 0 52. See Power Seat Adjustment 60. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Uplevel Seat Adjustment . Press Up (2) to make upward To adjust the seatback: adjustments of the selected If equipped, the ignition must be on . Tilt the top of the control feature. to use all uplevel seat features. rearward to recline. . Press Forward (3) to make . Tilt the top of the control forward forward adjustments of the to raise. selected feature. See Reclining Seatbacks 0 62. . Press Down (4) to make downward adjustments of the Base Lumbar Adjustment selected feature. . Press Rearward (5) to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature. Reclining Seatbacks
Platinum Seat
1. Feature Select 2. Up 3. Forward 4. Down Base Seat Shown 5. Rearward To adjust lumbar support, . Move Feature Select (1) to if equipped: display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release 1. Forward or hold to scroll through 2. Rearward features. Platinum Seat Shown . Press Forward (1) to move lumbar support inward. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. Press Rearward (2) to move To activate and adjust the massage Memory Features lumbar support outward. feature: Massage 1. Toggle the center selection control (2) located on the door to view adjustable massage options on the center stack display. 2. Select massage feature. 3. Press the control up (3) or down (5) to select the massage type. 4. Press the control forward (4) or rearward (6) to change the Platinum Seat Driver Buttons intensity. Shown, Passenger Buttons Platinum Driver Seat Shown, 5. Press the massage control Similar Passenger Seat Similar button (1) to recall the last massage type and intensity. If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door and If equipped, the ignition must be on See Massage 0 66. to use the massage feature. front passenger door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver and passenger seats. The driver memory buttons also store outside mirror, power tilt and telescoping steering column positions, and massage settings (if equipped). Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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When Auto Memory Recall is Second Row Seats Rear Seat Armrest 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/ START or ACC/ACCESSORY. When Easy Exit Options is enabled in the personalization menu, the seat will move rearward to the stored position when the ignition is changed to OFF and the driver door is opened within a short time. See Memory Seats 0 63 and Vehicle Personalization 0 157. If equipped, the armrest may have The rear seat has an armrest in the seat adjustment controls. center of the seatback. Lower the armrest and press button at the 1. Seatback Display and Lumbar front of the armrest to access the Adjustment Control cupholders. 2. Power Seat Adjustment To fold, press the cupholders into 3. Seatback Recline the seat if they have been opened, lift the armrest up, and push it 4. Massage rearward until it is flush with the See Rear Seats 0 66. seatback. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Heated and Ventilated Rear With the ignition in ON/RUN, press J z M L Press or to heat the driver or Seats or to heat the left or right passenger seat cushion and outboard seat cushion. seatback. { Warning With the ignition in ON/RUN, press Press I or + to heat the driver or C or { to ventilate the left or right If you cannot feel temperature outboard seat. passenger seatback only. change or pain to the skin, the See Heated and Ventilated Rear Press C or { to ventilate the driver seat heater may cause burns. Seats 0 69. or passenger seat. See the Warning under Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 64. Press the button once for the Heated and Ventilated highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, 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 64. Head Restraint Platinum Seat Adjustment If equipped, the buttons are on the If equipped, the buttons are near the rear passenger doors. climate controls on the center stack. Do not drive until the head restraints To operate, the ignition must be in for all occupants are installed and ON/RUN. adjusted properly. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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To achieve a comfortable seating . How to Wear Safety Belts other airbag is affected by the position, change the seatback Properly 0 71. passenger sensing system. See 0 recline angle as little as necessary . Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 72. Passenger Sensing System 82. while keeping the seat and the head The passenger airbag status restraint height in the proper . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 95. indicator will light on the overhead position. console when the vehicle is started. See Head Restraints 0 58 and See Passenger Airbag Status Power Seat Adjustment 0 60. Passenger Sensing Indicator 0 130. System Safety Belts Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirror
United States
Refer to the following sections for Canada important information on how to use The passenger sensing system 1. Move the selector switch to L safety belts properly: turns off the front outboard (Left) or R (Right) to choose . Safety Belts 0 70. passenger frontal airbag and knee the driver or passenger mirror. airbag under certain conditions. No Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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2. Press one of the four arrows to the area behind the vehicle while Interior Lighting move the mirror. the display is off. See Rear Camera Mirror 0 50. Dome Lamp 3. Move the selector switch to ) to deselect the mirror. The dome lamp is in the overhead Steering Wheel console. The vehicle has manual folding Adjustment mirrors or, if equipped, power folding mirrors. See Power Mirrors 0 48. Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel Interior Mirror Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. To change the dome lamp settings, The dimming feature comes on press: when the vehicle is started. ( OFF : Turns the lamp off, even Rear Camera Mirror Press the control to move the tilt when a door is open. If equipped, this automatic dimming and telescoping steering wheel up + ON/OFF : Turns the lamp on rearview mirror provides a wide and down or forward and rearward. or off. angle camera view of the area Do not adjust the steering wheel behind the vehicle. For ease of use, while driving. adjust the mirror for a clear view of Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Reading Lamps Turn the control to the following There are front and rear reading positions: lamps on the overhead console and O : Turns off the exterior lamps. over the rear passenger doors. The knob returns to the AUTO These lamps come on automatically position after it is released. Turn to when any door is opened. O again to reactivate the To manually turn the reading lamps AUTO mode. on or off: AUTO : Automatically turns the Press the lamp lenses over the rear exterior lamps on and off, passenger doors. depending on outside lighting. For more information on interior ; : Turns on the parking lamps lighting, see Instrument Panel including all lamps, except the Illumination Control 0 174. headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps Exterior Lighting together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 170. . Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0 173. Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp.
The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Windshield Wiper/Washer AUTO : Use this setting for To enable or disable this feature, intermittent wipes or Rainsense™, see “Rain Sense Wipers” under when enabled. For intermittent Vehicle Personalization 0 157. wipes, move the lever up to AUTO, OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. then turn the band on the wiper lever up for more frequent wipes or 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move down for less frequent wipes. the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down. If Rainsense is enabled in vehicle personalization, move the lever up f : Pull the lever toward you to to AUTO, then turn the band on the spray windshield washer fluid and wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity activate the wipers. With the ignition in ACC/ to moisture. See Windshield Wiper/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move . Turn the band up for more Washer 0 111. the lever to select the wiper speed. sensitivity to moisture. HI : Use for fast wipes. . Turn the band down for less LO : Use for slow wipes. sensitivity to moisture. . Move the windshield wiper lever out of the AUTO position to deactivate Rainsense. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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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 Dual and Quad Zone Climate Control Buttons 3. Fan Control 1. Driver and Passenger 4. Rear Window Defogger 4. A/C (Air Conditioning) Temperature Controls 5. Defrost 5. Climate Control Selection 2. Fan Control 6. OFF (Fan) (Application Tray Button) 3. Driver and Passenger Heated 7. Recirculation 6. SYNC (Synchronized and Ventilated Seats (If Temperature) 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Equipped) 7. Driver and Passenger Air Delivery Mode Controls 8. Defog Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
20 In Brief 9. Ionizer Status Indicator (If Vehicle Features Cruise Control Equipped) See Automatic Climate Control Infotainment System System (Quad Zone) 0 178 or Automatic Climate Control System See the infotainment manual for (Dual Zone) 0 185. information on the radio, audio players, rear seat infotainment, Transmission phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also Tap Shift includes information on settings. Vehicles equipped with Tap Shift allow shifting an automatic Steering Wheel Controls transmission similar to a manual The infotainment system can be transmission. Tap Shift can be operated by using the steering enabled through the shift lever or wheel controls. See "Steering the Tap Shift controls on the back of Wheel Controls" in the infotainment J : Press to turn the system on the steering wheel. See Manual manual. and off. A white indicator appears in Mode 0 212. the instrument cluster when turned on. RES+ : If there is a set speed in 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 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the Forward Collision Alert speedometer, press RES+ to the second detent. (FCA) System SET− : Press briefly to set the If equipped, FCA may help avoid or speed and activate cruise control. reduce the harm caused by If the cruise control is already front-end crashes. FCA provides a active, use to decrease vehicle green indicator, V, when a vehicle speed. To decrease speed by is detected ahead. This indicator 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− to the displays amber if you follow a first detent. To decrease speed to vehicle much too closely. When the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the approaching a vehicle ahead too speedometer, press SET− to the quickly, FCA provides a flashing red second detent. alert on the windshield and rapidly or : Press to go to the beeps or pulses the driver seat. * : Press to disengage cruise y z previous or next selection. control without erasing the set See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) speed from memory. S or T : Press to move between System 0 237. the interactive display zones in the See Cruise Control 0 220 or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 223 (if cluster. Press S to go back to the Night Vision System equipped). previous menu. If equipped, this system can help SEL : Press to open a menu or the driver see and alert the driver to Driver Information select a menu item. Press and hold pedestrians or large animals ahead Center (DIC) to reset values on certain screens. of the vehicle beyond the area lit by the headlamps. The DIC display is in the instrument See Driver Information Center 0 0 cluster. It shows the status of many (DIC) 140. See Night Vision System 243. vehicle systems. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Front Automatic Braking FPB provides a red flashing alert on Lane Change Alert (LCA) the windshield and rapidly beeps or (FAB) System pulses the driver seat. FPB can If equipped, the LCA system is a If the vehicle has Forward Collision provide a boost to braking or lane-changing aid that assists Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which automatically brake the vehicle. drivers with avoiding lane change includes Intelligent Brake crashes that occur with moving See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) vehicles in the side blind zone (or Assist (IBA). When the system System 0 241. detects a vehicle ahead in your path spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly that is traveling in the same approaching these areas from direction that you may be about to Lane Keep Assist (LKA) behind. The LCA warning display crash into, it can provide a boost to If equipped, LKA may help avoid will light up in the corresponding braking or automatically brake the crashes due to unintentional lane outside side mirror and will flash if vehicle. This can help avoid or departures. It may assist by gently the turn signal is on. The Side Blind lessen the severity of crashes when turning the steering wheel if the Zone Alert (SBZA) system is driving in a forward gear. vehicle approaches a detected lane included as part of the LCA system. See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) marking without using a turn signal See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 System 0 240. in that direction. It may also provide 246 and Lane Change Alert a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (LCA) 0 246. Front Pedestrian Braking alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if Surround Vision (FPB) System it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning If equipped, views around the If equipped, the FPB system may vehicle display on the center stack help avoid or reduce the harm the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings to aid with parking and low-speed caused by front-end crashes with maneuvers. nearby pedestrians when driving in between 60 km/h (37 mph) and a forward gear. FPB displays an 180 km/h (112 mph). See “Surround Vision” under amber indicator, ~, when a nearby See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 231. pedestrian is detected directly 0 248 and Lane Keep Assist ahead. When approaching a (LKA) 0 248. detected pedestrian too quickly, Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Front Vision Camera your vehicle's path while in Automatic Parking R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will If equipped, a view of the area in sound, or the driver seat will pulse. Assist (APA) front of the vehicle displays on the If equipped, the APA system helps center stack to aid with parking and See Assistance Systems for Parking to search for and maneuver the low-speed maneuvers. or Backing 0 231. vehicle into parallel or perpendicular See “Front Vision Camera” under parking spots using automatic Assistance Systems for Parking or Parking Assist steering, DIC displays, and beeps. Backing 0 231. If equipped, Rear Parking When the vehicle speed is below Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the 30 km/h (18 mph), press O to Rear Vision rear bumper to assist with parking enable the system. Camera (RVC) and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds See “Automatic Parking Assist If equipped, RVC displays a view of less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may (APA)” under Assistance Systems 0 the area behind the vehicle on the display a warning triangle on the for Parking or Backing 231. center stack display when the Rear Vision Camera screen and a vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to graphic on the instrument cluster to Rear Automatic Braking aid with parking and low-speed provide the object distance. In (RAB) System backing maneuvers. addition, multiple beeps or seat If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise See Assistance Systems for Parking pulses may occur if very close to an 0 object. Control (ACC) it also has the RAB or Backing 231. system, which is designed to help The vehicle may also have the Front avoid or reduce the harm caused by Rear Cross Traffic Alert Parking Assist system. backing crashes when the vehicle is (RCTA) System See Assistance Systems for Parking shifted into R (Reverse). If the or Backing 0 231. system detects the vehicle is If equipped, the RCTA system uses backing too fast to avoid a crash a triangle with an arrow displayed with a detected object behind your on the RVC screen to warn of traffic vehicle in your path, it may behind your vehicle that may cross automatically brake hard to a stop. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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See Assistance Systems for Parking 2. Power Outlet 12 Volt Direct If equipped, this system provides a or Backing 0 231. Current way to replace up to three remote The 12-volt accessory power outlet control transmitters used to activate Surround Vision can be used to plug in electrical devices such as garage door Recorder equipment, such as a cell phone or openers, security systems, and MP3 player. home automation devices. If equipped, the Surround Vision Read the instructions completely Recorder records 360° camera The vehicle has an accessory before attempting to program the views to an SD card. Only images power outlet on the rear seat trim Universal Remote system. Because are recorded, no sound. panel. of the steps involved, it may be See Surround Vision Lift the cover to access the helpful to have another person Recorder 0 250. accessory power outlet. available to assist you with See Power Outlets 0 114. programming the Universal Remote Power Outlets system. Universal Remote System See Universal Remote System 0 166. Sunroof If equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP), to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions 0 202 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206.
1. Power Outlet 110V/120V Alternating Current Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
In Brief 25 Express Open/Express Close : Performance and Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the second detent and Maintenance release to express open or express close the sunroof. Traction Control/ Vent Feature : Press and hold the Electronic Stability front of the switch (2) to vent the Control sunroof. Press and hold the rear of the switch (2) to close the The Traction Control System (TCS) sunroof vent. limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. See Sunroof 0 55. The StabiliTrak system assists with 1. SLIDE Switch directional control of the vehicle in 2. TILT Switch difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is Open/Close : Press the rear or started. front of the switch (1) to the first detent and hold to open or close the . To turn off TCS, press and sunroof. release Y on the center console. i illuminates in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages 0 154. . Press and release Y again to turn TCS back on. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. To turn off both TCS and The low tire pressure warning light Engine Oil Life System StabiliTrak, press and hold Y alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's The engine oil life system calculates on the center console until g tires. If the warning light comes on, engine oil life based on vehicle use and i illuminate in the stop as soon as possible and inflate and displays the CHANGE ENGINE instrument cluster. The the tires to the recommended OIL SOON message when it is time appropriate DIC message pressure shown on the Tire and to change the engine oil and filter. displays. See Ride Control Loading Information label. See The oil life system should be reset System Messages 0 154. Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. The to 100% only following an oil Y warning light will remain on until the change. . Press and release again to tire pressure is corrected. turn on both systems. Resetting the Oil Life System The low tire pressure warning light 1. Using the DIC buttons, display See Traction Control/Electronic may come on in cool weather when Stability Control 0 217. REMAINING OIL LIFE on the the vehicle is first started, and then DIC. See Driver Information The vehicle has Driver Mode turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Center (DIC) 0 140 and Engine Control. See Driver Mode may be an early indicator that the Oil Messages 0 149. Control 0 219. tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the 2. Press and hold SEL to clear Tire Pressure Monitor proper pressure. the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the This vehicle may have a Tire The TPMS does not replace normal oil life at 100%. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any See Tire Pressure Monitor time other than after the oil is 0 System 308. changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The oil life system can also be reset . When road and weather Roadside Service as follows: conditions are appropriate, use U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 1. Turn the ignition on with the cruise control. engine off. . Always follow posted speed Canada: 1-800-882-1112 2. Fully press and release the limits or drive more slowly when TTY Users (U.S. Only): accelerator pedal three times conditions require. 1-888-889-2438 within five seconds. . Keep vehicle tires properly New Cadillac owners are If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL inflated. automatically enrolled in the SOON message is not on, the . Combine several trips into a Roadside Service Program. system is reset. single trip. See Roadside Service 0 364. See Engine Oil Life System 0 272. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number Driving for Better Fuel molded into the tire's sidewall Economy near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled Driving habits can affect fuel maintenance. mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors ...... 49 Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 49 Windows Interior Mirrors Keys Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 49 Automatic Dimming Rearview { Warning Keys and Locks Mirror ...... 49 Keys ...... 28 Rear Camera Mirror ...... 50 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with System ...... 29 Windows a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windows ...... 51 transmitter is dangerous and System Operation ...... 29 Power Windows ...... 52 children or others could be Remote Vehicle Start ...... 36 Sun Visors ...... 54 seriously injured or killed. They Door Locks ...... 37 Rear Window Sunshade ...... 54 could operate the power windows Power Door Locks ...... 39 or other controls or make the Delayed Locking ...... 39 Roof vehicle move. The windows will Automatic Door Locks ...... 39 Sunroof ...... 55 function with the RKE transmitter Lockout Protection ...... 39 in the vehicle, and children or Safety Locks ...... 40 others could be caught in the path Doors of a closing window. Do not leave Trunk ...... 41 children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 44 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 44 Immobilizer ...... 46 Immobilizer Operation ...... 46 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...... 48 Power Mirrors ...... 48 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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To remove the key, press the button . Check the transmitter's battery. on the side of the transmitter near See “Battery Replacement” later the bottom, and pull the key out. in this section. Never pull the key out without . If the transmitter is still not pressing the button. working correctly, see your See your dealer if a new key is dealer or a qualified technician needed. for service. Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the vehicle. See Roadside Remote Keyless Entry Service 0 364. (RKE) System Operation With an active OnStar subscription, The Keyless Access system allows an OnStar Advisor may remotely for vehicle entry when the unlock the vehicle. See OnStar transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See Overview 0 375. “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section. Remote Keyless Entry The RKE transmitter may work up to (RKE) System 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. See Radio Frequency Keep in mind that other conditions, Statement 0 371. such as those previously stated, can If there is a decrease in the RKE impact the performance of the operating range: transmitter. . Check the distance. The This key, inside the Remote Keyless transmitter may be too far from Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for the vehicle. the driver door. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Pressing Q may also arm the alarm Pressing K will disarm the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 44. System 0 44. If equipped with auto mirror folding, If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding Q for pressing and holding K for one second will fold the mirrors. The one second will unfold the mirrors. auto mirror folding feature will not The auto mirror folding feature will operate unless it is enabled. See not operate unless it is enabled. Vehicle Personalization 0 157. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157. K : Press to unlock the driver door. Press and hold K until the windows Press unlock again within fully open. Windows will not operate five seconds to unlock all doors. unless remote window operation is Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn The RKE transmitter can be enabled. See Vehicle signal indicators may flash and/or programmed to unlock all doors on Personalization 0 157. the horn may sound on the second the first button press. See Vehicle press to indicate locking. See Personalization 0 157. / : Press and release Q and then Vehicle Personalization 0 157. immediately press and hold / for at Lock and unlock feedback can be least four seconds to start the If the driver door is open when is personalized. See Vehicle Q engine from outside the vehicle pressed and Unlocked Door Personalization 0 157. When remotely unlocking the vehicle at using the RKE transmitter. See Anti-Lockout is enabled through the Remote Vehicle Start 0 36. vehicle personalization, all doors will night, the headlamps and back-up lock and then the driver door will lamps will come on for about 7 : Press and release one time to immediately unlock. See Vehicle 30 seconds to light your approach to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior Personalization 0 157. If the the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn chirps passenger door is open when Q is indicators may flash to indicate three times. Press and hold 7 for unlocking. pressed, all doors lock. more than three seconds to sound Pressing K will also unlock the the panic alarm. The horn sounds fuel door. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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and the turn signal lamps flash for handle will unlock the driver door. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed If the lock/unlock button is pressed the Passenger Doors again or the vehicle is started. again within five seconds, all When the doors are locked and the passenger doors will unlock. X : Press twice quickly to open the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) trunk. Press once to stop the trunk of the door handle, pressing the from moving. See Trunk 0 41. lock/unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Keyless Access Operation Pressing the lock/unlock button will The Keyless Access system lets cause all doors to lock if any of the you lock and unlock the doors and following occur: access the trunk without removing . The lock/unlock button was used the RKE transmitter from your to unlock all doors. pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The . Any vehicle door has opened RKE transmitter must be within 1 m and all doors are now closed. (3 ft) of the door being opened. If equipped, there will be a button on Passive Locking Driver Door Shown, Passenger the outside door handles. The Keyless Access system will Similar The Keyless Access system can be lock the vehicle several seconds programmed to unlock all doors on Pressing the lock/unlock button will after all doors are closed if the the first lock/unlock button press cause all doors to lock if any of the vehicle is off and at least one from the driver door. See Vehicle following occur: transmitter has been removed or 0 Personalization 157. . It has been more than none remain in the vehicle. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from five seconds since the first lock/ If equipped with a locking fuel door, the Driver Door unlock button press. the fuel door will also lock at this time. When the doors are locked and the . Two lock/unlock button presses RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) were used to unlock all doors. If other electronic devices interfere of the door handle, pressing the . Any vehicle door has opened with the RKE transmitter signal, the lock/unlock button on the driver door and all doors are now closed. vehicle may not detect the RKE Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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transmitter inside the vehicle. Keyless Trunk Opening To program, the vehicle must be off If passive locking is enabled, the To open the trunk, press the touch and all transmitters, both currently doors may lock with the RKE pad on the rear of the trunk above recognized and new, must be transmitter inside the vehicle. Do the license plate. The RKE with you. not leave the RKE transmitter in an transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft). 1. Remove the vehicle key from unattended vehicle. the recognized transmitter. Keyed Access To customize the doors to 2. Place the recognized automatically lock when exiting the To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter(s) in the cupholder. vehicle, see Vehicle transmitter battery, see Door Personalization 0 157. Locks 0 37. 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. Temporary Disable of Passive Programming Transmitters to See Door Locks 0 37. Insert Locking Feature the Vehicle the vehicle key into the key Temporarily disable passive locking Only RKE transmitters programmed lock cylinder on the driver door by pressing and holding K on the to the vehicle will work. If a handle, then turn the key interior door switch with a door open transmitter is lost or stolen, a counterclockwise to the unlock for at least four seconds, or until replacement can be purchased and position five times within three chimes are heard. Passive programmed through your dealer. 10 seconds. locking will then remain disabled The vehicle can be reprogrammed The Driver Information Center until Q on the interior door is so that lost or stolen transmitters no (DIC) displays READY FOR pressed, or until the vehicle is longer work. Each vehicle can have REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC. turned on. up to eight transmitters matched to it. Remote Left In Vehicle Alert Programming with a Recognized When the vehicle is turned off and a Transmitter remote is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp three times after all doors A new transmitter can be are closed. To turn on or off see programmed to the vehicle when Vehicle Personalization 0 157. there is one recognized transmitter. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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When all additional transmitters counterclockwise to the unlock are programmed, press and position five times within hold ENGINE START/STOP for 10 seconds. approximately 12 seconds to The Driver Information Center exit programming mode. (DIC) displays REMOTE 7. Put the vehicle key back into LEARN PENDING, the transmitter. PLEASE WAIT. Programming without a 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the Recognized Transmitter DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN If there are no currently recognized and then press ENGINE transmitters available, follow this START/STOP. 4. Place the new transmitter into procedure to program up to eight the transmitter pocket. The transmitters. This feature is not The DIC display will again center console storage area available in Canada. This procedure show REMOTE LEARN will need to be opened. will take approximately 30 minutes PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. to complete. The vehicle must be off 5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. 4. Repeat Step 3 two additional and all transmitters to be times. After the third time all When the transmitter is programmed must be with you. learned, the DIC display will previously known transmitters show that it is ready to program 1. Remove the vehicle key from will no longer work with the the next transmitter. the transmitter. vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the 6. Remove the transmitter from 2. Remove the key lock cylinder next steps. the transmitter pocket and cap on the driver door handle. 0 The DIC display should now press K or on the See Door Locks 37. Insert Q the vehicle key into the key show READY FOR REMOTE transmitter. lock cylinder on the driver door # 1. To program additional handle, then turn the key transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode. 8. Put the vehicle key back into the transmitter. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal, 5. Place the new transmitter in the DIC may display NO REMOTE 2. Place the transmitter in the the transmitter pocket. The DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY transmitter pocket. center console storage area WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or will need to be opened. TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN N (Neutral) press the brake 6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. START YOUR VEHICLE when pedal and ENGINE When the transmitter is starting the vehicle. See Key and START/STOP. Lock Messages 0 150. learned, the DIC display will Replace the transmitter battery show that it is ready to program To start the vehicle: as soon as possible. the next transmitter. 1. Open the center console 7. Remove the transmitter from storage area. the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Battery Replacement
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
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 back housing, positive side the key slot. facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Align the front and back housing, then snap the transmitter together. 6. Reinsert the key.
1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not 3. Press the brake pedal and use the remote start feature. The select the ON/RUN/START This feature allows the engine to be vehicle may run out of fuel. ignition mode to drive the started from outside the vehicle. vehicle. / The RKE transmitter range may be : This button will be on the RKE shorter while the vehicle is running. Extending Engine Run Time transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. Other conditions can affect the The engine run time can also be performance of the transmitter. See extended by another 10 minutes, The climate control system will use Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) if during the first 10 minutes the previous settings during a System 0 29. Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while remote start. The rear window the engine is still running. An defogger may come on during Starting the Engine Using Remote Start extension can be requested remote start based on cold ambient 30 seconds after starting. This conditions. The rear defog indicator 1. Press and release on the provides a total of 20 minutes. light does not come on during Q RKE transmitter. remote start. The remote start can only be extended once. If equipped, the heated and 2. Immediately press and hold / ventilated front seats may also for at least four seconds or until When the remote start is extended, come on when the vehicle the lamps flash. This confirms the second 10 minute period is personalization setting is enabled. the request to remote start the added on to the first 10 minutes for See Heated and Ventilated Front vehicle has been received. a total of 20 minutes. 0 Seats 64. During the remote start, the A maximum of two remote starts, Laws in some local communities doors will be locked and the or a remote start with an extension, may restrict the use of remote parking lamps will remain on as are allowed between ignition cycles. starters. For example, some laws long as the engine is running. The vehicle's ignition must be may require a person using remote The engine will shut off after changed to ON/RUN/START and start to have the vehicle in view. 10 minutes unless a time then back to OFF before the remote Check local regulations for any extension is done or the start procedure can be used again. requirements. ignition is put in ON/RUN/ START. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Canceling a Remote Start . Two remote vehicle starts have Warning (Continued) To cancel a remote start, do one of already been used. the following: . The vehicle is not in P (Park). extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even . Press and hold / until the Door Locks death from heat stroke. parking lamps turn off. Always lock the vehicle . Turn on the hazard warning { Warning whenever leaving it. flashers. . Outsiders can easily enter . Turn the vehicle on and then off. Unlocked doors can be through an unlocked door dangerous. when slowing or stopping Conditions in Which Remote Start the vehicle. Lock the doors Will Not Work . Passengers, especially children, can easily open to help prevent this from The remote start will not operate if the doors and fall out of a happening. any of the following occur: moving vehicle. The chance . The ignition is in any mode other of being thrown out of the Inside the Vehicle than OFF. vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are Press the power door lock switch to . The transmitter is in the vehicle. not locked. So, all lock or unlock all doors. . The hood is not closed. passengers should wear Push down on the door lock knob to safety belts properly and the . The hazard warning flashers lock that door. Pull once on the door doors should be locked are on. handle to unlock and again to open whenever the vehicle is the door. . There is an emission control driven. system malfunction. Outside the Vehicle . Young children who get into . The engine coolant temperature unlocked vehicles may be Use the Remote Keyless Entry is too high. unable to get out. A child (RKE) transmitter or the key lock can be overcome by cylinder on the driver front door. The . The oil pressure is low. key lock cylinder is covered with (Continued) a cap. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Keyless Access
2. Insert the key into the slot on 2. Insert the tabs (1) on the rear the bottom of the cap and pry of the cap into the space Press the lock/unlock button when outward. between the seal (2) and the the RKE transmitter is within 1 m metal base (3). (3 ft) of the driver door handle. 3. Move the cap outward and When unlocking from the driver remove. door, the first press unlocks that To replace the cap: door; press again within 1. Pull the door handle to the five seconds to unlock all passenger open position. doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29. Key Lock Cylinder Access To access the key lock cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Q : Press to lock the doors. Automatic Door Locks K : Press to unlock the doors. The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the Delayed Locking ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all To unlock the doors: doors are closed. . Press K on the power door lock When Q is pressed on the power switch. door lock switch while the door is . Shift the transmission into open, a chime will sound three P (Park). times indicating delayed locking is 3. Move the cap inward and press active. Automatic door locking cannot be to snap the cap in place. disabled. Automatic door unlocking The doors will lock automatically can be programmed. See Vehicle Power Door Locks five seconds after all doors are Personalization 0 157. closed. If a door is reopened before that time, the five-second timer will Lockout Protection reset when all doors are closed again. If the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and the Press Q on the door lock switch power door lock switch is pressed again or press Q on the RKE with the driver door open, all the transmitter to lock the doors doors will lock and only the driver immediately. door will unlock. This feature can also be If the vehicle is off and locking is programmed. See Vehicle requested while a door is open, Personalization 0 157. when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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transmitter is detected and the Manual Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety number of RKE transmitters inside lock is on: has not reduced, the driver door will 1. Unlock the door by activating unlock and the horn will chirp three the inside handle, by pressing times. the power door lock switch, Lockout Protection can be manually or using the Remote Keyless overridden with the driver door open Entry (RKE) transmitter. by pressing and holding Q on the 2. Open the door from the power door lock switch. outside. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout When the safety lock is enabled, If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is adults and older children will not be turned on and the vehicle is off, the able to open the rear door from the driver door is open, and locking is inside. Cancel the safety locks to requested, all the doors will lock and If equipped, the safety lock is on the enable the doors to open from the only the driver door will unlock. The inside edge of the rear doors. To inside. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature use the safety lock: To cancel the safety lock: can be turned on or off using the 1. Move the lever down to the 1. Unlock the door and open it vehicle personalization menus. See lock position. from the outside. Vehicle Personalization 0 157. 2. Close the door. 2. Move the lever up to unlock. Safety Locks 3. Do the same for the other Do the same for the other door. The rear door safety locks prevent rear door. passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Manual Trunk Doors Warning (Continued) Trunk and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See { Warning “Climate Control Systems” in the Index. Exhaust gases can enter the . If the vehicle is equipped vehicle if it is driven with the with a power liftgate, disable liftgate or trunk/hatch open, the power liftgate function. or with any objects that pass See Engine Exhaust 0 209. through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains To open the trunk, the vehicle must carbon monoxide (CO) which be off or the shift lever must be in . Press | on the driver door. cannot be seen or smelled. It can P (Park). cause unconsciousness and even . Press X twice quickly on the death. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) If the vehicle must be driven with transmitter. the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The trunk has an electric latch. If the . Press the touch pad on the rear vehicle has lost power or the battery of the trunk after unlocking all is disconnected, the trunk will not doors or with the RKE open. If this happens, use the transmitter in range for Keyless emergency trunk release handle. Access. Power Trunk Monitor the trunk area to make sure nothing will come in contact or move { Warning into the path of the trunk lid when power closing. You or others could be injured if To close the power trunk: caught in the path of the power trunk. Make sure there is no one . Press and hold | on the . Press the touch pad on the rear driver door until the trunk of the trunk above the license in the way of the power trunk as it is opening and closing. latches. A chime will sound and plate when all doors are a DIC message will display unlocked. when the operation is complete. For Keyless Access, the trunk can If equipped, to open the power be opened while the vehicle is trunk: locked by pressing the touch pad . Press and release | on the above the license plate while the driver door. The driver door must RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) be unlocked or the vehicle must of the rear of the vehicle. See be in ON/RUN or Retained Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Accessory Power (RAP). System Operation 0 29. Close the trunk by pulling on the . Press X twice quickly on the handle. Do not use the handle as a RKE transmitter. tie-down. Do not press the touch pad while closing the trunk; this will cause the trunk lid to be unlatched. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. Press the power trunk button on If the vehicle is locked and an the trunk lid. obstacle prevents the trunk from Press any trunk button or the touch closing and latching, the horn will pad to stop the power operation. sound as an alert that the trunk did Pressing a trunk button again starts not close. the operation in the reverse Hands-Free Power Trunk direction. The touch pad will not close the trunk lid. If equipped, the power trunk may be operated with a kicking motion Do not manually force the trunk lid under the rear bumper. The RKE open or closed during a power transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft). cycle. The power trunk may be temporarily disabled under extreme The hands-free feature will not work low temperatures, or after repeated while the trunk lid is moving. To stop To operate, kick your foot straight up power cycling over a short period of the trunk while in motion, use one of in one swift motion under the center time. The trunk can be opened the power trunk buttons. of the rear bumper, then pull it back. manually. . Do not sweep your foot side Obstacle Detection Features to side. If there is an obstruction during a . Do not keep your foot under the power open or close cycle, a closing bumper; it will not activate. trunk will reverse direction and an . Do not touch the trunk lid until it opening trunk will stop power has stopped moving. operation. If there are multiple . This feature may be temporarily obstructions on the same power disabled under some conditions. cycle, the power function will If it does not respond to the kick, deactivate. After removing the operate the power trunk by obstructions, manually close the another method or start the trunk lid to allow normal power vehicle and the feature will be operation functions to resume. re-enabled. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
44 Keys, Doors, and Windows When closing the power trunk using Vehicle Security this feature, there will be a short Caution delay. The taillamps will flash and a This vehicle has theft-deterrent chime will sound. Move away from Do not use the emergency trunk features; however, they do not make the trunk before it starts moving. release handle as a tie-down or the vehicle impossible to steal. anchor point when securing items Rear Seat Pass-Through in the trunk as it could damage Vehicle Alarm System Use the rear seat pass-through door the handle. This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm when transporting long items. See system. Rear Seat Pass-Through Door 0 69. There is a glow-in-the-dark Emergency Trunk Release emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow Handle following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. If equipped with a power trunk, the emergency trunk release handle will power open the trunk. After use, return to the stored position.
The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system. Off : Alarm system is disarmed. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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On Solid : Vehicle is secured The vehicle alarm system will not . Unlock the vehicle using the during the delay to arm the system. arm if the doors are locked with Keyless Access system. Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. the key. . Start the vehicle. A door, the hood, or the trunk If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by is open. first unlocking with the RKE accident: transmitter, the horn will chirp and Slow Flash : Alarm system is . Lock the vehicle after all armed. the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not occupants have left the vehicle Arming the Alarm System started, or the door is not unlocked and all doors are closed. 1. Turn off the vehicle. by pressing K on the RKE . Always unlock a door with the transmitter during the 10-second RKE transmitter or use the 2. Lock the vehicle in one of pre-alarm, the alarm will be Keyless Access system. three ways: activated. Unlocking the driver door with the . Use the RKE transmitter. The alarm will also be activated if a key will not disarm the system or . Use the Keyless Access passenger door, the trunk, or the turn off the alarm. system. hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the How to Detect a Tamper . With a door open, press Q alarm is activated, the turn signals Condition on the interior of the door. flash and the horn sounds for about If K is pressed on the RKE 30 seconds. The alarm system will 3. After 30 seconds the alarm transmitter and the horn chirps and then re-arm to monitor the next system will arm, and the the lights flash three times, a unauthorized event. indicator light will begin to previous alarm occurred while the slowly flash indicating the Disarming the Alarm System system was armed. alarm system is operating. If the alarm has been activated, a Pressing Q on the RKE To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: message will appear on the DIC. transmitter a second time will See Security Messages 0 155. bypass the 30-second delay . Press K on the RKE transmitter. and immediately arm the alarm system. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Power Sounder, Inclination Before arming the theft-deterrent Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor system and activating the intrusion sensor: In addition to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this . Make sure all doors and system may also have a power windows are completely closed. sounder, inclination sensor, and . Secure any loose items such as intrusion sensor. sunshades. The power sounder provides an . Make sure there are no audible alarm, which is distinct from obstructions blocking the the vehicle’s horn. It has its own sensors in the front overhead power source, and can sound an console. alarm if the vehicle s battery is ’ With the vehicle turned off, press compromised. Inclination and Intrusion Sensors Disable Switch o in the front overhead console. The inclination sensor can set off The indicator light will come on the alarm if it senses movement of It is recommended that the intrusion momentarily, indicating that these the vehicle, such as a change in and inclination sensors be sensors have been disabled for the vehicle orientation. deactivated if pets are left in the next alarm system arming cycle. The intrusion sensor monitors the vehicle or if the vehicle is being vehicle interior, and can activate the transported. Immobilizer alarm if it senses unauthorized entry See Radio Frequency into the vehicle’s interior. Do not Statement 0 371. allow passengers or pets to remain in the vehicle when the intrusion Immobilizer Operation sensor is activated. This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The vehicle is automatically When trying to start the vehicle, the Transmitters to the Vehicle” under immobilized when the vehicle is security light may come on briefly Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) turned off. when the ignition is turned on. System Operation 0 29. The immobilization system is If the engine does not start and the Do not leave the key or device that disarmed when the pushbutton start security light stays on, there is a disarms or deactivates the is activated to enter the ACC/ problem with the system. Turn the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ ignition off and try again. RUN/START mode and a valid If the vehicle will not change ignition transmitter is 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 Key and Lock Messages 0 150. The security light, in the instrument If the ignition modes will not change cluster, comes on if there is a with the other transmitter, your problem with arming or disarming vehicle needs service. If the ignition the theft-deterrent system. does change modes, the first The system has one or more RKE transmitter may be faulty. See the transmitters matched to an dealer. immobilizer control unit in the It is possible for the immobilizer vehicle. Only a correctly matched system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitter will start the RKE transmitters. Up to eight vehicle. If the transmitter is ever transmitters can be programmed for damaged, you may not be able to the vehicle. To program additional start your vehicle. transmitters, see “Programming Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
48 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Auto Mirror Folding If equipped, with the ignition off, Convex Mirrors press and hold Q on the RKE transmitter for approximately { Warning one second to automatically fold the exterior mirrors. Press and hold K A convex mirror can make things, on the RKE transmitter for like other vehicles, look farther approximately one second to unfold. away than they really are. If you See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) cut too sharply into the right lane, System Operation 0 29. you could hit a vehicle on the This feature is turned on or off right. Check the inside mirror or through vehicle personalization. See glance over your shoulder before Vehicle Personalization 0 157. changing lanes. 1. Move the selector switch to L Manual Folding Mirrors (Left) or R (Right) to choose The passenger side mirror is convex the driver or passenger mirror. If equipped, the mirrors can be shaped. A convex mirror's surface is folded inward toward the vehicle to 2. Press one of the four arrows to prevent damage when going curved so more can be seen from move the mirror. the driver seat. through an automatic car wash. 3. Move the selector switch to ) Push the mirror outward to return it to deselect the mirror. to the original position. Power Folding Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If equipped with power folding mirrors, press the down arrow on The vehicle may have exterior the control pad while the selector automatic dimming mirrors that will ) automatically adjust for the glare of switch is at . Press again to headlamps behind. unfold. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Keys, Doors, and Windows 49 Memory Mirrors Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors The vehicle may have memory If equipped with memory seats, the 0 mirrors. See Memory Seats 63. passenger and/or driver mirror tilts Interior Rearview Mirrors Lane Change Alert (LCA) to a preselected position when the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear vehicle is in R (Reverse). This view of the area behind your The vehicle may have LCA. See allows the curb to be seen when 0 vehicle. Lane Change Alert (LCA) 246. parallel parking. Turn Signal Indicator Do not spray glass cleaner directly The mirror(s) return to the original on the mirror. Use a soft towel The vehicle has a turn signal position when: dampened with water. indicator on the mirror housings. . The vehicle is shifted out of The indicator will flash when a turn R (Reverse), or remains in Automatic Dimming signal or the hazard warning R (Reverse) for about Rearview Mirror flashers are used. 30 seconds. The vehicle has an automatic . The ignition is turned off. Heated Mirrors dimming rearview mirror. The mirror . The vehicle is driven in will automatically reduce the glare The rear window defogger also R (Reverse) above a set speed. from the headlamps from behind. heats the outside mirrors. To turn this feature on or off, see The dimming feature comes on = : Press to heat the outside Vehicle Personalization 0 157. when the vehicle is started. mirrors. See Automatic Climate Control System (Quad Zone) 0 178 or Automatic Climate Control System (Dual Zone) 0 185. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Rear Camera Mirror If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror provides a wide angle camera view of the area behind the vehicle.
To adjust the brightness, press the button (1) on the back of the { Warning rearview mirror without covering the The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) light sensor (2). has a limited view. Portions of the road, vehicles, and other objects Pull the tab rearward to turn on the may not be seen. Do not drive or display. Push the tab forward to turn park the vehicle using only this it off. When off, the mirror is camera. Objects may appear automatic dimming. Adjust the closer than they are. Check the mirror for a clear view of the area outside mirrors or glance over behind the vehicle while the display your shoulder when making lane Each button press cycles the is off. changes or merging. Failure to brightness between five settings. use proper care may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Keys, Doors, and Windows 51 The RCM may not work properly or Windows display a clear image if: . There is glare from the sun or { Warning headlamps. This may obstruct objects from view. Never leave a child, a helpless . Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, the camera lens. Clean the lens especially with the windows with a soft damp cloth. closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the . The back of the vehicle has been damaged and the position extreme heat and suffer and mounting angle of the permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. The camera that provides the Rear camera has changed. Camera Mirror (RCM) image is above the license plate, next to the Rear Vision Camera (RVC). Troubleshooting If the tab is in the rearward position and a blue screen and d are displayed in the mirror and the display shuts off, see your dealer for service.
The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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pulsing sound when either rear Express-Down/Up Windows window is down and the front The express feature allows the windows are up. To reduce the windows to be raised and lowered sound, open either a front window all the way without holding the or the sunroof, if equipped. switch. Power Windows Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. { Warning Cancel the express mode by briefly Children could be seriously pressing or pulling the switch. injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never Express Window Anti-Pinch The driver power window switches Feature leave keys in a vehicle with control all the windows. The children. When there are children passenger switch controls only that If any object is in the path of the in the rear seat, use the window window. window when the express-up is lockout button to prevent Press the switch down to open the active, the window will stop at the operation of the windows. See window. Pull the switch up to obstruction and auto-reverse to a 0 Keys 28. close it. preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may The windows are operable when the also cause the window to ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ auto-reverse. The window will return ACCESSORY, or when Retained to normal operation after the Accessory Power (RAP) is active. obstruction or condition is removed. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Comfort Open Override Windows When Comfort Open is enabled in If the vehicle battery has been the vehicle personalization menu, { Warning recharged or disconnected, or is not press and hold K on the RKE working, the front power windows transmitter until the windows fully If express override is activated, will need to be reprogrammed for open. See Remote Window the window will not reverse “ the express-up feature to work. Operation” under Vehicle automatically. You or others could Before reprogramming, replace or Personalization 0 157. be injured and the window could recharge the vehicle's battery. be damaged. Before you use Window Lockout To program: express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or clear of the window path. ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors. To override the anti-pinch feature, hold the window switch all the way 2. Pull and hold the power up to the second position. The window switch up until the window will raise for as long as the window is fully closed. switch is held. Once the switch is Continue holding the switch up released, the express mode is for two seconds after the reactivated. window closes. In this mode, the window can close 3. Press and hold the power on an object in its path. Use care window switch down until the This feature prevents the rear when using the override mode. window is fully open. Continue holding the switch down for windows from operating except from two seconds. the driver position. The window is now reprogrammed. Press Z to activate the rear Repeat the process for the other window lockout. The indicator light windows. will illuminate when on. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Press Z again to deactivate the Rear Window Sunshade rear window lockout. Sun Visors
There is also a control for the rear window sunshade on the rear door If equipped, press and release the panel. switch. The rear window sunshade Rear Passenger Door Sunshades will fully extend. To close the Pull the sun visor down to block sunshade, press and release the glare. Detach the sun visor from the switch again. The sunshade will fully center mount to pivot to the side close. window, or to extend along the rod. When shifting the vehicle into R (Reverse), the rear window sunshade will automatically retract if it is extended. It may re-extend after a short delay when shifting into D (Drive). Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Keys, Doors, and Windows 55 If equipped, use the handle to pull Roof Open/Close : Press the rear or the sunshade up and attach to the front of the switch (1) to the first holder at the top of the window. Sunroof detent and hold to open or close the To close the sunshade, use the sunroof. handle to unhook and hold it while it If equipped with a sunroof, the Express Open/Express Close : retracts down. ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ Press the rear or front of the ACCESSORY, or in Retained switch (1) to the second detent and Accessory Power (RAP), to operate release to express open or express the sunroof. See Ignition Positions close the sunroof. 0 202 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206. Vent Feature : Press and hold the front of the switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the rear of the switch (2) to close the sunroof vent. Power Sunshades
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If equipped, press to open or close reversal system, close in manual the front sunroof sunshade. mode. To stop the movement, release the switch.
The rear door panels have controls for the rear sunroof sunshade. Press to open or close. If equipped, press to open or close the rear sunroof sunshade. Automatic Reversal System Dirt and debris may collect on the The sunroof/sunshade is equipped sunroof seal or in the track. This with an automatic reversal system could cause an issue with sunroof that is only active when the sunroof/ operation or noise. It could also plug sunshade is being operated in the water drainage system. express mode. If an object is in the Periodically open the sunroof and path of the sunroof/sunshade while remove any obstacles or loose it is express-closing, the reversal debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and system will detect the object and roof sealing area using a clean stop. In the event of closing cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not difficulties like frost or other remove grease from the sunroof. conditions, it is possible to override If water is seen dripping into the the reversal system. To override the water drainage system, this is normal. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 72 Infants and Young Children . . . . 90 Seats and Safety Belt Use During Child Restraint Systems ...... 92 Restraints Pregnancy ...... 74 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 94 Safety Belt Extender ...... 75 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Safety System Check ...... 75 Children (LATCH System) . . . . 95 Head Restraints Safety Belt Care ...... 75 Replacing LATCH System Head Restraints ...... 58 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash ...... 100 Parts after a Crash ...... 75 Securing Child Restraints Front Seats (Rear Seat) ...... 101 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 60 Airbag System Securing Child Restraints Lumbar Adjustment ...... 60 Airbag System ...... 76 (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . . 103 Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . 61 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 78 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 62 When Should an Airbag Memory Seats ...... 63 Inflate? ...... 79 Heated and Ventilated Front What Makes an Airbag Seats ...... 64 Inflate? ...... 80 Massage ...... 66 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...... 80 Rear Seats What Will You See after an Rear Seats ...... 66 Airbag Inflates? ...... 81 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 68 Passenger Sensing System . . . 82 Rear Seat Armrest ...... 68 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Heated and Ventilated Rear Vehicle ...... 86 Seats ...... 69 Adding Equipment to the Rear Seat Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 86 Pass-Through Door ...... 69 Airbag System Check ...... 87 Replacing Airbag System Parts Safety Belts after a Crash ...... 87 Safety Belts ...... 70 How to Wear Safety Belts Child Restraints Properly ...... 71 Older Children ...... 88 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
58 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
{ 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 Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it. drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same Try to move the head restraint to all occupants are installed and height as the top of the occupant's make sure that it is locked in place. adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the To lower the head restraint, press If your vehicle has rear head chance of a neck injury in a crash. the button located on top of the restraints that fold down, always Front Seats seatback, and push the head return them to the full upright restraint down. Try to move the position whenever an occupant is The vehicle's front seats have head restraint after the button is seated in the seat. adjustable head restraints in the released to make sure that it is outboard seating positions. locked in place. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Rear Seats Always adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the The vehicle's rear seats have same height as the top of the adjustable head restraints in the occupant's head. outboard seating positions. Rear outboard head restraints are The height of the head restraint can not removable. be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head The rear outboard head restraints restraint to make sure that it is are not designed to be folded. locked in place.
The fore and aft position of the head restraint can be adjusted. To adjust the head restraint forward and rearward, press the button located on the side facing of the head restraint and move it forward or rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. To lower the head restraint, press The front seat outboard head the button, located on the top of the restraints are not designed to be seatback, and push the head removed. restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
60 Seats and Restraints Front Seats To adjust: . Move the seat forward or Power Seat Adjustment rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. { Warning . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the You can lose control of the front of the control up or down. vehicle if you try to adjust a driver . Raise or lower the seat by seat while the vehicle is moving. moving the rear of the control up Adjust the driver seat only when or down. the vehicle is not moving. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 62. Platinum Seat To adjust the lumbar support, see 1. Feature Select Lumbar Adjustment 0 60. 2. Up Some vehicles are equipped with a 3. Forward feature that activates a vibrating 4. Down pulse alert in the driver seat to help 5. Rearward avoid crashes. See Driver 0 . Toggle the Feature Select (1), Assistance Systems 230. if equipped, to view adjustable seat options on the center stack Lumbar Adjustment display. Uplevel Lumbar and Bolster . Select lumbar support. Platinum Seat Shown Adjustment . Press Up (2) to move lumbar If equipped, the ignition must be on support upward. to use all uplevel seat features. . Press Forward (3) to move lumbar support inward. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. Press Down (4) to move lumbar Base Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support support down. Adjustment . Press Rearward (5) to move lumbar support outward. To adjust upper back support, if equipped: . Toggle the Feature Select (1), if equipped, to view adjustable seat options on the center stack display. . Press Forward (3) to move support inward or Rearward (5) to move support outward. Base Seat Shown
To adjust lumbar support, To adjust thigh support, if equipped: if equipped: 1. Turn the selection control (3) to 1. Forward view seat options on the center 2. Rearward stack display. . Press Forward (1) to move 2. Select cushion length adjuster. lumbar support inward. 3. Press and hold the control . Press Rearward (2) to move forward (2) to increase or lumbar support outward. rearward (1) to decrease cushion length. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Reclining Seatbacks { 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. Do not have a seatback reclined if Platinum Seat Shown The lap belt could go up over the vehicle is moving. your abdomen. The belt forces To adjust: would be there, not at your pelvic . Tilt the top of the control bones. This could cause serious rearward to recline. internal injuries. . Tilt the top of the control forward For proper protection when the to raise the seatback. vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory To store positions to the 1 and 2 Positions buttons: Press and hold 1, 2, or B to 1. The ignition must be in ON/ manually recall the previously RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. stored memory positions. Releasing B 2. Adjust the driver seat, power tilt 1, 2, or before the stored and telescoping steering positions are reached stops the column, if equipped, massage recall. type and intensity, if equipped, If the massage feature is off when and the outside mirrors on the memory recall is performed, the some vehicles. previously stored type and intensity 3. Press and release SET. A beep will be recalled, but it will remain off will sound. until activated with the On/Off Platinum Driver Seat Buttons control or through the center stack Shown, Passenger Buttons 4. Immediately press and hold 1 with the platinum seat controls. Similar until two beeps sound. Automatically Recalling Memory If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and B 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second Positions (Auto Memory Recall) (Exit) buttons on the driver door and driver using 2. (Driver Only) front passenger door are used to To store exit positions and easy exit If programmed on in the vehicle manually store and recall memory features to the B (Exit) button, personalization menu, the Auto settings for the driver and B (Automatic) Memory Recall feature passenger seats. The driver repeat Steps 1–4 using to store automatically recalls the current memory buttons also store outside your positions for getting out of the driver s previously stored 1 or 2 mirror, power tilt and telescoping vehicle (driver only). ’ position when the ignition is steering column positions, and changed from OFF to ON/RUN or massage settings, if equipped. ACC/ACCESSORY. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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See “Auto Memory Recall’ under Easy exit recall automatically feature not recalling for “Comfort and Convenience” in activates when one of the following two seconds. Then try recalling Vehicle Personalization 0 157. occurs: the exit position again. To stop recall movement, press one . The vehicle is turned off and the If the memory position is still not of the memory, power mirror, driver door is opened within a recalling, see your dealer for or power seat controls; or press the short time. service. power tilt and telescoping steering . The vehicle is turned off with the column control. driver door open. Heated and Ventilated If the vehicle’s driver has changed, Front Seats in some vehicles the Driver ID may Obstructions be displayed for the first few ignition If something has blocked the driver { Warning cycles. seat while recalling a memory RKE transmitters are not labeled position, the recall may stop. If you cannot feel temperature with a number. If your memory seat Remove the obstruction. Then do change or pain to the skin, the position is stored to 1 or 2 but this one of the following: seat heater may cause burns. To position is not automatically . If automatically or manually reduce the risk of burns, people recalling, then store your positions recalling the stored memory with such a condition should use to the other button or switch RKE position, press and hold the care when using the seat heater, transmitters with the other driver. appropriate manual control for especially for long periods of two seconds. Try recalling again Easy Exit Recall (Driver Only) time. Do not place anything on by pressing the appropriate the seat that insulates against If programmed on in the vehicle memory button. If automatically heat, such as a blanket, cushion, personalization menu, the easy exit recalling the position, try cover, or similar item. This may feature automatically recalls the recalling again by opening the cause the seat heater to previously stored exit positions driver door and pressing K on overheat. An overheated seat when leaving the vehicle. See the RKE transmitter. heater may cause a burn or may Storing Memory Positions earlier in “ ” damage the seat. this section. See also Vehicle . If recalling the exit position, Personalization 0 157. press and hold the appropriate manual control for the exit Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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next to the buttons indicate three for If the passenger seat is unoccupied, the highest setting and one for the the auto heated seats feature will lowest. If the front heated seats are not activate that seat. The auto on high, the level may automatically heated seats feature can be be lowered after approximately programmed to always be enabled 30 minutes. when the vehicle is on. When this feature is off, the heated See Vehicle Personalization 0 157. and ventilated seat symbols on the buttons are white. A ventilated seat Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not During a remote start, the heated or cooled. When a heated seat is ventilated seats, if equipped, can be If equipped, the buttons are near the turned on, the symbol turns red. turned on automatically. When it is climate controls on the center stack. When a ventilated seat is turned on, cold outside, the heated seats turn To operate, the ignition must be on. the symbol turns blue. on, and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on. The heated The passenger seat may take Press J or z to heat the driver or or ventilated seats are canceled longer to heat up. passenger seat cushion and when the ignition is turned on. Press seatback. Auto Heated Seats the heated or ventilated seat button I + When the vehicle is on, this feature to use the heated or ventilated seats Press or to heat the driver or after the vehicle is started. passenger seatback only. will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by The heated or ventilated seat Press C or { to ventilate the driver the vehicle’s interior temperature. indicator lights do not turn on during or passenger seat. The active high, medium, low, or off a remote start. Press the button once for the heated seat level will be indicated The temperature performance of an highest setting. With each press of by the manual heated seat buttons unoccupied seat may be reduced. the button, the seat will change to on the center stack. Use the manual This is normal. the next lower setting, and then to heated seat buttons on the center the off setting. The indicator lights stack to turn auto heated seats off. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
66 Seats and Restraints The heated or ventilated seats may To activate and adjust the massage Rear Seats be enabled or disabled in the feature: vehicle personalization menu. See 0 1. Toggle the center selection { Warning Remote Vehicle Start 36 and control (2) located on the door Vehicle Personalization 0 157. to view adjustable massage The power seats will work with options on the center stack Massage the ignition off. Children could display. operate the power seats and be Massage 2. Select massage feature. injured. Never leave children alone in the vehicle. 3. Press the control up (3) or down (5) to select the massage type. Caution 4. Press the control forward (4) or rearward (6) to change the Do not adjust the power seat intensity. when a child restraint is installed. 5. Press the massage control Adjusting the seat may cause button (1) to recall the last damage to the installed child massage type and intensity. restraint. Use the window lockout button on the driver door to See Massage 0 66. prevent adjustment of the seat Platinum Driver Seat Shown, whenever a child restraint is Passenger Seat Similar installed. If equipped, the ignition must be on to use the massage feature. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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To adjust the seat, if equipped: 4. Press the massage control . Move the seat forward or button (4) to recall the last rearward by sliding the massage type and intensity. control (2) forward or rearward. Easy Exit . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control (2) up or down. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control (2) up or down. Platinum Rear Seat Shown To recline the rear seatback, If equipped, the armrest may have if equipped: seat adjustment controls. . Tilt the top of the control (3) 1. Seatback Display and Lumbar rearward to recline. Adjustment Control . Tilt the top of the control (3) Platinum Seat Shown 2. Power Seat Adjustment forward to raise. If equipped, press S to return the 3. Seatback Recline To activate the massage feature, seat to the full rearward and full tilt if equipped: down position. The seat will also 4. Massage 1. Press the massage control move to this position when the rear When one of the seat controls is button (4). door is opened. triggered, a panel display will be activated from the driver or 2. Press up or down (1) to select passenger seatback. the massage type. 3. Press forward or rearward (1) to change the intensity. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Lumbar Adjustment To adjust lumbar support, Rear Seat Armrest if equipped: If a child restraint is installed, see Rear Seats 0 66. 1. Toggle the center selection control to view adjustable seat options on the display. 2. Select lumbar support. 3. Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease support. 4. Press and hold the control upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the support. To adjust upper back support, Fixed Center Seat Shown, if equipped: Adjustable Center Seat Similar Platinum Rear Seat Shown 1. Toggle the center selection The rear seat has an armrest in the control to view adjustable seat center of the seatback. Lower the If equipped, the armrest may have options on the display. armrest and press the button at the controls for lumbar and upper back 2. Select upper back support. front of the armrest to access the support. cupholders. 3. Press and hold the control When one of the seat controls is To fold, press the cupholders into triggered, a panel display will be forward to increase or rearward to decrease support. the seat if they have been opened, activated from the driver or lift the armrest up, and push it passenger seatback. rearward until it is flush with the seatback. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Heated and Ventilated With the ignition in ON/RUN, press Rear Seat M or L to heat the left or right Rear Seats outboard seat cushion. Pass-Through Door { Warning With the ignition in ON/RUN, press C or { to ventilate the left or right If you cannot feel temperature outboard seat. change or pain to the skin, the On vehicles without rear climate seat heater may cause burns. controls, an indicator light on the See the Warning under Heated button will turn on when the heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 64. or ventilated seat is on. On vehicles with rear climate controls, an indicator on the climate control display appears when this feature is on. On vehicles without rear climate controls, press the button again to Some vehicles have a rear seat turn this feature off. The light on the pass-through door in the center of button will turn off. On vehicles with the rear seatback. Fold down the rear climate controls, this feature center armrest and pull the latch to turns on the heated seat at the open the door. highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then Platinum Seat the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting, and one light If equipped, the buttons are on the indicates the lowest. If the heated rear passenger doors. seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
70 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts When riding in a vehicle, you travel Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the This section of the manual vehicle stops suddenly, you keep describes how to use safety belts passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you. properly. It also describes some the vehicle that is not equipped It could be the windshield, the things not to do with safety belts. with seats and safety belts. instrument panel, or the safety belts! Always wear a safety belt, and When you wear a safety belt, you { Warning check that all passenger(s) are and the vehicle slow down together. restrained properly too. There is more time to stop because Do not let anyone ride where a you stop over a longer distance and, safety belt cannot be worn This vehicle has indicators as a when worn properly, your strongest properly. In a crash, if you or your bones take the forces from the passenger(s) are not wearing reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 129. safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts, injuries can be much safety belts makes such good worse than if you are wearing Why Safety Belts Work sense. safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things Questions and Answers About inside the vehicle harder or by Safety Belts being ejected from the vehicle. In Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle addition, anyone who is not after a crash if I am wearing a buckled up can strike other safety belt? passengers in the vehicle. A: You could be — whether you are It is extremely dangerous to ride wearing a safety belt or not. in a cargo area, inside or outside Your chance of being conscious of a vehicle. In a collision, during and after a crash, so you passengers riding in these areas can unbuckle and get out, is are more likely to be seriously much greater if you are belted. injured or killed. Do not allow (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be should I have to wear safety to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap belts? unbelted people are hurt more often belt. If you slid under it, the belt A: Airbags are supplemental in crashes than those who are would apply force on your systems only; so they work with wearing safety belts. abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. safety belts — not instead of There are important things to know them. Whether or not an airbag about wearing a safety belt properly. . Wear the shoulder belt over the is provided, all occupants still shoulder and across the chest. have to buckle up to get the These parts of the body are best most protection. able to take belt restraining Also, in nearly all states and in forces. The shoulder belt locks if all Canadian provinces, the law there is a sudden stop or crash. requires wearing safety belts. { Warning How to Wear Safety Belts You can be seriously injured, Properly or even killed, by not wearing This section is only for people of your safety belt properly. adult size. . Never allow the lap or There are special things to know shoulder belt to become about safety belts and children. And . Sit up straight and always keep loose or twisted. there are different rules for smaller your feet on the floor in front of you. . Never wear the shoulder children and infants. If a child will be belt under both arms or riding in the vehicle, see Older . Always use the correct buckle behind your back. Children 0 88 or Infants and Young for your seating position. Children 0 90. Follow those rules for . Never route the lap or . Wear the lap part of the belt low everyone's protection. shoulder belt over an and snug on the hips, just armrest. touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you All seating positions in the vehicle very quickly. If this happens, let have a lap-shoulder belt. the belt go back slightly to The following instructions explain unlock it. Then pull the belt how to wear a lap-shoulder belt across you more slowly. properly. If the shoulder portion of a 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is passenger belt is pulled out all adjustable, so you can sit up the way, the child restraint straight. To see how, see locking feature may be “Seats” in the Index. engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. 3. Push the latch plate into the Engaging the child restraint buckle until it clicks. locking feature in the front Pull up on the latch plate to outboard seating position may make sure it is secure. If the affect the passenger sensing belt is not long enough, see system. See Passenger Safety Belt Extender 0 75. Sensing System 0 82. 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 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull height adjuster, move it to the the belt across you. Do not let height that is right for you. See it get twisted. “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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To unlatch the belt, push the button shoulder belt height adjustment on the buckle. The belt should could reduce the effectiveness of return to its stowed position. the safety belt in a crash. See How 0 Always stow the safety belt slowly. to Wear Safety Belts Properly 71. If the safety belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position, the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out. If this happens, pull the safety belt straight out firmly to unlock the webbing, and then release it. If the webbing is still locked in the retractor, see your 5. To make the lap part tight, pull dealer. up on the shoulder belt. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Press the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster position. The adjuster can be moved The vehicle has a shoulder belt up by pushing the slide/trim up. height adjuster for the driver and After the adjuster is set to the right front passenger seating desired position, try to move it down positions. without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into Adjust the height so the shoulder position. portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Automatic Safety Belt They can help tighten the safety Comfort guides are available Tightening System belts during the early stages of a through your dealer for the rear moderate to severe frontal, near outboard seating positions. The vehicle may have the Automatic frontal, or rear crash if the threshold Instructions are included with the Safety Belt Tightening System. conditions for pretensioner guide. The system activates during activation are met. Safety belt emergency braking and/or sudden pretensioners can also help tighten Safety Belt Use During driving maneuvers and releases the safety belts in a side crash or a Pregnancy when driving conditions return to rollover event. Safety belts work for everyone, normal. Pretensioners work only once. If the including pregnant women. Like all The system will not activate if the pretensioners activate in a crash, occupants, they are more likely to Traction Control/Electronic Stability the pretensioners and probably be seriously injured if they do not Control system is not functioning other parts of the vehicle's safety wear safety belts. properly. See Traction Control/ belt system will need to be replaced. Electronic Stability Control 0 217. See Replacing Safety Belt System If there is a problem with the Parts after a Crash 0 75. Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System, a message displays on the Rear Safety Belt Comfort Driver Information Center (DIC). See Guides Safety Belt Messages 0 154. Other Rear safety belt comfort guides may safety belt functions are not affected provide added safety belt comfort by the Automatic Safety Belt for older children who have Tightening System. outgrown booster seats and for Safety Belt Pretensioners some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide This vehicle has safety belt positions the belt away from the pretensioners for front outboard neck and head. occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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A pregnant woman should wear a belt. For more information, see the lap-shoulder belt, and the lap instruction sheet that comes with { Warning portion should be worn as low as the extender. possible, below the rounding, Do not bleach or dye safety belt throughout the pregnancy. Safety System Check webbing. It may severely weaken the webbing. In a crash, they The best way to protect the fetus is Now and then, check that the safety might not be able to provide to protect the mother. When a safety belt reminder light, safety belts, adequate protection. Clean and belt is worn properly, it is more likely buckles, latch plates, retractors, and rinse safety belt webbing only that the fetus will not be hurt in a anchorages are all working properly. with mild soap and lukewarm crash. For pregnant women, as for Look for any other loose or water. Allow the webbing to dry. anyone, the key to making safety damaged safety belt system parts belts effective is wearing them that might keep a safety belt system properly. from doing its job. See your dealer Replacing Safety Belt to have it repaired. Torn or frayed System Parts after a Safety Belt Extender safety belts may not protect you in a Crash If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under around you, you should use it. impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. { Warning But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you Make sure the safety belt reminder A crash can damage the safety light is working. See Safety Belt an extender. When you go in to belt system in the vehicle. Reminders 0 129. order it, take the heaviest coat you A damaged safety belt system will wear, so the extender will be Keep safety belts clean and dry. may not properly protect the long enough for you. To help avoid See Safety Belt Care 0 75. person using it, resulting in personal injury, do not let someone serious injury or even death in a else use it, and use it only for the Safety Belt Care crash. To help make sure the seat it is made to fit. The extender Keep belts clean and dry. safety belt systems are working has been designed for adults. Never properly after a crash, have them use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
76 Seats and Restraints Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Warning (Continued) AIRBAG is on the center of the The vehicle has the following steering wheel for the driver and on inspected and any necessary airbags: the instrument panel for the front replacements made as soon as outboard passenger. possible. . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG outboard passenger. is on the lower part of the After a minor crash, replacement of instrument panel. safety belts may not be necessary. . A knee airbag for the driver. But the safety belt assemblies that For seat-mounted side impact . A knee airbag for the front airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the were used during any crash may outboard passenger. have been stressed or damaged. side of the seatback closest to See your dealer to have the safety . A seat-mounted side impact the door. belt assemblies inspected or airbag for the driver. For roof-rail airbags, the word replaced. . A seat-mounted side impact AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. New parts and repairs may be airbag for the front outboard Airbags are designed to supplement necessary even if the safety belt passenger. the protection provided by safety system was not being used at the . A roof-rail airbag for the driver belts. Even though today's airbags time of the crash. and the passenger seated are also designed to help reduce Have the safety belt pretensioners directly behind the driver. the risk of injury from the force of an checked if the vehicle has been in a inflating bag, all airbags must inflate . A roof-rail airbag for the front very quickly to do their job. crash, or if the airbag readiness light outboard passenger and the stays on after you start the vehicle passenger seated directly Here are the most important things or while you are driving. See Airbag behind the front outboard to know about the airbag system: 0 Readiness Light 130. passenger. All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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{ Warning { Warning { Warning
You can be severely injured or Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, killed in a crash if you are not force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when wearing your safety belt, even an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured with airbags. Airbags are against, or very close to any or killed. Always secure children designed to work with safety airbag when it inflates can be properly in the vehicle. To read belts, not replace them. Also, seriously injured or killed. Do not how, see Older Children 0 88 or airbags are not designed to inflate sit unnecessarily close to any Infants and Young Children 0 90. in every crash. In some crashes airbag, as you would be if sitting safety belts are the only restraint. on the edge of the seat or leaning See When Should an Airbag forward. Safety belts help keep Inflate? 0 79. you in position before and during Wearing your safety belt during a a crash. Always wear a safety crash helps reduce the chance of belt, even with airbags. The driver hitting things inside the vehicle or should sit as far back as possible being ejected from it. Airbags are while still maintaining control of the vehicle. The safety belts and There is an airbag readiness light “supplemental restraints” to the on the instrument cluster, which safety belts. Everyone in the the front outboard passenger shows the airbag symbol. The vehicle should wear a safety belt airbags are most effective when you are sitting well back and system checks the airbag electrical properly, whether or not there is system for malfunctions. The light an airbag for that person. upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Occupants should not lean on or Light 0 130. sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Where Are the Airbags?
The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, center of the steering wheel. front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers The front outboard passenger are in the ceiling above the side frontal airbag is in the passenger windows. side instrument panel. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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predict how severe a crash is likely Warning (Continued) to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the clear. Do not put anything occupants. The vehicle has between an occupant and an electronic sensors that help the airbag, and do not attach or put airbag system determine the anything on the steering wheel severity of the impact. Deployment hub or on or near any other thresholds can vary with specific airbag covering. vehicle design. Do not use seat accessories that Frontal airbags are designed to block the inflation path of a inflate in moderate to severe frontal seat-mounted side impact airbag. or near frontal crashes to help Driver Side Shown, Passenger reduce the potential for severe Never secure anything to the roof Side Similar injuries, mainly to the driver's or of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags front outboard passenger's head The seat-mounted side impact by routing a rope or tie‐down and chest. airbags for the driver and front through any door or window outboard passenger are in the side opening. If you do, the path of an Whether the frontal airbags will or of the seatbacks closest to the door. inflating roof-rail airbag will be should inflate is not based primarily blocked. on how fast the vehicle is traveling. { Warning It depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how If something is between an When Should an Airbag quickly the vehicle slows down. occupant and an airbag, the Inflate? Frontal airbags may inflate at airbag might not inflate properly different crash speeds depending on This vehicle is equipped with or it might force the object into whether the vehicle hits an object airbags. See Airbag System 0 76. that person causing severe injury straight on or at an angle, and Airbags are designed to inflate if the or even death. The path of an whether the object is fixed or impact exceeds the specific airbag inflating airbag must be kept moving, rigid or deformable, narrow system's deployment threshold. or wide. (Continued) Deployment thresholds are used to Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Frontal airbags are not intended to Roof-rail airbags are designed to For airbag locations, see Where Are inflate during vehicle rollovers, in inflate in moderate to severe side the Airbags? 0 78. rear impacts, or in many side crashes depending on the location impacts. of the impact. In addition, these How Does an Airbag In addition, the vehicle has roof-rail airbags are designed to Restrain? advanced technology frontal inflate during a rollover or in a In moderate to severe frontal or airbags. Advanced technology severe frontal impact. Roof-rail near frontal collisions, even belted frontal airbags adjust the restraint airbags are not designed to inflate in occupants can contact the steering according to either crash severity or rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags wheel or the instrument panel. In occupant interaction. will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck, if the sensing moderate to severe side collisions, Knee airbags are designed to inflate system predicts that the vehicle is even belted occupants can contact in moderate to severe frontal or about to roll over on its side, or in a the inside of the vehicle. near frontal impacts. Knee airbags severe frontal impact. Airbags supplement the protection are not designed to inflate during provided by safety belts by vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, In any particular crash, no one can distributing the force of the impact or in many side impacts. say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the more evenly over the Seat-mounted side impact airbags vehicle damage or repair costs. occupant's body. are designed to inflate in moderate Rollover capable roof-rail airbags to severe side crashes depending What Makes an Airbag are designed to help contain the on the location of the impact. head and chest of occupants in the Seat-mounted side impact airbags Inflate? outboard seating positions in the are not designed to inflate in frontal In a deployment event, the sensing first and second rows. The rollover impacts, near frontal impacts, system sends an electrical signal capable roof-rail airbags are rollovers, or rear impacts. triggering a release of gas from the designed to help reduce the risk of A seat-mounted side impact airbag inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the full or partial ejection in rollover is designed to inflate on the side of airbag causing the bag to break out events, although no system can the vehicle that is struck. of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, prevent all such ejections. and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of The feature may also activate, types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer without airbag inflation, after an because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent event that exceeds a predetermined not toward those airbags. See When people from leaving the vehicle. threshold. You can lock the doors, Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 79. and turn off the interior lamps, and Airbags should never be regarded { Warning turn off the hazard warning flashers as anything more than a supplement by using the controls for those to safety belts. When an airbag inflates, there features. may be dust in the air. This dust What Will You See after could cause breathing problems { Warning for people with a history of an Airbag Inflates? asthma or other breathing trouble. A crash severe enough to inflate After the frontal airbags and To avoid this, everyone in the the airbags may have also seat-mounted side impact airbags vehicle should get out as soon as damaged important functions in inflate, they quickly deflate, so it is safe to do so. If you have the vehicle, such as the fuel quickly that some people may not breathing problems but cannot system, brake and steering even realize an airbag inflated. get out of the vehicle after an systems, etc. Even if the vehicle Roof-rail airbags may still be at least airbag inflates, then get fresh air appears to be drivable after a partially inflated for some time after by opening a window or a door. moderate crash, there may be they inflate. Some components of If you experience breathing concealed damage that could the airbag module may be hot for problems following an airbag make it difficult to safely operate several minutes. For location of the deployment, you should seek the vehicle. airbags, see Where Are the medical attention. Airbags? 0 78. Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash The parts of the airbag that come The vehicle has a feature that may has occurred. into contact with you may be warm, automatically unlock the doors, turn but not too hot to touch. There may on the interior lamps and hazard be some smoke and dust coming In many crashes severe enough to warning flashers, and shut off the from the vents in the deflated inflate the airbag, windshields are fuel system after the airbags inflate. airbags. Airbag inflation does not broken by vehicle deformation. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing on or off, will be visible. See also occur from the front outboard Passenger Airbag Status passenger airbag. System Indicator 0 130. . Airbags are designed to inflate The vehicle has a passenger The passenger sensing system only once. After an airbag sensing system for the front turns off the front outboard inflates, you will need some new outboard passenger position. The passenger frontal airbag and knee parts for the airbag system. passenger airbag status indicator airbag under certain conditions. No If you do not get them, the will light on the overhead console other airbag is affected by the airbag system will not be there when the vehicle is started. passenger sensing system. to help protect you in another The passenger sensing system crash. A new system will include works with sensors that are part of airbag modules and possibly the front outboard passenger seat other parts. The service manual and safety belt. The sensors are for the vehicle covers the need designed to detect the presence of to replace other parts. a properly seated occupant and . The vehicle has a crash sensing United States determine if the front outboard and diagnostic module which passenger frontal airbag and knee records information after a airbag should be allowed to inflate crash. See Vehicle Data or not. 0 Recording and Privacy 372 According to accident statistics, and Event Data 0 children are safer when properly Recorders 373. secured in a rear seat in the correct . Let only qualified technicians Canada child restraint for their weight work on the airbag systems. and size. The words ON and OFF, or the Improper service can mean that Whenever possible, children aged an airbag system will not work symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. When the 12 and under should be secured in properly. See your dealer for a rear seating position. service. system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol for Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Never put a rear-facing child seat in . There is a critical problem with the front. This is because the risk to Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the the rear-facing child is so great, passenger sensing system. if the airbag inflates. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat, even if When the passenger sensing the airbag is off. If securing a system has turned off the front { Warning forward-facing child restraint in outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, the off indicator A child in a rear-facing child the front outboard passenger seat, always move the seat as far will light and stay lit as a reminder restraint can be seriously injured that the airbags are off. See back as it will go. It is better to or killed if the passenger frontal Passenger Airbag Status secure child restraints in the rear airbag inflates. This is because Indicator 0 130. the back of the rear-facing child seat. Consider using another The passenger sensing system is restraint would be very close to vehicle to transport the child designed to turn on the front the inflating airbag. A child in a when a rear seat is not available. outboard passenger frontal airbag forward-facing child restraint can and knee airbag anytime the system be seriously injured or killed if the The passenger sensing system is senses that a person of adult size is passenger frontal airbag inflates designed to turn off the front sitting properly in the front outboard and the passenger seat is in a outboard passenger frontal airbag passenger seat. When the forward position. and knee airbag if: passenger sensing system has Even if the passenger sensing . The front outboard passenger allowed the airbag(s) to be enabled, system has turned off the front seat is unoccupied. the on indicator will light and stay lit outboard passenger airbag(s), no as a reminder that the airbag(s) are . The system determines that an active. system is fail-safe. No one can infant is present in a child guarantee that an airbag will not restraint. For some children, including deploy under some unusual children in child restraints, and for . A front outboard passenger circumstance, even though the very small adults, the passenger takes his/her weight off of the airbag(s) are off. sensing system may or may not turn seat for a period of time. off the front outboard passenger (Continued) frontal airbag and knee airbag, Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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depending upon the person’s in a child restraint. If a child restraint lock is set, the belt can be seating posture and body build. has been installed and the on tightened but not pulled out of Everyone in the vehicle who has indicator is lit: the retractor. outgrown child restraints should 1. Turn the vehicle off. 5. If, after reinstalling the child wear a safety belt properly — restraint and restarting the whether or not there is an airbag for 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. vehicle, the on indicator is still that person. lit, turn the vehicle off. Then 3. Remove any additional items slightly recline the vehicle { Warning from the seat such as blankets, seatback and adjust the seat cushions, seat covers, seat cushion, if adjustable, to make If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers. sure that the vehicle seatback comes on and stays on, it means 4. Reinstall the child restraint is not pushing the child that something may be wrong following the directions restraint into the seat cushion. with the airbag system. To help provided by the child restraint avoid injury to yourself or others, Also make sure the child manufacturer and refer to restraint is not trapped under have the vehicle serviced right Securing Child Restraints the vehicle head restraint. away. See Airbag Readiness (Front Passenger Seat) 0 103 0 If this happens, adjust the head Light 130 for more information, or Securing Child Restraints restraint. See Head including important safety (Rear Seat) 0 101. Restraints 0 58. information. Make sure the safety belt 6. Restart the vehicle. retractor is locked by pulling If the On Indicator Is Lit for a the shoulder belt all the way The passenger sensing system may Child Restraint out of the retractor when or may not turn off the airbags for a installing the child restraint, child in a child restraint depending The passenger sensing system is even if the child restraint is upon the child’s size. It is better to designed to turn off the front equipped with a safety belt secure the child restraint in a rear outboard passenger frontal airbag lock-off. When the retractor seat. Never put a rear-facing child and knee airbag if the system restraint in the front seat, even if the determines that an infant is present on indicator is not lit. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Adult-Sized Occupant from the seat, such as { Warning blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat If the front outboard passenger massagers. airbag is turned off for an adult-sized occupant, the airbag 3. Place the seatback in the fully will not be able to inflate and help upright position. protect that person in a crash, 4. Have the person sit upright in resulting in an increased risk of the seat, centered on the seat serious injury or even death. An cushion, with legs comfortably adult-sized occupant should not extended. ride in the front outboard 5. If the shoulder portion of the passenger seat, if the passenger belt is pulled out all the way, airbag off indicator is lit. the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This If a person of adult size is sitting in Additional Factors Affecting may unintentionally cause the the front outboard passenger seat, System Operation passenger sensing system to but the off indicator is lit, it could be turn the airbag off for some Safety belts help keep the because that person is not sitting adult-sized occupants. If this passenger in position on the seat properly in the seat or that the child happens, unbuckle the belt, let during vehicle maneuvers and restraint locking feature is engaged. the belt go back all the way, braking, which helps the passenger Use the following steps to allow the and then buckle the belt again sensing system maintain the system to detect that person and without pulling the belt out all passenger airbag status. See enable the front outboard passenger the way. “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” frontal airbag and knee airbag: in the Index for additional 6. Restart the vehicle and have 1. Turn the vehicle off. information about the importance of the person remain in this proper restraint use. position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat seatback may interfere with the are close to an airbag when it massagers can affect how well the proper operation of the passenger inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. passenger sensing system sensing system. They are probably part of the operates. We recommend that you airbag system. Be sure to follow not use seat covers or other Servicing the proper service procedures, and aftermarket equipment except when make sure the person performing approved by GM for your specific Airbag-Equipped Vehicle work for you is qualified to do so. vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Airbags affect how the vehicle 0 the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 86 should be serviced. There are parts Adding Equipment to the for more information about of the airbag system in several modifications that can affect how places around the vehicle. Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the system operates. dealer and the service manual have Adding accessories that change the The on indicator may be lit if an information about servicing the vehicle's frame, bumper system, object, such as a briefcase, vehicle and the airbag system. To height, front end, or side sheet handbag, grocery bag, laptop, purchase a service manual, see metal may keep the airbag system or other electronic device is put on Service Publications Ordering from working properly. The an unoccupied seat. If this is not Information 0 370. operation of the airbag system can desired remove the object from also be affected by changing any the seat. { Warning parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic { Warning For up to 10 seconds after the module, steering wheel, instrument vehicle is turned off and the panel, any of the airbag modules, Stowing of articles under the battery is disconnected, an airbag ceiling or pillar garnish trim, front passenger seat or between the can still inflate during improper sensors, side impact sensors, passenger seat cushion and service. You can be injured if you or airbag wiring. (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Your dealer and the service manual The vehicle has rollover roof-rail have information about the location airbags. See Different Size Tires Caution (Continued) of the airbag sensors, sensing and and Wheels 0 316 for additional diagnostic module, and airbag important information. open or break the airbag wiring. coverings. If there are any If you have to modify your vehicle opened or broken airbag In addition, the vehicle has a because you have a disability and coverings, have the airbag passenger sensing system for the you have questions about whether covering and/or airbag module front outboard passenger position, the modifications will affect the replaced. For the location of the which includes sensors that are part vehicle's airbag system, or if you airbags, see Where Are the of the passenger seat. The have questions about whether the Airbags? 0 78. See your dealer passenger sensing system may not airbag system will be affected if the operate properly if the original seat vehicle is modified for any other for service. trim is replaced with non-GM reason, call Customer Assistance. covers, upholstery, or trim; or with See Customer Assistance Replacing Airbag System GM covers, upholstery, or trim Offices 0 363. designed for a different vehicle. Any Parts after a Crash object, such as an aftermarket seat Airbag System Check heater or a comfort-enhancing pad { Warning or device, installed under or on top The airbag system does not need of the seat fabric, could also regularly scheduled maintenance or A crash can damage the airbag interfere with the operation of the replacement. Make sure the airbag systems in the vehicle. passenger sensing system. This readiness light is working. See A damaged airbag system may 0 could either prevent proper Airbag Readiness Light 130. not work properly and may not deployment of the passenger protect you and your airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Caution passenger(s) in a crash, resulting sensing system from properly in serious injury or even death. To turning off the passenger airbag(s). If an airbag covering is damaged, help make sure the airbag See Passenger Sensing opened, or broken, the airbag systems are working properly System 0 82. may not work properly. Do not (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
88 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that after a crash, have them Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a inspected and any necessary lap-shoulder belt until the child replacements made as soon as passes the fit test below: possible. . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat If an airbag inflates, you will need to edge? If yes, continue. If no, replace airbag system parts. See return to the booster seat. your dealer for service. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. If the airbag readiness light stays on Does the shoulder belt rest on after the vehicle is started or comes the shoulder? If yes, continue. on when you are driving, the airbag If no, try using the rear safety system may not work properly. Have belt comfort guide, if equipped. the vehicle serviced right away. See See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Airbag Readiness Light 0 130. Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt Older children who have outgrown ” 0 72. If a comfort guide is not booster seats should wear the available, or if the shoulder belt vehicle safety belts. still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts wear safety belts? properly. A: An older child should wear a { Warning lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder Never allow more than one child belt can provide. The shoulder to wear the same safety belt. The belt should not cross the face or safety belt cannot properly spread neck. The lap belt should fit the impact forces. In a crash, they snugly below the hips, just can be crushed together and { Warning touching the top of the thighs. seriously injured. A safety belt This applies belt force to the must be used by only one person Never allow a child to wear the child's pelvic bones in a crash. at a time. safety belt with the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the behind their back. A child can be abdomen, which could cause seriously injured by not wearing severe or even fatal internal the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a injuries in a crash. crash, the child would not be Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort restrained by the shoulder belt. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder The child could move too far Belt 0 72. forward increasing the chance of According to accident statistics, head and neck injury. The child children are safer when properly might also slide under the lap restrained in a rear seating position. belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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restraints. In fact, the law in every Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) state in the United States and in children ride in vehicles, they should every Canadian province says have the protection provided by That could cause serious or fatal children up to some age must be appropriate child restraints. Neither injuries. The shoulder belt should restrained while in a vehicle. the vehicle's safety belt system nor go over the shoulder and across its airbag system is designed the chest. { Warning for them. Children who are not restrained Children can be seriously injured properly can strike other people, or strangled if a shoulder belt is or can be thrown out of the vehicle. wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but { Warning cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is Never hold an infant or a child pulled all the way out of the while riding in a vehicle. Due to retractor. It unlocks when the crash forces, an infant or a child shoulder belt is allowed to go all will become so heavy it is not the way back into the retractor, possible to hold it during a crash. but it cannot do this if it is For example, in a crash at only wrapped around a child’s neck. 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) If the shoulder belt is locked and infant will suddenly become a Infants and Young tightened around a child’s neck, 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's Children the only way to loosen the belt is arms. An infant should be to cut it. secured in an appropriate Everyone in a vehicle needs restraint. protection! This includes infants and Never leave children unattended all other children. Neither the in a vehicle and never allow distance traveled nor the age and children to play with the safety size of the traveler changes the belts. need, for everyone, to use safety Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.
Q: What are the different types of { Warning { Warning add-on child restraints? To reduce the risk of neck and Children who are up against, A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle head injury in a crash, infants and or very close to, any airbag when toddlers should be secured in a it inflates can be seriously injured owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular rear-facing child restraint until age or killed. Never put a rear-facing two, or until they reach the child restraint in the front restraint should take into consideration not only the child's maximum height and weight limits outboard seat. Secure a weight, height, and age but also of their child restraint. rear-facing child restraint in a rear whether or not the restraint will seat. It is also better to secure a be compatible with the motor forward-facing child restraint in a vehicle in which it will be used. rear seat. If you must secure a For most basic types of child forward-facing child restraint in restraints, there are many the front outboard seat, always different models available. When move the front passenger seat as purchasing a child restraint, be far back as it will go. sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal Forward-Facing Child Seat injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides crash, young children should restraint for the child's body with the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. always be secured in appropriate restraint with the seating surface child restraints. against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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important, so if they are not Warning (Continued) available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or Keep in mind that an unsecured LATCH system, following the child restraint can move around in a instructions that came with that collision or sudden stop and injure child restraint and the instructions people in the vehicle. Be sure to in this manual. properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. To help reduce the chance of injury, In some areas of the United States the child restraint must be secured and Canada, Certified Child Booster Seats in the vehicle. Child restraint Passenger Safety Technicians systems must be secured in vehicle A booster seat is a child restraint (CPSTs) are available to inspect seats by lap belts or the lap belt designed to improve the fit of the and demonstrate how to correctly portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by vehicle's safety belt system. use and install child restraints. In the LATCH system. See Lower A booster seat can also help a child the U.S., refer to the National Anchors and Tethers for Children to see out the window. Highway Traffic Safety (LATCH System) 0 95. Children can Administration (NHTSA) website to be endangered in a crash if the child Securing an Add-On Child locate the nearest child safety seat restraint is not properly secured in Restraint in the Vehicle inspection station. For CPST the vehicle. availability in Canada, check with { Warning When securing an add-on child Transport Canada or the Provincial restraint, refer to the instructions Ministry of Transportation office. A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint { Warning Warning (Continued) A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the { Warning restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back or killed if the front passenger as it will go. It is better to secure A child can be seriously injured or airbag inflates. This is because the child restraint in a rear seat. killed in a crash if the child is not the back of the rear-facing child properly secured in the child See Passenger Sensing System restraint would be very close to restraint. Secure the child 0 82 for additional information. the inflating airbag. A child in a properly following the instructions forward-facing child restraint can that came with that child restraint. be seriously injured or killed if the When securing a child restraint in a front passenger airbag inflates rear seating position, study the Where to Put the and the passenger seat is in a instructions that came with the child forward position. restraint to make sure it is Restraint compatible with this vehicle. Even if the passenger sensing According to accident statistics, Child restraints and booster seats system has turned off the front children and infants are safer when vary considerably in size, and some passenger frontal airbag, no properly restrained in a child may fit in certain seating positions restraint system or infant restraint system is fail-safe. No one can better than others. system secured in a rear seating guarantee that an airbag will not Depending on where you place the position. deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is child restraint and the size of the Whenever possible, children aged turned off. child restraint, you may not be able 12 and under should be secured in to access adjacent safety belt a rear seating position. Secure rear-facing child restraints assemblies or LATCH anchors for in a rear seat, even if the airbag Never put a rear-facing child seat in additional passengers or child the front. This is because the risk to is off. If you secure a restraints. Adjacent seating the rear-facing child is so great if the forward-facing child restraint in positions should not be used if the airbag deploys. (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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child restraint prevents access to or attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must interferes with the routing of the rear-facing and forward-facing child never be attached using only the top safety belt. seats can be properly installed tether. Wherever a child restraint is using either the LATCH anchors or The LATCH anchorage system can installed, be sure to secure the child the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not be used until the combined weight restraint properly. use both the safety belts and the of the child plus the child restraint is LATCH anchorage system to secure Keep in mind that an unsecured 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt a rear-facing or forward-facing alone instead of the LATCH child restraint can move around in a child seat. collision or sudden stop and injure anchorage system once the people in the vehicle. Be sure to Booster seats use the vehicle’s combined weight is more than properly secure any child restraint in safety belts to secure the child in 29.5 kg (65 lbs). the booster seat. If the manufacturer the vehicle — even when no child is The following explains how to attach in it. recommends that the booster seat a child restraint with these be secured with the LATCH system, attachments in the vehicle. this can be done as long as the Lower Anchors and booster seat can be positioned Not all vehicle seating positions or Tethers for Children properly and there is no interference child restraints have lower anchors (LATCH System) with the proper positioning of the and attachments or top tether lap-shoulder belt on the child. anchors and attachments. In this The LATCH system secures a child case, the safety belt must be used restraint during driving or in a crash. Make sure to follow the instructions (with top tether where available) to LATCH attachments on the child that came with the child restraint, secure the child restraint. See restraint are used to attach the child and also the instructions in this Securing Child Restraints (Front restraint to the anchors in the manual. Passenger Seat) 0 103 vehicle. The LATCH system is When installing a child restraint with or Securing Child Restraints (Rear designed to make installation of a a top tether, you must also use Seat) 0 101. child restraint easier. either the lower anchors or the In order to use the LATCH system in safety belts to properly secure the your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint to the vehicle. lower anchors for each LATCH A top tether anchor is built into the seating position that will vehicle. The top tether accommodate a child restraint with attachment (2) on the child restraint lower attachments (2). 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). Rear Seat Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top I : Seating positions with top tether to the anchor. tether anchors. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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H : Seating positions with two The top tether anchors are behind lower anchors. the rear seat, on the filler panel. Open the covers to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor To assist in locating the lower if a national or local law requires anchors, each seating position with that the top tether be attached, or if lower anchors has two labels, near the instructions that come with the the crease between the seatback The outboard lower anchors are child restraint say that the top tether and the seat cushion. behind the vertical openings in the must be attached. seat trim. According to accident statistics, 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 94 for additional To assist in locating the top tether information. anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is on the cover. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) System restraint to a single anchor could Buckle any unused safety belts cause the anchor or attachment behind the child restraint so { Warning to come loose or even break children cannot reach them. Pull during a crash. A child or others the shoulder belt all the way out If a LATCH-type child restraint is could be injured. of the retractor to set the lock, not attached to anchors, the child and tighten the belt behind the restraint will not be able to protect child restraint after the child the child correctly. In a crash, the { Warning restraint has been installed. child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child Children can be seriously injured restraint properly using the or strangled if a shoulder belt is { Warning anchors, or use the vehicle's wrapped around their neck. The safety belts to secure the shoulder belt can tighten but The power seats will work with restraint, following the instructions cannot be loosened if it is locked. the ignition off. Children could that came with the child restraint The shoulder belt locks when it is operate the power seats and be and the instructions in this pulled all the way out of the injured. Never leave children manual. retractor. It unlocks when the alone in the vehicle. shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor, { Warning but it cannot do this if it is Caution wrapped around a child’s neck. To reduce the risk of serious or If the shoulder belt is locked and Do not adjust the power seat fatal injuries during a crash, do tightened around a child’s neck, when a child restraint is installed. not attach more than one child the only way to loosen the belt is Adjusting the seat may cause restraint to a single anchor. to cut it. damage to the installed child Attaching more than one child (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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secure the restraints. Some 2. If the child restraint Caution (Continued) restraints also use another vehicle manufacturer recommends that anchor to secure a top tether. the top tether be attached, restraint. Use the window lockout 1. Attach and tighten the lower attach and tighten the top button on the driver door to tether to the top tether anchor, prevent adjustment of the seat attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint if equipped. Refer to the child whenever a child restraint is restraint instructions and the installed. does not have lower attachments or the desired following steps: seating position does not have 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. lower anchors, secure the child Caution 2.2. Open the top tether restraint with the top tether and anchor cover to expose Do not let the LATCH the safety belts. Move the head the anchor. restraint up if needed to get a attachments rub against the tight installation. Refer to your 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten vehicle s safety belts. This may ’ child restraint manufacturer the top tether according to damage these parts. If necessary, instructions and the your child restraint move buckled safety belts to instructions in this manual. instructions and the avoid rubbing the LATCH following instructions: attachments. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, see 1.2. Put the child restraint on Where to Put the Restraint 0 94. the seat. This system is designed to make 1.3. Attach and tighten the the installation of child restraints lower attachments on the easier. When using lower anchors, child restraint to the lower do not use the vehicle's safety belts. anchors. Instead, use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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If the position you are If the position you are using does not have a using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint headrest or head restraint and you are using a single and you are using a dual tether, route the tether tether, fully raise the head over the seatback. restraint and route the tethers around the out board side of the Head Restraint posts. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To If the position you are check, grasp the child restraint using has an adjustable at the LATCH path and attempt head restraint and you are to move it side to side and using a single tether, route back and forth. There should If the position you are the tether around the be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of using does not have a inboard side of the head movement for proper headrest or head restraint restraint. installation. and you are using a dual tether, route the tether Replacing LATCH System over the seatback. Parts After a Crash
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If the child restraint has the LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and child restraint when and as the Tethers for Children (LATCH instructions say. secure the child restraint, System) 0 95 for how and where to resulting in serious injury or even If more than one child restraint install the child restraint using needs to be installed in the rear death in a crash. To help make LATCH. If a child restraint is sure the LATCH system is seat, be sure to read Where to Put secured in the vehicle using a the Restraint 0 94. working properly after a crash, safety belt and it uses a top tether, see your dealer to have the see Lower Anchors and Tethers for 1. Put the child restraint on system inspected and any Children (LATCH System) 0 95 for the seat. necessary replacements made as top tether anchor locations. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run soon as possible. Do not secure a child seat in a the lap and shoulder portions position without a top tether anchor of the vehicle's safety belt If the vehicle has the LATCH system if a national or local law requires through or around the restraint. and it was being used during a that the top tether be anchored, or if The child restraint instructions crash, new LATCH system parts the instructions that come with the will show you how. may be needed. child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH In Canada, the law requires that system was not being used at the forward-facing child restraints have time of the crash. a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint or vehicle seat (Rear Seat) position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety When securing a child restraint in a belt to secure the child restraint in rear seating position, study the this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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3. Push the latch plate into the 6. If the child restraint has a top buckle until it clicks. tether, follow the child restraint Position the release button on manufacturer's instructions the buckle so that the safety regarding the use of the top belt could be quickly unbuckled tether. See Lower Anchors and if necessary. Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 95. 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 5. To tighten the belt, push down attempt to move it side to side on the child restraint, pull the and back and forth. When the shoulder portion of the belt to child restraint is properly tighten the lap portion of the installed, there should be no belt, and feed the shoulder belt more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of back into the retractor. When movement. installing a forward-facing child To remove the child restraint, restraint, it may be helpful to 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and way out of the retractor to set use your knee to push down on let it return to the stowed position. the child restraint as you the lock. When the retractor If the top tether is attached to a top tighten the belt. lock is set, the belt can be tether anchor, disconnect it. tightened but not pulled out of Try to pull the belt out of the the retractor. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Securing Child Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear This is because the back of the back as it will go. It is better to seat is a safer place to secure a rear-facing child restraint would secure the child restraint in a forward-facing child restraint. See be very close to the inflating rear seat. Where to Put the Restraint 0 94. airbag. A child in a forward-facing See Passenger Sensing System child restraint can be seriously 0 82 for additional information. In addition, the vehicle has a injured or killed if the front passenger sensing system which is outboard passenger frontal airbag designed to turn off the front inflates and the passenger seat is If the child restraint uses a top outboard passenger frontal airbag in a forward position. tether, see Lower Anchors and and knee airbag under certain Tethers for Children (LATCH conditions. See Passenger Sensing Even if the passenger sensing System) 0 95 for top tether anchor System 0 82 and Passenger Airbag system has turned off the front locations. Status Indicator 0 130 for more outboard passenger airbag(s), no Do not secure a child seat in a information, including important system is fail-safe. No one can position without a top tether anchor safety information. guarantee that an airbag will not if a national or local law requires Never put a rear-facing child seat in inflate under some unusual that the top tether be anchored, or if the front. This is because the risk to circumstance, even though the the instructions that come with the the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag(s) are off. child restraint say that the top strap airbag deploys. Secure rear-facing child restraints must be anchored. in a rear seat, even if the In Canada, the law requires that { Warning airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraints have forward-facing child restraint in A child in a rear-facing child a top tether, and that the tether be the front outboard passenger attached. restraint can be seriously injured seat, always move the seat as far or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates. (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions: 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, the off indicator on the passenger 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the airbag status indicator should buckle until it clicks. way out of the retractor to set light and stay lit when the Position the release button on the lock. When the retractor vehicle is started. See the buckle so that the safety lock is set, the belt can be Passenger Airbag Status belt could be quickly unbuckled tightened but not pulled out of Indicator 0 130. if necessary. the retractor. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. 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 CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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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 airbags are off, the off 6. To tighten the belt, push down indicator in the passenger airbag on the child restraint, pull the status indicator will come on and shoulder portion of the belt to stay on when the vehicle is started. tighten the lap portion of the If a child restraint has been installed belt, and feed the shoulder belt and the on indicator is lit, see “If the back into the retractor. When On Indicator Is Lit for a Child installing a forward-facing child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing restraint, it may be helpful to System 0 82. use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you To remove the child restraint, tighten the belt. unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
106 Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 106 { Warning Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 106 Glove Box ...... 106 Do not store heavy or sharp Armrest Storage ...... 107 objects in storage compartments. Rear Storage ...... 107 In a crash, these objects may Center Console Storage ...... 107 cause the cover to open and could result in injury. Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 108 Convenience Net ...... 108 Instrument Panel Storage To open, touch the GLOVE BOX button. Close the glove box manually.
Press to release the cover. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Armrest Storage Rear Storage Center Console Storage
Press the latch to access the If equipped, press the lid to access Press the button and lift to access storage area in the rear armrest. the storage compartment in the rear the storage area. There is an Press the button to extend the doors. auxiliary jack and USB port(s) cupholders. inside. See the infotainment manual. Push the cupholders in to close. If equipped, there are seat controls on the armrest. See Rear Seats 0 66. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
108 Storage Additional Storage Convenience Net Features The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk. The Cargo Tie-Downs net is attached to the cargo tie-downs. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned into an envelope to hold smaller items inside. Do not use the net for heavy loads.
There are cupholders in the center console. Push and release on the passenger side of the cover to access the cupholders.
The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net. See Convenience Net 0 108, if equipped. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Traction Control System (TCS)/ Instruments and (Base Level Cluster Only) . . . 126 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 137 Controls Engine Oil Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant Temperature (Performance Warning Light ...... 137 Configuration Only) ...... 127 Tire Pressure Light ...... 137 Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 138 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 110 Gauge ...... 128 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 138 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 111 Voltmeter Gauge (Base Level Auto Stop Mode (Uplevel Heated Steering Wheel ...... 111 Cluster Only) ...... 129 Cluster) ...... 139 Horn ...... 111 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 129 Security Light ...... 139 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 111 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 130 High-Beam On Light ...... 139 Compass ...... 113 Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ...... 139 Clock ...... 113 Indicator ...... 130 Cruise Control Light ...... 140 Power Outlets ...... 114 Charging System Light ...... 131 Door Ajar Light ...... 140 Wireless Charging ...... 115 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) ...... 132 Information Displays Warning Lights, Gauges, and Brake System Warning Driver Information Indicators Light ...... 133 Center (DIC) ...... 140 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Electric Parking Brake Head-Up Display (HUD) ...... 143 Indicators ...... 117 Light ...... 134 Vehicle Messages Instrument Cluster (Base Service Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Messages ...... 146 Level) ...... 118 Light ...... 134 Battery Voltage and Charging Instrument Cluster Antilock Brake System (ABS) Messages ...... 147 (Uplevel) ...... 121 Warning Light ...... 135 Brake System Messages . . . . . 147 Speedometer ...... 123 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Compass Messages ...... 148 Odometer ...... 124 Light ...... 135 Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 148 Trip Odometer ...... 124 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 136 Door Ajar Messages ...... 148 Tachometer ...... 124 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . 136 Engine Cooling System Fuel Gauge ...... 124 Traction Off Light ...... 136 ® Messages ...... 149 Boost Gauge (Performance StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 136 Engine Oil Messages ...... 149 Configuration Only) ...... 125 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
110 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages . . . . . 150 Vehicle Personalization Controls Fuel System Messages ...... 150 Vehicle Personalization ...... 157 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 150 Lamp Messages ...... 151 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Object Detection System Universal Remote System . . . . 166 Adjustment Messages ...... 151 Universal Remote System Ride Control System Programming ...... 166 Power Tilt and Telescoping Messages ...... 154 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Airbag System Messages . . . . 154 Operation ...... 168 Safety Belt Messages ...... 154 Security Messages ...... 155 Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 155 Steering System Messages ...... 155 Starting the Vehicle Messages ...... 156 Tire Messages ...... 156 Transmission Messages ...... 156 Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 157 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 157 Washer Fluid Messages ...... 157 Press the control to move the tilt Window Messages ...... 157 and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Steering Wheel Controls Horn The infotainment system can be Press a on the steering wheel pad operated by using the steering to sound the horn. wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment Windshield Wiper/Washer manual. Heated Steering Wheel
AUTO : Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense™, when enabled. For intermittent wipes, move the lever up to AUTO, then turn the band on the wiper lever up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. With the ignition in ACC/ If Rainsense is enabled, see ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move “Rainsense™” later in this section. the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. If the windshield wipers are in use while driving, the exterior lamps HI : Use for fast wipes. come on automatically if the exterior LO : Use for slow wipes. lamp control is in AUTO. The ( : If equipped with a heated transition time for the lamps coming steering wheel, press to turn on or on varies based on wiper speed. off. An indicator next to the button is See “Lights On with Wipers” under lit when the feature is turned on. Automatic Headlamp System 0 172. The steering wheel takes about OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. three minutes to start heating. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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1X : For a single wipe, briefly move Rainsense™ . Move the windshield wiper lever the wiper lever down. For several out of the AUTO position to With Rainsense, a sensor near the wipes, hold the wiper lever down. deactivate Rainsense. top center of the windshield detects Clear snow and ice from the wiper the amount of water on the To enable or disable this feature, blades and windshield before using windshield and controls the see “Rainsense Wipers” under them. If frozen to the windshield, sensitivity of the windshield wiper. Vehicle Personalization 0 157. carefully loosen or thaw them. Keep this area of the windshield Damaged blades should be Wiper Arm Assembly Protection clear of debris to allow for best replaced. See Wiper Blade When using an automatic car wash, system performance. Replacement 0 286. move the windshield wiper lever to AUTO : If Rainsense is enabled, Heavy snow or ice can overload the OFF. This disables the automatic move the windshield wiper lever to wiper motor. Rainsense windshield wipers. AUTO. Turn the band on the wiper With Rainsense, if the transmission lever to adjust the sensitivity. Wiper Parking is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle If the ignition is put in OFF while the speed is very slow, the wipers will wipers are on LO, HI, or AUTO, they automatically stop at the base of the will immediately stop. windshield. If the windshield wiper lever is then The wiper operations return to moved to OFF before the driver normal when the transmission is no door is opened or within 10 minutes, longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle the wipers will restart and move to speed has increased. the base of the windshield. f : Pull the windshield wiper If the ignition is put in OFF while the lever toward you to spray windshield wipers are performing wipes due to . Turn the band up for more washer fluid and activate the wipers. windshield washing, the wipers sensitivity to moisture. The wipers will continue until the continue to run until they reach the . Turn the band down for less lever is released or the maximum base of the windshield. sensitivity to moisture. wash time is reached. When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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depending on how long the vehicle for a short distance in an 3. Touch 12-24 Hr for a 12 or windshield washer had been open area where it can receive a 24 hour clock. activated. See Washer Fluid 0 281 GPS signal. The compass system for information on filling the will automatically determine when a 4. Touch 0 to go back to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. GPS signal is restored and provide previous menu. a heading again. See Compass Date { Warning Messages 0 148 for the messages that may be displayed for the To set the date: In freezing weather, do not use compass. 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen the washer until the windshield is button, then touch Time warmed. Otherwise the washer Clock and Date. fluid can form ice on the The infotainment system controls 2. Touch Set Date, then touch + windshield, blocking your vision. are used to access the time and or − to increase or decrease date settings through the menu month, day, or year. Compass system. See “Home Page” in the 0 infotainment manual for information 3. Touch to go back to the The vehicle may have a compass about how to use the menu system. previous menu. display on the Driver Information Auto Set Center (DIC). The compass receives Setting the Clock When on, the time and date will its heading and other information Time from the Global Positioning automatically update. System (GPS) antenna, To set the time: To set auto set: ® StabiliTrak , and vehicle speed 1. From the Home Page, touch information. 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen the SETTINGS screen button, button, then touch Time The compass system is designed to then touch Time and Date. and Date. operate for a certain number of 2. Touch Set Time, then touch + 2. Touch Set Time or Set Date. miles or degrees of turn before or − to increase or decrease needing a signal from the GPS hours or minutes, and change satellites. When the compass AM or PM. display shows CAL, drive the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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3. Touch Auto Set, then select Power Outlets Lift the cover to access the On-Cell Network or Off-Manual accessory power outlet. to manually set the time Certain accessory power plugs may and date. not be compatible with the 4. Touch 0 to go back to the accessory power outlet and could previous menu. overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see If auto set is on, the time displayed your dealer. on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new When adding electrical equipment, time zone. be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Clock Display the equipment. See Add-On 0 When on, the digital clock will Electrical Equipment 260. display on the infotainment screen. 1. Power Outlet 110V/120V To set the clock display: Caution Alternating Current 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen 2. Power Outlet 12 Volt Direct Hanging heavy equipment from button, then touch Time Current the power outlet can cause and Date. damage not covered by the Power Outlet 12 Volt Direct vehicle warranty. The power 2. Touch Clock Display, then Current select Off or On. outlets are designed for The 12-volt accessory power outlet accessory power plugs only, such 3. Touch 0 to go back to the can be used to plug in electrical as cell phone charge cords. previous menu. equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Always unplug electrical equipment The vehicle has an accessory when not in use and do not plug in power outlet on the rear seat trim equipment that exceeds the panel. maximum 20 amp rating. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Power Outlet 110V/120V using 400 watts or less is plugged To check for phone or other device Alternating Current into the outlet and a system fault is compatibility: not detected. If equipped with this power outlet on . In the U.S., see my.cadillac.com/ the rear seat trim panel, it can be The power outlet is not designed for learn. used to plug in electrical equipment the following and may not work . In Canada, see that uses a maximum limit of 400 properly if this equipment is gmtotalconnect.ca. watts. plugged in: . Or, see your dealer for details. An indicator light on the outlet turns . Equipment with high initial peak wattage, such as on to show it is in use. The light { Warning comes on when the ignition is in compressor-driven refrigerators or electric power tools. ON/RUN, equipment requiring less Wireless charging can affect the than 400 watts is plugged into the . Other equipment requiring an operation of an implanted outlet, and no system fault is extremely stable power supply, pacemaker or other medical detected. such as devices. If you have one, it is The indicator light does not come on microcomputer-controlled recommended to consult with when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or electric blankets or touch sensor your doctor before using the if the equipment is not fully seated lamps. wireless charging system. into the outlet. . Medical equipment. If equipment is connected using The vehicle must be in ON/RUN, more than 400 watts or a system Wireless Charging ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained fault is detected, a protection circuit The vehicle may have wireless Accessory Power (RAP). The shuts off the power supply and the charging in the storage under the wireless charging feature may not indicator light turns off. To reset the armrest. The system wirelessly correctly indicate charging when the circuit, unplug the item and plug it charges one PMA or Qi compatible vehicle is in RAP. See Retained back in or turn the Retained mobile device. Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206. Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206. The power restarts when equipment Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The operating temperature is −20 °C 3. The ~ will display on the V (−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the on the infotainment screen. charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to This indicates that the mobile 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone. device is properly positioned and charging. If a phone is { Warning placed on the charging pad and ~ does not display, Remove all metal objects from the remove the phone from the charging pad before charging pad, turn 180 degrees and wait your mobile device. Metal objects, three seconds before placing/ such as coins, keys, rings, aligning the phone on the pad or paper clips, between the phone again. and charging pad will become To charge a mobile device: very hot. On the rare occasion that the charging system does not 1. Remove all objects from the charging pad. The system may detect a metal object, and the not charge if there are any object gets wedged between the objects on the charging pad. phone and charger, remove the phone and allow the metallic 2. Place the mobile device face object to cool before removing it up on the @ symbol on the from the charging pad, to prevent charging pad and align it to the burns. left wall of the charging bin. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Instruments and Controls 117 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
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Cluster Menu music, select from the favorites, Settings There is an interactive display area or change the audio source. Use y Press SEL to select the Settings in the center of the instrument or z to change the station or go to app, then press T to enter the cluster. the next or previous track. Settings menu. Use y or z to Use the right steering wheel control Phone scroll through items in the to open and scroll through the Settings menu. different items and displays. Press SEL to select the Phone app, then press T to enter the Phone Units : Press T while Units is Press S to access the cluster menu. In the Phone menu, if there is displayed to enter the Units menu. applications. Use y or z to scroll no active phone call, view recent Choose English, Imperial, or metric through the list of available calls, or scroll through contacts. units by pressing SEL while the applications. Not all applications will If there is an active call, mute the desired item is highlighted. be available on all vehicles. phone or switch to handset A checkmark will be displayed next operation. to the selected item. . Info App. This is where the selected Driver Information Navigation Display Themes : There are three Center (DIC) displays can be instrument cluster display Press SEL to select the Navigation viewed. See Driver Information configurations to choose from: Center (DIC) 0 140. app, then press T to enter the Standard, Technology, and Media. Navigation menu. If there is no T . Audio active route, you can resume the Info Pages : Press while Info . Phone last route and turn the voice Pages is displayed to enter the Info prompts on/off. If there is an active Pages menu and select the items to . Navigation route, press SEL to cancel or be displayed in the Info app. See . Settings resume route guidance or turn the Driver Information Center 0 voice prompts on or off. (DIC) 140. Audio Speed Warning : The Speed Press SEL to select the Audio app, Warning display allows the driver to then press T to enter the Audio set a speed that they do not want to menu. In the Audio menu browse for exceed. To set the Speed Warning, Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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press T when Speed Warning is displayed. Press y or z to adjust the value. Press SEL to set the speed. Once the speed is set, this feature can be turned off by pressing SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime. Software Information : Displays open source software information. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
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Reconfigurable Instrument Use the five-way control on the right Cluster side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones The cluster display layout can be and scroll through the different changed. displays. To change the cluster configuration: 1. Find the Options page in one of the interactive display zones on Enhanced Configuration the cluster. The Enhanced configuration has 2. Press SEL to enter the three interactive display zones. Options menu. 3. Scroll down to highlight Display Balanced Configuration Layout. Then press SEL to select it. The Balanced configuration has three interactive display zones: one 4. Each layout in the menu is in the center of each of the gauges. represented by a small preview image of the display layout. Scroll up or down and highlight the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster Performance Configuration (If configuration. Equipped) 5. Exit the Display Layout menu The Performance configuration has S two interactive display zones. by pressing . Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Cluster Application Displays Cluster Options Menu selected, pressing C and B will go The cluster can display information To enter the cluster Options menu: to the next or previous favorite and regarding Navigation, Audio, and 1. Use the five-way control on the pressing and holding C and B will Phone. right side of the steering wheel seek. When SEEK Primary is Navigation to find the Options page in one selected, pressing C and B will of the interactive display zones seek and pressing and holding C If there is no active route, a on the cluster. compass will be displayed. If there and B will go to the next or is an active route, press SEL to end 2. Press SEL on the center of the previous favorite. five-way control to enter the route guidance or turn the voice Display Layout : Press SEL while Options menu. prompts on or off. Display Layout is highlighted to Audio Units : Press SEL while Units is change the configuration of the highlighted to enter the Units menu. cluster. See “Reconfigurable While the Audio application page is Choose U.S. or metric units by Instrument Cluster” earlier in this displayed, press SEL to enter the pressing SEL while the desired item section. Audio menu. In the Audio menu, is highlighted. A checkmark will be Open Source Software : Press search for music, select from displayed next to the selected item. favorites, or change the audio SEL while Open Source Software is source Info Pages : Press SEL while Info highlighted to display open source Pages is highlighted to select the software information. Phone items to be displayed in the DIC info While the Phone application page is displays. See Driver Information Speedometer displayed, press SEL to enter the Center (DIC) 0 140. The speedometer shows the Phone menu. In the Phone menu, Fav Button Options : Press SEL vehicle's speed in either kilometers if there is no active phone call, view while Fav Button Options is per hour (km/h) or miles per recent calls, select from favorites, highlighted to select between FAV hour (mph). or scroll through contacts. If there is Primary and SEEK Primary. This an active call, mute the phone or selection allows for configuration of switch to handset operation. the C and B steering wheel controls. When FAV Primary is Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Odometer When the engine is on, the Fuel Gauge tachometer will indicate the engine’s The odometer shows how far the revolutions per minute (rpm). The vehicle has been driven, in either tachometer may vary by several kilometers or miles. hundred rpm’s, during Auto Stop mode, when the engine is shutting Trip Odometer off and restarting. The trip odometer shows how far A slight bump may be felt when the the vehicle has been driven since transmission is determining the the trip odometer was last reset. most fuel efficient operating range. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Caution Center (DIC). See Driver If the engine is operated with the Information Center (DIC) 0 140. Base Level Standard Theme rpm s in the warning area at the ’ Shown Tachometer high end of the tachometer, the vehicle could be damaged, and The tachometer displays the engine the damage would not be covered speed in revolutions per by the vehicle warranty. Do not minute (rpm). operate the engine with the rpm’s On the base cluster, if the vehicle in the warning area. has the Stop/Start system, when the ignition is in ON/RUN, the tachometer indicates the vehicle status. When pointing to AUTO STOP, the engine is off but the vehicle is on and can move. The engine could auto start at any time. When the indicator points to OFF, the vehicle is off. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Here are four things that some Boost Gauge owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: (Performance Configuration Only) . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than Uplevel Balanced Configuration half the tank's capacity to fill Shown the tank. When the ignition is on, the fuel . The gauge moves a little while gauge indicates about how much turning a corner or speeding up. fuel is left in the tank. Metric . The gauge takes a few seconds There is an arrow near the fuel to stabilize after the ignition is gauge pointing to the side of the turned on, and goes back to vehicle the fuel door is on. empty when the ignition is When the indicator nears empty, the turned off. low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Base Level Cluster Only)
English English, Standard Theme Shown This gauge indicates boost under The engine oil pressure gauge heavier throttle. shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds It displays the air pressure level in Metric, Standard Theme Shown the intake manifold before it enters per square inch) when the engine is the engine's combustion chamber. running. The gauge is automatically centered Oil pressure can vary with engine at zero every time the engine is speed, outside temperature, and oil started. Actual boost is displayed viscosity. from this zero point. Changes in A reading outside the normal ambient pressure, such as driving in operating range can be caused by a mountains and changing weather, dangerously low oil level or some will slightly change the zero reading. other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. An oil pressure Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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message may display. See Engine Engine Oil Temperature Oil Messages 0 149 and Engine Oil 0 270. Gauge (Performance Configuration Only) Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. English Add oil if required, but if the oil This gauge shows the engine oil level is within the operating range temperature. and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always Metric If the gauge pointer moves into the follow the maintenance schedule high end, it means that the engine oil has overheated. If the vehicle for changing engine oil. has been operated under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Oil 0 270. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Base Level English Standard Uplevel English Balanced Theme Shown Configuration Shown
Base Level Metric Standard This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine Theme Shown coolant. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
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Voltmeter Gauge (Base Readings outside the normal Safety Belt Reminders operating range can also occur Level Cluster Only) when a large number of electrical Driver Safety Belt Reminder accessories are operating in the Light vehicle and the engine is left idling There is a driver safety belt for an extended period. This reminder light on the instrument condition is normal since the cluster. 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 power.
The vehicle can only be driven for a When the vehicle is started, this Standard Theme Shown short time with the readings outside light flashes and a chime may come When the ignition is on, this gauge the normal operating range. If the on to remind the driver to fasten indicates the battery voltage. vehicle must be driven, turn off all their safety belt. Then the light stays accessories, such as the radio and When the engine is running, this on solid until the belt is buckled. air conditioner, and unplug all This cycle may continue several gauge shows the condition of the chargers and accessories. charging system. The gauge can times if the driver remains or transition from a higher to lower or a Readings outside the normal becomes unbuckled while the lower to higher reading. This is operating range indicate a possible vehicle is moving. normal. If the vehicle is operating problem in the electrical system. If the driver safety belt is buckled, outside the normal operating range, Have the vehicle serviced as soon neither the light nor the chime the charging system light comes on. as possible. comes on. See Charging System Light 0 131. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Passenger Safety Belt grocery bag, laptop, or other Reminder Light electronic device. To turn off the { Warning reminder light and/or chime, remove There is a passenger safety belt the object from the seat or buckle If the airbag readiness light stays reminder light near the passenger the safety belt. on after the vehicle is started or airbag status indicator. See comes on while driving, it means 0 Passenger Sensing System 82. Airbag Readiness Light the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in This light shows if there is an the vehicle might not inflate in a electrical problem with the airbag crash, or they could even inflate system. The system check includes without a crash. To help avoid the airbag sensor(s), the passenger injury, have the vehicle serviced sensing system, the pretensioners, right away. the airbag modules, the wiring, and When the vehicle is started, this the crash sensing and diagnostic light flashes and a chime may come module. For more information on the If there is a problem with the airbag on to remind passengers to fasten airbag system, see Airbag system, a Driver Information Center 0 their safety belt. Then the light stays System 76. (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System on solid until the belt is buckled. 0 This cycle continues several times if Messages 154. the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is Passenger Airbag Status moving. Indicator If the passenger safety belt is The vehicle has a passenger buckled, neither the chime nor the sensing system. See Passenger The airbag readiness light comes on light comes on. Sensing System 0 82. The for several seconds when the overhead console has a passenger The front passenger safety belt vehicle is started. If the light does airbag status indicator. reminder light and chime may turn not come on then, have it fixed on if an object is put on the seat immediately. such as a briefcase, handbag, Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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outboard passenger frontal airbag Charging System Light and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing United States system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. On some vehicles the charging If, after several seconds, both status system light comes on briefly when indicator lights remain on, or if there the ignition is turned on, but the are no lights at all, there may be a engine is not running, as a check to problem with the lights or the show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. Canada passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. For vehicles with a reconfigurable When the vehicle is started, the cluster, this light may not come on passenger airbag status indicator { Warning when the ignition is turned on. will light ON and OFF, or the symbol If the light stays on, or comes on for on and off, for several seconds If the airbag readiness light ever while driving, there may be a as a system check. Then, after comes on and stays on, it means problem with the electrical charging several more seconds, the status that something may be wrong system. Have it checked by your indicator will light either ON or OFF, with the airbag system. To help dealer. Driving while this light is on or either the on or off symbol, to let avoid injury to yourself or others, could drain the battery. you know the status of the front have the vehicle serviced right outboard passenger frontal airbag When this light comes on, or is away. See Airbag Readiness and knee airbag. flashing, the Driver Information Light 0 130 for more information, Center (DIC) also displays a If the word ON or the on symbol is including important safety message. lit on the passenger airbag status information. indicator, it means that the front See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages 0 147. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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If a short distance must be driven Malfunctions are often indicated by with the light on, be sure to turn off the system before any problem is Caution (Continued) all accessories, such as the radio noticeable. Being aware of the light and air conditioner. and seeking service promptly when vehicle warranty. This could also it comes on may prevent damage. affect the vehicle’s ability to pass Malfunction Indicator an Emissions Inspection/ Caution Maintenance test. See Lamp (Check Engine Accessories and Light) If the vehicle is driven continually Modifications 0 262. This light is part of the vehicle’s with this light on, the emission emission control on-board control system may not work as If the light is flashing : A diagnostic system. If this light is on well, the fuel economy may be malfunction has been detected that while the engine is running, a lower, and the vehicle may not could damage the emission control malfunction has been detected and run smoothly. This could lead to system and increase vehicle the vehicle may require service. The costly repairs that might not be emissions. Diagnosis and service light should come on to show that it covered by the vehicle warranty. may be required. is working when the ignition is in To help prevent damage, reduce Service Only Mode. See Ignition vehicle speed and avoid hard Positions 0 202. Caution accelerations and uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the Modifications to the engine, amount of cargo being hauled as transmission, exhaust, intake, soon as possible. or fuel system, or the use of replacement tires that do not If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to park. Turn the vehicle meet the original tire off and wait at least 10 seconds specifications, can cause this light before restarting the engine. If the to come on. This could lead to light is still flashing, follow the costly repairs not covered by the (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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previous guidelines and see your least one full tank of the proper The vehicle may not pass dealer for service as soon as fuel to turn the light off. See inspection if: 0 possible. Fuel 251. . The light is on when the engine If the light is on steady : A If the light remains on, see your is running. malfunction has been detected. dealer. . The light does not come on Diagnosis and service may be when the ignition is in Service required. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Only Mode. Check the following: If the vehicle requires an Emissions . Critical emission control systems . If fuel has been added to the Inspection/Maintenance test, the have not been completely vehicle using the capless funnel test equipment will likely connect to diagnosed. If this happens, the adapter, make sure that it has the vehicle's Data Link vehicle would not be ready for been removed. See “Filling the Connector (DLC). inspection and might require Tank with a Portable Gas Can” several days of routine driving under Filling the Tank 0 253. before the system is ready for The diagnostic system can inspection. This can happen if detect if the adapter has been the 12-volt battery has recently left installed in the vehicle, been replaced or run down, or if allowing fuel to evaporate into the vehicle has been recently the atmosphere. A few driving serviced. trips with the adapter removed See your dealer if the vehicle will may turn off the light. The DLC is under the instrument not pass or cannot be made ready panel to the left of the steering . Poor fuel quality can cause for the test. inefficient engine operation and wheel. Connecting devices that are poor driveability, which may go not used to perform an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to Brake System Warning away once the engine is warmed Light up. If this occurs, change the service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation. See Add-On fuel brand. It may require at 0 The vehicle brake system consists Electrical Equipment 260. See of two hydraulic circuits. If one your dealer if assistance is needed. circuit is not working, the remaining Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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circuit can still work to stop the display in the Driver Information vehicle. For normal braking Warning (Continued) Center (DIC). See Brake System performance, both circuits need to Messages 0 147. be working. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a If the light does not come on, If the warning light comes on, there crash. If the light is still on after or remains flashing, see your dealer. is a brake problem. Have the brake the vehicle has been pulled off system inspected right away. the road and carefully stopped, Service Electric Parking have the vehicle towed for Brake Light service.
Electric Parking Brake Metric English Light
This light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If it does On some vehicles the service not come on then, have it fixed so it electric parking brake light should will be ready to warn you if there is come on briefly when the vehicle is a problem. in ON/RUN. If it does not come on, Metric English If the light comes on and stays on, have it fixed so it will be ready to there is a brake problem. warn if there is a problem. For This light comes on when the vehicles with the reconfigurable parking brake is applied. If the light cluster, this light may not come on { Warning continues flashing after the parking when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. brake is released, or while driving, The brake system might not be there is a problem with the Electric If this light stays on, there is a working properly if the brake Parking Brake system or another problem with a system on the system warning light is on. system. A message may also vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced (Continued) level. The vehicle can still be driven, Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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but should be taken to a dealer as vehicle needs service. A chime may For some vehicles, this light comes soon as possible. See Electric also sound when the light comes on on briefly while starting the vehicle. Parking Brake 0 214. If a message steady. If it does not come on, have the displays in the Driver Information If the ABS light is the only light on, vehicle serviced. Center (DIC), see Brake System 0 the vehicle has regular brakes, but For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, Messages 147. the antilock brakes are not this light may not come on when functioning. starting the vehicle. Antilock Brake System If both the ABS and the brake This light is green if LKA is available (ABS) Warning Light system warning light are on, the to assist. vehicle's antilock brakes are not LKA may assist by gently turning functioning and there is a problem the steering wheel if the vehicle with the regular brakes. See your approaches a detected lane marking dealer for service. without using the turn signal in that See Brake System Warning Light direction. The LKA light will turn 0 133 and Brake System amber. Messages 0 147. This light comes on briefly when the This light is amber and flashes as a engine is started. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) alert, to indicate that the lane If the light does not come on, have it Light marking has been crossed. fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 248. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Vehicle Ahead Indicator See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not System 0 241. limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control/Electronic Traction Off Light Stability Control 0 217. StabiliTrak® OFF Light
If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead This light comes on briefly while much too closely. starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) This light comes on briefly while dealer. If the system is working System 0 237. starting the engine. If it does not, normally, the indicator light then have the vehicle serviced by your turns off. For vehicles with a dealer. Pedestrian Ahead reconfigurable cluster, this light is in Indicator the display area and it may not This light comes on when the come on when the ignition is StabiliTrak system is turned off. turned on. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the has been turned off by pressing and system does not assist in controlling releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and button. the StabiliTrak systems, and the warning light turns off. If equipped, this indicator will This light and the StabiliTrak OFF display amber when a nearby light come on when StabiliTrak is See Traction Control/Electronic pedestrian is detected directly in turned off. Stability Control 0 217. front of the vehicle. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic 0 Caution (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light Stability Control 217. Engine Coolant The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the Temperature Warning vehicle has overheated. Driving Light with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Engine Overheating 0 280. This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. The engine coolant temperature If the light does not come on, have warning light comes on when the the vehicle serviced by your dealer. engine has overheated. If the system is working normally, On some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If this happens pull over and turn off the indicator light turns off. the engine as soon as possible. See If it does not, have the vehicle 0 If the light is on and not flashing, the serviced by the dealer. If the system Engine Overheating 280. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak is working normally the indicator system have been disabled. light goes off. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Light A Driver Information Center (DIC) reconfigurable cluster, this light may message may display. Check the not come on when starting the DIC messages to determine which vehicle. feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. If the light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it Monitor System (TPMS), this light means that oil is not flowing through comes on briefly when the engine is the engine properly. The vehicle started. It provides information Caution could be low on oil and might have about tire pressures and the TPMS. Lack of proper engine oil some other system problem. See your dealer. When the Light Is On Steady maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil This indicates that one or more of Low Fuel Warning Light the tires are significantly low can also damage the engine. underinflated. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check A Driver Information Center (DIC) the oil level as soon as possible. tire pressure message may also Add oil if required, but if the oil 0 display. See Tire Messages 156. level is within the operating range Stop as soon as possible, and and the oil pressure is still low, inflate the tires to the pressure value have the vehicle serviced. Always shown on the Tire and Loading follow the maintenance schedule This light is near the fuel gauge and Information label. See Tire for changing engine oil. comes on briefly when the ignition is Pressure 0 306. turned on as a check to show it is When the Light Flashes First and working. For vehicles with a Then Is On Steady reconfigurable cluster, this light is in the display area and may not come If the light flashes for about a minute on when the ignition is turned on. and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the It also comes on when the fuel tank problem is not corrected, the light is low on fuel. The light turns off will come on at every ignition cycle. when fuel is added. If it does not, See Tire Pressure Monitor This light should come on briefly as have the vehicle serviced. Operation 0 309. the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Auto Stop Mode (Uplevel For vehicles with the reconfigurable IntelliBeam® Light cluster, this light may not come on Cluster) when the engine is started. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation 0 46. This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is This light comes on when the High-Beam On Light enabled. engine is in an Auto Stop. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 170. See Starting the Engine 0 204. Security Light Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 172. This light comes on when the On some vehicles the immobilizer exterior lamps are in use. See light should come on briefly as the Exterior Lamp Controls 0 170. 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. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
140 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. See Cruise Control 0 220.
Adaptive Cruise Control Light For vehicles equipped with this light, it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See Door Ajar Messages 0 148 for more information.
This light is white when the Adaptive y or z : Move SEL up or down to Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is go to the previous or next selection. on and ready, and turns green when S or T : Press to move between the ACC is set and active. See the interactive display zones in the 0 Adaptive Cruise Control 223. cluster. Press S to go back to the previous menu. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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SEL : Press to open a menu or DIC Information Displays economy that the vehicle has right select a menu item. Press and hold now, and will change as driving The following is the list of all to reset values on certain screens. conditions change. The Average possible DIC information displays. Fuel Economy can be reset along Some of the information displays DIC Information Display with the trip odometer by pressing may not be available for your Options and holding SEL while this display particular vehicle. The info displays on the DIC can be is active. Speed (Base Cluster) : Shows the turned on or off through the Fuel Range : Shows the vehicle speed in either kilometers Settings menu. approximate distance the vehicle per hour (km/h) or miles per can be driven without refueling. 1. Press SEL while viewing the hour (mph). Settings page in one of the LOW will be displayed when the interactive display zones on the Trip 1 or Trip 2 (Base vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel cluster. Cluster) / Trip 1 or Trip 2 and range estimate is based on an Average Fuel Economy (Uplevel average of the vehicle's fuel 2. Scroll to Info Pages and Cluster) : The Trip display shows economy over recent driving history press SEL. the current distance traveled, in and the amount of fuel remaining in 3. Press y or z to move either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), the fuel tank. since the trip odometer was last through the list of possible info Average Fuel Economy (Base reset. The trip odometer can be displays. Cluster) : Shows the approximate reset by pressing and holding SEL average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ 4. Press SEL while an item is while this display is active. highlighted to select or 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). deselect that item. When an The Average Fuel Economy display This number is calculated based on item is selected, a checkmark shows the approximate average the number of L/100 km (mpg) will appear next to it. liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this or miles per gallon (mpg). This menu item was reset. This number number is calculated based on the reflects only the approximate number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded average fuel economy that the since the last time this menu item vehicle has right now, and will was reset. This number reflects only change as driving conditions the approximate average fuel change. The Average Fuel Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Economy can be reset by pressing active and the timer is running. To Cruise Set Speed : Shows the and holding SEL while this display reset the timer to zero, press and speed the cruise control or Adaptive is active. hold SEL while this display is active. Cruise Control is set to. Instantaneous Fuel Economy : Compass (Uplevel Cluster) : Driver Assistance (Uplevel Shows the current fuel economy in Shows the direction the vehicle is Cluster) : May show information for either liters per 100 kilometers (L/ driving. Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). Driver Efficiency Gauge : Guide to Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive This number reflects only the driving in an efficient manner by Cruise Control (ACC), and Forward approximate fuel economy that the keeping the ball green and in the Collision Alert (FCA). The display vehicle has right now and changes center of the gauge. Hard braking or shows if there is a vehicle detected frequently as driving conditions acceleration cause the ball to travel ahead, and the current FCA timing change. away from the center of the gauge. setting. In addition, when ACC is not engaged, the current follow time to Average Speed : Shows the Speed Limit : Shows the current average speed of the vehicle in the vehicle ahead is displayed as a speed limit. The information for this time value on this page. kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles page comes from a roadway per hour (mph). This average is database. Battery Voltage : Shows the calculated based on the various current battery voltage. vehicle speeds recorded since the Speed Warning : Allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the last reset of this value. The average oil's remaining useful life. speed can be reset by pressing and to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press SEL when Speed If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is holding SEL while this display is displayed, that means 99% of the active. Warning is displayed. Press y or current oil life remains. Timer : This display can be used as z to adjust the value. This feature can be turned off by pressing and When the remaining oil life is low, a timer. To start the timer, press SEL the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON while this display is active. The holding SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is message will appear on the display. display will show the amount of time See Engine Oil Messages 0 149. that has passed since the timer was exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed and a chime may sound. The oil should be changed as soon last reset. To stop the timer, press as possible. See Engine Oil 0 270. SEL briefly while this display is In addition to the engine oil life Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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system monitoring the oil life, Blank Page : Allows for no additional maintenance is information to be displayed in the Caution recommended. See Maintenance cluster info display areas. Schedule 0 344. If you try to use the HUD image Head-Up Display (HUD) as a parking aid, you may The Oil Life display must be reset misjudge the distance and after each oil change. It will not damage your vehicle. Do not use reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life { Warning the HUD image as a parking aid. display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just If the HUD image is too bright or been changed. It cannot be reset too high in your field of view, it The HUD information can be accurately until the next oil change. may take you more time to see displayed in various languages in To reset the engine oil life system, things you need to see when it is some vehicles. The speedometer press and hold SEL for several dark outside. Be sure to keep the reading and other numerical values seconds while the Oil Life display is HUD image dim and placed low in can be displayed in either English or active. See Engine Oil Life your field of view. metric units. 0 System 272. The language selection is changed Tire Pressure : Shows the If equipped with HUD, some through the radio and the units of approximate pressures of all four information concerning the measurement is changed through tires. Tire pressure is displayed in the instrument cluster. See Vehicle operation of the vehicle is projected 0 either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds onto the windshield. The image is Personalization 157 and “Cluster per square inch (psi). If the pressure Options Menu” under Instrument projected through the HUD lens on 0 is low, the value for that tire is top of the instrument panel. The Cluster (Uplevel) 121 or shown in amber. See Tire Pressure Instrument Cluster (Base information appears as an image 0 Monitor System 0 308 and Tire focused out toward the front of the Level) 118. Pressure Monitor Operation 0 309. vehicle. Vehicle Odometer (Base Cluster) : Shows the odometer. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Some vehicle messages or alerts $ : Press down or lift up to center displayed in the HUD may be the HUD image. The HUD image cleared by using the steering wheel can only be adjusted up and down, controls. See Vehicle not side to side. Messages 0 146. ! : Press to select the display view. Each press will change the display view. D : Lift up and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the display off. HUD Display on the Vehicle The HUD image will automatically Windshield dim and brighten to compensate for The HUD may display some of the outside lighting. The HUD following vehicle information and brightness control can also be vehicle messages or alerts: adjusted as needed. . Speed The HUD image can temporarily The HUD control is to the left of the light up depending on the angle and . Tachometer steering wheel. position of the sunlight on the HUD . Audio To adjust the HUD image: display. This is normal. . Phone 1. Adjust the driver seat. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. . Navigation 2. Start the engine. HUD Views . Collision Alert 3. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD. There are four views in the HUD. . Cruise Control Some vehicle information and . Lane Keep Assist vehicle messages or alerts may be . Low Fuel displayed in any view. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Metric Metric Metric
English English English Speed View : This display gives the Audio/Phone View : This displays Navigation View : This display speedometer reading (in English or the speed view along with audio/ includes the information in the metric units), speed limit, Adaptive phone information. The current radio speed view along with Turn-by-Turn Cruise Control speed, Lane station, media type, and incoming Navigation information in some Departure Warning, and Vehicle calls will be displayed. vehicles. The compass heading is Ahead indicator. Some information All HUD views may briefly display displayed when navigation routing is only appears on vehicles that have audio information when the driver not active. these features, and when they are uses the steering wheel controls to Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts active. adjust the audio settings appearing shown in the instrument cluster may in the instrument cluster. also be displayed in any HUD view. Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster may also display in any HUD view. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
146 Instruments and Controls HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages Check that: Messages displayed on the DIC . Nothing is covering the indicate the status of the vehicle or HUD lens. some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple . HUD brightness setting is not Metric too dim or too bright. messages may display one after the other. . HUD is adjusted to the proper height. The messages that do not require immediate action can be . Polarized sunglasses are acknowledged and cleared by not worn. pressing SEL. The messages that . Windshield and HUD lens are require immediate action cannot be clean. cleared until that action is English performed. All messages should be If the HUD image is not correct, taken seriously and clearing the Performance View : This displays contact your dealer. the speedometer reading, rpm messages does not correct the reading, transmission positions, and The windshield is part of the HUD problem. gear shift indicator. system. If the windshield needs The following are some of the replacing, see Windshield vehicle messages that may be 0 Care of the HUD Replacement 287. displayed depending on the vehicle Clean the inside of the windshield to content. remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON STEP ON BRAKE TO Charging Messages This message is displayed when the RELEASE PARK BRAKE vehicle is in transport mode. Some This message is displayed if you BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE features can be disabled while in attempt to release the Electric This message displays when the this mode, including Remote Parking Brake without the brake vehicle has detected that the battery Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start, pedal applied. See Electric Parking voltage is dropping beyond a and the vehicle alarm system. Take Brake 0 214. reasonable point. The battery saver the vehicle to your dealer for service system starts reducing features of to turn transport mode off. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE the vehicle that may be noticed. At This message is displayed if the the point that features are disabled, Brake System Messages Electric Parking Brake is on while this message displays. Turn off the vehicle is in motion. See Electric unnecessary accessories to allow BRAKE FLUID LOW Parking Brake 0 214. the battery to recharge. This message is displayed when the SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST brake fluid level is low. See Brake LOW BATTERY Fluid 0 283. This message may be displayed This message is displayed when the when there is a problem with the battery voltage is low. See Battery - BRAKES OVERHEATED brake boost assist system. The North America 0 284. This message is displayed when the brake boost assist motor may be heard and brake pedal pulsation SERVICE BATTERY brakes are becoming overheated. This may be seen when driving on may be felt. This is normal under CHARGING SYSTEM hills. Shift to a lower gear. these conditions. Take the vehicle to This message is displayed when your dealer for service. there is a fault in the battery SERVICE PARKING BRAKE charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Compass Messages vehicle. For cleaning SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE instructions, see Exterior EXITING The compass display will be blank if Care 0 333. the vehicle temporarily loses This message may display if communication with the Global . Heavy rain or snow is interfering Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is Positioning System (GPS). with the radar object detection or engaged holding the vehicle at a camera performance. stop, and the driver attempts to exit Cruise Control Messages CRUISE SET TO XXX the vehicle. Put the vehicle in P (Park) before exiting. ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET This message displays when the TO XXX cruise control speed is set. See Door Ajar Messages Cruise Control 0 220. This message displays when the DOOR OPEN Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise PEDAL APPLIED A door open symbol will be Control 0 223. displayed on the DIC showing which This message displays when door is open. If the vehicle has been ADAPTIVE CRUISE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE active and the driver is pressing the OPEN message will also be gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC This message displays when displayed. The DOOR OPEN will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise message may also be displayed if attempting to activate Adaptive Control 0 223. Cruise Control (ACC) when it is the vehicle starts to move. Close the temporarily unavailable. The ACC SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE door completely. system does not need service. CONTROL HOOD OPEN This can occur under the following This message displays when the This message will display along with conditions: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) a hood open symbol when the hood . The radar is not clean. Keep the needs service. Take the vehicle to is open. A chime may also sound. radar sensors free of mud, dirt, your dealer. Close the hood completely. snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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TRUNK OPEN COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD HIGH COOLANT This message will display along with COOLANT TEMPERATURE a symbol when the trunk is open. This message will display if the This message may display if the Close the trunk completely. coolant is low. See Engine coolant temperature is hot. See Coolant 0 277. Engine Overheating 0 280. Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED — Engine Oil Messages Messages IDLE ENGINE A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE TEMP engine coolant temperature is too This message displays when the This message displays when the hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to engine oil needs to be changed. engine coolant becomes hotter than idle until it cools down. When you change the engine oil, be the normal operating temperature. sure to reset the oil life system. See ENGINE OVERHEATED — 0 To avoid added strain on a hot Engine Oil Life System 272, Driver STOP ENGINE 0 engine, the air conditioning Information Center (DIC) 140, 0 compressor automatically turns off. This message displays and a Engine Oil 270, and Maintenance 0 When the coolant temperature continuous chime sounds if the Schedule 344. returns to normal, the air engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE conditioning compressor turns back ENGINE on. The vehicle can continue to be Stop and turn off the vehicle as driven. soon as it is safe to do so to avoid This message displays when the severe damage. This message engine oil temperature is too hot. If this message continues to appear, clears when the engine has cooled Stop and allow the vehicle to idle have the system repaired by your to a safe operating temperature. until it cools down. dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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before filling to the recommended speed while this message is on, but NO REMOTE DETECTED level. If the oil is not low and this maximum acceleration and speed This message displays when the message remains on, take the may be reduced. Anytime this transmitter battery may be weak. vehicle to your dealer for service. message stays on, the vehicle See Starting the Vehicle with a Low See Engine Oil 0 270. should be taken to your dealer for “ Transmitter Battery under Remote service as soon as possible. ” OIL PRESSURE LOW — TURN Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 VEHICLE OFF Fuel System Messages Operation 29. This message displays if low oil NO REMOTE DETECTED pressure levels occur. Stop the FUEL LEVEL LOW PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART vehicle as soon as safely possible This message displays when the This message displays when and do not operate it until the cause vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as attempting to turn off the vehicle of the low oil pressure has been soon as possible. and the RKE transmitter is no longer corrected. Check the oil as soon as detected. Restarting is allowed possible and have the vehicle Key and Lock Messages without the RKE transmitter for serviced by your dealer. NO REMOTE KEY WAS five minutes. Press the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP to Engine Power Messages DETECTED PLACE KEY IN restart the vehicle. TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED START YOUR VEHICLE NUMBER OF KEYS This message displays when the This message displays when trying PROGRAMMED vehicle's engine power is reduced. to start the vehicle if an RKE This message displays when Reduced engine power can affect transmitter is not detected. The programming new keys to the the vehicle's ability to accelerate. transmitter battery may be weak. vehicle. If this message is on, but there is no See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low reduction in performance, proceed Transmitter Battery” under Remote REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE to your destination. The Keyless Entry (RKE) System This message displays when performance may be reduced the Operation 0 29. leaving the vehicle with the RKE next time the vehicle is driven. The transmitter still inside. vehicle may be driven at a reduced Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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REPLACE BATTERY IN Object Detection System disables FAB functions but if the REMOTE KEY vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control Messages (ACC), some last-second automatic This message displays when the 24 GHz RADARS OFF braking capability is still provided, battery in the RKE transmitter needs though less likely to occur. See to be replaced. This message displays when driving Front Automatic Braking (FAB) in certain areas where there may be System 0 240. Lamp Messages radar interference. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Alert (FCA), and the Front UNAVAILABLE ON/OFF Automatic Braking (FAB) System This message displays when the may not work or may not work as This message is displayed when the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) well. The vehicle does not need automatic light control has been System has been unavailable for service. turned on or off. See Automatic some time. The FAB System does Headlamp System 0 172. AUTOMATIC COLLISION not need service. This message can XX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE PREP OFF display under the following conditions: When one of the turn signals is out, This message displays when the . The front of the vehicle or this message displays to show Front Automatic Braking (FAB) windshield is not clean. Keep which bulb needs to be replaced. System has been turned off. See these areas clean and free of See Bulb Replacement 0 288 and Front Automatic Braking (FAB) mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Replacement Bulbs 0 289. System 0 240. For cleaning instructions, see TURN SIGNAL ON AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP Exterior Care 0 333. REDUCED This message is displayed if the . Heavy rain or snow is interfering turn signal has been left on. Turn off If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise with the object detection the turn signal. Control (ACC), this message performance. displays when the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System has been set to the Alert setting. This setting Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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This message may also be LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF REAR AUTO BRAKE AND displayed if there is a problem with This message indicates that the PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE the StabiliTrak system. See Traction driver has turned the Side Blind Control/Electronic Stability This message displays when Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane Control 0 217. attempting to activate the parking Change Alert (LCA) systems off. and backing features of the Driver FORWARD COLLISION Assistance System when they are LANE KEEPING ASSIST ALERT OFF temporarily unavailable. The system UNAVAILABLE does not need service. This message displays when the This message displays when the Forward Collision Alert has been This can occur under the following Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane turned off. conditions: Departure Warning (LDW) system is FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED temporarily unavailable. The LKA . The radar is not clean. Keep the CLEAN WINDSHIELD system does not need service. radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the This message displays when the This message could be due to the entire front and/or rear of the camera is blocked. The Front camera being blocked. Clean the vehicle. For cleaning Pedestrian Braking (FPB), Forward outside of the windshield behind the instructions, see Exterior Collision Alert (FCA), Front rearview mirror. Care 0 333. Automatic Braking (FAB), Lane REAR AUTO BRAKE/PARK . Heavy rain or snow is interfering Keep Assist (LKA), and Lane ASSIST OFF with the radar object detection or Departure Warning (LDW) features camera performance. will not operate. Cleaning the This message displays when the outside of the windshield behind the Parking Assist system has been See Driver Assistance rearview mirror may correct the turned off or when there is a Systems 0 230. issue. temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. SERVICE AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP If this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Adaptive Cruise Control Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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(ACC), Forward Collision Alert Automatic Braking (FAB), Lane dealer. Side Blind Zone Alert (FCA), and/or the Front Automatic Keep Assist (LKA), and Lane (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), Braking (FAB) System may not Departure Warning (LDW) features. and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) work. Do not use these systems features will not work. until the vehicle has been repaired. SERVICE NIGHT VISION SYSTEM SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST The Night Vision system needs UNAVAILABLE SYSTEM service. See your dealer. This message indicates that Side If this message displays, take the Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane vehicle to your dealer to repair the SERVICE PARK ASSIST Change Alert (LCA), and Rear system. This message displays if there is a Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), problem with the Parking Assist disabled either because the sensor Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Front system. Do not use this system to is blocked and cannot detect Automatic Braking (FAB), help you park. See your dealer for vehicles in the blind zone, or the Assistance Systems for Parking or service. vehicle is passing through an open Backing, Lane Keep Assist (LKA), area, such as the desert, where SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE there is insufficient data for and/or Lane Departure Warning AND PARK ASSIST (LDW) may not work. Do not use operation. This message may also these systems until the vehicle has This message displays if there is a activate during heavy rain or due to been repaired. problem with the parking and road spray. The vehicle does not backing features of the Driver need service. For cleaning, see SERVICE FRONT CAMERA Assistance System. Do not use this "Washing the Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 333. If this message remains on after system to help park or back the continued driving, the vehicle needs vehicle. See your dealer for service. TAKE STEERING service. Take the vehicle to your SERVICE SIDE DETECTION If LKA does not detect active driver dealer. Do not use the Front SYSTEM Pedestrian Braking (FPB), Forward steering, an alert and chime may be Collision Alert (FCA), Front If this message remains on after provided. Move the steering wheel to dismiss. See Lane Keep Assist continued driving, the vehicle needs 0 service. Take the vehicle to your (LKA) 248. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Ride Control System SERVICE STABILITRAK Airbag System Messages Messages This message displays if there is a SERVICE AIRBAG problem with the StabiliTrak system. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE See Traction Control/Electronic This message displays if there is a This message displays when there Stability Control 0 217. problem with the airbag system. See your dealer for service. is a problem with the AWD system. SERVICE TRACTION This message could be set by a number of issues, such as: CONTROL Safety Belt Messages This message displays when there . A vehicle or an AWD system AUTOMATIC SEATBELT electronics problem. is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). See Traction TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE . Various vehicle electrical issues. Control/Electronic Stability This message displays when the 0 . Worn out or overheated AWD Control 217. Automatic Safety Belt Tightening clutch plates. System, if equipped, becomes TRACTION CONTROL OFF unavailable. This could be caused . Loss of fluids. This message displays when the by a temporary condition. If the Some of these issues may require Traction Control System (TCS) has message continues to display, see service of the AWD system. been turned off. See Traction your dealer. Control/Electronic Stability If this message appears, stop when Control 0 217. SERVICE AUTOMATIC it is safe to do so and turn off the SEATBELT TIGHTENING ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the TRACTION CONTROL ON SYSTEM vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message This message displays when the If this message displays, take the does not appear, it is not necessary Traction Control System (TCS) has vehicle to your dealer to repair the to take the vehicle to your dealer. been turned on. See Traction Automatic Safety Belt Tightening Control/Electronic Stability System, if equipped. Control 0 217. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Security Messages Steering System SERVICE ACTIVE STEERING SYSTEM THEFT ATTEMPTED Messages This message displays when there This message displays if the vehicle ACTION REQUIRED TURN may be a problem with Active Rear detects a tamper condition. STEERING WHEEL START Steer system. The rear wheels may VEHICLE AGAIN be locked at current position and the Service Vehicle Messages This message displays to indicate driver may experience a small steering wheel correction for the SERVICE POWER STEERING that the steering column lock device was unable to unlock the column, vehicle going forward. If the problem This message displays and a chime and the engine did not start. If this persists for the next ignition cycle, may sound when there may be a happens, immediately turn the see your dealer for service. problem with the power steering steering wheel from side to side. system. If this message displays SERVICE STEERING If that does not unlock the steering COLUMN LOCK and a reduction in steering column, turn the ignition off, and performance or loss of power then open the driver door. Then turn This message displays when a steering assistance is noticed, see the vehicle back on and turn the problem with the steering column your dealer. steering wheel from side to side for lock device has been detected. See SERVICE VEHICLE SOON about 15 seconds. The steering your dealer for service. column must be turned to each side This message is displayed if there is immediately after pressing ENGINE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED a problem with the vehicle. Take the START/STOP to help the steering This message displays when the vehicle to your dealer for service. column lock device unlock the steering column is locked with the column. In some situations it may engine running. It is normal for the take significant force. This situation steering column to be locked during may be avoided by straightening the a remote start. The steering column front wheels before turning off the should unlock after the brake pedal engine. and ENGINE START/STOP are pressed. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Starting the Vehicle TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE More than one tire pressure message can appear at a time. The This message displays when the Messages DIC also shows the tire pressure system is learning new tires. See values. See Driver Information PRESS BRAKE TO START Tire Pressure Monitor Center (DIC) 0 140. This message is displayed when Operation 0 309. attempting to start the vehicle TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD Transmission Messages without first pressing the brake AIR TO TIRE pedal. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when the SERVICE KEYLESS START pressure in one or more of the tires This message displays if there is a SYSTEM is low. problem with the transmission. See your dealer. This message is displayed if there is This message also displays LEFT a problem with the pushbutton start FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT SHIFT DENIED system. Take the vehicle to your REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate This message displays when using dealer for service. the location of the low tire. Manual Mode and attempting to shift Tire Messages The low tire pressure warning light to a gear not appropriate for the will also come on. See Tire vehicle speed and engine SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Light 0 137. revolutions per minute (rpm). See Manual Mode 0 212. SYSTEM If a tire pressure message appears This message displays if there is a on the DIC, stop as soon as SHIFT TO PARK possible. Inflate the tires by adding problem with the Tire Pressure This message displays when the air until the tire pressure is equal to Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire transmission needs to be shifted to the values shown on the Tire and Pressure Monitor Operation 0 309. P (Park). This may appear when Loading Information label. See Tires turning the ignition off if the vehicle 0 299, Vehicle Load Limits 0 198, is not in P (Park). and Tire Pressure 0 306. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle ENGINE WASHER FLUID LOW ADD Personalization This message displays and a chime FLUID sounds if the transmission fluid in Use the audio system controls to the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the This message may display when the access the personalization menus transmission fluid temperature high washer fluid level is low. Fill the for customizing vehicle features. can cause damage to the vehicle. windshield washer reservoir as soon The following are all possible Stop the vehicle and let it idle to as possible. See Engine 0 personalization features. Depending allow the transmission to cool. This Compartment Overview 265 for on the vehicle, some may not be message clears when the fluid the location of the windshield available. temperature reaches a safe level. washer reservoir. Also, see Washer Fluid 0 281. Infotainment System Audio Vehicle Reminder System Controls Messages Window Messages To access the personalization menu: ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ PASSENGER WINDOW 1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home WITH CARE Page of the infotainment This message displays when ice This message is displayed when the system display. conditions are possible. window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been 2. Touch the desired feature to recharged or disconnected, you will display a list of available Vehicle Speed Messages need to program each front window options. SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED for the express-up feature to work. 3. Touch to select the desired See Power Windows 0 52. feature setting. This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set 4. Touch S Back to exit or move speed. See "Speed Warning" under backward in a menu. Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 140. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Personalization Menus Language (Language) . Number of Favorites Shown The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from . Audible Touch Feedback be available: the available language(s). . Bose Audio Pilot . Time and Date The selected language will display . Maximum Start Up Volume . Language (Language) on the system, and voice recognition will reflect the selected Manage Favorites . Valet Mode language. This allows favorites to be edited. . Radio Valet Mode (If Equipped) See “Manage Favorites” in . Vehicle “Settings” under “Radio” in the This will lock the infotainment infotainment manual. . Bluetooth system and steering wheel controls. Number of Favorites Shown . Apple CarPlay It may also limit access to vehicle storage locations (if equipped). Touch to set the number of favorites . Android Auto To enable valet mode: to display. . Voice 1. Enter a four-digit code on the Select the desired number or select . TouchPad keypad. Auto and the infotainment system will automatically adjust the number . Display 2. Select Enter to go to the of favorites shown. . Rear Camera confirmation screen. Audible Touch Feedback . Return to Factory Settings 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. This allows Audible Touch Touch LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or . Software Information Feedback to be turned on or off. unlock the system. Touch Back to Each menu is detailed in the go back to the previous menu. Select Off or On. following information. Radio Bose Audio Pilot Time and Date Select and the following may This feature adjusts the volume Manually set the time and date. See display: based on the noise in the vehicle. Clock 0 113. See “Bose AudioPilot Noise . Manage Favorites Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Compensation Technology” under Climate and Air Quality Auto Heated Seats “Infotainment System Settings” in Select and the following may When enabled, this feature will the infotainment manual. display: automatically activate heated seats Select Off or On. . Auto Fan Speed at the level required by the interior temperature. See Heated and Maximum Start Up Volume . Air Quality Sensor Ventilated Front Seats 0 64. This feature sets the maximum . Auto Heated Seats Select Off or On. startup volume. If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater . Auto Defog Auto Defog than this level, the volume is . Auto Rear Defog When set to On, the front defog will adjusted to this level. . Ionizer automatically react to temperature To set the maximum startup volume, and humidity conditions that may touch + or − to increase or Auto Fan Speed cause fogging. decrease. This feature will set the auto fan Select Off or On. speed. Vehicle Auto Rear Defog Select Low, Medium, or High. Select and the following may If equipped, this allows the Auto display: Air Quality Sensor Rear Defog to be turned on or off. . Climate and Air Quality This allows for selection of air This feature will automatically turn on the rear window defogger when it . Collision/Detection Systems quality sensor operation at high or low sensitivity. is cold outside. . Comfort and Convenience Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High Select Off or On. . Lighting Sensitivity. . Power Door Locks . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Ionizer Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise available. The Alert setting disables If equipped and on, this feature Control, Parking Assist, and automatic braking. See Front Backing Warning alerts. Pedestrian Braking (FPB) purifies the air in the interior of the 0 vehicle. See Automatic Climate Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. System 241. Control System (Quad Zone) 0 178 Select Off, Alert, or Alert & Brake. or Automatic Climate Control Auto Collision Preparation System (Dual Zone) 0 185. This feature will turn on or off the Go Notifier Select Off or On. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and This feature will give a reminder that Front Automatic Braking (FAB). The Adaptive Cruise Control provides Collision/Detection Systems Off setting disables all FCA and when it has brought the vehicle to a FAB functions. With the Alert and complete stop behind another Select the Collision/Detection Brake setting, both FCA and FAB stopping vehicle, and then that Systems menu and the following are available. The Alert setting vehicle drives on. may be displayed if equipped: disables FAB, but if the vehicle has Select Off or On. . Alert Type Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), . Auto Collision Preparation some last-second automatic braking Rear Cross Traffic Alert capability is still provided, though . Front Pedestrian Detection This allows the Rear Cross Traffic less likely to occur. See Front Alert feature to be turned on or off. . Go Notifier Automatic Braking (FAB) System 0 240. Select Off or On. . Rear Cross Traffic Alert Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. Lane Change Alert . Lane Change Alert Front Pedestrian Detection This allows the Lane Change Alert Alert Type feature to be turned on or off. This feature will turn on or off the This feature will set crash alerts to Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Select Off or On. beeps or seat vibrations. This system alerts and automatic setting affects all crash alerts braking. The Off setting disables all including Forward Collision, Lane FPB functions. With the Alert & Brake setting, system alerts and automatic braking are both Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume Rainsense Wipers Select and the following may This allows the selection of the This allows the Rainsense Wipers display: chime volume level. feature to be disabled or enabled. See Rainsense™ in Windshield . Auto Memory Recall Touch + or − to adjust the volume. “ ” Wiper/Washer 0 111. . Easy Exit Options Reverse Tilt Mirror Select Off or On. . Chime Volume When on, both the driver and Lighting . Reverse Tilt Mirror passenger outside mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is Select and the following may . Auto Mirror Folding shifted to R (Reverse) to improve display: visibility of the ground near the rear . Rainsense Wipers Vehicle Locator Lights wheels. They will return to their . Auto Memory Recall previous driving position when the . Exit Lighting vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) This feature automatically recalls Vehicle Locator Lights the current driver’s previously stored or the engine is turned off. This feature will flash the exterior 1 or 2 button positions when Select Off, On - Driver and lamps and allows some of the entering the vehicle. See Memory Passenger, On - Driver, or On - exterior lamps and most of the Seats 0 63. Passenger. interior lamps to turn on briefly at Select Off or On. Auto Mirror Folding night when K on the Remote Easy Exit Options When on, the outside rearview Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is This feature automatically recalls mirrors will automatically fold or pressed to locate the vehicle. the current driver’s previously stored unfold when the Remote Keyless Select Off or On. exit button position when exiting the Entry (RKE) transmitter Q or K Exit Lighting vehicle. See Memory Seats 0 63. button is pressed and held. This allows the selection of how Select Off or On. Select Off or On. long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback Seconds, or 120 Seconds. When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of Power Door Locks locking of the doors. To override the feedback is given when locking the delay, press the power door lock vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select and the following may switch on the door. display: Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Select Off or On. Only, or Horn Only. . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Remote Door Unlock . Auto Door Unlock Remote Lock, Unlock, Start This allows selection of which doors . Delayed Door Lock Select and the following may display: will unlock when pressing K on the Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout . Remote Unlock Light Feedback RKE transmitter. When on, this feature will keep the . Remote Lock Feedback Select All Doors or Driver Door. driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the . Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Delayed Door Lock menu will be . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats If equipped and turned on, this available. feature will turn the ventilated seats . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Select Off, On. on when using remote start on . Remote Window Operation warm days. Auto Door Unlock . Passive Door Unlock Select Off, On-Driver and This allows selection of which of the Passenger, or On-Driver. doors will automatically unlock when . Passive Door Lock the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Remote Unlock Light Feedback If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the heated seats on When on, the exterior lamps will when using remote start on flash when unlocking the vehicle cold days. with the RKE transmitter. Select Off, On-Driver and Select Off or Flash Lights. Passenger, or On-Driver. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Remote Window Operation Bluetooth Voice Mail Numbers This allows the window to be Select and the following may This feature displays the voice mail opened when pressing K on the display: number for all connected phones. To change the voice mail number, RKE transmitter. See Remote . Pair New Device Keyless Entry (RKE) System touch +. Type a new number, then Operation 0 29. . Device Management touch SAVE. Select Off or On. . Ringtones Text Message Alerts . Voice Mail Numbers Passive Door Unlock This feature allows text messages . Text Message Alerts to be received. See “Text This allows the selection of what Messaging” under “Phone” in the doors will unlock when using the Pair New Device infotainment manual. button on the driver door handle to Select to pair a new device. See unlock the vehicle. Select Off or On. “Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls” Select All Doors or Driver Door. under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment Apple CarPlay™ manual. Passive Door Lock Select and the following may display: This allows passive locking to be Device Management turned on or off and selects Select to connect to a different . Apple CarPlay feedback. See Remote Keyless phone source, disconnect a phone, . Manage Apple CarPlay Devices Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29. or delete a phone. Apple CarPlay Select Off, On with Horn Ringtones Chirp, or On. This feature allows Apple devices to Touch to change the ring tone for be connected to the infotainment Remote Left in Vehicle Alert the specific phone. The phone does system through a USB port. not need to be connected to change This feature sounds an alert when Select Off or On. the RKE transmitter is left in the the ring tone. vehicle. Select Off or On. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Manage Apple CarPlay Devices . Audio Feedback Speed TouchPad Select to manage Apple devices. . Display “What Can I Say?” Tips Select and the following may Apple CarPlay must be on for this display: feature to be accessed. Confidence Threshold Tap to Enter This feature allows the adjustment . Android Auto of the sensitivity of the speech . Haptic Feedback Select and the following may recognition system. . TouchPad Surfaces display: Select Confirm More or . Inversion . Android Auto Confirm Less. . Cursor Tracking Speed . Manage Android Auto Devices Prompt Length Tap to Enter Android Auto This feature adjusts the voice prompt length. When on, this allows tapping of the This feature allows Android devices touchpad instead of pressing. to be connected to the infotainment Select Short or Long. system through a USB port. Touch to turn On or Off Audio Feedback Speed Select Off or On. Haptic Feedback This feature adjusts the audio Manage Android Auto Devices feedback speed. When on, feedback will be felt when touching selections on the screen. Select to manage Android devices. Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. Android Auto must be on for this Touch to turn On or Off Display “What Can I Say?” Tips feature to be accessed. TouchPad Surface This feature gives voice Voice command tips. Select and the following may display: Select and the following may Select Off or On. display: . Feature . Confidence Threshold . Information . Prompt Length Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Feature Information Turn Display Off This feature allows the touchpad to Touch to read more about the Select to turn the display off. Touch be turned on or off. inversion feature. anywhere on the display area or any faceplate button to turn the Touch to select Enabled or Cursor Tracking Speed Disabled. display on. This feature changes the speed of Information the cursor tracking. Rear Camera Touch to read more about the Select Faster, Normal, or Slower. This allows for Rear Park Assist touchpad feature. Symbols and Guidance Lines to be Display turned off or on. Inversion Select and the following may Select Off or On for the desired Select and the following may display: feature. display: . Proximity Sensing See Assistance Systems for Parking . Up/Down 0 . Calibrate Touchscreen or Backing 231. . Left/Right . Turn Display Off Return to Factory Settings . Information Proximity Sensing Select and the following may Up/Down display: When on, certain screen buttons This feature allows the finger and features will become visible . Restore Vehicle Settings gesture to be changed. when a hand approaches the . Clear All Private Data screen. Touch to select Default or Inverted. . Restore Radio Settings Select Off, On, or On-Map Only. Left/Right Restore Vehicle Settings Calibrate Touchscreen This feature allows the finger This allows selection of restoring gesture to be changed. Select to calibrate the touchscreen, vehicle settings. then follow the prompts. Touch to select Default or Inverted. Select Restore or Cancel. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
166 Instruments and Controls Clear All Private Data Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door This allows selection to clear all opener, but can be used for other private information from the vehicle. System devices. Select Delete or Cancel. See Radio Frequency Do not use the Universal Remote Statement 0 371. system with any garage door opener Restore Radio Settings that does not have the stop and This allows selection to restore Universal Remote System reverse feature. This includes any radio settings. garage door opener model Programming manufactured before April 1, 1982. Select Restore or Cancel. Read these instructions completely Software Information before programming the Universal Remote system. It may help to have Touch to view the version of the another person assist with the infotainment system software. programming process. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming. Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated. See “Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this If equipped, these buttons are in the section. overhead console. To program a garage door opener, This system can replace up to three park outside directly in line with and remote control transmitters used to facing the garage door opener activate devices such as garage receiver. Clear all people and door openers, security systems, and objects near the garage door. home automation devices. These Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Make sure the hand-held transmitter system buttons to be used to be required. For a second has a new battery for quick and operate the garage door. Do time, press and hold the accurate transmission of the not release either button until newly programmed button radio-frequency signal. the indicator light changes from for five seconds. If the light a slow to a rapid flash. Then stays on or the garage door Programming the Universal release both buttons. moves, programming is Remote System Some garage door openers complete. For questions or help programming may require substitution of . If the indicator light blinks the Universal Remote system, call Step 2 with the procedure rapidly for two seconds, 1-800-355-3515 or see under “Radio Signals for then changes to a solid light www.homelink.com. Canada and Some Gate and the garage door does Programming involves Operators” later in this section. not move, continue with time-sensitive actions, and may time 3. Press and hold the newly programming Steps 4–6. out causing the procedure to be programmed Universal Remote repeated. system button for five seconds To program up to three devices: while watching the indicator light and garage door 1. Hold the end of the hand-held activation. transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the . If the indicator light stays on Universal Remote system continuously or the garage buttons with the indicator light door moves when the in view. The hand-held button is pressed, then Learn or Smart Button transmitter was supplied by the programming is complete. manufacturer of the garage There is no need to 4. After completing Steps 1–3, door opener receiver. complete Steps 4–6. locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the . If the indicator light does 2. At the same time, press and garage door opener receiver. hold both the hand-held not come on or the garage transmitter button and one of door does not move, a the three Universal Remote second button press may Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The name and color of the Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System button may vary by Some Gate Operators manufacturer. Operation For questions or programming help 5. Press and release the Learn or call 1-800-355-3515 or see Using the Universal Remote Smart button. Step 6 must be www.homelink.com. System completed within 30 seconds of Press and hold the appropriate pressing this button. Canadian radio-frequency laws and some U.S. gate operators require Universal Remote system button for 6. Inside the vehicle, press and transmitter signals to time out or quit at least one-half second. The hold the newly programmed after several seconds of indicator light will come on while the Universal Remote system transmission. This may not be long signal is being transmitted. button for two seconds and enough for the Universal Remote then release it. If the garage Erasing Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during System Buttons door does not move or the programming. lamp on the garage door Erase all programmed buttons when If the programming did not work, opener receiver does not flash, vehicle ownership is terminated. press and hold the same replace Step 2 under “Programming button a second time for the Universal Remote System” with To erase: two seconds, then release it. the following: 1. Press and hold the two outside Again, if the door does not Press and hold the Universal buttons until the indicator light move or the garage door lamp Remote system button while begins to flash. This should does not flash, press and hold pressing and releasing the take about 10 seconds. the same button a third time for hand-held transmitter button every 2. Release both buttons. two seconds, then release it. two seconds until the signal has The Universal Remote system been successfully accepted by the should now activate the Universal Remote system. The garage door. Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then Repeat the process for rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under programming the two remaining “Programming the Universal Remote buttons. System” to complete. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming the Universal Remote System.” Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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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 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 170 together with the parking lamps and Exterior Lamps Off instrument panel lights. Reminder ...... 172 ® Headlamp High/Low-Beam IntelliBeam System Changer ...... 172 If equipped, this system turns the Flash-to-Pass ...... 172 vehicle's high-beam headlamps on Daytime Running and off according to surrounding Lamps (DRL) ...... 172 traffic conditions. Automatic Headlamp System ...... 172 The system turns the high-beam The exterior lamp control is on the Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 173 headlamps on when it is dark turn signal lever. Turn and Lane-Change enough and there is no other traffic Signals ...... 173 Turn the control to the following present. positions: Interior Lighting This light b comes on in the Instrument Panel Illumination O : Turns off the exterior lamps. instrument cluster when the Control ...... 174 The knob returns to the AUTO IntelliBeam system is enabled. Courtesy Lamps ...... 174 position after it is released. Turn to Dome Lamps ...... 174 O again to reactivate the Reading Lamps ...... 175 AUTO mode. Lighting Features In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the Entry Lighting ...... 175 Exit Lighting ...... 176 vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Battery Power Protection . . . . . 176 AUTO : Automatically turns the Exterior Lighting Battery exterior lamps on and off, Saver ...... 176 depending on outside lighting. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Turning On and Enabling The high-beam headlamps remain The high beams may not turn off IntelliBeam on, under the automatic control, automatically if the system cannot until one of the following situations detect another vehicle's lamps occurs: because of any of the following: . The system detects an . The other vehicle's lamps are approaching vehicle's missing, damaged, obstructed headlamps. from view, or otherwise . The system detects a preceding undetected. vehicle's taillamps. . The other vehicle's lamps are . The outside light is bright covered with dirt, snow, and/or enough that high-beam road spray. To enable the IntelliBeam system, headlamps are not required. . The other vehicle's lamps cannot press the button on the end of the . The vehicle's speed drops below be detected due to dense turn signal lever when the exterior 20 km/h (12 mph). exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road lamp control is in the AUTO or 2 spray, mist, or other airborne position. The blue high-beam on . The IntelliBeam system is obstructions. disabled by the high/low-beam light appears on the instrument . The vehicle's windshield is dirty, cluster when the high beams are on. changer or the flash-to-pass feature. If this happens, press cracked, or obstructed by Driving with IntelliBeam the button on the end of the turn something that blocks the view of the light sensor. The system only activates the high signal lever when the exterior beams when driving over 40 km/h lamp control is in the AUTO . The vehicle is loaded such that (25 mph). or 2 position. The instrument the front end points upward, cluster light will come on to causing the light sensor to aim There is a sensor near the top indicate the IntelliBeam is high and not detect headlamps center of the windshield that reactivated. See Headlamp and taillamps. automatically controls the system. High/Low-Beam Changer 0 172 Keep this area of the windshield . Driving on winding or hilly roads. and Flash-to-Pass 0 172. clear of debris to allow for best system performance. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The automatic high-beam Flash-to-Pass When the DRL are on, the taillamps, headlamps may need to be disabled sidemarker lamps, and other lamps if any of the above conditions exist. To flash the high beams, pull the will not be on. turn signal lever toward you, and The DRL turn off when the Exterior Lamps Off release. headlamps are turned to O or the Reminder Daytime Running ignition is off. A warning chime sounds if the driver Lamps (DRL) door is opened while the ignition is Automatic Headlamp off and the exterior lamps are on. DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during System Headlamp High/ the day. Fully functional DRL are When the exterior lamp control is required on all vehicles first sold in set to AUTO and it is dark enough Low-Beam Changer Canada. outside, the headlamps come on 3 : Push the turn signal lever away If equipped with Light-Emitting automatically. from you and release, to turn the Diode (LED) headlamps, the high beams on. To return to low dedicated DRL will come on when beams, push the lever again or pull all of the following conditions it toward you and release. are met: . The ignition is on. . The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. . The light sensor determines it is daytime. The parking brake is released or This indicator light turns on in the . the vehicle is not in P (Park). instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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There is a light sensor on top of the For vehicles sold in Canada, this | : Touch this button on the center instrument panel. Do not cover the control only works when the stack to make the front and rear turn sensor. transmission is in P (Park). signal lamps flash on and off. Touch The system may also turn on the Lights On with Wipers again to turn the flashers off. headlamps when driving through a The hazard warning flashers turn on parking garage or tunnel. If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine automatically if the airbags deploy. If the vehicle is started in a dark on, and the exterior lamp control is garage, the automatic headlamp in AUTO, the headlamps, parking Turn and Lane-Change system comes on immediately. If it lamps, and other exterior lamps Signals is light outside when the vehicle come on. The transition time for the leaves the garage, there is a slight lamps coming on varies based on delay before the automatic wiper speed. When the wipers are headlamp system changes to the not operating, these lamps turn off. DRL. During that delay, the Move the exterior lamp control to O instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the or ; to disable this feature. instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Hazard Warning Flashers Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 174. Move the lever all the way up or When it is bright enough outside, down to signal a turn. the headlamps will turn off or may An arrow on the instrument cluster change to Daytime Running flashes in the direction of the turn or Lamps (DRL). lane change. The automatic headlamp system Raise or lower the lever until the turns off when the exterior lamp arrow starts to flash to signal a lane control is turned to O or the ignition change. Hold it there until the lane is off. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
174 Lighting change is completed. If the lever is Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. The courtesy lamps come on when Instrument Panel any door is opened unless the dome The turn and lane-change signal Illumination Control lamp override is activated. To can be turned off manually by deactivate the dome lamp override, moving the lever back to its original press ( OFF and the LED position. indicator on the button will turn off. If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or Dome Lamps does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. The dome lamp is in the overhead console. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 290.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D : Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights. The brightness of the displays automatically adjust based on outdoor lighting. The instrument To change the dome lamp settings, panel illumination control will set the press: lowest level to which the displays ( OFF : Turns the lamp off, even will be automatically adjusted. when a door is open. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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+ ON/OFF : Turns the lamp on Lighting Features or off. Entry Lighting Reading Lamps Some exterior lamps and most of There are front and rear reading the interior lights turn on briefly at lamps on the overhead console and night, or in areas of limited lighting over the rear passenger doors. when K is pressed on the Remote These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the lamp lenses over the rear See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) To manually turn the reading lamps passenger doors. System Operation 0 29. When the on or off: driver door is opened, all control lights, Driver Information Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket lights turn on. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then the remaining interior lights dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization 0 157.
Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Entry Lighting with Approach The exterior lamps turn off To keep the lamps on for more than Detection immediately by turning the exterior 10 minutes, the ignition must be in If equipped with approach detection, lamp control off. the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN the entry lighting feature will This feature can be changed. See position. automatically turn on when the RKE Vehicle Personalization 0 157. transmitter is detected within approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the Battery Power Protection vehicle. The battery saver feature is If the vehicle has remained parked designed to protect the vehicle's for an extended period of time with battery. no RKE transmitter use or Keyless Access operation, approach If some interior lamps are left on detection will be disabled. To and the ignition is turned off, the reactivate, press any button on the battery rundown protection system RKE transmitter or open and close automatically turns the lamp off after all vehicle doors to re-enable the some time. entry lighting feature on approach. Exterior Lighting Battery Exit Lighting Saver Some exterior lamps and interior The exterior lamps turn off about lights come on at night, or in areas 10 minutes after the ignition is with limited lighting, when the driver turned off, if the parking lamps or door is opened after the ignition is headlamps have been manually left turned off. The dome lamp comes on. This protects against draining on after the ignition is changed to the battery. To restart the 10-minute the OFF position. The exterior timer, turn the exterior lamp control lamps and dome lamp remain on for to the off position and then back to a set amount of time, then the parking lamp or headlamp automatically turn off. position. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Infotainment System 177 Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio Infotainment ...... 177 players, rear seat infotainment, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
178 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control System (Quad Zone) Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation. System (Quad Zone) ...... 178 Automatic Climate Control System (Dual Zone) ...... 185 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 189 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 190 Service ...... 190
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1. Driver and Passenger 4. Rear Window Defogger Temperature Controls 5. Defrost 2. Fan Control 6. OFF (Fan) 3. Driver and Passenger Heated 7. Recirculation and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped) 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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9. Ionizer Status Indicator (If The climate control status screen Equipped) appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the faceplate are Climate Control Touch Screen adjusted. The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, driver and passenger Automatic Operation temperatures, and SYNC settings The system automatically controls can be controlled by touching the fan speed, air delivery, air CLIMATE on the infotainment home conditioning, and recirculation in screen or the climate button in the order to heat or cool the vehicle to touch screen application tray. the desired temperature. A selection can then be made on When the indicator light is on or Climate Touch Screen Controls the front climate control page AUTO is displayed on the touch displayed. See the infotainment 1. Outside Temperature Display screen, the system is in full manual. automatic operation. If the air 2. Driver and Passenger Climate Control Status Screen delivery mode or fan setting is Temperature Controls manually adjusted, the auto 3. Fan Control indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings. Auto 4. A/C (Air Conditioning) operation can be turned off 5. Climate Control Selection individually for climate settings. (Application Tray Button) For automatic operation: 6. SYNC (Synchronized 1. Press AUTO. Temperature) 2. Set the temperature. Allow the 7. Driver and Passenger Air system time to stabilize. Then Delivery Mode Controls adjust the temperature as 8. Defog needed for best comfort. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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To improve fuel efficiency and to SYNC : Touch SYNC on the touch any of the air delivery buttons cool the vehicle faster, recirculation screen to link all climate zone cancels automatic air delivery may be automatically selected in settings to the driver settings. When control and the direction of the warm weather. The recirculation all climate zone settings are linked airflow can be controlled manually. light will not come on in AUTO the SYNC indicator will be lit. Adjust Press AUTO to return to automatic mode. Press @ to select the driver side temperature control operation. recirculation; press it again to select to change the linked temperature. To change the current mode, select outside air. When the front or rear passenger one of the following: settings are adjusted, the SYNC English units can be changed to indicator will turn off. Y : Air is directed to the instrument metric units through the instrument panel outlets. cluster. See Cluster Options Menu Manual Operation “ ” \ : Air is divided between the or “Cluster Menu” under Instrument Q 9 R : Press the fan control Cluster (Uplevel) 0 121 or instrument panel outlets and the buttons or the touch screen fan floor outlets. Instrument Cluster (Base control, to increase or decrease the Level) 0 118. fan speed. Press and hold the [ : Air is directed to the floor OFF : Press to turn the fan on or buttons or the touch screen control outlets. off. The temperature control and air to adjust speed more quickly. The - : Clears the windows of fog or delivery mode can still be adjusted. fan speed setting displays. Pressing moisture. Air is directed to the Q R either button cancels automatic fan windshield and floor outlets. / : The temperature can be control and the fan can be adjusted separately for the driver controlled manually. Press AUTO to 0 : Clears the windshield of fog or and the passenger. Press to return to automatic operation. frost more quickly. Air is directed to increase or decrease the the windshield. Press 0 to turn on temperature. Press and hold to Driver and Passenger Air Delivery or off. Changing the air delivery rapidly increase or decrease the Mode Controls : When the climate mode also turns the defrost off. temperature. information is displayed, touch the desired air delivery mode on the A/C : Touch A/C on the touch The driver and passenger touch screen to change the direction screen to turn the automatic air temperatures can also be adjusted of the airflow. The selected air conditioning on or off. If the fan is by touching the buttons on the touch delivery mode button is lit. Touching screen. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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turned off or the outside Pressing this button cancels will be lit on the climate control temperature falls below freezing, the automatic recirculation. Press AUTO touch screen. To turn the ionizer on air conditioner will not run. to return to automatic operation; or off, see “Climate and Air Quality” recirculation runs automatically as under Vehicle Press AUTO to return to automatic 0 operation and the air conditioner needed. Personalization 157. runs as needed. Manual recirculation mode is not Rear Window Defogger Automatic Air Recirculation : available when in Defrost or Defog modes. K : Press to turn the rear window When the AUTO indicator light is defogger on or off. on, the air is automatically Auto Defog : The climate control recirculated as needed to help system may have a sensor to The rear window defogger can be quickly cool the inside of the automatically detect high humidity set to automatic operation. See vehicle. inside the vehicle. When high “Climate and Air Quality” under 0 humidity is detected, the climate Vehicle Personalization 157. The climate control system may When Auto Rear Defog is selected, have a sensor to detect air pollution. control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the the rear window defogger turns on When using automatic air automatically when the interior recirculation, the air quality control air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible temperature is cold and the outside system may operate. To adjust the temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F) sensitivity of the air quality sensor, window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn Auto Defog off or and below. see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization 0 157. on, see “Climate and Air Quality” The upper grid lines on the rear under Vehicle window are antenna lines and are @ : Press to alternate between Personalization 0 157. not intended to heat when the recirculating air inside the vehicle or defogger is activated. pulling in outside air. The indicator Ionizer : If equipped with an ionizer, light on the button is lit when this feature helps to clean the air The heated outside rearview mirrors recirculation mode is active. This inside the vehicle and remove turn on when the rear window helps to quickly cool the air inside contaminants such as pollen, odors, defogger button is on and help to the vehicle or reduce the outside air and dust. If the climate control clear fog or frost from the surface of and odors that might enter. system is on and the ionizer is the mirrors. enabled, the ionizer status indicator Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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vehicle is started remotely. The The solar sensor, on top of the Caution system uses the driver’s previous instrument panel near the settings to heat or cool the inside of windshield, monitors the solar heat. Do not try to clear frost or other the vehicle. The rear defog may The climate control system uses the material from the inside of the come on during remote start based front windshield and rear window sensor information to adjust the on cold ambient conditions. The temperature, fan speed, with a razor blade or anything rear defog indicator light does not else that is sharp. This may recirculation, and air delivery mode come on during a remote start. for best comfort. damage the rear window If equipped with heated or ventilated defogger grid and affect the seats, they may come on during a If the sensor is covered, the radio's ability to pick up stations remote start. See Remote Vehicle automatic climate control system clearly. The repairs would not be Start 0 36 and Heated and may not work properly. covered by the vehicle warranty. Ventilated Front Seats 0 64. Sensor Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped) : Press I or + to heat the driver or passenger seatback only. Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press C or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 64. Remote Start Climate Control Operation : If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate control system may run when the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Rear Climate Control System 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 Control Lockout Rear Climate Control Buttons 3. ON/OFF 1. Rear Driver Side and 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button) Passenger Side Seat 4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Temperature Controls 5. SYNC (Synchronized 5. Fan Control 2. O (On/Off) Temperatures) 6. Rear AUTO (Automatic Operation) 7. Rear Driver Side and Passenger Side Climate Temperature Controls 8. Rear Fan Control Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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9. Air Delivery Mode Control Automatic Operation Air Delivery Mode Control : Press Rear : Touch Rear on the Home AUTO : Press to turn on or off. The or press and hold the button up or Page on the infotainment system air delivery is controlled down to select the desired air display to open the rear climate automatically. The AUTO indicator delivery mode. Touch the right and control screen. The rear climate appears on the display. If the air left arrows at the bottom of the control settings can now be delivery mode is manually adjusted, touchscreen to change the direction adjusted from the front this cancels full automatic operation. of the airflow in the rear passenger area. seating area. Manual Operation O : Press O or touch ON/OFF on the touch screen to turn the rear 9 : Press or press and hold the climate control on or off. rear fan button up or down to increase or decrease the rear SYNC : Touch SYNC on the touch climate airflow. The rear climate screen to match the rear climate airflow can also be adjusted by control temperature to the front touching the fan controls on the climate control driver temperature. front climate touch screen. The SYNC button will be lit. Temperature Controls : Press or Rear Control Lockout : Touch to press and hold the rear temperature lock or unlock control of the rear control buttons up or down to adjust climate control system from the rear the rear passenger temperatures. seat passengers. When locked, the The rear passenger temperatures rear climate control can only be can also be adjusted by touching + adjusted from the front seat. for warmer air or − for cooler air on the front climate touch screen. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Automatic Climate Control System (Dual Zone) 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 4. Rear Window Defogger 4. A/C (Air Conditioning) Temperature Controls 5. Defrost 5. Climate Control Selection 2. Fan Control 6. OFF (Fan) (Application Tray Button) 3. Driver and Passenger Heated 7. Recirculation 6. SYNC (Synchronized and Ventilated Seats (If Temperature) 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Equipped) 7. Driver and Passenger Air Delivery Mode Controls 8. Defog Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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9. Ionizer Status Indicator (If The climate control status screen To improve fuel efficiency and to Equipped) appears briefly when the climate cool the vehicle faster, recirculation control buttons on the faceplate are may be automatically selected in Climate Control Touch Screen adjusted. warm weather. The recirculation The fan, air delivery mode, air light will not come on in AUTO Automatic Operation conditioning, driver and passenger mode. Press @ to select temperatures, and SYNC settings The system automatically controls recirculation; press it again to select can be controlled by touching the fan speed, air delivery, air outside air. CLIMATE on the infotainment home conditioning, and recirculation in screen or the climate button in the order to heat or cool the vehicle to English units can be changed to touch screen application tray. the desired temperature. metric units through the instrument A selection can then be made on cluster. See “Cluster Options Menu” When the indicator light is on or under Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) the front climate control page AUTO is displayed on the touch displayed. See the infotainment 0 121 or Instrument Cluster (Base screen, the system is in full Level) 0 118. manual. automatic operation. If the air Climate Control Status Screen delivery mode or fan setting is OFF : Press to turn the fan on or manually adjusted, the auto off. The temperature control and air indicator turns off and the display delivery mode can still be adjusted. will show the selected settings. Auto Q / R : The temperature can be operation can be turned off adjusted separately for the driver individually for climate settings. and the passenger. Press up or For automatic operation: down to increase or decrease the temperature. Press and hold up or 1. Press AUTO. down to rapidly increase or 2. Set the temperature. Allow the decrease the temperature. system time to stabilize. Then The driver and passenger adjust the temperature as temperatures can also be adjusted needed for best comfort. by touching the buttons on the touch screen. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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SYNC : Touch SYNC on the touch delivery mode button is lit. Touching turned off or the outside screen to link all climate zone any of the air delivery buttons temperature falls below freezing, the settings to the driver settings. When cancels automatic air delivery air conditioner will not run. all climate zone settings are linked, control and the direction of the Press AUTO to return to automatic the SYNC indicator will be lit. Adjust airflow can be controlled manually. operation and the air conditioner the driver side temperature control Press AUTO to return to automatic runs as needed. to change the linked temperature. operation. When the front or rear passenger Automatic Air Recirculation : To change the current mode, select When the AUTO indicator light is settings are adjusted, the SYNC one of the following: indicator will turn off. on, the air is automatically Y : Air is directed to the instrument recirculated as needed to help Manual Operation panel outlets. quickly cool the inside of the Q 9 R : Press the fan control \ : Air is divided between the vehicle. buttons up or down or touch the instrument panel outlets and the The climate control system may touch screen fan control, to increase floor outlets. have a sensor to detect air pollution. or decrease the fan speed. Press When using automatic air and hold the buttons up or down or [ : Air is directed to the floor outlets. recirculation, the air quality control touch the touch screen control to system may operate. To adjust the adjust speed more quickly. The fan - : Clears the windows of fog or sensitivity of the air quality sensor, speed setting displays. Pressing moisture. Air is directed to the see “Climate and Air Quality” under either button cancels automatic fan windshield and floor outlets. Vehicle Personalization 0 157. control and the fan can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to 0 : Clears the windshield of fog or @ : Press to alternate between return to automatic operation. frost more quickly. Air is directed to recirculating air inside the vehicle or the windshield. Press 0 to turn on pulling in outside air. The indicator Driver and Passenger Air Delivery or off. Changing the air delivery light on the button is lit when Mode Controls : When the climate mode also turns the defrost off. recirculation mode is active. This information is displayed, touch the helps to quickly cool the air inside desired air delivery mode on the A/C : Touch A/C on the touch the vehicle or reduce the outside air touch screen to change the direction screen to turn the automatic air and odors that might enter. of the airflow. The selected air conditioning on or off. If the fan is Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Pressing this button cancels indicator will be lit on the climate automatic recirculation. Press AUTO control touch screen. To turn the Caution to return to automatic operation; ionizer on or off, see “Climate and Do not try to clear frost or other recirculation runs automatically as Air Quality” under Vehicle needed. Personalization 0 157. material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window Manual recirculation mode is not Rear Window Defogger with a razor blade or anything available when in Defrost or Defog else that is sharp. This may modes. K : Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. damage the rear window Auto Defog : The climate control defogger grid and affect the system may have a sensor to The rear window defogger can be radio's ability to pick up stations set to automatic operation. See automatically detect high humidity clearly. The repairs would not be inside the vehicle. When high “Climate and Air Quality” under 0 covered by the vehicle warranty. humidity is detected, the climate Vehicle Personalization 157. control system may adjust to When Auto Rear Defog is selected, outside air supply and turn on the the rear window defogger turns on Driver and Passenger Heated and air conditioner. If the climate control automatically when the interior Ventilated Seats (If Equipped) : system does not detect possible temperature is cold and the outside Press I or + to heat the driver or window fogging, it returns to normal temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F) passenger seatback only. operation. To turn Auto Defog off or and below. J or z to heat the driver or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” The upper grid lines on the rear Press under Vehicle window are antenna lines and are passenger seat cushion and Personalization 0 157. not intended to heat when the seatback. Ionizer : If equipped with an ionizer, defogger is activated. Press C or { to ventilate the driver this feature helps to clean the air The heated outside rearview mirrors or passenger seat. See Heated and inside the vehicle and remove turn on when the rear window Ventilated Front Seats 0 64. contaminants; such as pollen, defogger button is on and help to Remote Start Climate Control odors, and dust. If the climate clear fog or frost from the surface of Operation : If equipped with the control system is on and the ionizer the mirrors. remote start feature, the climate is enabled, the ionizer status control system may run when the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Climate Controls 189 vehicle is started remotely. The The solar sensor, on top of the Air Vents system uses the driver’s previous instrument panel near the settings to heat or cool the inside of windshield, monitors the solar heat. the vehicle. The rear defog may The climate control system uses the come on during remote start based sensor information to adjust the on cold ambient conditions. The temperature, fan speed, rear defog indicator light does not recirculation, and air delivery mode come on during a remote start. for best comfort. If equipped with heated or ventilated seats, they may come on during a If the sensor is covered, the remote start. See Remote Vehicle automatic climate control system Start 0 36 and Heated and may not work properly. Ventilated Front Seats 0 64. Sensor Adjustable air vents are in the center and on the sides of the instrument panel, on the rear of the center console storage, and in the headliner over the rear seats, if equipped. Move the slider knobs to change the direction of or to close off the airflow. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
190 Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance or replaced by one from a salvage . Clear away any ice, snow, vehicle. It should only be replaced or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment by a new evaporator to ensure base of the windshield that could proper and safe operation. block the flow of air into the Air Filter During service, all refrigerants vehicle. The filter reduces dust, pollen, and should be reclaimed with proper . Keep the path under the front other airborne irritants from outside equipment. Venting refrigerants seats clear of objects to help air that is pulled into the vehicle. directly to the atmosphere is harmful circulate the air inside of the The filter should be replaced as part to the environment and may also vehicle more effectively. of routine scheduled maintenance. create unsafe conditions based on See Maintenance Schedule 0 344. inhalation, combustion, frostbite, . Use of non-GM approved hood or other health-based concerns. deflectors can adversely affect See your dealer regarding the performance of the system. replacement of the filter. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside Service of the vehicle. This vehicle has the new . Do not attach any devices to the environmentally friendly refrigerant, air vent slats. This restricts R1234yf. This refrigerant has a airflow and may cause damage significantly reduced global warming to the air vents. impact on the environment, compared to the traditional automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Engine Exhaust Assistance Systems for Driving and Engine Exhaust ...... 209 Parking or Backing ...... 231 Operating Running the Vehicle While Assistance Systems for Parked ...... 210 Driving ...... 237 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Automatic Transmission Driving Information System ...... 237 Automatic Transmission ...... 210 Front Automatic Braking (FAB) Distracted Driving ...... 192 Manual Mode ...... 212 Defensive Driving ...... 193 System ...... 240 Drunk Driving ...... 193 Drive Systems Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System ...... 241 Control of a Vehicle ...... 193 All-Wheel Drive ...... 213 Braking ...... 193 Night Vision System ...... 243 Steering ...... 194 Brakes Side Blind Zone Off-Road Recovery ...... 194 Antilock Brake Alert (SBZA) ...... 246 Loss of Control ...... 195 System (ABS) ...... 214 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 246 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 195 Electric Parking Brake ...... 214 Lane Departure Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 196 Brake Assist ...... 216 Warning (LDW) ...... 248 Winter Driving ...... 197 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 216 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 248 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 198 Automatic Vehicle Surround Vision Recorder . . . . 250 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 198 Hold (AVH) ...... 217 Fuel Starting and Operating Ride Control Systems Fuel ...... 251 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 202 Traction Control/Electronic California Fuel Ignition Positions ...... 202 Stability Control ...... 217 Requirements ...... 253 Starting the Engine ...... 204 Driver Mode Control ...... 219 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 253 Fuel Additives ...... 253 Retained Accessory Cruise Control Power (RAP) ...... 206 Filling the Tank ...... 253 Cruise Control ...... 220 Engine Coolant Heater ...... 206 Filling a Portable Fuel Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 223 Shifting Into Park ...... 207 Container ...... 255 Shifting out of Park ...... 208 Driver Assistance Systems Parking over Things Driver Assistance Systems . . . 230 That Burn ...... 209 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
192 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Information . Become familiar with vehicle General Towing features before driving, such as Information ...... 255 programming favorite radio Driving Characteristics and Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate Towing Tips ...... 255 Distraction comes in many forms control and seat settings. Trailer Towing ...... 258 and can take your focus from the Program all trip information into Towing Equipment ...... 259 task of driving. Exercise good any navigation device prior to driving. Conversions and Add-Ons judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away . Wait until the vehicle is parked Add-On Electrical from the road. Many local Equipment ...... 260 to retrieve items that have fallen governments have enacted laws to the floor. regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in . Stop or park the vehicle to tend your area. to children. To avoid distracted driving, always . Keep pets in an appropriate keep your eyes on the road, hands carrier or restraint. on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Avoid stressful conversations . Do not use a phone in while driving, whether with a demanding driving situations. passenger or on a cell phone. Use a hands-free method to place or receive necessary { Warning phone calls. Taking your eyes off the road too . Watch the road. Do not read, long or too often could cause a take notes, or look up crash resulting in injury or death. information on phones or other Focus your attention on driving. electronic devices. . Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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See the infotainment manual for Average driver reaction time is information on that system or the { Warning about three-quarters of a second. In navigation system, if equipped, that time, a vehicle moving at including pairing and using a cell Drinking and then driving is very 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m phone. dangerous. Your reflexes, (66 ft), which could be a lot of perceptions, attentiveness, and distance in an emergency. Defensive Driving judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: Defensive driving means “always can have a serious — or even expect the unexpected.” The first fatal — collision if you drive after . Keep enough distance between step in driving defensively is to wear drinking. you and the vehicle in front the safety belt. See Safety of you. Belts 0 70. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. . Avoid needless heavy braking. Assume that other road users . Ride home in a cab; or if you are (pedestrians, bicyclists, and . Keep pace with traffic. with a group, designate a driver other drivers) are going to be If the engine ever stops while the who will not drink. careless and make mistakes. vehicle is being driven, brake Anticipate what they might do normally but do not pump the and be ready. Control of a Vehicle brakes. Doing so could make the . Allow enough following distance pedal harder to push down. If the Braking, steering, and accelerating engine stops, there will be some between you and the driver in are important factors in helping to front of you. power brake assist but it will be control a vehicle while driving. used when the brake is applied. . Focus on the task of driving. Once the power assist is used up, it Braking can take longer to stop and the Drunk Driving Braking action involves perception brake pedal will be harder to push. Death and injury associated with time and reaction time. Deciding to drinking and driving is a global push the brake pedal is perception tragedy. time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Steering If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies reaches the end of its travel and is . There are some situations when Variable Effort Steering held against that position for an steering around a problem may extended period of time, power The vehicle has a steering system be more effective than braking. that varies the amount of effort steering assist may be reduced. . Holding both sides of the required to steer the vehicle in If steering assist is used for an steering wheel allows you to turn relation to the speed of the vehicle. extended period of time, power 180 degrees without removing assist may be reduced. The amount of steering effort a hand. required is less at slower speeds to Normal use of the power steering . Antilock Brake System (ABS) make the vehicle more assist should return when the allows steering while braking. maneuverable and easier to park. At system cools down. faster speeds, the steering effort See specific vehicle steering increases to provide a sport-like feel Off-Road Recovery messages under Vehicle to the steering. This provides Messages 0 146. maximum control and stability. See your dealer if there is a Electric Power Steering problem. The vehicle has electric power Curve Tips steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance . Take curves at a reasonable is not required. speed. If power steering assist is lost due . Reduce speed before entering a to a system malfunction, the vehicle curve. can be steered, but may require . Maintain a reasonable steady increased effort. See your dealer if speed through the curve. there is a problem. . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The vehicle's right wheels can drop . Acceleration Skid — too much . Try to avoid sudden steering, off the edge of a road onto the throttle causes the driving acceleration, or braking, shoulder while driving. Follow wheels to spin. including reducing vehicle speed these tips: Defensive drivers avoid most skids by shifting to a lower gear. Any 1. Ease off the accelerator and by taking reasonable care suited to sudden changes could cause then, if there is nothing in the existing conditions, and by not the tires to slide. way, steer the vehicle so that it overdriving those conditions. But Remember: Antilock brakes help straddles the edge of the skids are always possible. avoid only the braking skid. pavement. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow 2. Turn the steering wheel about these suggestions: Driving on Wet Roads one-eighth of a turn, until the . Ease your foot off the Rain and wet roads can reduce right front tire contacts the accelerator pedal and steer the vehicle traction and affect your pavement edge. way you want the vehicle to go. ability to stop and accelerate. 3. Turn the steering wheel to go The vehicle may straighten out. Always drive slower in these types straight down the roadway. Be ready for a second skid if it of driving conditions and avoid occurs. driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water. Loss of Control . Slow down and adjust your Skidding driving according to weather conditions. Stopping distance { Warning There are three types of skids that can be longer and vehicle Wet brakes can cause crashes. correspond to the vehicle's three control can be affected when They might not work as well in a control systems: traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other quick stop and could cause . Braking Skid — wheels are not pulling to one side. You could rolling. material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such lose control of the vehicle. . Steering or Cornering Skid — as enough water, ice, or packed (Continued) too much speed or steering in a snow on the road to make a curve causes tires to slip and mirrored surface — and slow lose cornering force. down when you have any doubt. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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There is no hard and fast rule about . Shift to a lower gear when going Warning (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to down steep or long hills. slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle Other Rainy Weather Tips { Warning wash, lightly apply the brake Besides slowing down, other wet Using the brakes to slow the pedal until the brakes work weather driving tips include: vehicle on a long downhill slope normally. . Allow extra following distance. can cause brake overheating, can Flowing or rushing water creates reduce brake performance, and strong forces. Driving through . Pass with caution. could result in a loss of braking. flowing water could cause the . Keep windshield wiping Shift the transmission to a lower vehicle to be carried away. If this equipment in good shape. gear to let the engine assist the happens, you and other vehicle . Keep the windshield washer fluid brakes on a steep downhill slope. occupants could drown. Do not reservoir filled. ignore police warnings and be . Have good tires with proper very cautious about trying to drive 0 { Warning through flowing water. tread depth. See Tires 299. . Turn off cruise control. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads dangerous. This can cause Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water overheating of the brakes and can build up under the vehicle's Driving on steep hills or through loss of steering. Always have the tires so they actually ride on the mountains is different than driving engine running and the vehicle on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: water. This can happen if the road is in gear. wet enough and you are going fast . Keep the vehicle serviced and in enough. When the vehicle is good shape. hydroplaning, it has little or no . Drive at speeds that keep the . Check all fluid levels and brakes, contact with the road. vehicle in its own lane. Do not tires, cooling system, and swing wide or cross the transmission. center line. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. Be alert on top of hills; . Antilock Brake System (ABS) . Turn on the hazard warning something could be in your lane improves vehicle stability during flashers. (e.g., stalled car, accident). hard stops, but the brakes . Tie a red cloth to an outside . Pay attention to special road should be applied sooner than mirror. signs (e.g., falling rocks area, when on dry pavement. See Antilock Brake System winding roads, long grades, 0 { Warning passing or no-passing zones) (ABS) 214. and take appropriate action. See Driver Mode Control 0 219 Snow can trap engine exhaust . Allow greater following distance under the vehicle. This may Winter Driving and watch for slippery spots. Icy cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains Driving on Snow or Ice patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. carbon monoxide (CO), which Snow or ice between the tires and The surface of a curve or an cannot be seen or smelled. It can the road creates less traction or overpass can remain icy when cause unconsciousness and even grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can the surrounding roads are clear. death. occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when Avoid sudden steering If the vehicle is stuck in snow: freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid maneuvers and braking while driving on wet ice or in freezing rain on ice. . Clear snow from the base of until roads can be treated. the vehicle, especially any . Turn off cruise control. blocking the exhaust pipe. For slippery road driving: Blizzard Conditions . Open a window about 5 cm . Accelerate gently. Accelerating (2 in) on the vehicle side too quickly causes the wheels to Stop the vehicle in a safe place and that is away from the wind, spin and makes the surface signal for help. Stay with the vehicle to bring in fresh air. under the tires slick. unless there is help nearby. If possible, use Roadside Service. . Fully open the air outlets on . Turn on Traction Control. See 0 See Roadside Service 364. To get or under the instrument Traction Control/Electronic help and keep everyone in the panel. Stability Control 0 217. vehicle safe: (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low Warning (Continued) forward gear, spinning the wheels Slowly and cautiously spin the as little as possible. To prevent . Adjust the climate control wheels to free the vehicle when transmission wear, wait until the system to circulate the air stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. wheels stop spinning before shifting inside the vehicle and set gears. Release the accelerator the fan speed to the highest If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the pedal while shifting, and press setting. See “Climate traction system off and use the lightly on the accelerator pedal Control Systems.” rocking method. See Traction when the transmission is in gear. For more information about CO, Control/Electronic Stability Slowly spinning the wheels in the see Engine Exhaust 0 209. Control 0 217. forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could { Warning free the vehicle. If that does not get To save fuel, run the engine for the vehicle out after a few tries, it short periods to warm the vehicle might need to be towed out. If the and then shut the engine off and If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you vehicle does need to be towed out, partially close the window. Moving see Towing the Vehicle 0 330. about to keep warm also helps. or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an If it takes time for help to arrive, engine compartment fire or other Vehicle Load Limits when running the engine, push the damage. Spin the wheels as little accelerator pedal slightly so the It is very important to know how engine runs faster than the idle as possible and avoid going much weight the vehicle can speed. This keeps the battery above 56 km/h (35 mph). carry. This weight is called the charged to restart the vehicle and to vehicle capacity weight and signal for help with the headlamps. Rocking the Vehicle to Get includes the weight of all Do this as little as possible, to it Out occupants, cargo, and all save fuel. Turn the steering wheel left and nonfactory-installed options. right to clear the area around the Two labels on the vehicle may front wheels. Turn off any traction show how much weight it may system. Shift back and forth Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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properly carry: the Tire and Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the Loading Information label and Label recommended cold tire inflation the Certification label. pressures (4). For more information on tires and inflation { Warning see Tires 0 299 and Tire Pressure 0 306. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross There is also important loading Vehicle Weight Rating information on the Certification (GVWR), or either the label. It may show the Gross maximum front or rear Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). and the Gross Axle Weight This can cause systems to Rating (GAWR) for the front and break and change the way the rear axle. See “Certification vehicle handles. This could Label Example Label” later in this section. cause loss of control and a A vehicle-specific Tire and “Steps for Determining Correct crash. Overloading can also Loading Information label is Load Limit– reduce stopping distance, attached to the vehicle's center 1. Locate the statement "The damage the tires, and shorten pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and combined weight of the life of the vehicle. Loading Information label shows occupants and cargo should the number of occupant seating never exceed XXX kg or positions (1), and the maximum XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s vehicle capacity weight (2) in placard. kilograms and pounds. 2. Determine the combined The Tire and Loading weight of the driver and Information label also shows the passengers that will be tire size of the original riding in your vehicle. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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3. Subtract the combined your vehicle. Consult this 2. Subtract Occupant weight of the driver and manual to determine how Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) passengers from XXX kg or this reduces the available × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). XXX lbs. cargo and luggage load 3. Available Occupant and 4. The resulting figure equals capacity of your vehicle.” Cargo Weight = 317 kg the available amount of See Trailer Towing 0 258 for (700 lbs). cargo and luggage load important information on towing capacity. For example, if the a trailer, towing safety rules, and "XXX" amount equals trailering tips. 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. That weight may not safely 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg exceed the available cargo Example 1 and luggage load capacity (1,000 lbs). calculated in Step 4. 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 2. Subtract Occupant for Example 1 = 453 kg Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) 6. If your vehicle will be towing (1,000 lbs). × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). a trailer, load from your 3. Available Cargo Weight trailer will be transferred to = 113 kg (250 lbs). Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed { Warning the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can Certification Label strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possible. Example 3 Try to spread the weight evenly. 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight . Never stack heavier for Example 3 = 453 kg things, like suitcases, (1,000 lbs). inside the vehicle so that 2. Subtract Occupant Label Example some of them are above Weight @ 91 kg A vehicle-specific Certification the tops of the seats. (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg label is attached to the vehicle's . Do not leave an (1,000 lbs). center pillar (B-pillar). The label unsecured child restraint 3. Available Cargo Weight may show the gross weight in the vehicle. = 0 kg (0 lbs). capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . Secure loose items in the Refer to the vehicle's Tire and vehicle. Loading Information label for (GVWR). The GVWR includes specific information about the the weight of the vehicle, all . Do not leave a seat vehicle's capacity weight and occupants, fuel, and cargo. folded down unless seating positions. The combined needed. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
202 Driving and Operating Starting and . Do not participate in track Ignition Positions events, sport driving schools, Operating or similar activities during this break-in period. New Vehicle Break-In . Check engine oil with every Follow these recommended refueling and add if necessary. guidelines during the first Oil and fuel consumption may be 2 400 km (1,500 mi) of driving this higher than normal during the vehicle. Parts have a break-in first 2 400 km (1,500 mi). period and performance will be . To break in new tires, drive at better in the long run. moderate speeds and avoid hard For the first 2 400 km (1,500 mi): cornering for the first 300 km (200 mi). New tires do . Avoid full throttle starts and not have maximum traction and abrupt stops. may tend to slip. The vehicle has an electronic . Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm. . New brake linings also need a keyless ignition with pushbutton start. . Avoid driving at any one break–in period. Avoid making constant speed, fast or slow. hard stops during the first Pressing the button cycles it through 300 km (200 mi). This is three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, . Avoid downshifting to brake or recommended every time brake ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the slow the vehicle when the linings are replaced. Engine/OFF. engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle for . Do not let the engine labor. the system to operate. If the Never lug the engine in high pushbutton start is not working, the gear at low speeds. vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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to the Keyless Access system. See Do not turn the engine off when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle is moving. This will cause a { Warning System Operation 0 29. loss of power assist in the brake Turning off the vehicle while To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle and steering systems and disable the airbags. moving may cause loss of power must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or assist in the brake and steering ON/RUN, and the brake pedal must If the vehicle must be shut off in an systems and disable the airbags. be applied. emergency: While driving, only shut the Stopping the Engine/OFF (No 1. Brake using a firm and steady vehicle off in an emergency. Indicator Lights) : When the pressure. Do not pump the vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE brakes repeatedly. This may If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, START/STOP once to turn the deplete power assist, requiring and must be shut off while driving, engine off. increased brake pedal force. press and hold ENGINE START/ If the vehicle is in P (Park), the 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). STOP for longer than two seconds, ignition will turn off, and Retained This can be done while the or press twice in five seconds. Accessory Power (RAP) will remain vehicle is moving. After shifting ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber active. See Retained Accessory to N (Neutral), firmly apply the Indicator Light) : This mode allows Power (RAP) 0 206. brakes and steer the vehicle to you to use some electrical a safe location. If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the accessories when the engine is off. ignition will return to ACC/ 3. Come to a complete stop, shift With the ignition off, pressing the ACCESSORY and display a to P (Park), and turn off the button one time without the brake message in the Driver Information ignition. pedal applied will place the ignition Center (DIC). See Transmission 0 4. Set the parking brake. See system in ACC/ACCESSORY. Messages 156. When the vehicle Electric Parking Brake 0 214. is shifted into P (Park), the ignition The ignition will switch from ACC/ system will switch to OFF. ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to prevent battery rundown. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Starting the Engine Starting Procedure Light) : This mode is for driving and 1. With the Keyless Access starting. With the ignition off, and Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart the engine system, the Remote Keyless the brake pedal applied, pressing Entry (RKE) transmitter must the button once will place the when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. be in the vehicle. Press ignition system in ON/RUN/START. ENGINE START/STOP with the Once engine cranking begins, brake pedal applied. When the release the button. Engine cranking Caution engine begins cranking, let go will continue until the engine starts. of the button. See Starting the Engine 0 204. The Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the ignition will then remain in ON/RUN. vehicle is moving. If you do, you The idle speed will go down as could damage the transmission. the engine gets warm. Do not Service Only Mode Shift to P (Park) only when the race the engine immediately This power mode is available for vehicle is stopped. after starting it. service and diagnostics, and to If the RKE transmitter is not in verify the proper operation of the the vehicle, if there is malfunction indicator lamp as may Caution interference, or if the RKE be required for emission inspection battery is low, a Driver purposes. With the vehicle off, and If you add electrical parts or Information Center (DIC) will the brake pedal not applied, accessories, you could change display a message. See Key pressing and holding the button for the way the engine operates. Any and Lock Messages 0 150 and more than five seconds will place resulting damage would not be Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the vehicle in Service Only Mode. covered by the vehicle warranty. System Operation 0 29. The instruments and audio systems See Add-On Electrical will operate as they do in ON/RUN, Equipment 0 260. but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in Service Only Mode. Press the button again to turn the vehicle off. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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from the engine. Do not race Auto Engine Stop/Start Caution the engine immediately after When the brakes are applied and starting it. Operate the engine the vehicle is at a complete stop, Cranking the engine for long and transmission gently until periods of time, by returning the the engine may turn off. When the oil warms up and lubricates stopped, the tachometer displays ignition to the START position all moving parts. immediately after cranking has AUTO STOP. See Tachometer 0 ended, can overheat and damage Stop/Start System 124. When the brake pedal is the cranking motor, and drain the released or the accelerator pedal is pushed, the engine will restart. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds { Warning between each try, to let the Auto Stop may be deactivated if: Exiting the vehicle without first cranking motor cool down. . A minimum vehicle speed is not shifting into P (Park) may cause reached. the vehicle to move. You or others 2. If the engine does not start may be injured. Because the . The engine or transmission is after five to 10 seconds, vehicle has the auto engine stop/ not at the required operating especially in very cold weather start feature, the vehicle's engine temperature. (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could be flooded with too much might seem to be shut off; . The outside temperature is not gasoline. Try pushing the however, once the brake pedal is in the required operating range, accelerator pedal all the way to released, the engine will start up typically between −10 °C (14 °F) the floor and holding it there as again. and 50 °C (122 °F). you press ENGINE START/ Shift to P (Park) and turn the . The shift lever is in any gear STOP. Wait at least 15 seconds ignition to LOCK/OFF, before other than D (Drive). between each try, to allow the exiting the vehicle. . The battery has been recently cranking motor to cool down. disconnected. When the engine starts, release the accelerator. If the The vehicle has a fuel saving stop/ . The battery charge is low. start system to shut off the engine vehicle starts briefly but then The interior comfort level has not and help conserve fuel. . stops again, do the same thing. reached the required level for This clears the extra gasoline the climate control system or Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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defog settings. See Automatic Retained Accessory which will prevent engine coolant Climate Control System (Quad heater operation at temperatures Zone) 0 178 Power (RAP) above −18 °C (0 °F). or Automatic Climate Control These vehicle accessories can be System (Dual Zone) 0 185. used for up to 10 minutes after the To Use the Engine Coolant Heater . The Auto Stop time is greater engine is turned off: than two minutes. . Audio System 1. Turn off the engine. . Power Windows 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is . Sunroof (if equipped) clipped to the diagonal brace Power to the audio system will work on the passenger side of the up to 10 minutes or until the driver engine compartment. door is opened. Power to the Check the heater cord for windows or sunroof will work up to damage. If it is damaged, do 10 minutes or until any door is not use it. See your dealer for opened. a replacement. Inspect the cord for damage yearly. Engine Coolant Heater 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded Vehicles with the engine coolant 110-volt AC outlet. heater can use this option in cold The automatic engine stop/start weather conditions at or below −18 ° function can be disabled by C (0 °F) for easier starting and better touching h on the touchscreen. fuel economy during engine The indicator next to the switch will warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater come on when the system is active. at least four hours before starting your vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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away from moving engine { Warning Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire, or an extension cord can damage property damage, electric Contact your dealer for information the cord and may result in shock, and injury. on how long to use the heater in your particular area. overheating and fire. . Do not operate the vehicle . Plug the cord into a with the heater cord Shifting Into Park three-prong electrical utility permanently attached to the receptacle that is protected vehicle. Possible heater To shift into P (Park): cord and thermostat by a ground fault detection 1. Hold the brake pedal down and damage could occur. function. An ungrounded set the parking brake. outlet could cause an . While in use, do not let the See Electric Parking electric shock. heater cord touch vehicle Brake 0 214. . Use a weatherproof, parts or sharp edges. Never heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated close the hood on the 2. Move the shift lever into extension cord if needed. heater cord. P (Park) by holding in the button on the shift lever and Failure to use the . Before starting the vehicle, pushing the lever all the way recommended extension unplug the cord, reattach toward the front of the vehicle. cord in good operating the cover to the plug, and condition, or using a securely fasten the cord. 3. Turn the ignition off. damaged heater or Keep the cord away from extension cord, could make 4. Take the Remote Keyless Entry any moving parts. (RKE) transmitter with you. (Continued) 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park Engine Running the engine running, the vehicle must be in P (Park) and the parking brake This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. { Warning set. After shifting into P (Park), try to move the shift lever out without first The shift lock release is designed to pushing the button on the shift lever. prevent movement of the shift lever It can be dangerous to leave the out of P (Park), unless the ignition is vehicle with the engine running. If you can, the shift lever was not in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is It could overheat and catch fire. fully locked into P (Park). applied. It is dangerous to get out of the Torque Lock The shift lock release is always vehicle if the shift lever is not fully functional except in the case of an in P (Park) with the parking brake Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on uncharged or low voltage (less than firmly set. The vehicle can roll. the parking pawl in the 9 volt) battery. Do not leave the vehicle when the transmission. This happens when If the vehicle has an uncharged engine is running. If you have left parking on a hill and shifting the battery or a battery with low voltage, the engine running, the vehicle transmission into P (Park) is not try charging or jump starting the can move suddenly. You or others done properly and then it is difficult battery. See Jump Starting - North could be injured. To be sure the to shift out of P (Park). To prevent America 0 327 for more information. torque lock, set the parking brake vehicle will not move, even when To shift out of P (Park): you are on fairly level ground, and then shift into P (Park). To find always set the parking brake and out how, see "Shifting Into Park" 1. Apply the brake pedal. move the shift lever to P (Park). listed previously. 2. Release the parking brake. See Shifting Into Park 0 207. If torque lock does occur, the See Electric Parking If you are towing a trailer, see vehicle may need to be pushed Brake 0 214. Driving Characteristics and uphill by another vehicle to relieve 3. Press the shift lever button. Towing Tips 0 255. the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park). 4. Move the shift lever. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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If unable to shift out of P (Park): Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) 1. Fully release the shift lever button. { Warning . There are holes or openings 2. While holding down the brake in the vehicle body from pedal, press the shift lever Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket button again. monoxide (CO), which cannot be modifications that are not seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. 3. Move the shift lever. can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or If the shift lever will not move from even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is P (Park), consult your dealer or a coming into the vehicle: professional towing service. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the Parking over Things with poor ventilation windows completely down. That Burn (parking garages, tunnels, . Have the vehicle repaired deep snow that may block immediately. underbody airflow or tail { Warning pipes). Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed Things that can burn could touch . The exhaust smells or area such as a garage or a sounds strange or different. hot exhaust parts under the building that has no fresh air vehicle and ignite. Do not park . The exhaust system leaks ventilation. over papers, leaves, dry grass, due to corrosion or damage. or other things that can burn. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Running the Vehicle Automatic { Warning While Parked Transmission It is better not to park with the It is dangerous to get out of the engine running. vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle is left with the engine firmly set. The vehicle can roll. running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. Do not leave the vehicle when the See Shifting Into Park 0 207 and engine is running unless you Engine Exhaust 0 209. have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can If parking on a hill and pulling a move suddenly. You or others trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 255. 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 There are several different positions move the shift lever to P (Park). for the shift lever. See Shifting Into Park 0 207. P: This position locks the rear If you are pulling a trailer, see wheels. Use this position when Driving Characteristics and starting the engine because the Towing Tips 0 255. vehicle cannot move easily. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. Fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before shifting from P (Park) when the ignition is in Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of moving, use N (Neutral) only. You D: This position is for normal P (Park), ease pressure on the shift can also use N (Neutral) when the driving. It provides the best fuel lever and push the shift lever all the vehicle is being towed. economy. If you need more power way into P (Park) as you maintain for passing, and you are: brake application. Then press the { Warning . Going less than 55 km/h shift lever button and move the shift (35 mph), push the accelerator lever into another gear. See Shifting Shifting into a drive gear while the pedal about halfway down. out of Park 0 208. engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is . Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or Caution firmly on the brake pedal, the more, push the accelerator all vehicle could move very rapidly. the way down. Shifting to R (Reverse) while the You could lose control and hit The transmission will shift down vehicle is moving forward could people or objects. Do not shift to a lower gear and have more damage the transmission. The into a drive gear while the engine power. repairs would not be covered by is running at high speed. Downshifting the transmission in the vehicle warranty. Shift to slippery road conditions could result R (Reverse) only after the vehicle in skidding. See “Skidding” under is stopped. Caution Loss of Control 0 195. M: This mode can be entered by R: Use this gear to back up. Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine moving the shift lever from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). M (Manual At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) running at high speed may Mode) allows the driver to select can be used to rock the vehicle damage the transmission. The gears appropriate for current driving back and forth to get out of snow, repairs would not be covered by ice, or sand without damaging the conditions. M (Manual Mode) can be the vehicle warranty. Be sure the transmission. See If the Vehicle Is exited by returning the shift lever to engine is not running at high Stuck 0 198. D (Drive). See Manual Mode 0 212. speed when shifting the vehicle. N: In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when the vehicle is already Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Manual Mode To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode: Caution Tap Shift 1. Move the shift lever from Spinning the tires or holding the D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). vehicle in one place on a hill While in Tap Shift Mode, the M using only the accelerator pedal Caution of the PRNDM section of the instrument cluster will become may damage the transmission. Driving with the engine at a high The repair will not be covered by highlighted, and the current rpm without upshifting while using gear is indicated. the vehicle warranty. If you are Tap Shift, could damage the stuck, do not spin the tires. When vehicle. Always upshift when 2. Tap the left control toward the stopping on a hill, use the brakes necessary while using Tap Shift. driver to downshift, and the to hold the vehicle in place. right control toward the driver to upshift. To shift to the lowest Vehicles with Tap Shift have available gear, press and hold While in Sport Mode, the vehicle controls on the back of the steering the left control. monitors driving behavior and wheel to manually shift the 3. To exit, move the shift lever automatically enables performance automatic transmission. shift features when spirited driving is back to D (Drive). detected. These features maintain With the shift lever in D (Drive) and lower transmission gears to not in Permanent Tap Shift Mode, increase available engine braking the Tap Shift controls will activate a and improve acceleration response. temporary tap manual shift mode, The vehicle will exit these features allowing the transmission to be and return to normal operation after manually shifted. The vehicle exits a short period when no spirited Temporary Tap Shift Mode after the driving is detected. See Driver Mode accelerator pedal is steady for Control 0 219. six seconds. Temporary Tap Shift Mode holds a gear longer without exiting when coasting, to provide powertrain braking. The Temporary Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Driving and Operating 213 Tap Shift Mode can also be If shifting is prevented for any Drive Systems deactivated by holding the right reason, a SHIFT DENIED message upshift control briefly. will be displayed in the instrument cluster. See Transmission All-Wheel Drive While using Tap Shift, the vehicle 0 will have firmer, quicker shifting. You Messages 156. Vehicles with this feature always can use this for sport driving or When accelerating the vehicle from send engine power to all four when climbing or descending hills, a stop in snowy and icy conditions, wheels. It is fully automatic, and to stay in gear longer, or to it is suggested to shift into second adjusts itself as needed for road downshift for more power or engine gear. A higher gear allows the conditions. braking. vehicle to gain more traction on The transmission will only allow you slippery surfaces. to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not downshift if the engine rpm is too high in the next lower gear, or upshift to the next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
214 Driving and Operating Brakes avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are Do not pump the brakes. Just hold slowing down. If one of the wheels the brake pedal down firmly and let Antilock Brake is about to stop rolling, the computer ABS work. You may hear the ABS System (ABS) will separately work the brakes at pump or motor operating and feel each wheel. This vehicle has ABS, an advanced the brake pedal pulsate. This is electronic braking system that helps ABS can change the brake pressure normal. prevent a braking skid. to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help Braking in Emergencies When the vehicle begins to drive you steer around the obstacle while away, ABS checks itself. ABS allows you to steer and brake braking hard. A momentary motor or clicking noise at the same time. In many might be heard while this test is As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help going on, and it might even be computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best noticed that the brake pedal moves on wheel speed and controls braking. a little. This is normal. braking pressure accordingly. Electric Parking Brake 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 If there is a problem with ABS, this suddenly slows or stops. Always warning light stays on. See Antilock leave enough room up ahead to Brake System (ABS) Warning stop, even with ABS. Light 0 135. If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The vehicle has an Electric Parking The red parking brake status light The vehicle may automatically apply Brake (EPB). The EPB can always will flash and then stay on once the the EPB in some situations when be activated, even if the ignition is EPB is fully applied. If the red the vehicle is not moving. This is off. To prevent draining the battery, parking brake status light flashes normal, and is done to periodically avoid repeated cycles of the EPB continuously, then the EPB is only check the correct operation of the system when the engine is not partially applied or there is a EPB system. running. problem with the EPB. A DIC If the EPB fails to apply, block the The system has a red parking brake message will display. Release the rear wheels to prevent vehicle status light and an amber parking EPB and try to apply it again. If the movement. brake warning light. See Electric light does not come on, or keeps Parking Brake Light 0 134 flashing, have the vehicle serviced. EPB Release Do not drive the vehicle if the red and Service Electric Parking Brake To release the EPB: Light 0 134. There are also parking parking brake status light is flashing. 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ brake-related Driver Information See your dealer. See Electric 0 ACCESSORY or ON/ Center (DIC) messages. See Brake Parking Brake Light 134. RUN mode. System Messages 0 147. In case of If the amber parking brake warning insufficient electrical power, the EPB light is on, press the EPB switch 2. Apply and hold the brake cannot be applied or released. and hold it. Continue to hold the pedal. Before leaving the vehicle, check switch until the red parking brake 3. Push down momentarily on the the red parking brake status light to status light remains on. If the amber EPB switch. ensure that the parking brake is parking brake warning light remains on, see your dealer. The EPB is released when the red applied. parking brake status light is off. If the EPB is applied while the EPB Apply vehicle is moving, the vehicle will If the amber parking brake warning To apply the EPB: decelerate as long as the switch is light is on, release the EPB by pressed. If the switch is pressed pushing down on the EPB switch 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a until the vehicle comes to a stop, and holding it down. Continue to complete stop. the EPB will remain applied. hold the switch until the red parking 2. Press the EPB switch momentarily. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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brake status light is off. If either light Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) stays on after release is attempted, see your dealer. This vehicle has a brake assist HSA may automatically activate feature designed to assist the driver when the vehicle is stopped on a hill in stopping or decreasing vehicle and Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Caution speed in emergency driving is not enabled. This feature is Driving with the parking brake on conditions. This feature uses the designed to prevent the vehicle from can overheat the brake system stability system hydraulic brake rolling, either forward or rearward, control module to supplement the during vehicle drive off. During the and cause premature wear or power brake system under transition from releasing the brake damage to brake system parts. conditions where the driver has pedal to accelerating to drive off on Make sure that the parking brake quickly and forcefully applied the a hill, HSA holds the braking is fully released and the brake brake pedal in an attempt to quickly pressure to prevent rolling. HSA will warning light is off before driving. stop or slow down the vehicle. The not activate if the vehicle is in a stability system hydraulic brake drive gear and facing downhill or if Automatic EPB Release control module increases brake the vehicle is facing uphill and in pressure at each corner of the R (Reverse). The EPB will automatically release if vehicle until the ABS activates. the vehicle is running, placed into Minor brake pedal pulsation or gear, and an attempt is made to pedal movement during this time is drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration normal and the driver should when the EPB is applied, to continue to apply the brake pedal as preserve parking brake lining life. the driving situation dictates. The If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle brake assist feature will is pulling a trailer, see Driving automatically disengage when the Characteristics and Towing brake pedal is released or brake Tips 0 255. pedal pressure is quickly decreased. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Driving and Operating 217 Automatic Vehicle to build brake pressure to maintain Ride Control Systems Hold (AVH) the vehicle at a standstill if necessary. Traction Control/ If AVH is holding the vehicle, the AVH indicator will change to green. Electronic Stability Once AVH is active it will hold the Control vehicle for a defined time period then engage the parking brake. System Operation While AVH is holding the vehicle, The vehicle has a Traction Control the parking brake will engage if the System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an driver door is opened or the driver electronic stability control system. safety belt is unfastened. These systems help limit wheel spin and assist the driver in maintaining control, especially on slippery road conditions. AVH can be turned on by pressing TCS activates if it senses that any AVH with the driver safety belt of the drive wheels are spinning or fastened, the driver door closed, beginning to lose traction. When this and the engine running. The AVH happens, TCS applies the brakes to indicator will come on. the spinning wheels and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. This feature will activate when the vehicle is stopped to prevent it from StabiliTrak activates when the moving. After the brake pedal has vehicle senses a difference between been released and before the the intended path and the direction accelerator pedal has been pressed, the vehicle is actually traveling. AVH uses braking pressure to hold StabiliTrak selectively applies the vehicle stationary. In addition, braking pressure to any one of the the ABS pump motor may activate Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds. intended path. 3. Start the engine. If cruise control is being used and 4. Drive the vehicle. traction control or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin, cruise control will If d comes on and stays on, the disengage. Cruise control may be The indicator light for both systems vehicle may need more time to turned back on when road is in the instrument cluster. This diagnose the problem. If the conditions allow. light will: condition persists, see your dealer. Both systems come on . Flash when TCS is limiting Turning the Systems Off wheel spin. automatically when the vehicle is and On started and begins to move. The . Flash when StabiliTrak is systems may be heard or felt while activated. they are operating or while performing diagnostic checks. This . Turn on and stay on when either is normal and does not mean there system is not working. is a problem with the vehicle. If either system fails to turn on or to It is recommended to leave both activate, a message displays in the systems on for normal driving Driver Information Center (DIC), conditions, but it may be necessary and d comes on and stays on to to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets indicate that the system is inactive stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. and is not assisting the driver in See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 198 maintaining control. The vehicle is and “Turning the Systems Off and safe to drive, but driving should be On” later in this section. adjusted accordingly. If d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on Caution again, press and release Y. The Do not repeatedly brake or Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak accelerate heavily when TCS is OFF light g in the instrument cluster off. The vehicle driveline could be turn off. damaged. Adding accessories can affect vehicle performance. See To turn off only TCS, press and Accessories and release Y. The Traction Off light i Modifications 0 262. displays in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message Driver Mode Control displays. See Ride Control System Press and release MODE on the 0 Driver Mode Control attempts to add Messages 154. a sportier feel, provide a more center console to activate the mode To turn TCS on again, press and comfortable ride, or assist in menu in the instrument cluster. The first press of the button will show the release Y. The Traction Off light i different weather conditions or terrain. This system simultaneously current mode. Subsequent presses displayed in the instrument cluster will scroll through the available will turn off. changes the software calibration of various sub-systems. Depending on modes. Select a new setting To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, the option package, available whenever driving conditions change. press and hold Y until the Traction features, and mode selected, the The following modes are available: Off light i and StabiliTrak OFF suspension, steering, and Tour Mode powertrain will change calibrations light g come on and stay on in the to achieve the desired mode Use for normal city and highway instrument cluster. The appropriate characteristics. driving to provide a smooth, DIC message displays. See Ride soft ride. Control System Messages 0 154. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
220 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is equipped with AWD, Snow/Ice Mode Cruise Control the Tour mode is in between the Use when more traction is needed Sport and the Snow/Ice modes for a during slippery conditions. Snow/Ice more balanced feel. { Warning mode will use a different accelerator Sport Mode pedal map in order to optimize Cruise control can be dangerous traction on slippery surfaces. Use where road conditions or where you cannot drive safely at personal preference demand a more When selected, the Snow/Ice mode a steady speed. Do not use controlled response. indicator will display in the DIC. cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. When selected, the Sport mode This feature is not intended for use indicator will display in the Driver when the vehicle is stuck in sand, Cruise control can be dangerous Information Center (DIC). mud, ice, snow, or gravel. If the on slippery roads. On such roads, vehicle becomes stuck, see If the fast changes in tire traction can When in Sport mode, the vehicle will Vehicle Is Stuck 0 198. cause excessive wheel slip, and shift automatically but may hold a you could lose control. Do not use lower gear longer than it would in If the vehicle is equipped with AWD, the normal driving mode based on the Snow/Ice mode will provide cruise control on slippery roads. braking, throttle input, and vehicle more torque to the front wheels. lateral acceleration. See Automatic With cruise control, a speed of Transmission 0 210. The steering, about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can including Active Rear Steer (if be maintained without keeping your equipped), will change to provide foot on the accelerator. Cruise more precise control. control does not work at speeds If the vehicle is equipped with AWD, below about 40 km/h (25 mph). the Sport mode sends more torque If the Traction Control/electronic to the rear wheels. stability control system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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automatically disengages. See J : Press to turn the system on Setting Cruise Control Traction Control/Electronic Stability and off. A white indicator appears in If is on when not in use, SET− or Control 0 217. If a collision alert the instrument cluster when cruise J RES+ could get pressed and go into occurs when cruise control is is turned on. activated, cruise control is cruise when not desired. Keep J disengaged. See Forward Collision RES+ : If there is a set speed in off when cruise is not being used. Alert (FCA) System 0 237. When memory, press briefly to resume to road conditions allow cruise control that speed or press and hold to 1. Press J. accelerate. If the cruise control is to be safely used, it can be turned 2. Get up to the desired speed. back on. already active, use to increase vehicle speed. To increase speed by 3. Press and release SET−. The Cruise control will disengage if 1 km/h (1 mph), press RES+ to the desired set speed briefly either TCS or StabiliTrak is first detent. To increase speed to the appears in the instrument turned off. next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the cluster. If the brakes are applied, cruise speedometer, press RES+ to the 4. Remove your foot from the control disengages. second detent. accelerator. SET− : Press briefly to set the When the cruise control has been speed and activate cruise control. set to the desired speed, a green If the cruise control is already cruise control indicator appears on active, use to decrease vehicle the instrument cluster and a cruise speed. To decrease speed by set speed message appears on the 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− to the Head-Up Display (HUD), first detent. To decrease speed to if equipped. the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press SET− to the Resuming a Set Speed second detent. If the cruise control is set at a * : Press to disengage cruise desired speed and then the brakes control without erasing the set are applied or * is pressed, the speed from memory. cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Once the vehicle speed reaches The speedometer reading can be The cruise control system may about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, displayed in either English or metric automatically brake to slow the press RES+ briefly. The vehicle units. See Instrument Cluster vehicle down. returns to the previous set speed. (Uplevel) 0 121 or Instrument 0 The speedometer reading can be Cluster (Base Level) 118. The displayed in either English or metric Increasing Speed While Using increment value used depends on Cruise Control units. See Instrument Cluster the units displayed. (Uplevel) 0 121 or Instrument If the cruise control system is Cluster (Base Level) 0 118. The already activated: Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control increment value used depends on . Press and hold RES+ until the the units displayed. desired speed is reached, then If the cruise control system is release it. already activated: Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control . To increase vehicle speed in . Press and hold SET− until the small increments, briefly press desired lower speed is reached, Use the accelerator pedal to RES+ to the first detent. For then release it. increase the vehicle speed. When each press, the vehicle goes . To decrease the vehicle speed in you take your foot off the pedal, the about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. small increments, briefly press vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed. . To increase vehicle speed in SET− to the first detent. For larger increments, briefly press each press, the vehicle goes While pressing the accelerator pedal RES+ to the second detent. For about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. or shortly following the release to each press, the vehicle speed . To decrease the vehicle speed in override cruise, briefly applying SET increases to the next 5 km/h larger increments, briefly press − will result in cruise set to the (5 mph) mark on the SET− to the second detent. For current vehicle speed. speedometer. each press, the vehicle speed Using Cruise Control on Hills decreases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the How well the cruise control will work speedometer. on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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accelerator pedal to maintain your Adaptive Cruise Control automatically disengage. See speed. When going downhill, the Traction Control/Electronic Stability cruise control system may If equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control 0 217. When road automatically brake to slow the Control (ACC), it allows the driver to conditions allow ACC to be safely vehicle down. Also, you may have select the cruise control set speed used, ACC can be turned back on. and following gap. Read this entire to brake or shift to a lower gear to ACC will not engage if the TCS or keep your speed down. If the brake section before using this system. The following gap is the following StabiliTrak electronic stability control pedal is applied, cruise control system is disabled. disengages. time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead in Ending Cruise Control your path, moving in the same { Warning There are four ways to end cruise direction. If no vehicle is detected in ACC has limited braking ability control: your path, ACC works like regular cruise control. ACC uses camera and may not have time to slow . Step lightly on the brake pedal. and radar sensors. See Radio the vehicle down enough to avoid 0 . Press *. Frequency Statement 371. a collision with another vehicle If a vehicle is detected in your path, you are following. This can occur . Shift the transmission to when vehicles suddenly slow or N (Neutral). ACC can apply acceleration or limited, moderate braking to stop ahead, or enter your lane. . Press J. maintain the selected following gap. Also see “Alerting the Driver” in To disengage ACC, apply the brake. this section. Complete attention is Erasing Speed Memory If ACC is controlling your vehicle always required while driving and The cruise control set speed is speed when the Traction Control you should be ready to take ® erased from memory if J is System (TCS) or StabiliTrak action and apply the brakes. See Defensive Driving 0 193. pressed or if the ignition is electronic stability control system turned off. activates, the ACC may Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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already activated. To decrease { Warning speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET − to the first detent. To decrease ACC will not detect or brake for speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) children, pedestrians, animals, mark on the speedometer, press or other objects. SET− to the second detent. Do not use ACC when: * : Press to disengage ACC . On winding and hilly roads without erasing the selected set or when the sensors are speed. blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. [ : Press to select a following gap The system may not detect time (or distance) setting for ACC of a vehicle ahead. Keep the Far, Medium, or Near. entire front of the vehicle clean. J : Press to turn the system on or Setting Adaptive Cruise Control off. The indicator turns white on the . Visibility is low, such as in instrument cluster when ACC is If J is on when not in use, it could fog, rain, or snow turned on. get pressed and go into cruise when conditions. ACC RES+ : Press briefly to resume the not desired. Keep J off when performance is limited under cruise is not being used. these conditions. previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC is already Select the set speed desired for . On slippery roads where activated. To increase speed by cruise. This is the vehicle speed fast changes in tire traction 1 km/h (1 mph), press RES+ to the when no vehicle is detected in can cause excessive first detent. To increase speed to the its path. wheel slip. next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press RES+ to the ACC will not set at a speed less second detent. than 25 km/h (16 mph), although it can be resumed when driving at SET– : Press briefly to set the lower speeds. speed and activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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To set ACC: Resuming a Set Speed . Press and hold RES+ until the desired set speed appears on 1. Press J. If ACC is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, ACC is the display, then release it. 2. Get up to the desired speed. disengaged without erasing the set . To increase vehicle speed in 3. Press and release SET–. speed from memory. small increments, press RES+ to To begin using ACC again, press the first detent. For each press, 4. Remove your foot from the the vehicle goes 1 km/h (1 mph) accelerator. RES+ up briefly. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. faster. After ACC is set, it may immediately . To increase vehicle speed in apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead Increasing Speed While ACC Is at larger increments, press RES+ a Set Speed is detected closer than the selected to the second detent. For each following gap. If ACC is already activated, do one press, the vehicle speed of the following: increases to the next 5 km/h . Use the accelerator to get to the (5 mph) mark on the speedometer. higher speed. Press SET–. Release the control and the When it is determined that there is accelerator pedal. The vehicle no vehicle ahead or the vehicle will now cruise at the higher ahead is beyond the selected speed. following gap, then the vehicle The ACC indicator displays on the speed will increase to the set speed. instrument cluster and Head-Up When the accelerator pedal is Display (HUD). When ACC is active, pressed, ACC will not brake The speedometer reading can be the indicator will be lit green. because it is overridden. displayed in either English or metric A warning message will appear units. See Instrument Cluster Be mindful of speed limits, on the Driver Information Center (Uplevel) 0 121 or Instrument surrounding traffic speeds, and (DIC) and HUD. See Cruise Cluster (Base Level) 0 118. The weather conditions when selecting Control Messages 0 148. increment value used depends on the set speed. the units displayed. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Reducing Speed While ACC Is at a The speedometer reading can be back your vehicle will follow a Set Speed displayed in either English or metric vehicle detected ahead. Consider units. See Instrument Cluster traffic and weather conditions when If ACC is already activated, do one 0 of the following: (Uplevel) 121 or Instrument selecting the following gap. The Cluster (Base Level) 0 118. The range of selectable gaps may not be . Use the brake to get to the increment value used depends on appropriate for all drivers and desired lower speed. Press the units displayed. driving conditions. SET– and release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle Selecting the Follow Distance Gap Changing the gap setting automatically changes the alert will now cruise at the lower When a slower moving vehicle is speed. timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, detected ahead within the selected or Near) for the Forward Collision . Press and hold SET– until the following gap, ACC will adjust the Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward desired lower speed is reached, vehicle's speed and attempt to Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 237. then release it. maintain the follow distance gap selected. Alerting the Driver . To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments, press SET− Press [ on the steering wheel to to the first detent. For each adjust the following gap. Each press press, the vehicle goes about cycles the gap button through three 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. settings: Far, Medium, or Near. . To decrease the vehicle speed in When pressed, the current gap larger increments, press SET− setting displays briefly on the to the second detent. For each instrument cluster and HUD. The If ACC is engaged, driver action press, the vehicle speed gap setting will be maintained until it may be required when ACC cannot decreases to the next 5 km/h is changed. apply sufficient braking because of (5 mph) mark on the Since each gap setting corresponds approaching a vehicle too rapidly. speedometer. to a following time (Far, Medium, When this condition occurs, the or Near), the following distance will collision alert symbol on the HUD vary based on vehicle speed. The will flash on the windshield. Either faster the vehicle speed, the further Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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eight beeps will sound from the speed increases or decreases to front, or both sides of the Safety follow the vehicle in front of you, but Warning (Continued) Alert Seat will pulse five times. See will not exceed the set speed. It may driving and you should be ready “Collision/Detection Systems” under apply limited braking, if necessary. Vehicle Personalization 0 157. When braking is active, the brake to take action and apply the brakes. See Defensive Driving 0 193. lights will come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different Approaching and Following a than if the brakes were applied ACC Automatically Disengages Vehicle manually. This is normal. ACC may automatically disengage Stationary or Very Slow-Moving and the driver will need to manually Objects apply the brakes to slow the vehicle when: { Warning . The sensors are blocked. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . The Traction Control System may not detect and react to (TCS) or electronic stability The vehicle ahead indicator is in the stopped or slow-moving vehicles control system has activated or instrument cluster and HUD display. ahead of you. For example, the been disabled. The vehicle ahead indicator only system may not brake for a . No traffic or other objects are displays when a vehicle is detected vehicle it has never detected being detected. in your vehicle’s path moving in the moving. This can occur in . There is a fault in the system. same direction. stop-and-go traffic or when a If this symbol is not displaying, ACC vehicle suddenly appears due to The ACC active symbol will not be will not respond to or brake for a vehicle ahead changing lanes. displayed when ACC is no longer vehicles ahead. Your vehicle may not stop and active. ACC automatically slows the vehicle could cause a crash. Use caution down and adjusts vehicle speed to when using ACC. Your complete follow the vehicle in front at the attention is always required while selected follow gap. The vehicle (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Notification to Resume ACC status light will turn on. See Electric 0 Warning (Continued) ACC will maintain a follow gap Parking Brake 214. To resume behind a detected vehicle and slow ACC and release the EPB, press the accelerator pedal. vehicle in P (Park) and turn off your vehicle to a stop behind that the ignition before leaving the vehicle. A DIC warning message may vehicle. If the stopped vehicle ahead has display indicating to shift to P (Park) before exiting the vehicle. See driven away and ACC has not 0 ACC Override resumed, the vehicle ahead Vehicle Messages 146. indicator will flash as a reminder to If using the accelerator pedal while check traffic ahead before { Warning ACC is active, a DIC warning proceeding. In addition, the left and message will indicate that automatic right sides of the Safety Alert Seat If ACC has stopped the vehicle, braking will not occur. See Vehicle will pulse three times, or three and if ACC is disengaged, turned Messages 0 146. ACC will resume beeps will sound. See ”Alert Type” off, or canceled, the vehicle will operation when the accelerator and “Go Notifier” in “Collision/ no longer be held at a stop. The pedal is not being pressed. Detection Systems” under Vehicle vehicle can move. When ACC is Personalization 0 157. holding the vehicle at a stop, { Warning always be prepared to manually When the vehicle ahead drives The ACC will not automatically away, ACC resumes automatically if apply the brakes. apply the brakes if your foot is the stop was brief. If necessary, resting on the accelerator pedal. press RES+ or the accelerator pedal to resume cruise control. If stopped { Warning You could crash into a vehicle for more than two minutes or if the ahead of you. driver door is opened and the driver Leaving the vehicle without safety belt is unbuckled, the ACC placing it in P (Park) can be automatically applies the Electric dangerous. Do not leave the Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle while it is being held at a vehicle. The Electric Parking Brake stop by ACC. Always place the (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Curves in the Road ACC may operate differently in a ACC may detect a vehicle that is sharp curve. It may reduce the not in your lane and apply the { Warning vehicle speed if the curve is too brakes. sharp. ACC may occasionally provide an On curves, ACC may not detect a alert and/or braking that is vehicle ahead in your lane. You considered unnecessary. It could could be startled if the vehicle respond to vehicles in different accelerates up to the set speed, lanes, signs, guardrails, and other especially when following a stationary objects when entering or vehicle exiting or entering exit exiting a curve. This is normal ramps. You could lose control of operation. The vehicle does not the vehicle or crash. Do not use need service. ACC while driving on an entrance Other Vehicle Lane Changes or exit ramp. Always be ready to use the brakes if necessary. When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When { Warning this happens, the vehicle ahead On curves, ACC may respond to indicator will not appear. a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead control of your vehicle. Give extra until it is completely in the lane. The attention in curves and be ready brakes may need to be manually to use the brakes if necessary. applied. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
230 Driving and Operating Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance When Towing a Trailer The cruise control set speed is Systems erased from memory if J is pressed or if the ignition is This vehicle may have features that turned off. work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while Cleaning the Sensing System driving, backing, and parking. Read The camera sensor on the this entire section before using windshield behind the rearview these systems. mirror and the radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become { Warning blocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud. Do not use ACC when driving on These areas need to be cleaned for Do not rely on the Driver steep hills or when towing a trailer. ACC to operate properly. Assistance Systems. These ACC will not detect a vehicle in the systems do not replace the need lane while driving on steep hills. The For cleaning instructions, see for paying attention and driving driver will often need to take over “Washing the Vehicle” under acceleration and braking on steep Exterior Care 0 333. safely. You may not hear or feel hills, especially when towing a alerts or warnings provided by System operation may also be these systems. Failure to use trailer. If the brakes are applied, the limited under snow, heavy rain, ACC disengages. proper care when driving may or road spray conditions. result in injury, death, or vehicle Disengaging ACC damage. See Defensive There are three ways to Driving 0 193. disengage ACC: (Continued) . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press *. . Press J. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into Under many conditions, these alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an systems will not: beeping. To change the volume of image of the area behind the vehicle the warning chime, see “Comfort in the center stack display. The . Detect children, and Convenience” under Vehicle previous screen displays when the pedestrians, bicyclists, Personalization 0 157. vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) or animals. If equipped with the Safety Alert after a short delay. To return to the . Detect vehicles or objects Seat, the driver seat cushion may previous screen sooner, press a outside the area monitored provide a vibrating pulse alert button on the infotainment system, by the system. instead of beeping. To change this, shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). . Work at all driving speeds. see “Collision/Detection Systems” under Vehicle . Warn you or provide you Personalization 0 157. with enough time to avoid a crash. Assistance Systems for . Work under poor visibility or Parking or Backing bad weather conditions. . Work if the detection sensor If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera is not cleaned or is covered (RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA), by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. Front Parking Assist (FPA), Surround Vision, Front Vision Complete attention is always Camera, Rear Automatic Braking required while driving, and you (RAB) and Backing Warning should be ready to take action System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and apply the brakes and/or steer (RCTA), and Automatic Parking 1. View Displayed by the the vehicle to avoid crashes. Assist (APA) may help the driver Camera park or avoid objects. Always check around the vehicle when parking or backing. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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the front or rear camera views in the 1. Views Displayed by the center stack. The front camera is in Surround Vision Cameras the grille or near the front emblem, 2. Area Not Shown the side cameras are on the bottom of the outside rearview mirrors, and the rear camera is above the license plate.
{ Warning 1. View Displayed by the Camera The Surround Vision cameras 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper have blind spots and will not display all objects near the Displayed images may be farther or corners of the vehicle. Folding closer than they appear. The area 1. Views Displayed by the side mirrors that are out of displayed is limited and objects that Surround Vision Cameras position will not display surround are close to either corner of the 2. Area Not Shown view correctly. Always check bumper or under the bumper do not Front Vision Camera display. around the vehicle when parking or backing. 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 an image of the area If equipped, a view of the area in surrounding the vehicle, along with front of the vehicle displays in the center stack. The view displays after Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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shifting from R (Reverse) to a Parking Assist Warning (Continued) forward gear, or by pressing With RPA, and if equipped with FPA, CAMERA in the center stack, and as the vehicle moves at speeds of or vehicle damage, even with when the vehicle is moving forward less than 8 km/h (5 mph) the slower than 8 km/h (5 mph). parking assist, always check the sensors on the bumpers may detect area around the vehicle and If equipped, the front view camera objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind and also displays when the Front check all mirrors before moving 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle forward or backing. Parking Assist system detects an within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off object within 30 cm (12 in). the ground and below bumper level. These detection distances may be { Warning shorter during warmer or humid weather. Blocked sensors will not The camera(s) do not display detect objects and can also cause children, pedestrians, bicyclists, false detections. Keep the sensors crossing traffic, animals, or any clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and other object outside of the slush; and clean sensors after a car cameras’ field of view, below the wash in freezing temperatures. bumper, or under the vehicle. Shown distances may be different { Warning from actual distances. Do not The instrument cluster may have a drive or park the vehicle using The Parking Assist system does parking assist display with bars that show distance to object and object only these camera(s). Always not detect children, pedestrians, “ ” location information for the Parking check behind and around the bicyclists, animals, or objects Assist system. As the object gets vehicle before driving. Failure to located below the bumper or that closer, more bars light up and the use proper care may result in are too close or too far from the bars change color from yellow to injury, death, or vehicle damage. vehicle. It is not available at amber to red. speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, When an object is first detected in the rear, one beep will be heard (Continued) from the rear, or both sides of the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Safety Alert Seat will pulse two the Safety Alert Seat. There may automatically brake hard to a stop to times. When an object is very close also be a brief, sharp application of help avoid or reduce the harm (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the vehicle rear, the brakes. caused by a backing crash. or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the vehicle front), five beeps will sound from the front { Warning { Warning or rear depending on object location, or both sides of the Safety The Backing Warning System Rear Automatic Braking may not Alert Seat will pulse five times. only operates at speeds greater avoid many types of backing Beeps for FPA are higher pitched than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not crashes. Do not wait for the than for RPA. detect children, pedestrians, automatic braking to apply. This Backing Warning and Rear bicyclists, animals, or objects system is not designed to replace Automatic Braking below the bumper or that are too driver braking and only works in close or too far from the vehicle. R (Reverse) when an object is Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise In some situations, such as at detected directly behind the Control (ACC) have the Backing higher backing speeds, there may vehicle. It may not brake or stop Warning System and Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system. not be enough time for the short, in time to avoid a crash. It will not The Backing Warning part of this sharp application of the vehicle brake for objects when the system can warn of rear objects brake system to occur. To prevent vehicle is moving at very low when backing up at speeds greater injury, death, or vehicle damage, speeds. It does not detect than 8 km/h (5 mph). even with the Backing Warning children, pedestrians, bicyclists, System, always check the area animals, or objects below the The Backing Warning System will around the vehicle and check all bumper or that are too close or beep once from the rear when an mirrors before backing. too far from the vehicle. To object is first detected, or pulse prevent injury, death, or vehicle twice on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat. When the system When the vehicle is in R (Reverse), damage, even with Rear detects a potential crash, beeps will if the system detects the vehicle is Automatic Braking, always check be heard from the rear, or five backing too fast to avoid a crash the area around the vehicle pulses will be felt on both sides of with a detected object behind your before and while backing. vehicle in your path, it may Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Pressing the brake pedal after the or right. This system detects objects Turn off parking assist, RCTA, and vehicle comes to a stop will release coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from RAB when towing a trailer. RAB. If the brake pedal is not the left or right side of the vehicle. To turn the RPA symbols or pressed soon after the stop, the When an object is detected, either guidance lines (on some models) on Electric Parking Brake (EPB) may three beeps sound from the left or or off, see “Rear Camera” under be set. When it is safe, press the right or three Safety Alert Seat Vehicle Personalization 0 157. accelerator pedal firmly at any time pulses occur on the left or right side, to override RAB. depending on the direction of the RCTA can also be turned on or off detected vehicle. through vehicle personalization. See { Warning “Collision/Detection Systems” under Use caution while backing up when Vehicle Personalization 0 157. towing a trailer, as the RCTA There may be instances where detection zones that extend out Automatic Parking unexpected or undesired from the back of the vehicle do not Assist (APA) automatic braking occurs. If this move further back when a trailer is happens, either press the brake towed. If equipped, APA searches for and pedal or firmly press the steers the vehicle into parallel and See Radio Frequency accelerator pedal to release the perpendicular parking spots. When Statement 0 371. brakes from the Rear Automatic using APA, you must still shift gears, Braking system. Before releasing Turning the Features On or Off and control the brakes and the brakes, check the RVC accelerator. The Driver information Center (DIC) and audible beeps screen and check the area Touch X on the center stack to help to guide parking maneuvers. around the vehicle to make sure it turn on or off the Front and Rear is safe to proceed. Parking Assist, Rear Automatic Do not use APA when towing a Braking (RAB), Rear Cross Traffic trailer. Alert (RCTA), and the Backing Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Warning System at the same time. If equipped, RCTA displays a red The indicator light next to the button warning triangle with a left or right comes on when the features are on pointing arrow on the RVC screen to and turns off when the features warn of traffic coming from the left have been disabled. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The vehicle speed must be below { Warning 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 space, objects that are parking space. soft or narrow, objects high off the . Park exactly lined up with the ground such as flatbed trucks, vehicle next to it if the spot is or objects below ground level approached at an angle or if the such as large potholes. Always parking space is angled. After completely passing a large verify that the parking space is . Park exactly centered in a spot enough space, an audible beep appropriate for parking a vehicle. that is marked too large. occurs and a red symbol displays in APA does not respond to changes the DIC. in the parking space, such as . Always detect short curbs. If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but If the vehicle is equipped with movement of an adjacent vehicle, does not steer into the expected perpendicular parking mode, touch or a person or object entering the space, this may be because the parking space. APA does not and hold O during the search system is maneuvering the vehicle detect or avoid traffic that is process to switch the APA parking into a previously detected space. behind or alongside of the mode between perpendicular and The APA system does not need vehicle. Always be prepared to parallel parking. service. stop the vehicle during the APA searches for parking spaces to parking maneuver. the right of the vehicle. To search for a parking space to the left, turn on Touch O on the center stack to the left turn signal. enable the system to search for a parking space that is large enough and within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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APA will instruct the vehicle to stop . The maximum allowed speed is Night Vision system can help to once a large enough space is found. exceeded. avoid a crash or reduce crash Follow the instructions in the DIC. . There is a failure with the APA damage. When instructed to drive in reverse, system. shift to R (Reverse) to engage Forward Collision Alert automatic steering. The steering . Electronic stability control or (FCA) System wheel will vibrate briefly as a antilock brakes are activated. reminder to remove hands from the . A high priority vehicle message If equipped, the FCA system may steering wheel. Check surroundings is displayed in the DIC. help to avoid or reduce the harm and continue braking or accelerating caused by front-end crashes. When as needed, and be prepared to stop To cancel APA, touch O again. approaching a vehicle ahead too to avoid vehicles, pedestrians, quickly, FCA provides a red flashing or objects. If the vehicle exceeds When the System Does Not Seem alert on the windshield and rapidly 10 km/h (6 mph), APA is to Work Properly beeps or pulses the driver seat. automatically disengaged. A DIC The APA system may require a FCA also lights an amber visual progress arrow displays the status short period of driving along curves alert if following another vehicle of the parking maneuver. Depending to calibrate. much too closely. on the space size, additional FCA detects vehicles within a maneuvers may be required, and Assistance Systems for distance of approximately 60 m there will be additional instructions. Driving (197 ft) and operates at speeds When changing gears, allow the above 8 km/h (5 mph). If the vehicle automatic steering to complete If equipped, when driving the has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), before continuing the parking vehicle in a forward gear, Forward it can detect vehicles to distances of maneuver. APA will beep and Collision Alert (FCA), Lane approximately 110 m (360 ft) and display a PARKING COMPLETE Departure Warning (LDW), Lane operates at all speeds. See message. Place the vehicle in Keep Assist (LKA), Side Blind Zone Adaptive Cruise Control 0 223. P (Park). Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), the Front Automatic Braking APA may automatically disengage if: (FAB) system, the Front Pedestrian . The steering wheel is used by Braking (FPB) system and/or the the driver. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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FCA is a warning system and or ice, or if the windshield is does not apply the brakes. When damaged. It may also not detect a approaching a slower-moving or vehicle on winding or hilly roads, stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or in conditions that can limit or when following a vehicle too visibility such as fog, rain, closely, FCA may not provide a or snow, or if the headlamps or warning with enough time to help FCA warnings will not occur unless windshield are not cleaned or in the FCA system detects a vehicle avoid a crash. It also may not proper condition. Keep the ahead. When a vehicle is detected, provide any warning at all. FCA windshield, headlamps, and FCA the vehicle ahead indicator will does not warn of pedestrians, display green. Vehicles may not be sensors clean and in good repair. animals, signs, guardrails, detected on curves, highway exit bridges, construction barrels, ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; Collision Alert or other objects. Be ready to take or if a vehicle ahead is partially action and apply the brakes. See blocked by pedestrians or other Defensive Driving 0 193. objects. FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely FCA can be disabled with the FCA in the driving lane. steering wheel control, or if your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive { Warning With Head-Up Display Cruise Control (ACC), through vehicle personalization. See the FCA does not provide a warning “Auto Collision Preparation” portion to help avoid a crash, unless it of “Collision/Detection Systems” detects a vehicle. FCA may not under Vehicle detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA Personalization 0 157. sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Tailgating Alert or on some vehicles, Off. The first button press shows the current setting on the DIC. Additional button presses will change this setting. The chosen setting will remain until it is changed and will affect the timing of Without Head-Up Display both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating Alert features. The timing When your vehicle approaches The vehicle ahead indicator will of both alerts will vary based on another detected vehicle too rapidly, display amber when you are vehicle speed. The faster the the red FCA display will flash on the following a vehicle ahead much too vehicle speed, the farther away the windshield. Also, eight rapid closely. alert will occur. Consider traffic and high-pitched beeps will sound from weather conditions when selecting the front, or both sides of the Safety Selecting the Alert Timing the alert timing. The range of Alert Seat will pulse five times. selectable alert timings may not be When this Collision Alert occurs, the appropriate for all drivers and brake system may prepare for driver driving conditions. braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration. If your vehicle is equipped with Continue to apply the brake pedal Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), as needed. Cruise control may be changing the FCA timing setting disengaged when the Collision Alert automatically changes the following occurs. gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near). Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles in other lanes, objects that are not The Collision Alert control is on the vehicles, or shadows. These alerts steering wheel. Press [ to set the are normal operation and the FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near, vehicle does not need service. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Cleaning the System vehicle ahead indicator being lit. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning (Continued) If the FCA system does not seem to System 0 237. operate properly, cleaning the . Detect all vehicles, outside of the windshield in front of The system works when driving in a especially vehicles with a the rearview mirror, and cleaning the forward gear between 8 km/h trailer, tractors, muddy front of the vehicle where radar (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph), vehicles, etc. sensors are located, may correct or on vehicles with Adaptive Cruise . Detect a vehicle when the issue. Control (ACC), above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect vehicles up to weather limits visibility, such Front Automatic Braking approximately 60 m (197 ft). as in fog, rain, or snow. (FAB) System . Detect a vehicle ahead if it { Warning is partially blocked by If the vehicle has Forward Collision pedestrians or other objects. Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which FAB is an emergency crash Complete attention is always includes Intelligent Brake preparation feature and is not required while driving, and you Assist (IBA). When the system designed to avoid crashes. Do should be ready to take action detects a vehicle ahead in your path not rely on FAB to brake the and apply the brakes and/or steer that is traveling in the same vehicle. FAB will not brake the vehicle to avoid crashes. direction that you may be about to outside of its operating speed crash into, it can provide a boost to range and only responds to braking or automatically brake the detected vehicles. FAB may slow the vehicle to a vehicle. This can help avoid or complete stop to try to avoid a lessen the severity of crashes when FAB may not: potential crash. If this happens, FAB driving in a forward gear. Depending . Detect a vehicle ahead on may engage the Electric Parking on the situation, the vehicle may winding or hilly roads. Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a automatically brake moderately or stop. Release the EPB or firmly (Continued) hard. This front automatic braking press the accelerator pedal. can only occur if a vehicle is detected. This is shown by the FCA Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Front Pedestrian Braking { Warning { Warning (FPB) System FAB may automatically brake the IBA may increase vehicle braking If equipped, the FPB system may vehicle suddenly in situations in situations when it may not be help avoid or reduce the harm where it is unexpected and necessary. You could block the caused by front-end crashes with undesired. It could respond to a flow of traffic. If this occurs, take nearby pedestrians when driving in turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, your foot off the brake pedal and a forward gear. FPB displays an signs, and other non-moving then apply the brakes as needed. amber indicator, ~, when a nearby objects. To override FAB, firmly pedestrian is detected directly press the accelerator pedal, if it is FAB and IBA can be disabled ahead. When approaching a safe to do so. through vehicle personalization. See detected pedestrian too quickly, “Auto Collision Preparation” in FPB provides a red flashing alert on Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) “Collision/Detection Systems” under the windshield and rapidly beeps or Vehicle Personalization 0 157. pulses the driver seat. FPB can IBA may activate when the brake provide a boost to braking or pedal is applied quickly by providing { Warning automatically brake the vehicle. This a boost to braking based on the system includes Intelligent Brake speed of approach and distance to Using FAB or IBA while towing a Assist (IBA), and the Front a vehicle ahead. trailer could cause you to lose Automatic Braking (FAB) System Minor brake pedal pulsations or control of the vehicle and crash. may also respond to pedestrians. pedal movement during this time is Turn the system to Alert, or if the See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 normal and the brake pedal should vehicle has ACC to Off, when System 240. continue to be applied as needed. towing a trailer. The FPB system can detect and IBA will automatically disengage alert to pedestrians in a forward only when the brake pedal is gear at speeds between 8 km/h released. (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). During daytime driving, the system detects pedestrians up to a distance of approximately 40 m (131 ft). Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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During nighttime driving, system FPB alerts and automatic braking performance is very limited. If the Warning (Continued) will not occur unless the FPB vehicle is equipped with the Night system detects a pedestrian. When Vision system, during nighttime . If the headlamps or a nearby pedestrian is detected driving, the vehicle can detect and windshield are not cleaned directly in front of the vehicle, the alert to pedestrians whenever in a or in proper condition. pedestrian ahead indicator will forward gear. Be ready to take action and apply display amber. the brakes. For more information, Front Pedestrian Alert { Warning see Defensive Driving 0 193. Keep the windshield, headlamps, FPB does not provide an alert or and FPB sensor clean and in automatically brake the vehicle, good repair. unless it detects a pedestrian. FPB may not detect pedestrians, FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert including children: & Brake through vehicle With Head-Up Display . When the pedestrian is not personalization. See “Front directly ahead, fully visible, Pedestrian Detection” in “Collision/ or standing upright, or when Detection Systems” under Vehicle part of a group. Personalization 0 157. . Due to poor visibility, Detecting the Pedestrian including nighttime Ahead conditions, fog, rain, or snow. Without Head-Up Display . If the FPB sensor is blocked When the vehicle approaches a by dirt, snow, or ice. pedestrian ahead too rapidly, the (Continued) red FPB alert display will flash on the windshield. Eight rapid high-pitched beeps will sound from the front, or both sides of the Safety Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Alert Seat will pulse five times. If this happens, Automatic Braking When this Pedestrian Alert occurs, may engage the Electric Parking { Warning the brake system may prepare for Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a driver braking to occur more rapidly stop. Release the EPB. A firm press Using the Front Pedestrian which can cause a brief, mild of the accelerator pedal will also Braking System while towing a deceleration. Continue to apply the release Automatic Braking and trailer could cause you to lose brake pedal as needed. Cruise the EPB. control of the vehicle and crash. control may be disengaged when Turn the system to Alert or Off the Front Pedestrian Alert occurs. { Warning when towing a trailer. Automatic Braking FPB may alert or automatically Cleaning the System If FPB detects it is about to crash brake the vehicle suddenly in into a pedestrian directly ahead, and situations where it is unexpected If FPB does not seem to operate the brakes have not been applied, and undesired. It could falsely properly, cleaning the outside of the FPB may automatically brake alert or brake for objects similar in windshield in front of the rearview mirror may correct the issue. moderately or brake hard. This can shape or size to pedestrians, help to avoid some very low speed including shadows. This is normal pedestrian crashes or reduce operation and the vehicle does Night Vision System pedestrian injury. FPB can not need service. To override If equipped, this system can help automatically brake to detected Automatic Braking, firmly press the driver see and alert the driver to pedestrians between 8 km/h (5 mph) the accelerator pedal, if it is safe pedestrians or large animals ahead and 80 km/h (50 mph). Automatic to do so. of the vehicle beyond the area lit by braking levels are reduced to the headlamps. A thermal heat moderate levels between 18 km/h image of the view ahead is (11 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). Automatic Braking can be disabled displayed when it is dark enough If also equipped with the Night through vehicle personalization. See outside. If a pedestrian or large Vision system, pedestrians detected “Front Pedestrian Detection” in animal is detected more than 25 m by the Night Vision system will not “Collision/Detection Systems” under 0 (82 ft) away, an amber pedestrian or cause automatic braking to occur. Vehicle Personalization 157. animal icon displays and a box appears around the pedestrian or Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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animal. When the system detects By selecting a view on the that the vehicle is approaching a { Warning instrument cluster, the Night Vision pedestrian ahead much too quickly, image can be displayed. See the box changes to red. The system does not detect all Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 121 objects or the vehicle distance or Instrument Cluster (Base Level) from objects. The system may not 0 118. The Night Vision system can provide a warning with enough operate only if: time to help avoid a crash. . The ignition is on. . The vehicle is in P (Park) or a forward gear. . It is dark enough outside. . The headlamps are on. With the Front Pedestrian Braking Adjust the instrument panel system turned on, Night Vision brightness to make the image no provides a red Head-Up Display brighter than necessary. Turn the (HUD) alert when the system image off by selecting another view detects that the vehicle is on the instrument cluster. approaching a pedestrian ahead Warm objects, such as pedestrians, much too quickly. In addition, an animals, and other moving vehicles, alert beeps or the Safety Alert Seat should appear whiter on the Night pulses, if equipped. See Front 1. Low-Beam Headlamps Vision display. Cold objects, such as Pedestrian Braking (FPB) 2. High-Beam Headlamps the sky, signs, and parked vehicles, System 0 241. 3. Night Vision System should appear darker. Night Vision only shows objects that are warmer or colder than the surroundings. It does not detect brake lamps, turn signals, emergency flashers, traffic lights, or sign information. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Use this system as an aid by System pedestrian icons, beeps, occasionally glancing at the image. and (if equipped) Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Do not stare at the image or use the pulses can be set to Off through image under well-lit conditions. vehicle personalization by turning . If the pedestrian or animal is off the Front Pedestrian Braking moving too quickly through the field of view, such as a system. See “Front Pedestrian { Warning bicyclist. Detection” in “Collision/Detection Do not stare at the image while Systems” under Vehicle . If the pedestrian is wearing driving as this might cause Personalization 0 157. certain types of clothing. important objects ahead not to be . If headlamps are off, except seen. You could crash, and you { Warning when parked. or others could be injured. The Night Vision system does not . If the outside temperature is automatically brake the vehicle. higher than 30 °C (86 °F). When a pedestrian or large animal It does not provide alerts unless it . Due to poor visibility, is detected, an amber box displays detects a pedestrian or large including in heavy fog, rain, around the pedestrian or animal on animal. The system may not or snow. the Night Vision display and an detect pedestrians, including amber pedestrian icon, ~, or animal . If the sensor is blocked by children, or animals: dirt, snow, rain, or ice. icon, !, displays on the instrument . If they are less than 25 m Be ready to take action and apply cluster. This pedestrian icon is also (82 ft) away. shown on the Head-Up Display the brakes. For more information, (HUD). When the system detects . If they are not directly see Defensive Driving 0 193. the vehicle is approaching a ahead in the sensor Keep the Night Vision sensor pedestrian much too quickly, the coverage area, fully visible, clean and in good repair. amber box turns red, and a red standing upright, or part of a flashing icon, ~, displays on the group. HUD with rapid beeping or pulsing (Continued) of the Safety Alert Seat, if equipped. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Pedestrian detection may not be Side Blind Zone will light up in the corresponding available in high outside Alert (SBZA) outside side mirror and will flash if temperatures. An amber icon, *, the turn signal is on. displays. The system does not need If equipped, the SBZA system is a service. lane-changing aid that assists { Warning drivers with avoiding crashes that In rain, snow, or fog the image may occur with moving vehicles in the LCA does not alert the driver to not be clear and the direction of the side blind zone (or spot) areas. vehicles outside of the system road ahead may not be seen. In When the vehicle is in a forward detection zones, pedestrians, more severe weather conditions, the gear, the left or right side mirror bicyclists, or animals. It may not image may be unclear and display will light up if a moving provide alerts when changing unusable. The system does not vehicle is detected in that blind need service. lanes under all driving conditions. zone. If the turn signal is activated Failure to use proper care when Keep the system sensor clean by and a vehicle is also detected on changing lanes may result in activating the windshield washer up the same side, the display will flash injury, death, or vehicle damage. as an extra warning not to change to five times when it is dark enough Before making a lane change, lanes. Since this system is part of for the system to operate. If the always check mirrors, glance over Night Vision image still looks blurry, the Lane Change Alert (LCA) your shoulder, and use the turn use a soft wet cloth to gently clean system, read the entire LCA section signals. the sensor camera lens and dry before using this feature. thoroughly. The sensor is behind the front grille to the inside of the driver Lane Change Alert (LCA) side headlamp. If equipped, the LCA system is a The camera must also be aligned to lane-changing aid that assists work correctly. If the camera needs drivers with avoiding lane change adjustment, see your dealer. Do not crashes that occur with moving attempt to adjust the camera vehicles in the side blind zone (or yourself. spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning display Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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LCA Detection Zones How the System Works If the turn signal is activated in the same direction as a detected The LCA symbol lights up in the vehicle, this display will flash as an side mirrors when the system extra warning not to change lanes. detects a moving vehicle in the next lane over that is in the side blind LCA can be disabled through zone or rapidly approaching that vehicle personalization using the zone from behind. A lit LCA symbol Side Blind Zone Alert option. See indicates it may be unsafe to “Collision/Detection Systems” under change lanes. Before making a lane Vehicle Personalization 0 157. change, check the LCA display, If LCA is disabled by the driver, the check mirrors, glance over your LCA mirror displays will not light up. 1. SBZA Detection Zone shoulder, and use the turn signals. 2. LCA Detection Zone When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The LCA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from The LCA system requires some both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m driving for the system to calibrate to (11 ft). The height of the zone is maximum performance. This approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) calibration may occur more quickly if and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror the vehicle is driving on a straight Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Display Display highway road with traffic and warning area starts at approximately roadside objects (e.g., guardrails, the middle of the vehicle and goes When the vehicle is started, both barriers). back 5 m (16 ft). Drivers are also outside mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to indicate the LCA displays may not come on warned of vehicles rapidly when passing a vehicle quickly, for approaching from up to 70 m (230 ft) system is operating. When the vehicle is in a forward gear, the left a stopped vehicle, or when towing a behind the vehicle. trailer. The LCA detection zones or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in that extend back from the side of the next lane over in that blind zone the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. Use caution or rapidly approaching that zone. while changing lanes when towing a Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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trailer. LCA may alert to objects If the LCA displays do not light up Lane Keep Assist (LKA) attached to the vehicle, such as a when moving vehicles are in the trailer, bicycle, or object extending side blind zone or are rapidly If equipped, LKA may help avoid out to either side of the vehicle. approaching this zone and the crashes due to unintentional lane Attached objects may also interfere system is clean, the system may departures. It may assist by gently with the detection of vehicles. This need service. Take the vehicle to turning the steering wheel if the is normal system operation; the your dealer. vehicle approaches a detected lane vehicle does not need service. marking without using a turn signal When LCA is disabled for any in that direction. It may also provide LCA may not always alert the driver reason other than the driver turning a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) to vehicles in the next lane over, it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On system alert as the lane marking is especially in wet conditions or when option will not be available on the crossed. The LKA system will not driving on sharp curves. The system personalization menu. assist or provide an LDW alert if it does not need to be serviced. The Radio Frequency Information detects that you are actively system may light up due to steering. Override LKA by turning guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and See Radio Frequency the steering wheel. LKA uses a other non-moving objects. This is Statement 0 371. camera to detect lane markings normal system operation; the between 60 km/h (37 mph) and vehicle does not need service. Lane Departure 180 km/h (112 mph). LCA may not operate when the LCA Warning (LDW) sensors in the left or right corners of { Warning the rear bumper are covered with If equipped, LDW may help avoid mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in crashes due to unintentional lane The LKA system does not heavy rainstorms. For cleaning departures. It may provide a continuously steer the vehicle. instructions, see "Washing the warning if the vehicle is crossing a It may not keep the vehicle in the detected lane marking without using Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 333. lane or give a Lane Departure a turn signal in the lane departure If the DIC still displays the system Warning (LDW) alert, even if a direction. Since this system is part unavailable message after cleaning lane marking is detected. both sides of the vehicle toward the of the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (Continued) rear corners of the vehicle, see your system, read the entire LKA section dealer. before using this feature. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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When on, A is green if LKA is Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) available to assist and provide LDW The LKA and LDW systems vehicle. Always keep your alerts. It may assist by gently may not: attention on the road and turning the steering wheel and display A as amber if the vehicle . Provide an alert or enough maintain proper vehicle position approaches a detected lane marking steering assist to avoid a within the lane, or vehicle without using a turn signal in that lane departure or crash. damage, injury, or death could occur. Always keep the direction. It may also provide an . Detect lane markings under windshield, headlamps, and LDW alert by flashing A amber poor weather or visibility camera sensors clean and in as the lane marking is crossed. conditions. This can occur if good repair. Do not use LKA in Additionally, there will be three the windshield or bad weather conditions. beeps, or the driver seat will pulse headlamps are blocked by three times, on the right or left, dirt, snow, or ice, if they are depending on the lane departure not in proper condition, or if direction. the sun shines directly into { Warning the camera. The LKA system does not Using LKA while towing a trailer continuously steer the vehicle. . Detect road edges. or on slippery roads could cause If LKA does not detect active driver . Detect lanes on winding or loss of control of the vehicle and steering, an alert and chime may be hilly roads. a crash. Turn the system off. provided. Move the steering wheel to dismiss. If LKA only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it will How the System Works When the System Does Not only assist or provide an LDW The LKA camera sensor is on the Seem to Work Properly alert when approaching the lane windshield ahead of the rearview The system performance may be on the side where it has detected mirror. affected by: a lane marking. Even with LKA and LDW, you must steer the To turn LKA on and off, press A . Close vehicles ahead. on the steering wheel. (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. Sudden lighting changes, such SD card is an 8-32GB SDHC card as when driving through tunnels. with FAT32 file system, Class . Banked roads. 4 and over. . Roads with poor lane markings, such as two-lane roads. If the LKA system is not functioning properly when lane markings are clearly visible, cleaning the windshield may help. To Activate : Touch Video Recorder LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts on the Home screen. Touch #. may occur due to tar marks, # will have a red dot when the shadows, cracks in the road, video recorder is on. It will remain temporary or construction lane on until it has been turned off. markings, or other road Advise other drivers and occupants imperfections. This is normal system of the vehicle that video images are operation; the vehicle does not need Insert the SD card into the card being recorded. service. Turn LKA off if these reader located in the trunk. Opening conditions continue. the trunk will disable recording to To Deactivate : Touch Video safely remove the SD card. Recorder on the Home screen. Surround Vision Other files should not be stored on Touch #. Recorder the same SD card as the surround Select from the following when the vision recorder files. Storing other vehicle is in P (Park). If equipped, this system records the files on the same card may increase 360° camera views to an SD card. recording start up and playback time Exit : Touch to exit this application Only images are recorded, no or result in a loss of data. and return to the previous app. sound. An SD card will be needed for this system. The recommended Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Regular unleaded gasoline rated at below 87, as it may cause engine 87 octane or higher can be used, damage and will lower fuel Caution but acceleration and fuel economy economy. will be reduced, and an audible Do not use fuel containing knocking noise may be heard. If this Use of Seasonal Fuels methanol. It can corrode metal occurs, use a gasoline rated at Use summer and winter fuels in the parts in the fuel system and also 91 octane or higher as soon as appropriate season. The fuels damage plastic and rubber parts. possible. Otherwise, the engine industry automatically modifies the That damage would not be could be damaged. If heavy fuel for the appropriate season. covered under the vehicle knocking is heard when using If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for warranty. gasoline with a 91 octane rating or long periods of time, driving or higher, the engine needs service. starting could be affected. Drive the Some gasolines, mainly high octane If the vehicle has the 3.0L V6 twin vehicle until the fuel is at one-half racing gasolines, can contain an turbo engine, use premium tank or less, then refuel with the octane-enhancing additive called unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM current seasonal fuel. methylcyclopentadienyl manganese specification D4814 with a posted Prohibited Fuels tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use octane rating of 91 or higher. If the gasolines and/or fuel additives with Gasolines containing oxygenates octane is less than 91, damage to MMT as they can reduce spark plug such as ethers and ethanol, as well the engine may occur and may void life and affect emission control the vehicle warranty. If heavy as reformulated gasolines, are system performance. The available in some cities. If these knocking is heard when using malfunction indicator lamp may turn gasolines comply with the gasoline rated at 91 octane or on. If this occurs, see your dealer previously described specification, higher, the engine needs service. for service. then they are acceptable to use. If the vehicle has the 3.6L However, E85 (85% ethanol) and V6 engine, use regular unleaded other fuels containing more than gasoline meeting ASTM 15% ethanol must be used only in specification D4814 with a posted FlexFuel vehicles. octane rating of 87 or higher. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Filling the Tank Requirements Countries { Warning If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S. or Canada, the Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn designed to operate on fuels that proper fuel might be hard to find. violently and can cause injury or meet California specifications. See Check regional auto club or fuel death. the underhood emission control retail brand websites for availability label. If this fuel is not available in in the country where driving. Never . To help avoid injuries to you states adopting California Emissions use leaded gasoline, fuel containing and others, read and follow Standards, the vehicle will operate methanol, manganese, or any other all the instructions on the satisfactorily on fuels meeting fuel not recommended. Costly fuel pump island. federal specifications, but emission repairs caused by use of improper . Turn off the engine when control system performance might fuel would not be covered by the refueling. be affected. The malfunction vehicle warranty. indicator lamp could turn on and the . Keep sparks, flames, and vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives smoking materials away test. See Malfunction Indicator from fuel. To keep fuel systems clean, TOP Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 132. . Do not leave the fuel pump If this occurs, return to your TIER Detergent Gasoline is 0 unattended. authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it recommended. See Fuel 251. . Do not use a cell phone is determined that the condition is If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is while refueling. caused by the type of fuel used, not available, one bottle of Fuel repairs may not be covered by the System Treatment PLUS added to . Do not reenter the vehicle vehicle warranty. the fuel tank at every engine oil while pumping fuel. change, can help. Fuel System . Keep children away from Treatment PLUS is the only the fuel pump and never let gasoline additive recommended by children pump fuel. General Motors. It is available at your dealer. (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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To open the fuel door, push and Warning (Continued) release the rearward center edge of { Warning the door. . Fuel can spray out if the If a fire starts while you are refueling nozzle is inserted The vehicle has a capless refueling refueling, do not remove the too quickly. This spray can system and does not have a fuel nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by happen if the tank is nearly cap. The filling nozzle must be fully shutting off the pump or by full, and is more likely in hot inserted and latched prior to starting notifying the station attendant. weather. Insert the refueling fuel flow. Leave the area immediately. nozzle slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop prior { Warning to beginning to flow fuel. Filling the Tank with a Portable Overfilling the fuel tank by more Gas Can than three clicks of a standard fill If the vehicle runs out of fuel and nozzle may cause: must be filled from a portable . Vehicle performance issues, gas can: including engine stalling and damage to the fuel system. . Fuel spills. . Potential fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a few seconds after you have finished 1. Locate the capless funnel pumping before removing the adapter from under the carpet nozzle. Clean fuel from painted in the trunk. If equipped, the fuel door is locked surfaces as soon as possible. See 2. Insert and latch the funnel into when the vehicle doors are locked. Exterior Care 0 333. the capless fuel system. Press K on the RKE transmitter to unlock. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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{ Warning Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing Attempting to refuel without using . Use approved fuel General Towing the funnel adapter may cause fuel containers. Information spillage and damage the capless . Remove the container from Only use towing equipment that has fuel system. This could cause a the vehicle, trunk, or pickup been designed for the vehicle. fire and you or others could be bed before filling. badly burned and the vehicle Contact your dealer or trailering . Place the container on the could be damaged. dealer for assistance with preparing ground. the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read . Place the nozzle inside the the entire section before towing a 3. After filling the tank, remove fill opening of the container trailer. and clean the funnel adapter before dispensing fuel, and For towing a disabled vehicle, see and return it to the storage keep it in contact with the fill Towing the Vehicle 0 330. For location. opening until filling is towing the vehicle behind another complete. vehicle such as a motor home, see Filling a Portable Fuel 0 . Fill the container no more Recreational Vehicle Towing 331. Container than 95% full to allow for expansion. Driving Characteristics { Warning . Do not smoke, light and Towing Tips Filling a portable fuel container matches, or use lighters Driving with a Trailer while pumping fuel. while it is in the vehicle can cause When towing a trailer: fuel vapors that can ignite either . Avoid using cell phones or by static electricity or other other electronic devices. . Become familiar with the state means. You or others could be and local laws that apply to badly burned and the vehicle trailer towing. could be damaged. Always: (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. Do not tow a trailer during the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) to { Warning the handling and braking of the rig prevent damage to the engine, before setting out for the open road. axle, or other parts. When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of Before starting, check all trailer hitch . Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the parts and attachments, safety (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most chains, electrical connectors, lamps, drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and window is open. tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has do not make starts at full throttle. electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer: . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). combination moving and then apply Shift the transmission to a lower . Do not drive with the the trailer brake controller by hand gear if the transmission shifts liftgate, trunk/hatch, to be sure the brakes work. too often under heavy loads and/ or rear-most window open. During the trip, check occasionally or hilly conditions. . Fully open the air outlets on to be sure that the load is secure . Do not use Adaptive Cruise or under the instrument and the lamps and any trailer Control when towing. panel. brakes still work. . The Front Automatic Braking . Also adjust the climate Following Distance System should be set to Off control system to a setting Stay at least twice as far behind the when towing. See Front that brings in only outside vehicle ahead as you would when Automatic Braking (FAB) air. See “Climate Control driving the vehicle without a trailer. System 0 240. Systems” in the Index. This can help to avoid heavy . Turn off Parking Assist when For more information about braking and sudden turns. towing. carbon monoxide, see Engine Passing Exhaust 0 209. More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The Towing a trailer requires a certain combination will not accelerate as amount of experience. The quickly and is longer so it is combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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necessary to go much farther or other objects. Avoid jerky or vehicle may show signs similar to beyond the passed vehicle before sudden maneuvers. Signal well in engine overheating. To avoid this, returning to the lane. advance. let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the Backing Up If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn out, the arrows on the instrument automatic transmission in P (Park) Hold the bottom of the steering cluster will still flash for turns. It is for a few minutes before turning the wheel with one hand. To move the important to check occasionally to engine off. If the overheat warning trailer to the left, move that hand to comes on, see Engine be sure the trailer bulbs are still 0 the left. To move the trailer to the working. Overheating 280. right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, Driving on Grades Parking on Hills if possible, have someone Reduce speed and shift to a lower { Warning guide you. gear before starting down a long or Making Turns steep downgrade. If the Parking the vehicle on a hill with transmission is not shifted down, the the trailer attached can be Caution brakes might get hot and no longer dangerous. If something goes work well. wrong, the rig could start to move. Making very sharp turns while Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift People can be injured, and both trailering could cause the trailer to the transmission to a lower gear if the vehicle and the trailer can be come in contact with the vehicle. the transmission shifts too often damaged. When possible, always The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly park the rig on a flat surface. Avoid making very sharp turns conditions. while trailering. When towing at high altitude on If parking the rig on a hill: steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at 1. Press the brake pedal, but do When turning with a trailer, make not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn wider turns than normal. Do this so a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off the wheels into the curb if the trailer will not strike soft facing downhill or into traffic if shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the facing uphill. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance when Trailer It should never weigh more than under the trailer wheels. Towing 454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can be too heavy. 3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more place, release the regular often when pulling a trailer. See It depends on how the rig is used. brakes until the chocks absorb Maintenance Schedule 0 344. For example, speed, altitude, road the load. Things that are especially important grades, outside temperature, and 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then in trailer operation are automatic how much the vehicle is used to pull apply the parking brake and transmission fluid, engine oil, axle a trailer are all important. It can shift into P (Park). lubricant, belts, cooling system, and depend on any special equipment brake system. It is a good idea to on the vehicle, and the amount of 5. Release the brake pedal. inspect these before and during tongue weight the vehicle can carry. Leaving After Parking on a Hill the trip. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” following. 1. Apply and hold the brake Check periodically to see that all Maximum trailer weight is calculated pedal. hitch nuts and bolts are tight. assuming only the driver is in the 2. Start the engine. Trailer Towing tow vehicle and it has all the 3. Shift into a gear. required trailering equipment. The Before pulling a trailer, three weight of additional optional 4. Release the parking brake. important considerations have to do equipment, passengers, and cargo 5. Let up on the brake pedal. with weight: in the tow vehicle must be . Weight of the trailer. subtracted from the maximum trailer 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is weight. clear of the chocks. . Weight of the trailer tongue. Ask your dealer for trailering 7. Stop and have someone pick . Total weight on your vehicle's information or advice, or write us at up and store the chocks. tires. our Customer Assistance Offices. Weight of the Trailer See Customer Assistance Offices 0 363. How heavy can a trailer safely be? Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. Make sure not to go over the The tongue load (1) of any trailer is GVW limit for the vehicle, including an important weight to measure the weight of the trailer tongue. because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the Towing Equipment curb weight of the vehicle, any Hitches cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. Use the correct hitch equipment. If there are a lot of options, See your dealer or a hitch dealer for equipment, passengers, or cargo in assistance. the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue . The rear bumper on the vehicle weight the vehicle can carry, which The trailer tongue (1) should weigh is not intended for hitches. Do will also reduce the trailer weight the 10% of the total loaded trailer not attach rental hitches or other vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, weight (2). bumper-type hitches to it. Use the tongue load must be added to After loading the trailer, weigh the only a frame-mounted hitch that the GVW because the vehicle will trailer and then the tongue, does not attach to the bumper. be carrying that weight, too. See separately, to see if the weights are Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. . The frame mounted hitch must proper. If they are not, adjustments be compatible with aluminum. might be made by moving some items around in the trailer. . Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the Total Weight on Your Vehicle's trailer hitch is installed? If so, Tires seal the holes when the hitch is removed. If the holes are not Be sure the vehicle's tires are sealed, dirt, water, and deadly inflated to the upper limit for cold carbon monoxide (CO) from the tires. These numbers can be found exhaust can get into the vehicle. on the Tire and Loading Information See Engine Exhaust 0 209. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Safety Chains Conversions and Caution Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Some electrical equipment can safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical damage the vehicle or cause the trailer to help prevent the tongue components to not work and from contacting the road if it Equipment would not be covered by the becomes separated from the hitch. vehicle warranty. Always check Leave enough slack so the rig can { Warning with your dealer before adding turn. Never allow safety chains to electrical equipment. drag on the ground. The Data Link Connector (DLC) is Trailer Brakes used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection/Maintenance Add-on equipment can drain the Does the trailer have its own testing. See Malfunction Indicator vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. brakes? Be sure to read and follow Lamp (Check Engine Light) the instructions for the trailer brakes 0 132. A device connected to the The vehicle has an airbag system. so they are installed, adjusted, and DLC — such as an aftermarket Before attempting to add anything maintained properly. fleet or driver-behavior tracking electrical to the vehicle, see Because the vehicle has antilock device — may interfere with Servicing the Airbag-Equipped 0 brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's vehicle systems. This could affect Vehicle 86 brake system. If this is done, both vehicle operation and cause a and Adding Equipment to the 0 brake systems will not work well or crash. Such devices may also Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 86. at all. access information stored in the vehicle’s systems. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Starter Switch Check ...... 285 Low-Profile Tires ...... 300 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Summer Tires ...... 301 Lock Control Function Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 301 Check ...... 285 Tire Designations ...... 303 General Information Park Brake and P (Park) Tire Terminology and General Information ...... 262 Mechanism Check ...... 286 Definitions ...... 304 California Proposition Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 286 Tire Pressure ...... 306 65 Warning ...... 262 Windshield Replacement . . . . . 287 Tire Pressure for High-Speed California Perchlorate Operation ...... 308 Materials Requirements . . . . . 262 Headlamp Aiming Tire Pressure Monitor Accessories and Headlamp Aiming ...... 287 System ...... 308 Modifications ...... 262 Bulb Replacement Tire Pressure Monitor Vehicle Checks Bulb Replacement ...... 288 Operation ...... 309 Doing Your Own LED Lighting ...... 288 Tire Inspection ...... 312 Service Work ...... 263 License Plate Lamp ...... 288 Tire Rotation ...... 313 Hood ...... 264 Replacement Bulbs ...... 289 When It Is Time for New Engine Compartment Tires ...... 314 Overview ...... 265 Electrical System Buying New Tires ...... 315 Engine Oil ...... 270 Electrical System Overload . . . 289 Different Size Tires and Engine Oil Life System ...... 272 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 290 Wheels ...... 316 Automatic Transmission Engine Compartment Fuse Uniform Tire Quality Fluid ...... 273 Block ...... 290 Grading ...... 316 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 273 Instrument Panel Fuse Wheel Alignment and Tire Cooling System ...... 275 Block ...... 293 Balance ...... 318 Engine Coolant ...... 277 Rear Compartment Fuse Wheel Replacement ...... 318 Engine Overheating ...... 280 Block ...... 295 Tire Chains ...... 319 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 320 Washer Fluid ...... 281 Wheels and Tires Brakes ...... 282 Tire Changing ...... 321 Tires ...... 299 Brake Fluid ...... 283 Compact Spare Tire ...... 326 All-Season Tires ...... 300 Battery - North America ...... 284 Winter Tires ...... 300 All-Wheel Drive ...... 284 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
262 Vehicle Care Jump Starting General Information harm. Engine exhaust, many parts Jump Starting - North and systems, many fluids, and America ...... 327 For service and parts needs, visit some component wear by-products your dealer. You will receive contain and/or emit these Towing the Vehicle genuine GM parts and GM-trained chemicals. Towing the Vehicle ...... 330 and supported service people. 0 Recreational Vehicle See Battery - North America 284 Towing ...... 331 Genuine GM parts have one of and Jump Starting - North these marks: America 0 327. Appearance Care Exterior Care ...... 333 California Perchlorate Interior Care ...... 338 Floor Mats ...... 341 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. California Proposition 65 Warning Accessories and WARNING: Most motor vehicles, Modifications including this one, contain and/or Adding non-dealer accessories or emit chemicals known to the State making modifications to the vehicle of California to cause cancer and can affect vehicle performance and birth defects or other reproductive safety, including such things as Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Vehicle Care 263 airbags, braking, stability, ride and Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks handling, emissions systems, resulting from modifications or the aerodynamics, durability, and installation or use of non-GM electronic systems like antilock certified parts, including control Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability module or software modifications, is Service Work control. These accessories or not covered under the terms of the modifications could even cause vehicle warranty and may affect { Warning malfunction or damage not covered remaining warranty coverage for by the vehicle warranty. affected parts. It can be dangerous to work on Damage to suspension components GM Accessories are designed to your vehicle if you do not have caused by modifying vehicle height complement and function with other the proper knowledge, service outside of factory settings will not be systems on the vehicle. See your manual, tools, or parts. Always covered by the warranty. dealer to accessorize the vehicle follow owner manual procedures using genuine GM Accessories and consult the service manual installed by a dealer technician. for your vehicle before doing any Also, see Adding Equipment to the service work. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 86. If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information 0 370. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 86. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/13/15
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Keep a record with all parts receipts To open the hood: and list the mileage and the date of Caution any service work performed. See Maintenance Records 0 356. Be sure the hood is completely closed before driving. Damage may occur if it is not. Caution
Even small amounts of To close the hood: contamination can cause damage 1. Before closing the hood, be to vehicle systems. Do not allow sure all filler caps are properly contaminants to contact the fluids, installed. reservoir caps, or dipsticks. 2. Lower the hood approximately 46 cm (18 in) from the closed Hood 1. Pull the hood release handle. position. It is on the lower left side of the 3. Then push the front center of { Warning instrument panel between the the hood with a swift, firm door and the steering wheel. motion. Gas struts and other hot metal 2. Release the handle, then pull components under the hood can 4. Check to make sure the hood the handle again to fully open get hot after running the engine. is closed. If not, release the the hood. hood from inside and repeat Do not touch as they can burn Steps 1 3. unprotected skin and could cause 3. Go to the front of the vehicle – serious injury. and lift the hood open.
Clear any snow from the hood before opening. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Engine Compartment Overview
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1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0 275. 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 273. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 270. 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 275. 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 270. 6. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 327. 7. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 290. 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Under Cover). See Brake Fluid 0 283. 9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 281. 10. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 327. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0 275. 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 273. 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 275. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 270. 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 270. 6. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 327. 7. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 290. 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0 283. 9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 281. 10. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 327. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil must be on level ground. The and Pressure Cap. See engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. Cooling System 0 275. To ensure proper engine See Engine Compartment Overview performance and long life, careful 0 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 273. 265 for the location of the engine attention must be paid to engine oil. oil dipstick. 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Following these simple, but View). See Cooling important steps will help protect 1. If the engine has been running System 0 275. your investment: recently, turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See . Use engine oil approved to the to drain back into the oil pan. Engine Oil 0 270. proper specification and of the Checking the oil level too soon proper viscosity grade. See 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See after engine shutoff will not Selecting the Right Engine Oil Engine Oil 0 270. “ ” provide an accurate oil level in this section. reading. 6. Remote Positive (+) Battery . Check the engine oil level Terminal. See Jump Starting - regularly and maintain the North America 0 327. { Warning proper oil level. See “Checking 7. Engine Compartment Fuse Engine Oil” and “When to Add The engine oil dipstick handle Block 0 290. Engine Oil” later in this section. may be hot; it could burn you. 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See . Change the engine oil at the Use a towel or glove to touch the Brake Fluid 0 283. appropriate time. See Engine Oil dipstick handle. 0 9. Windshield Washer Fluid Life System 272. Reservoir. See Washer . Always dispose of engine oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Fluid 0 281. properly. See “What to Do with with a clean paper towel or Used Oil” in this section. cloth, then push it back in all 10. Remote Negative (-) Battery the way. Remove it again, Terminal. See Jump Starting - Checking Engine Oil keeping the tip down, and North America 0 327. It is a good idea to check the engine check the level. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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When to Add Engine Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Selecting the right engine oil Do not add too much oil. Oil depends on both the proper oil levels above or below the specification and viscosity grade. acceptable operating range See Recommended Fluids and shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants 0 353. to the engine. If you find that you Specification 2.0L L4 Engine have an oil level above the operating range, i.e., the engine Ask for and use engine oils that has so much oil that the oil level meet the dexos1™ specification. Engine oils that have been gets above the cross-hatched approved by GM as meeting the area that shows the proper dexos1 specification are marked operating range, the engine could with the dexos1 approved logo. See be damaged. You should drain www.gmdexos.com. out the excess oil or limit driving 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine Shown, of the vehicle and seek a service 3.6L V6 Engine Similar professional to remove the If the oil is below the cross-hatched excess amount of oil. area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See See Engine Compartment Overview 0 265 for the location of the engine “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in oil fill cap. this section for an explanation of Caution what kind of oil to use. For engine Add enough oil to put the level oil crankcase capacity, see somewhere in the proper operating Failure to use the recommended 0 Capacities and Specifications 358. range. Push the dipstick all the way engine oil or equivalent can result back in when through. in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Viscosity Grade What to Do with Used Oil include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade Used engine oil contains certain Based on driving conditions, the engine oil. elements that can be unhealthy for mileage at which an oil change is your skin and could even cause Cold Temperature Operation: In an indicated can vary considerably. For cancer. Do not let used oil stay on area of extreme cold, where the the oil life system to work properly, your skin for very long. Clean your temperature falls below −29 °C the system must be reset every time skin and nails with soap and water, (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be the oil is changed. used. An oil of this viscosity grade or a good hand cleaner. Wash or will provide easier cold starting for properly dispose of clothing or rags When the system has calculated the engine at extremely low containing used engine oil. See the that oil life has been diminished, it temperatures. When selecting an oil manufacturer's warnings about the indicates that an oil change is of the appropriate viscosity grade, it use and disposal of oil products. necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. See is recommended to select an oil of Used oil can be a threat to the Engine Oil Messages 0 149. the correct specification. See environment. If you change your Change the oil as soon as possible “Specification” earlier in this section. own oil, be sure to drain all the oil within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). from the filter before disposal. Never It is possible that, if driving under Engine Oil Additives/Engine dispose of oil by putting it in the the best conditions, the oil life Oil Flushes trash or pouring it on the ground, system might indicate that an oil into sewers, or into streams or Do not add anything to the oil. The change is not necessary for up to a bodies of water. Recycle it by taking recommended oils meeting the year. The engine oil and filter must it to a place that collects used oil. dexos1 specification are all that is be changed at least once a year needed for good performance and and at this time the system must be engine protection. Engine Oil Life System reset. Your dealer has trained Engine oil system flushes are not When to Change Engine Oil service people who will perform this recommended and could cause work and reset the system. It is also engine damage not covered by the This vehicle has a computer system important to check the oil regularly vehicle warranty. that indicates when to change the over the course of an oil drain engine oil and filter. This is based interval and keep it at the proper on a combination of factors which level. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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If the system is ever reset The oil life system can also be reset occurs, take the vehicle to your accidentally, the oil must be as follows: dealer and have it repaired as soon changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) 1. Turn the ignition on with the as possible. since the last oil change. engine off. The vehicle is not equipped with a Remember to reset the oil life transmission fluid level dipstick. system whenever the oil is changed. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times There is a special procedure for How to Reset the Engine Oil within five seconds. checking and changing the Life System transmission fluid. Because this If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL procedure is difficult, this should be Reset the system whenever the SOON message is not on, the done at the dealer. Contact your engine oil is changed so that the system is reset. dealer for additional information. system can calculate the next The system is reset when the engine oil change. To reset the Change the fluid and filter at the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON system: intervals listed in Maintenance message is off. Schedule 0 344, and be sure to use 1. Using the DIC buttons, display If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON the fluid listed in Recommended REMAINING OIL LIFE on the 0 message comes back on when the Fluids and Lubricants 353. DIC. See Driver Information vehicle is started, the engine oil life Center (DIC) 0 140 and Engine system has not been reset. Repeat Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Oil Messages 0 149. the procedure. The engine air cleaner/filter is in the 2. Press and hold SEL to clear engine compartment. See Engine the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Automatic Transmission Compartment Overview 0 265. SOON message and reset the Fluid oil life at 100%. When to Inspect the Engine Air Be careful not to reset the oil How to Check Automatic Cleaner/Filter life display accidentally at any Transmission Fluid For intervals on changing and time other than after the oil is It is not necessary to check the inspecting the engine air cleaner/ changed. It cannot be reset transmission fluid level. filter, see Maintenance accurately until the next oil A transmission fluid leak is the only Schedule 0 344. change. reason for fluid loss. If a leak Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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How to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter: Do not start the engine or have the engine running with the engine air cleaner/filter housing open. Before removing the engine air cleaner/ filter, make sure that the engine air cleaner/filter housing and nearby components are free of dirt and debris. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake the engine air cleaner/filter (away from the vehicle), to release loose 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air 1. Remove the 10 screws on top cleaner/filter for damage, and 2.0L L4 Engine of the engine air cleaner/filter replace if damaged. Do not clean 1. Remove the five screws on top cover to gain access to both air the engine air cleaner/filter or of the engine air cleaner/filter cleaner/filters. components with water or cover. compressed air. 2. Lift the engine air cleaner/filter 2. Lift the engine air cleaner/filter cover open on the hinge. cover open on the hinge. 3. Lift and remove one or both 3. Lift and remove the engine air engine air cleaner/filters. cleaner/filter. 4. Inspect or replace one or both 4. Inspect or replace the engine engine air cleaner/filters. air cleaner/filter. 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter cover. cover. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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6. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter cover and diagonal brace.
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Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when 3.6L V6 Engine working on the engine and do not 2.0L L4 Engine drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 1. Screws (6) 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank 2. Bolts (3) and Pressure Cap 3. Diagonal Brace Caution 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 1. Remove the three bolts (2) and the diagonal brace (3). If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, 2. Remove the six screws (1) on which could damage it. Always top of the engine air cleaner/ have the air cleaner/filter in place filter cover. when you are driving. 3. Lift the engine air cleaner/filter cover open on the hinge. Cooling System 4. Lift and remove the engine air cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct 5. Inspect or replace the engine working temperature. air cleaner/filter. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 3.6L V6 Engine fixed before you drive the vehicle. 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap and Pressure Cap Caution 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) of View) Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause { Warning premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, An electric engine cooling fan the engine coolant could require under the hood can start up even changing sooner. Any repairs when the engine is not running would not be covered by the and can cause injury. Keep vehicle warranty. Always use hands, clothing, and tools away DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant from any underhood electric fan. in the vehicle. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, coolant. This coolant needs to be could catch fire and you or others inhibitors, or additives are used in checked and replaced at could be burned. Use a 50/ the vehicle cooling system, the appropriate intervals. See 50 mixture of clean, drinkable engine could overheat and be Maintenance Schedule 0 344. water and DEX-COOL coolant. damaged. Too much water in the The following explains the cooling mixture can freeze and crack system and how to check and add Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, engine cooling parts. The repairs coolant when it is low. If there is a drinkable water and DEX-COOL would not be covered by the problem with engine overheating, coolant. If using this mixture, vehicle warranty. Use only the see Engine Overheating 0 280. nothing else needs to be added. proper mixture of engine coolant This mixture: for the cooling system. See What to Use Recommended Fluids and . Gives freezing protection down Lubricants 0 353. { Warning to −37 °C (−34 °F), outside temperature. Never dispose of engine coolant by Adding only plain water or some . Gives boiling protection up to putting it in the trash, pouring it on other liquid to the cooling system 129 °C (265 °F), engine the ground, or into sewers, streams, can be dangerous. Plain water temperature. and other liquids, can boil before or bodies of water. Have the coolant . Protects against rust and the proper coolant mixture will. changed by an authorized service corrosion. center, familiar with legal The coolant warning system is set requirements regarding used for the proper coolant mixture. . Will not damage aluminum parts. coolant disposal. This will help With plain water or the wrong . Helps keep the proper engine protect the environment and your mixture, the engine could get too temperature. health. hot but you would not get the (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the The vehicle must be on a level Coolant Surge Tank surface when checking the coolant level. Caution This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
3.6L V6 Engine Coolant If no problem is found, check to see Surge Tank if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant level mark is not visible, the coolant surge tank. If the coolant add a 50/50 mixture of clean, 2.0L L4 and 3.0L V6 Engine inside the coolant surge tank is drinkable water and DEX-COOL Coolant Surge Tank boiling, do not do anything else until coolant at the coolant surge tank to it cools down. See Engine the top rib on the middle of the tank, Overheating 0 280. but be sure the cooling system, The coolant surge tank is in the including the coolant surge tank engine compartment on the pressure cap, is cool before this is passenger side of the vehicle. See done. See Engine 0 Engine Compartment Overheating 280. Overview 0 265. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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surge tank pressure cap and { Warning Warning (Continued) upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Steam and scalding liquids from a could be burned. Use a 50/ hot cooling system can blow out 50 mixture of clean, drinkable Turn the pressure cap slowly and burn you badly. Never turn water and DEX-COOL coolant. counterclockwise about the cap when the cooling system, one-quarter of a turn. If you including the surge tank pressure hear a hiss, wait for that to cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling Caution stop. This will allow any pressure still left to be vented system and surge tank pressure out the discharge hose. cap to cool. In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, 2. Keep turning the pressure cap heater core, and other parts. Use slowly and remove it. { Warning the recommended coolant and 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper coolant mixture. the proper mixture to the Adding only plain water or some indicated level mark. other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water { Warning 4. With the coolant surge tank and other liquids, can boil before pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you the proper coolant mixture will. You can be burned if you spill can feel the upper radiator The coolant warning system is set coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol hose getting hot. Watch out for for the proper coolant mixture. the engine cooling fan. With plain water or the wrong and it will burn if the engine parts mixture, the engine could get too are hot enough. Do not spill By this time, the coolant level hot but you would not get the coolant on a hot engine. inside the coolant surge tank overheat warning. The engine may be lower. If the level is could catch fire and you or others lower, add more of the proper 1. Remove the coolant surge tank mixture to the coolant surge (Continued) pressure cap when the cooling tank until the level reaches the system, including the coolant indicated level mark. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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5. Replace the pressure cap the instrument cluster. See Engine If Steam Is Coming from the tightly. Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 128 Engine Compartment and Engine Coolant Temperature 6. Verify coolant level after the 0 engine is shut off and the Warning Light 137. The vehicle { Warning coolant is cold. If necessary, may also display a message on the repeat coolant fill procedure Driver Information Center (DIC). Steam from an overheated engine See Engine Cooling System can burn you badly, even if you Steps 1–6. 0 Messages 149. just open the hood. Stay away If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system If the decision is made not to lift the from the engine if you see or hear cools down again, see your hood when this warning appears, steam coming from it. Just turn it dealer. get service help right away. See off and get everyone away from Roadside Service 0 364. the vehicle until it cools down. Caution If the decision is made to lift the Wait until there is no sign of hood, make sure the vehicle is steam or coolant before you open If the pressure cap is not tightly parked on a level surface. Then the hood. installed, coolant loss and check to see if the engine cooling If you keep driving when the possible engine damage may fan is running. If the engine is engine is overheated, the liquids overheating, the fan should be occur. Be sure the cap is properly in it can catch fire. You or others running. If it is not, do not continue and tightly secured. could be badly burned. Stop the to run the engine. Have the vehicle serviced. engine if it overheats, and get out Engine Overheating of the vehicle until the engine is cool. The vehicle has several indicators Caution to warn of the engine overheating. Running the engine without If No Steam Is Coming from There is an engine coolant coolant may cause damage or a the Engine Compartment temperature gauge and an engine fire. Vehicle damage would not be coolant temperature warning light on covered by the vehicle warranty. If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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too serious. Sometimes the engine back on, continue to drive normally Adding Washer Fluid can get a little too hot when the and have the cooling system vehicle: checked for proper fill and function. . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If the warning continues, pull over, . Stops after high-speed driving. stop, and park the vehicle right away. . Idles for long periods in traffic. If there is no sign of steam, idle the If the overheat warning is displayed engine for three minutes while with no sign of steam: parked. If the warning is still Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until 1. Turn the air conditioning off. displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. the tank is full. See Engine 2. Turn the heater on to the Compartment Overview 0 265 for highest temperature and to the Washer Fluid reservoir location. highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. What to Use Caution 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off When windshield washer fluid is . Do not use washer fluid that the road, shift to P (Park) or needed, be sure to read the contains any type of water N (Neutral), and let the manufacturer's instructions before repellent coating. This can engine idle. use. If operating the vehicle in an cause the wiper blades to If the engine coolant temperature area where the temperature may fall chatter or skip. gauge is no longer in the below freezing, use a fluid that has Do not use engine coolant overheated area or the engine sufficient protection against . (antifreeze) in the coolant temperature warning light no freezing. windshield washer. It can longer displays, the vehicle can be damage the windshield driven. Continue to drive the vehicle washer system and paint. slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in (Continued) front. If the warning does not come Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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be heard all the time when the evenly tighten wheel nuts in the Caution (Continued) vehicle is moving, except when proper sequence to torque applying the brake pedal firmly. specifications. See Capacities and . Do not mix water with Specifications 0 358. ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the { Warning Brake pads should be replaced as solution to freeze and complete sets. The brake wear warning sound damage the washer fluid Brake Pedal Travel tank and other parts of the means that soon the brakes will washer system. not work well. That could lead to See your dealer if the brake pedal a crash. When the brake wear does not return to normal height, . When using concentrated warning sound is heard, have the or if there is a rapid increase in washer fluid, follow the vehicle serviced. pedal travel. This could be a sign manufacturer instructions for that brake service may be required. adding water. . Fill the washer fluid tank Caution Replacing Brake System Parts only three-quarters full when Always replace brake system parts it is very cold. This allows Continuing to drive with worn-out with new, approved replacement for fluid expansion if brake pads could result in costly parts. If this is not done, the brakes freezing occurs, which could brake repair. may not work properly. The braking damage the tank if it is performance expected can change completely full. Some driving conditions or climates in many other ways if the wrong can cause a brake squeal when the replacement brake parts are Brakes brakes are first applied or lightly installed or if parts are improperly applied. This does not mean installed. Disc brake pads have built-in wear something is wrong with the brakes. indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are are worn and new pads are needed. necessary to help prevent brake The sound can come and go or can pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Brake Fluid . A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system. Have the level, the brake warning light comes brake hydraulic system fixed. on. See Brake System Warning With a leak, the brakes will not Light 0 133. work well. Brake fluid absorbs water over time Always clean the brake fluid which degrades the effectiveness of reservoir cap and the area around the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid the cap before removing it. at the specified intervals to prevent The brake master cylinder reservoir increased stopping distance. See Do not top off the brake fluid. 0 is filled with GM approved DOT 3 Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Maintenance Schedule 344. brake fluid as indicated on the If fluid is added when the linings are What to Add reservoir cap. See Engine worn, there will be too much fluid Compartment Overview 0 265 for when new brake linings are Use only GM approved DOT 3 the location of the reservoir. installed. Add or remove fluid, as brake fluid from a clean, sealed container. See Recommended Checking Brake Fluid necessary, only when work is done 0 on the brake hydraulic system. Fluids and Lubricants 353. With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level surface, the brake fluid level { Warning { Warning should be between the minimum and maximum marks on the brake If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake fluid reservoir. can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the brake system. This could result in There are only two reasons why the if the engine is hot enough. You brake fluid level in the reservoir may or others could be burned, and the loss of braking leading to a go down: the vehicle could be damaged. possible injury. Always use the proper GM approved brake fluid. . Normal brake lining wear. When Add brake fluid only when work is new linings are installed, the done on the brake hydraulic fluid level goes back up. system. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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If available, use the AGM setting on Vehicle Storage Caution the charger, to limit charge voltage to 14.8 volts. If brake fluid is spilled on the { Warning vehicle's painted surfaces, the Stop/Start System Batteries have acid that can burn paint finish can be damaged. The vehicle has a Stop/Start system you and gas that can explode. Immediately wash off any painted to shut off the engine to help You can be badly hurt if you are surface. conserve fuel. See Starting the 0 not careful. See Jump Starting - Engine 204. North America 0 327 for tips on Battery - North America working around a battery without { Warning getting hurt. The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove WARNING: Battery posts, the cap and do not add fluid. terminals, and related Infrequent Usage: Remove the 12-volt battery black, negative (−) Refer to the replacement number accessories contain lead and lead cable from the battery to keep the shown on the original battery label compounds, chemicals known to battery from running down. when a new 12-volt battery is the State of California to cause needed. cancer and birth defects or other Extended Storage: Remove the reproductive harm. Batteries also 12-volt battery black, negative (−) The battery is in the trunk under the contain other chemicals known to cable from the battery or use a spare tire. The vehicle has an battery trickle charger. Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt the State of California to cause battery. Installation of a standard cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER Remember to reconnect the battery 12-volt battery will result in reduced HANDLING. when ready to drive the vehicle. 12-volt battery life. See California Proposition When using a 12-volt battery 65 Warning 0 262. All-Wheel Drive charger on the 12-volt AGM battery, If the vehicle is equipped with some chargers have an AGM All-Wheel Drive (AWD), this is an battery setting on the charger. additional system that needs lubrication. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Transfer Case If the level is below the bottom of pedal, and be ready to turn off the fill plug hole on the transfer the engine immediately if it When to Check Lubricant case, some lubricant will need to be starts. It is not necessary to regularly added. Add enough lubricant to 3. Try to start the engine in each check the transfer case fluid unless raise the level to the bottom of the gear. The vehicle should start a leak is suspected or an unusual fill plug hole. Use care not to only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). noise is heard. A fluid loss could overtighten the fill plug. If the vehicle starts in any other indicate a problem. Have it What to Use position, contact your dealer for inspected and repaired. service. To determine what kind of lubricant How to Check Lubricant to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Starter Switch Check Function Check
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When you are doing this When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be moves, you or others could be injured. injured.
1. Fill Plug 1. Before starting this check, be 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room 2. Drain Plug sure there is enough room around the vehicle. around the vehicle. It should be To get an accurate reading, the 2. Firmly apply both the parking parked on a level surface. vehicle should be on a level brake and the regular brake. surface. Do not use the accelerator Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Wiper Blade Replacement See Electric Parking Warning (Continued) Brake 0 214. Windshield wiper blades should be roll. Be ready to apply the regular inspected for wear or cracking. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle For the proper type and size, see brake immediately if the vehicle begin to move. begins to move. Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 354. 3. With the engine off, turn the Park on a fairly steep hill, with the ignition on, but do not start the To replace the wiper blade vehicle facing downhill. Keeping assembly: engine. Without applying the your foot on the regular brake, set regular brake, try to move the the parking brake. 1. Pull the windshield wiper shift lever out of P (Park) with assembly away from the normal effort. If the shift lever . To check the parking brake's windshield. moves out of P (Park), contact holding ability: With the engine your dealer for service. running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot Park Brake and P (Park) pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is Mechanism Check held by the parking brake only. . To check the P (Park) { Warning mechanism's holding ability: When you are doing this check, With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the the vehicle could begin to move. parking brake followed by the You or others could be injured regular brake. and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front Contact your dealer if service is of the vehicle in case it begins to required. 2. Lift up on the latch in the (Continued) middle of the wiper blade where the wiper arm attaches. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Vehicle Care 287 3. With the latch open, pull the Driver Assistance Systems Headlamp Aiming wiper blade down toward the When a windshield replacement is windshield far enough to Headlamp aim has been preset and needed and the vehicle is equipped release it from the J-hooked should need no further adjustment. with a front-looking camera sensor end of the wiper arm. for the Driver Assistance Systems, If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, 4. Remove the wiper blade. the windshield must be installed the headlamp aim may be affected. according to GM specifications for If adjustment to the headlamps is Caution these systems to work properly. If it necessary, see your dealer. is not, there may be unexpected Allowing the wiper arm to touch behavior and/or messages from the windshield when no wiper these systems. See Object blade is installed could damage Detection System Messages 0 151. the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement. Windshield Replacement HUD System The windshield is part of the HUD system. If the windshield must be replaced, get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD image may look out of focus. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
288 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement License Plate Lamp To replace one of these lamps: 1. Push the lamp assembly For the proper type of replacement toward the center of the bulbs, see Replacement vehicle. Bulbs 0 289. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down For any bulb-changing procedure to expose the LED connector. not listed in this section, contact your dealer. 3. Pull the retaining tab on the LED connector up to release LED Lighting the lamp assembly. Remove the lamp assembly. This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting 4. Install the new lamp assembly assembly not listed here, contact on the LED connector. Push in your dealer. Lamp Assembly the retaining tab to lock in place. 5. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Vehicle Care 289 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Exterior Lamp Bulb An electrical overload may cause Number Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Overload some cases to remain off. Have the License 13588150 headlamp wiring checked right away Plate Lamp The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or breakers to protect against an remain off. For replacement bulbs not listed electrical system overload. here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wipers When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield until the current load returns to wipers will stop. Wiper function is normal or the problem is fixed. This available immediately after the wiper greatly reduces the chance of circuit switch is set to off, and back to on. overload and fire caused by To protect the wiper motor from electrical problems. overheating, the wipers may slow Fuses and circuit breakers protect down when the windshield is dry for power devices in the vehicle. a long period of time. If a period of dry operation, or little moisture, Replace a bad fuse with a new one exceeds 10 minutes, the wipers of the identical size and rating. may switch to intermittent operation, If there is a problem on the road and and remain there. When moisture is a fuse needs to be replaced, the again detected on the windshield, same amperage fuse can be wiper operation will return to the borrowed. Choose some feature of operator selected speed. the vehicle that is not needed to use Although the circuit is protected and replace it as soon as possible. from electrical overload, overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Always clear ice and heavy snow To identify and check fuses, circuit The vehicle may not be equipped from the windshield before using the breakers, and relays, see Engine with all of the fuses and relays windshield wipers. Compartment Fuse Block 0 290, shown. 0 If the overload is caused by an Instrument Panel Fuse Block 293, and Rear Compartment Fuse Caution electrical problem and not snow or 0 ice, be sure to get it fixed. Block 295. Spilling liquid on any electrical Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment component on the vehicle may Fuse Block damage it. Always keep the Breakers covers on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are The underhood fuse block is on the component. protected from short circuits by a driver side of the engine combination of fuses and circuit compartment. breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes out. Replace the fuse as soon as Lift the fuse block cover to access possible. the fuses. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Number Usage 3 – 4 Traction power inverter 1 5 Transmission/ Ignition 6 – 7 Starter 2 8 Starter 1 9 Horn 10 – 11 Right LED 12 Left LED 13 Left and right high-beam headlamps 14 A/C control relay 15 Starter 2 relay 16 Starter 1 relay 17 Run/Crank relay Number Usage 18 Right cornering LED Number Usage 2 Power 1 Traction power coolant pump 19 Headlamp inverter 2 low-beam relay Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage 20 High-beam 36 Engine control 52 Wiper control relay headlamp relay module 2 53 Headlamp control 21 A/C clutch 37 Coolant pump/ relay Ignition coils odd 22 – – 54 – 38 Ignition coils even/ 23 Coolant heater – 55 – Non walk 2 control module 56 Air pump 24 Coolant pump 39 Non walk 57 – 40 Instrument cluster 25 Coolant pump relay 58 Instrument panel 26 HI fuel 41 – electronic center 42 Fuel pump power 27 Steering 59 – module column lock 60 ABS pump 28 Rear heated seats 43 Instrument panel body/Ignition 61 Front wiper 29 Front heated seats 44 Aeroshutter 62 Headlamp leveling 30 – 45 Washer 63 Electric brake 31 LED LGT BAT booster module 46 Front sensor 32 A/C control 64 – module/ 47 Left cornering LED – 65 – 48 AIR solenoid relay 33 AIR solenoid 66 Transfer case 49 Air pump relay 34 – control module 35 Engine control 50 Engine control 67 Electric brake module module relay booster 51 Wiper speed relay Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Number Usage 68 Rear seat entertainment display 69 – 70 – 71 ABS valve 72 – 73 – The storage compartment has a Apply pressure to the two retaining Instrument Panel Fuse press to open latch. To access the tabs on the sides of the Block fuses, open the compartment by compartment, until the two retaining The instrument panel fuse block is pressing and releasing near the top tabs clear the sides of the behind the driver side instrument center square. instrument panel. Allow the panel storage compartment. compartment to move downward, and out of the way. To reinstall the compartment, reverse the steps. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Fuses Usage F11 Body control module 3 F12 Data link connector F13 – F14 – F15 Rear vision camera F16 Display F17 HVAC control F18 OnStar F19 – F20 Lane departure warning F21 – Fuses Usage F22 INFO 2 Fuses Usage F6 Column lock F1 Power outlet F23 Central gateway F7 Glove box door module F2 Visor F8 Front heated seat F24 INFO 1 F3 Front blower module F25 Video processing F4 Body control F9 Sensing and module module 8 diagnostic module F26 Steering wheel F5 Power steering F10 Body control controls column module 4 F27 USB charge port Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Fuses Usage Rear Compartment Fuse F28 Wireless charger Block F29 – F30 Speaker
The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the passenger side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage F01 UCAP F04 – F07 Body control F02 Trunk power outlet F05 Canister vent module 7 F03 Driver window F06 Right rear F08 Driver seat motor memory seat adjustment switch Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage F09 Passive entry/ F25 Left motorized F41 Rear seat power Passive start safety belt outlet F10 Rear subwoofer am- pretensioner F42 Left rear plifier F26 Rear defogger memory seat F11 Driver memory seat F27 Right front amplifier F43 – module F28 Amplifier F44 Rear closure F12 – F29 Sunroof F45 Auxiliary audio/ F13 – F30 Body control Video/Radio F14 Right rear seat module 2 F46 External object F15 Left front amplifier F31 Body control calculating/Side module 6 blind zone alert/ F16 Right front seat Radar short range F17 Rear heated seat F32 Exterior rearview sensor mirror F18 Battery/Regulated F47 – F33 Right window voltage control F48 Right front seat F34 Power trunk module F19 Door mirror switch F49 Memory bolster F35 On-board charging F20 – module module F21 Vehicle integration F50 Body control control module F36 Alarm siren module module 1 F37 DC AC inverter F22 – F51 Transmission control module F23 Rear closure F38 Rear blower F39 Fuel pump power F52 Parking assist F24 – F40 – Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage F53 Heated, cooled or F64 Engine control ventilated seats (if module/Ignition Relays Usage equipped) F65 Rear glass R1 Rear seat power F54 Rain sensor/Power sunshade outlet relay sounder/Intrusion/ F66 Rear vision camera/ R2 Fuel pump relay Universal remote Interior rearview R3 Run/Crank relay system mirror F55 Front memory seat F67 DC DC converter/ module Air quality sensor F56 Evaporative F68 Damping control emissions leak module check module F69 – F57 Voltage current temperature module F70 – F58 – F71 – F59 Engine control F72 – module power F73 – F60 Right motorized F74 – safety belt pretensioner F75 – F61 Parking lamps F62 – F63 – Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires . Underinflated tires pose . Replace any tires that Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as have been damaged by high-quality tires made by a overloaded tires. The impacts with potholes, leading tire manufacturer. See resulting crash could curbs, etc. the warranty manual for cause serious injury. . Improperly repaired tires information regarding the tire Check all tires frequently can cause a crash. Only warranty and where to get to maintain the the dealer or an service. For additional recommended pressure. authorized tire service information refer to the tire Tire pressure should be center should repair, manufacturer. checked when the tires replace, dismount, and are cold. mount the tires. { Warning . Overinflated tires are . Do not spin the tires in more likely to be cut, . Poorly maintained and excess of 56 km/h punctured, or broken by (35 mph) on slippery improperly used tires are a sudden impact — such dangerous. surfaces such as snow, as when hitting a pothole. mud, ice, etc. Excessive . Overloading the tires can Keep tires at the spinning may cause the cause overheating as a recommended pressure. tires to explode. result of too much . Worn or old tires can flexing. There could be a cause a crash. If the See Tire Pressure for blowout and a serious tread is badly worn, High-Speed Operation 0 308 for crash. See Vehicle Load replace them. inflation pressure adjustment for Limits 0 198. (Continued) high-speed driving. (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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All-Season Tires traction on snow and ice-covered tires with a lower speed rating are roads. Consider installing winter chosen, never exceed the tire's This vehicle may come with tires on the vehicle if frequent maximum speed capability. all-season tires. These tires are driving on ice or snow covered designed to provide good overall roads is expected. See your dealer Low-Profile Tires performance on most road surfaces for details regarding winter tire and weather conditions. Original availability and proper tire selection. If the vehicle has 245/45R19, equipment tires designed to GM's Also, see Buying New Tires 0 315. 245/40R20, or 245/40ZR20XL specific tire performance criteria (99Y) size tires, they are With winter tires, there may be have a TPC specification code classified as low-profile tires. molded onto the sidewall. Original decreased dry road traction, equipment all-season tires can be increased road noise, and shorter identified by the last two characters tread life. After changing to winter Caution tires, be alert for changes in vehicle of this TPC code, which will Low-profile tires are more be MS. handling and braking. “ ” susceptible to damage from road Consider installing winter tires on If using winter tires: hazards or curb impact than the vehicle if frequent driving on . Use tires of the same brand and standard profile tires. Tire and/or snow or ice-covered roads is tread type on all four wheel wheel assembly damage can expected. All-season tires provide positions. occur when coming into contact adequate performance for most with road hazards like potholes, winter driving conditions, but they . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and or sharp edged objects, or when may not offer the same level of speed rating as the original sliding into a curb. The warranty traction or performance as winter does not cover this type of tires on snow or ice-covered roads. equipment tires. damage. Keep tires set to the See Winter Tires 0 300. Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires correct inflation pressure and Winter Tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, when possible, avoid contact with and ZR speed rated tires. If winter curbs, potholes, and other road This vehicle was not originally hazards. equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Summer Tires Caution (Continued) This vehicle may come with high performance summer tires. These use. If the tires have been tires have a special tread and subjected to −7 °C (20 °F) or less, compound that are optimized for let them warm up in a heated maximum dry and wet road space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for performance. This special tread and 24 hours or more before being compound will have decreased installed or driving a vehicle on performance in cold climates, and which they are installed. Do not on ice and snow. It is recommended apply heat or blow heated air that winter tires be installed on the directly on the tires. Always vehicle if frequent driving at inspect tires before use. See Tire Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example temperatures below approximately Inspection 0 312. 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or snow (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a covered roads is expected. See combination of letters and 0 Winter Tires 300. Tire Sidewall Labeling numbers used to define a Useful information about a tire is particular tire's width, height, Caution molded into its sidewall. The aspect ratio, construction type, High performance summer tires examples show a typical and service description. See the have rubber compounds that lose passenger vehicle tire and a “Tire Size” illustration later in this flexibility and may develop compact spare tire sidewall. section. surface cracks in the tread area (2) TPC Spec (Tire at temperatures below −7 °C (20 ° Performance Criteria F). Always store high Specification) : Original performance summer tires equipment tires designed to indoors and at temperatures GM's specific tire performance above −7 °C (20 °F) when not in criteria have a TPC specification (Continued) code molded onto the sidewall. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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GM's TPC specifications meet or manufacturer and plant code, exceed all federal safety tire size, and date the tire was guidelines. manufactured. The TIN is (3) DOT (Department of molded onto both sides of the Transportation) : The tire, although only one side may Department of Transportation have the date of manufacture. (DOT) code indicates that the (5) Tire Ply Material : The type tire is in compliance with the of cord and number of plies in U.S. Department of the sidewall and under the tread. Transportation Motor Vehicle (6) Uniform Tire Quality Safety Standards. Grading (UTQG) : Tire Compact Spare Tire Example DOT Tire Date of manufacturers are required to Manufacture : The last four grade tires based on three (1) Tire Ply Material : The type digits of the TIN indicate the tire performance factors: treadwear, of cord and number of plies in manufactured date. The first two traction, and temperature the sidewall and under the tread. digits represent the week (01– resistance. For more information (2) Temporary Use Only : The 52) and the last two digits, the see Uniform Tire Quality compact spare tire or temporary year. For example, the third Grading 0 316. use tire should not be driven at week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit : Maximum load that The compact spare tire is for of 0310. can be carried and the emergency use when a regular (4) Tire Identification Number maximum pressure needed to road tire has lost air and gone (TIN) : The letters and numbers support that load. flat. If the vehicle has a compact following the DOT (Department spare tire, see Compact Spare of Transportation) code are the Tire 0 326 and If a Tire Goes Tire Identification Number (TIN). Flat 0 320. The TIN shows the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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(3) Tire Identification Number construction type, and service (TIN) : The letters and numbers description. The letter T as the following the DOT (Department first character in the tire size of Transportation) code are the means the tire is for temporary Tire Identification Number (TIN). use only. The TIN shows the (7) TPC Spec (Tire (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : manufacturer and plant code, Performance Criteria tire size, and date the tire was The United States version of a Specification) : Original metric tire sizing system. The manufactured. The TIN is equipment tires designed to molded onto both sides of the letter P as the first character in GM's specific tire performance the tire size means a passenger tire, although only one side may criteria have a TPC specification have the date of manufacture. vehicle tire engineered to code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire (4) Maximum Cold Inflation GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. Load Limit : Maximum load that exceed all federal safety can be carried and the guidelines. (2) Tire Width : The three-digit maximum pressure needed to number indicates the tire section support that load. Tire Designations width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (5) Tire Inflation : The Tire Size temporary use tire or compact (3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit The following is an example of a spare tire should be inflated to number that indicates the tire typical passenger vehicle 420 kPa (60 psi). For more height-to-width measurements. tire size. information on tire pressure and For example, if the tire size inflation see Tire aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Pressure 0 306. item 3 of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is (6) Tire Size : A combination of 60 percent as high as it is wide. letters and numbers define a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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(4) Construction Code : A letter the tire. Air pressure is Cold Tire Pressure : The code is used to indicate the type expressed in kPa (kilopascal) amount of air pressure in a tire, of ply construction in the tire. or psi (pounds per square inch). measured in kPa (kilopascal) The letter R means radial ply Accessory Weight : The or psi (pounds per square inch) construction; the letter D means combined weight of optional before a tire has built up heat diagonal or bias ply from driving. See Tire accessories. Some examples of 0 construction; and the letter B optional accessories are Pressure 306. means belted-bias ply automatic transmission, power Curb Weight : The weight of a construction. windows, power seats, and air motor vehicle with standard and (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of conditioning. optional equipment including the the wheel in inches. Aspect Ratio : The relationship maximum capacity of fuel, oil, (6) Service Description : These of a tire's height to its width. and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. characters represent the load Belt : A rubber coated layer of index and speed rating of the cords between the plies and the DOT Markings : A code molded tire. The load index represents tread. Cords may be made from into the sidewall of a tire the load carrying capacity a tire steel or other reinforcing signifying that the tire is in is certified to carry. The speed materials. compliance with the U.S. rating is the maximum speed a Department of Transportation tire is certified to carry a load. Bead : The tire bead contains (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety steel wires wrapped by steel Standards. The DOT code Tire Terminology and cords that hold the tire onto includes the Tire Identification Definitions the rim. Number (TIN), an alphanumeric Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire designator which can also Air Pressure : The amount of in which the plies are laid at identify the tire manufacturer, air inside the tire pressing production plant, brand, and outward on each square inch of alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of date of production. the tread. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure : contains a whitewall, bears Rating. See Vehicle Load The maximum air pressure to white lettering, or bears Limits 0 198. which a cold tire can be inflated. manufacturer, brand, and/or GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight The maximum air pressure is model name molding that is Rating for the front axle. See molded onto the sidewall. higher or deeper than the same Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. Maximum Load Rating : The moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight load rating for a tire at the Rating for the rear axle. See maximum permissible inflation Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. pressure for that tire. tire used on passenger cars and Maximum Loaded Vehicle some light duty trucks and Intended Outboard Sidewall : multipurpose vehicles. The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight : The sum of curb that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, Recommended Inflation when mounted on a vehicle. vehicle capacity weight, and Pressure : Vehicle production options weight. manufacturer's recommended Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric tire inflation pressure as shown unit for air pressure. Normal Occupant Weight : The number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A Pressure 0 306 and Vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 0 tire used on light duty trucks and 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load Load Limits 198. some multipurpose passenger Limits 0 198. Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic vehicles. Occupant Distribution : tire in which the ply cords that Load Index : An assigned Designated seating positions. extend to the beads are laid at number ranging from 1 to 279 90 degrees to the centerline of that corresponds to the load Outward Facing Sidewall : The the tread. carrying capacity of a tire. side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces Rim : A metal support for a tire outward when mounted on a and upon which the tire beads vehicle. The side of the tire that are seated. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Sidewall : The portion of a tire determined by tire Tire Pressure between the tread and the bead. manufacturers using Tires need the correct amount of Speed Rating : An government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the air pressure to operate alphanumeric code assigned to effectively. a tire indicating the maximum sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 316. speed at which a tire can Caution operate. Vehicle Capacity Weight : The Neither tire underinflation nor Traction : The friction between number of designated seating the tire and the road surface. positions multiplied by overinflation is good. The amount of grip provided. 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated Underinflated tires, or tires cargo load. See Vehicle Load that do not have enough air, Tread : The portion of a tire that Limits 0 198. can result in: comes into contact with the road. Vehicle Maximum Load on the . Tire overloading and Tire : Load on an individual tire overheating which could Treadwear Indicators : Narrow due to curb weight, accessory lead to a blowout. bands, sometimes called wear weight, occupant weight, and . Premature or bars, that show across the tread cargo weight. of a tire when only 1.6 mm irregular wear. : (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Vehicle Placard A label . Poor handling. permanently attached to a When It Is Time for New . Reduced fuel economy. Tires 0 314. vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original Overinflated tires, or tires that UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality equipment tire size and have too much air, can Grading Standards) : A tire recommended inflation pressure. result in: information system that provides See “Tire and Loading . Unusual wear. consumers with ratings for a Information Label” under Vehicle tire's traction, temperature, and Load Limits 0 198. (Continued) treadwear. Ratings are Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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When to Check further adjustment is necessary. Caution (Continued) Check the tires once a month or If the inflation pressure is low, . Poor handling. more. Do not forget the compact add air until the recommended pressure is reached. If the . Rough ride. spare, if the vehicle has one. The cold compact spare tire inflation pressure is high, press . Needless damage from pressure should be at 420 kPa on the metal stem in the center road hazards. (60 psi). See Compact Spare of the tire valve to release air. Tire 0 326. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gauge. The Tire and Loading How to Check Information label on the vehicle Put the valve caps back on the Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment valve stems to keep out dirt and gauge to check tire pressure. tires and the correct cold tire moisture and prevent leaks. Use Proper tire inflation cannot be inflation pressures. The only valve caps designed for the determined by looking at the tire. recommended pressure is the vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors Check the tire inflation pressure minimum air pressure needed to could be damaged and would when the tires are cold, meaning support the vehicle's maximum not be covered by the vehicle the vehicle has not been driven load carrying capacity. See warranty. Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. for at least three hours or no more than 1.6 km (1 mi). How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride Remove the valve cap from the comfort. Never load the vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire with more weight than it was gauge firmly onto the valve to designed to carry. get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Tire Pressure for driving the vehicle at speeds of Tire Pressure Monitor 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set High-Speed Operation the cold inflation pressure for all four System tires to 270 kPa (39 psi). The Tire Pressure Monitor System { Warning Vehicles with 245/40R20 95W size (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle levels. The TPMS sensors monitor (100 mph) or higher, puts the air pressure in your tires and additional strain on tires. at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the cold inflation transmit tire pressure readings to a Sustained high-speed driving pressure to 290 kPa (42 psi). receiver located in the vehicle. causes excessive heat buildup Each tire, including the spare (if and can cause sudden tire failure. Vehicles with 245/40ZR20XL (99Y) provided), should be checked This could cause a crash, and size tires require inflation pressure monthly when cold and inflated to you or others could be killed. adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or the inflation pressure recommended Some high-speed rated tires by the vehicle manufacturer on the require inflation pressure higher. Set the cold inflation pressure for the front tires to 240 vehicle placard or tire inflation adjustment for high-speed pressure label. (If your vehicle has operation. When speed limits and kPa (35 psi) and the rear tires to 260 kPa (38 psi). tires of a different size than the size road conditions allow the vehicle indicated on the vehicle placard or to be driven at high speeds, make Return the tires to the tire inflation pressure label, you sure the tires are rated for recommended cold tire inflation should determine the proper tire high-speed operation, are in pressure when high-speed driving inflation pressure for those tires.) excellent condition, and are set to has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 198 and Tire Pressure 0 306. As an added safety feature, your the correct cold tire inflation vehicle has been equipped with a pressure for the vehicle load. tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire Vehicles with 235/50R18 97V or pressure telltale when one or more 245/45R19 98V size tires require of your tires is significantly inflation pressure adjustment when under-inflated. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Accordingly, when the low tire This sequence will continue upon Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale illuminates, you subsequent vehicle start-ups as should stop and check your tires as long as the malfunction exists. Operation soon as possible, and inflate them When the malfunction indicator is This vehicle may have a Tire to the proper pressure. Driving on a illuminated, the system may not be Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). significantly under-inflated tire able to detect or signal low tire The TPMS is designed to warn the causes the tire to overheat and can pressure as intended. TPMS driver when a low tire pressure lead to tire failure. Under-inflation malfunctions may occur for a variety condition exists. TPMS sensors are also reduces fuel efficiency and tire of reasons, including the installation mounted onto each tire and wheel tread life, and may affect the of replacement or alternate tires or assembly, excluding the spare tire vehicle's handling and stopping wheels on the vehicle that prevent and wheel assembly. The TPMS ability. the TPMS from functioning properly. sensors monitor the air pressure in Please note that the TPMS is not a Always check the TPMS malfunction the tires and transmits the tire substitute for proper tire telltale after replacing one or more pressure readings to a receiver maintenance, and it is the driver's tires or wheels on your vehicle to located in the vehicle. responsibility to maintain correct tire ensure that the replacement or pressure, even if under-inflation has alternate tires and wheels allow the not reached the level to trigger TPMS to continue to function illumination of the TPMS low tire properly. pressure telltale. See Tire Pressure Monitor Your vehicle has also been Operation 0 309. equipped with a TPMS malfunction See Radio Frequency When a low tire pressure condition indicator to indicate when the Statement 0 371. system is not operating properly. is detected, the TPMS illuminates The TPMS malfunction indicator is the low tire pressure warning light combined with the low tire pressure on the instrument cluster. If the telltale. When the system detects a warning light comes on, stop as malfunction, the telltale will flash for soon as possible and inflate the approximately one minute and then tires to the recommended pressure remain continuously illuminated. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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shown on the Tire and Loading they are cold. See Vehicle Load TPMS Malfunction Light and Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 198 for an example of the Message Limits 0 198. Tire and Loading Information label The TPMS will not function properly A message to check the pressure in and its location. Also see Tire Pressure 0 306. if one or more of the TPMS sensors a specific tire displays in the Driver are missing or inoperable. When the Information Center (DIC). The low The TPMS can warn about a low system detects a malfunction, the tire pressure warning light and the tire pressure condition but it does low tire warning light flashes for DIC warning message come on at not replace normal tire about one minute and then stays on each ignition cycle until the tires are maintenance. See Tire Inspection for the remainder of the ignition inflated to the correct inflation 0 312, Tire Rotation 0 313, cycle. A DIC warning message also pressure. Using the DIC, tire and Tires 0 299. displays. The malfunction light and pressure levels can be viewed. For DIC warning message come on at additional information and details Caution each ignition cycle until the problem about the DIC operation and is corrected. Some of the conditions displays see Driver Information Tire sealant materials are not all that can cause these to come Center (DIC) 0 140. the same. A non-approved tire on are: The low tire pressure warning light sealant could damage the TPMS . One of the road tires has been may come on in cool weather when sensors. TPMS sensor damage replaced with the spare tire. The the vehicle is first started, and then caused by using an incorrect tire spare tire does not have a turn off as the vehicle is driven. This sealant is not covered by the TPMS sensor. The malfunction could be an early indicator that the vehicle warranty. Always use only light and DIC message should air pressure is getting low and the GM approved tire sealant go off after the road tire is needs to be inflated to the proper available through your dealer or replaced and the sensor pressure. included in the vehicle. matching process is performed A Tire and Loading Information successfully. See “TPMS Sensor label, attached to your vehicle, Matching Process” later in this shows the size of the original section. equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. The TPMS sensor matching . Operating electronic devices or passenger side front tire, passenger process was not done or not being near facilities using radio side rear tire, and driver side rear completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the tire. See your dealer for service or rotating the tires. The TPMS could cause the TPMS to purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS malfunction light and the DIC sensors to malfunction. relearn tool can also be purchased. message should go off after If the TPMS is not functioning See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor successfully completing the properly, it cannot detect or signal a Activation Tool at sensor matching process. See low tire condition. See your dealer www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or "TPMS Sensor Matching for service if the TPMS malfunction call 1-800-GM TOOLS Process" later in this section. light and DIC message come on (1-800-468-6657). . One or more TPMS sensors are and stay on. There are two minutes to match the missing or damaged. The first tire/wheel position, and malfunction light and the DIC TPMS Sensor Matching five minutes overall to match all four message should go off when the Process tire/wheel positions. If it takes TPMS sensors are installed and Each TPMS sensor has a unique longer, the matching process stops the sensor matching process is identification code. The identification and must be restarted. performed successfully. See code needs to be matched to a new The TPMS sensor matching your dealer for service. tire/wheel position after rotating the process is: vehicle’s tires or replacing one or . Replacement tires or wheels do 1. Set the parking brake. not match the original equipment more of the TPMS sensors. The tires or wheels. Tires and wheels TPMS sensor matching process 2. Place the vehicle power mode other than those recommended should also be performed after in ON/RUN/START. See could prevent the TPMS from replacing a spare tire with a road Ignition Positions 0 202. tire containing the TPMS sensor. functioning properly. See Buying 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure 0 The malfunction light and the DIC New Tires 315. info display option is turned on. message should go off at the next The info displays on the DIC ignition cycle. The sensors are can be turned on and off matched to the tire/wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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through the Settings menu. 8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection See Driver Information Center front tire, and repeat the (DIC) 0 140. procedure in Step 7. We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the 4. Use the five-way DIC control 9. Proceed to the passenger side on the right side of the steering rear tire, and repeat the vehicle has one, be inspected wheel to scroll to the Tire procedure in Step 7. for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Pressure screen under the DIC 10. Proceed to the driver side rear info page. See Driver tire, and repeat the procedure Replace the tire if: Information Center (DIC) 0 140. in Step 7. The horn sounds two . The indicators at three or 5. Press and hold SEL in the times to indicate the sensor center of the five-way DIC identification code has been more places around the tire control. matched to the driver side rear can be seen. The horn sounds twice to tire, and the TPMS sensor . There is cord or fabric signal the receiver is in relearn matching process is no longer showing through the tire's mode and the TIRE active. The TIRE LEARNING rubber. LEARNING ACTIVE message ACTIVE message on the DIC . The tread or sidewall is displays on the DIC screen. display screen goes off. cracked, cut, or snagged 6. Start with the driver side 11. Press ENGINE START/STOP to turn the ignition off. deep enough to show cord or front tire. fabric. 7. Place the relearn tool against 12. Set all four tires to the . The tire has a bump, bulge, the tire sidewall, near the valve recommended air pressure stem. Then press the button to level as indicated on the Tire or split. and Loading Information label. activate the TPMS sensor. . The tire has a puncture, cut, A horn chirp confirms that the or other damage that cannot sensor identification code has be repaired well because of been matched to this tire and the size or location of the wheel position. damage. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule 0 344. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important. Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for proper tire Use this rotation pattern if the Use this rotation pattern when inflation pressure, and check for vehicle has different size tires rotating tires of the same size damaged tires or wheels. If the on the front and rear. installed on all four wheel unusual wear continues after the Different tire sizes should not be positions. rotation, check the wheel rotated front to rear. If the vehicle has a compact alignment. See When It Is Time spare tire, do not include it in the for New Tires 0 314 tire rotation. and Wheel Replacement 0 318. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure 0 306 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor grease on the flat wheel or less of tread remaining. See Tire System. See Tire Pressure mounting surface or on the Inspection 0 312 Monitor Operation 0 309. wheel nuts or bolts. and Tire Rotation 0 313. Check that all wheel nuts are The rubber in tires ages over time. properly tightened. See Wheel When It Is Time for New This also applies to the spare tire, “ if the vehicle has one, even if it is Nut Torque” under Capacities Tires 0 never used. Multiple factors and Specifications 358. Factors such as maintenance, including temperatures, loading temperatures, driving speeds, conditions, and inflation pressure { Warning vehicle loading, and road conditions maintenance affect how fast aging affect the wear rate of the tires. takes place. GM recommends that Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the tires, including the spare if parts to which it is fastened, can equipped, be replaced after six make wheel nuts become loose years, regardless of tread wear. The after time. The wheel could come tire manufacture date is the last four off and cause an accident. When digits of the DOT Tire Identification changing a wheel, remove any Number (TIN) which is molded into rust or dirt from places where the one side of the tire sidewall. The wheel attaches to the vehicle. In first two digits represent the week an emergency, a cloth or a paper (01–52) and the last two digits, the towel can be used; however, use year. For example, the third week of a scraper or wire brush later to the year 2010 would have a remove all rust or dirt. four-digit DOT date of 0310. Vehicle Storage Lightly coat the center of the Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Tires age when stored normally wheel hub with wheel bearing Treadwear indicators appear when mounted on a parked vehicle. Park grease after a wheel change or the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) a vehicle that will be stored for at tire rotation to prevent corrosion least a month in a cool, dry, clean or rust build-up. Do not get area away from direct sunlight to Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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slow aging. This area should be free vehicle, including brake system on proper tire rotation. However, of grease, gasoline, or other performance, ride and handling, if it is necessary to replace only substances that can deteriorate traction control, and tire one axle set of worn tires, place rubber. pressure monitoring the new tires on the rear axle. Parking for an extended period can performance. GM's TPC Spec Winter tires with the same speed cause flat spots on the tires that number is molded onto the tire's rating as the original equipment may result in vibrations while sidewall near the tire size. If the driving. When storing a vehicle for tires may not be available for H, tires have an all-season tread V, W, and ZR speed rated tires. at least a month, remove the tires or design, the TPC Spec number raise the vehicle to reduce the Never exceed the winter tire's weight from the tires. will be followed by MS for mud maximum speed capability when and snow. See Tire Sidewall 0 using winter tires with a lower Buying New Tires Labeling 301, for additional speed rating. information. GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The GM recommends replacing worn { Warning tires in complete sets of four. original equipment tires installed Tires could explode during were designed to meet General Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the improper service. Attempting Motors Tire Performance Criteria to mount or dismount a tire Specification (TPC Spec) performance of the vehicle. Braking and handling could cause injury or death. system rating. When Only your dealer or authorized replacement tires are needed, performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not tire service center should GM strongly recommends mount or dismount the tires. buying tires with the same TPC replaced at the same time. Spec rating. If proper rotation and maintenance have been done, GM's exclusive TPC Spec all four tires should wear out at system considers over a dozen about the same time. See Tire critical specifications that impact Rotation 0 313 for information the overall performance of the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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load range, speed rating, and traction control, electronic stability { Warning construction (radial) as the control, or All-Wheel Drive, the original tires. performance of these systems can Mixing tires of different sizes also be affected. (other than those originally Vehicles that have a tire installed on the vehicle), brands, pressure monitoring system { Warning or types may cause loss of could give an inaccurate control of the vehicle, resulting in low-pressure warning if non-TPC If different sized wheels are used, a crash or other vehicle damage. Spec rated tires are installed. there may not be an acceptable Use the correct size, brand, and See Tire Pressure Monitor level of performance and safety if type of tire on all four wheels. Operation 0 309. tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. This The Tire and Loading increases the chance of a crash { Warning Information label indicates the and serious injury. Only use GM original equipment tires on the specific wheel and tire systems Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load developed for the vehicle, and vehicle may cause the wheel Limits 0 198. have them properly installed by a rim flanges to develop cracks GM certified technician. after many miles of driving. Different Size Tires and A tire and/or wheel could fail Wheels 0 suddenly and cause a crash. See Buying New Tires 315 and Use only radial-ply tires with If wheels or tires are installed that Accessories and Modifications 0 262. the wheels on the vehicle. are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, Uniform Tire Quality If the vehicle tires must be ride and handling characteristics, Grading replaced with a tire that does not stability, and resistance to rollover have a TPC Spec number, make may be affected. If the vehicle has The following information relates sure they are the same size, electronic systems such as antilock to the system developed by the brakes, rollover airbags, roll bars, United States National Highway Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Traffic Safety Administration Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving (NHTSA), which grades tires by where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and treadwear, traction, and sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road temperature performance. This and maximum section width. For characteristics and climate. applies only to vehicles sold in example: Traction the United States. The grades Treadwear 200 Traction AA The traction grades, from are molded on the sidewalls of Temperature A most passenger car tires. The highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, Uniform Tire Quality Grading All Passenger Car Tires Must and C. Those grades represent (UTQG) system does not apply Conform to Federal Safety the tire's ability to stop on wet to deep tread, winter tires, Requirements In Addition To pavement as measured under compact spare tires, tires with These Grades. controlled conditions on nominal rim diameters of Treadwear specified government test 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), surfaces of asphalt and or to some limited-production The treadwear grade is a concrete. A tire marked C may tires. comparative rating based on the have poor traction performance. wear rate of the tire when tested Warning: The traction grade While the tires available on under controlled conditions on a assigned to this tire is based on General Motors passenger cars specified government test straight-ahead braking traction and light trucks may vary with course. For example, a tire tests, and does not include respect to these grades, they graded 150 would wear one and acceleration, cornering, must also conform to federal one-half (1½) times as well on hydroplaning, or peak traction safety requirements and the government course as a tire characteristics. additional General Motors Tire graded 100. The relative Performance Criteria (TPC) performance of tires depends Temperature standards. upon the actual conditions of The temperature grades are A their use, however, and may (the highest), B, and C, depart significantly from the representing the tire's resistance Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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to the generation of heat and its Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be ability to dissipate heat when Balance repaired. See your dealer if any of tested under controlled these conditions exist. conditions on a specified indoor The tires and wheels were aligned Your dealer will know the kind of laboratory test wheel. Sustained and balanced at the factory to wheel that is needed. high temperature can cause the provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to Each new wheel should have the material of the tire to degenerate wheel alignment and tire balancing same load-carrying capacity, and reduce tire life, and are not necessary on a regular diameter, width, offset, and be excessive temperature can lead basis. Consider an alignment check mounted the same way as the one it to sudden tire failure. The grade if there is unusual tire wear or the replaces. C corresponds to a level of vehicle is significantly pulling to one Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel performance which all side or the other. Some slight pull to nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor passenger car tires must meet the left or right, depending on the System (TPMS) sensors with new under the Federal Motor Safety crown of the road and/or other road GM original equipment parts. Standard No. 109. Grades B and surface variations such as troughs A represent higher levels of or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is { Warning vibrating when driving on a smooth performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels may need test wheel than the minimum Using the wrong replacement to be rebalanced. See your dealer wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel required by law. Warning: The for proper diagnosis. temperature grade for this tire is nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement the vehicle. Tires can lose air, properly inflated and not Replace any wheel that is bent, and cause loss of control, causing overloaded. Excessive speed, cracked, or badly rusted or a crash. Always use the correct underinflation, or excessive corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel loading, either separately or in loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts for replacement. combination, can cause heat wheel nuts should be replaced. buildup and possible tire failure. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Tire Chains Caution Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause { Warning If the vehicle is equipped with a problems with bearing life, brake tire size other than 265/45R18, cooling, speedometer or If the vehicle has 265/45R18 size use tire chains only where legal odometer calibration, headlamp tires on the rear axle, do not use and only when necessary. Use aim, bumper height, vehicle tire chains. There is not enough low profile chains that add no ground clearance, and tire or tire clearance. Tire chains used on a more than 10 mm thickness to the chain clearance to the body and vehicle without the proper amount tire tread and inner sidewall. Use chassis. of clearance can cause damage chains that are the proper size for to the brakes, suspension, the tires. Install them on the tires or other vehicle parts. The area Used Replacement Wheels of the rear axle. Do not use damaged by the tire chains could chains on the tires of the front cause loss of control and a crash. axle. Tighten them as tightly as { Warning Use another type of traction possible with the ends securely device only if its manufacturer fastened. Drive slowly and follow Replacing a wheel with a used recommends it for the vehicle's one is dangerous. How it has the chain manufacturer's tire size combination and road instructions. If the chains contact been used or how far it has been conditions. Follow that driven may be unknown. It could the vehicle, stop and retighten manufacturer's instructions. To them. If the contact continues, fail suddenly and cause a crash. avoid vehicle damage, drive slow When replacing wheels, use a slow down until it stops. Driving and readjust or remove the too fast or spinning the wheels new GM original equipment traction device if it contacts the wheel. with chains on will damage the vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. If vehicle. traction devices are used, install them on the rear tires. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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If a Tire Goes Flat { Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires Driving on a flat tire will cause be badly injured or killed if the are maintained properly. See Tires permanent damage to the tire. vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack 0 299. If air goes out of a tire, it is Re-inflating a tire after it has been is provided with the vehicle, only much more likely to leak out slowly. driven on while severely use it for changing a flat tire. But if there ever is a blowout, here underinflated or flat may cause a are a few tips about what to expect blowout and a serious crash. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and what to do: Never attempt to re-inflate a tire and wheel damage by driving slowly If a front tire fails, the flat tire that has been driven on while to a level place, well off the road, creates a drag that pulls the vehicle severely underinflated or flat. if possible. Turn on the hazard toward that side. Take your foot off Have your dealer or an authorized warning flashers. See Hazard the accelerator pedal and grip the tire service center repair or Warning Flashers 0 173. steering wheel firmly. Steer to replace the flat tire as soon as maintain lane position, and then possible. { Warning gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. Changing a tire can be A rear blowout, particularly on a { Warning dangerous. The vehicle can slip curve, acts much like a skid and off the jack and roll over or fall may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under causing injury or death. Find a used in a skid. Stop pressing the it to do maintenance or repairs is level place to change the tire. To accelerator pedal and steer to dangerous without the help prevent the vehicle from straighten the vehicle. It may be appropriate safety equipment and moving: very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake training. If a jack is provided with 1. Set the parking brake firmly. to a stop, well off the road, the vehicle, it is designed only for if possible. changing a flat tire. If it is used for (Continued) anything else, you or others could (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Tire Changing Warning (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 2. Put an automatic Tools transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) 4. Do not allow passengers to 2. Flat Tire remain in the vehicle. The following information explains 5. Place wheel blocks, how to repair or change a tire. if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed. 1. Jack When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), 2. Retainer Nut use the following example as a 3. Tool Bag guide to assist in the placement of 4. Strap the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. 5. Wrench 6. Tow Hook (If Equipped) To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Lift the spare tire cover and attach the handle to the trunk edge. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and { Warning remove the wheel nut caps. Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
{ Warning 3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove Raising the vehicle with the jack the spare tire. Place the spare improperly positioned can tire next to the tire being damage the vehicle and even changed. 3. Turn the wheel wrench make the vehicle fall. To help counterclockwise to loosen all 4. Remove the jack and tools avoid personal injury and vehicle from their container and place the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet. damage, be sure to fit the jack lift them near the tire being head into the proper location changed. 4. Place the jack near the flat tire. before raising the vehicle. Removing the Flat Tire and 5. Put the compact spare tire Installing the Spare Tire near you. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 320. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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{ Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack 8. Position the jack lift head at the 9. Raise the vehicle by turning the is provided with the vehicle, only jack location nearest the flat jack handle clockwise. Raise use it for changing a flat tire. tire within the depression of the the vehicle far enough off the jack pads, as shown. The jack ground so there is enough 6. Place the hex tube end of the must not be used in any other room for the road tire to clear wrench over the hex head of position. the ground. the jack. 7. Place the jack under the vehicle.
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Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Warning (Continued) { Warning
towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might remove all rust or dirt. come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 10. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 15. Lower the vehicle by turning 11. Remove the flat tire. the jack handle counterclockwise. { Warning { Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause make wheel nuts become loose 12. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheels to become loose or after time. The wheel could come the wheel bolts, mounting come off. The wheel nuts should off and cause an accident. When surfaces, and spare wheel. changing a wheel, remove any be tightened with a torque wrench 13. Place the compact spare tire to the proper torque specification rust or dirt from places where the on the wheel-mounting surface. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In after replacing. Follow the torque an emergency, a cloth or a paper specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when (Continued) using accessory locking wheel (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Warning (Continued) and Tools nuts. See Capacities and Specifications 0 358 for original { Warning equipment wheel nut torque Storing a jack, a tire, or other specifications. equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could Caution cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could Improperly tightened wheel nuts strike someone. Store all these in can lead to brake pulsation and the proper place. rotor damage. To avoid expensive 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as brake repairs, evenly tighten the To store the flat tire and tools: wheel nuts in the proper shown. 1. Open the trunk. sequence and to the proper 17. Lower the jack all the way and torque specification. See remove the jack from under the 2. Replace the jack and tools as Capacities and Specifications vehicle. they were, originally, stored in their container near the 0 358 for the wheel nut torque 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly spare tire. specification. with the wheel wrench. 3. Replace the spare tire cover. 4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment. If there is a loop on the end of the strap used to secure the flat tire, go to Step 5. If there is not a loop, go to Step 8. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Compact Spare Tire
{ Warning
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time.
5. Route the loop end of the 8. Route the hook end of the strap (3) through one of the strap through the wheel. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; cargo tie-downs (1) in the rear 9. Attach the hook to the cargo of the vehicle. however, it can lose air over time. tie-down in the rear of the Check the inflation pressure 6. Route the hook (2) through the vehicle. regularly. It should be 420 kPa loop (3). 10. Tighten the strap. (60 psi). 7. Pull the strap to tighten it The compact spare is for temporary Stop as soon as possible and check around the cargo tie-down (1). use only. Replace the compact that the spare tire is correctly spare tire with a full-size tire as inflated after being installed on the soon as you can. vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only. The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire, have the standard tire Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Vehicle Care 327 repaired or replaced as soon as Do not use the compact spare on Jump Starting convenient and return the spare tire other vehicles. to the storage area. Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting - North When using a compact spare tire, wheel with other wheels or tires. the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and They will not fit. Keep the spare tire America Traction Control systems may and its wheel together. For more information about the engage until the spare tire is vehicle battery, see Battery - North recognized by the vehicle, Caution America 0 284. especially on slippery roads. Adjust If the battery has run down, try to driving to reduce possible Tire chains will not fit the compact use another vehicle and some wheel slip. spare. Using them can damage jumper cables to start your vehicle. the vehicle and the chains. Do not Be sure to use the following steps to Caution use tire chains on the compact do it safely. spare. When the compact spare is installed, do not take the vehicle { Warning through an automatic car wash WARNING: Battery posts, with guide rails. The compact terminals, and related spare can get caught on the rails accessories contain lead and lead which can damage the tire, wheel, compounds, chemicals known to and other parts of the vehicle. the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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4. Good Battery Positive Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Terminal See California Proposition vehicle warranty. Trying to start The jump start remote positive 65 Warning 0 262. the vehicle by pushing or pulling it terminal (1) and the remote negative will not work, and it could damage ground terminal (2) for the the vehicle. discharged battery are on the driver { Warning side of the vehicle. The jump start negative terminal (3) Batteries can hurt you. They can and positive terminal (4) are on the be dangerous because: battery of the vehicle providing the . They contain acid that can jump start. burn you. The positive jump start connection . They contain gas that can for the discharged battery is under a explode or ignite. red cover. Remove the cover to expose the terminal. . They contain enough electricity to burn you. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery If you do not follow these steps with a negative ground system. exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. 2.0L L4 Engine Shown, 3.0L Caution V6 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine Similar If the other vehicle does not have Caution a 12-volt system with a negative 1. Discharged Remote Battery ground, both vehicles can be Ignoring these steps could result Positive Terminal damaged. Only use a vehicle that in costly damage to the vehicle 2. Discharged Remote Battery has a 12-volt system with a that would not be covered by the Negative Ground Terminal negative ground for jump starting. (Continued) 3. Good Battery Negative Terminal Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. { Warning { Warning 3. Set the parking brake firmly An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine and put the shift lever in when the engine is not running parts can injure you badly. Keep P (Park). See Shifting Into and can injure you. Keep hands, your hands away from moving 0 Park 207. clothing, and tools away from any parts once the engine is running. underhood electric fan. Caution 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the remote If any accessories are left on or { Warning plugged in during the jump positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. starting procedure, they could be Using a match near a battery can damaged. The repairs would not cause battery gas to explode. 6. Connect the other end of the be covered by the vehicle People have been hurt doing this, red positive (+) cable to the warranty. Whenever possible, turn and some have been blinded. positive (+) terminal of the good off or unplug all accessories on Use a flashlight if you need more battery. either vehicle when jump starting. light. 7. Connect one end of the black Battery fluid contains acid that negative (–) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the 4. Set the ignition to OFF. Turn off can burn you. Do not get it on – good battery. all lights and accessories in you. If you accidentally get it in both vehicles, except the your eyes or on your skin, flush 8. Connect the other end of the hazard warning flashers if the place with water and get black negative (–) cable to the needed. medical help immediately. remote negative (–) ground terminal on the driver side shock tower for the discharged battery. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
330 Vehicle Care 9. Start the engine in the vehicle Jumper Cable Removal Towing the Vehicle with the good battery and run Reverse the sequence exactly when the engine at idle speed for at removing the jumper cables. least four minutes. Caution After starting the disabled vehicle 10. Try to start the vehicle that had and removing the jumper cables, Incorrectly towing a disabled the dead battery. If it will not allow it to idle for several minutes. vehicle may cause damage. The start after a few tries, it damage would not be covered by probably needs service. the vehicle warranty. Caution Do not lash or hook to suspension components. Use the If the jumper cables are proper straps around the tires to connected or removed in the secure the vehicle. wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed vehicle. The repairs would not be car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck covered by the vehicle warranty. could damage the vehicle. Always connect and remove the Consult your dealer or a jumper cables in the correct order, professional towing service if the making sure that the cables do disabled vehicle must be towed. not touch each other or other metal. Use the tow eye for towing a disabled vehicle or loading it onto a flatbed car carrier. The tow eye should not be used to recover a vehicle from an off road situation. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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vehicle with two wheels on the Dinghy Towing Caution ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly. Improper use of the tow eye can cause vehicle damage. Use Here are some important things to caution and low speeds to consider before recreational vehicle prevent damage to the vehicle. towing: . What is the towing capacity of Carefully open the cover in the the towing vehicle? Be sure to fascia by using the small notch that read the tow vehicle conceals the tow eye socket. manufacturer's recommendations. Install the tow eye into the socket by turning it clockwise until it stops. . What is the distance that will be Remove the tow eye by turning it traveled? Some vehicles have counterclockwise. When the tow eye restrictions on how far and how is removed, reinstall the cover with long they can tow. Caution the notch in the original position. . Is the proper towing equipment If the vehicle is towed with all four going to be used? See your wheels on the ground, the dealer or trailering professional Recreational Vehicle drivetrain components could be Towing for additional advice and equipment recommendations. damaged. The repairs would not Recreational vehicle towing means be covered by the vehicle . Is the vehicle ready to be towing the vehicle behind another warranty. Do not tow the vehicle towed? Just as preparing the vehicle such as a motor home. The with all four wheels on the vehicle for a long trip, make sure two most common types of ground. the vehicle is prepared to be recreational vehicle towing are towed. known as dinghy towing and dolly The vehicle was not designed to be towing. Dinghy towing is towing the towed with all four wheels on the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be ground. Dolly towing is towing the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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towed, a dolly should be used. See Dolly Towing 5. Use an adequate clamping the following information on dolly (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) device designed for towing to towing. ensure that the front wheels are locked into the Caution straight-ahead position. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Use of a shield mounted in front following the manufacturer of the vehicle grille could restrict instructions. airflow and cause damage to the transmission. The repairs would 7. Release the parking brake only not be covered by the vehicle after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing warranty. If using a shield, only vehicle. use one that attaches to the towing vehicle. 8. Turn the ignition off. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive To dolly tow a rear-wheel-drive Vehicles) vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer instructions. 2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding Locks correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory. safety precautions, and Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product. locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353. Caution
Vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot Washing the Vehicle Avoid using high-pressure be dolly towed. To preserve the vehicle's finish, washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) wash it often and out of direct to the surface of the vehicle. Use sunlight. of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result Caution in damage or removal of paint and decals. Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the Caution vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would Do not power wash any not be covered by the vehicle component under the hood that warranty. Approved cleaning has this e symbol. products can be obtained from (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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have the damage assessed and Caution (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution (Continued) calcium chloride and other salts, ice This could cause damage that melting agents, road oil and tar, tree may damage it. Use only would not be covered by the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from non-abrasive waxes and polishes vehicle warranty. industrial chimneys, etc., can that are made for a basecoat/ damage the vehicle's finish if they clearcoat paint finish on the If using an automatic car wash, remain on painted surfaces. Wash vehicle. follow the car wash instructions. The the vehicle as soon as possible. windshield wiper and rear window If necessary, use non-abrasive To keep the paint finish looking new, wiper, if equipped, must be off. cleaners that are marked safe for keep the vehicle garaged or Remove any accessories that may painted surfaces to remove foreign covered whenever possible. be damaged or interfere with the car matter. wash equipment. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Occasional hand waxing or mild Moldings Rinse the vehicle well, before polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish. See washing and after, to remove all Caution cleaning agents completely. If they your dealer for approved cleaning products. are allowed to dry on the surface, Failure to clean and protect the they could stain. Do not apply waxes or polishes to bright metal moldings can result Dry the finish with a soft, clean uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, in a hazy white finish or pitting. chamois or an all-cotton towel to decals, simulated wood, or flat paint This damage would not be avoid surface scratches and water as damage can occur. covered by the vehicle warranty. spotting. Caution Finish Care The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum, chrome, Application of aftermarket clearcoat Machine compounding or or stainless steel. To prevent sealant/wax materials is not aggressive polishing on a damage, always follow these recommended. If painted surfaces basecoat/clearcoat paint finish cleaning instructions: are damaged, see your dealer to (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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. Be sure the molding is cool to Lamp covers are made of plastic, the touch before applying any and some have a UV protective Caution cleaning solution. coating. Do not clean or wipe them when dry. Using wax on low gloss black . Use only approved cleaning finish stripes can increase the solutions for aluminum, chrome, Do not use any of the following on gloss level and create a or stainless steel. Some lamp covers: non-uniform finish. Clean low cleaners are highly acidic or . Abrasive or caustic agents. gloss stripes with soap and contain alkaline substances and water only. can damage the moldings. . Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations . Always dilute a concentrated than suggested by the Air Intakes cleaner according to the manufacturer. manufacturer’s instructions. Clear debris from the air intakes . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, between the hood and windshield . Do not use cleaners that are not or other harsh cleaners. intended for automotive use. when washing the vehicle. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Use a nonabrasive wax on the Shutter System vehicle after washing to protect . Aftermarket appearance caps or and extend the molding finish. covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ heat generated. Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and Stripes Caution Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap Failure to clean lamps properly to clean exterior lamps, lenses, can cause damage to the lamp emblems, decals, and stripes. cover that would not be covered Follow instructions under "Washing by the vehicle warranty. the Vehicle" previously in this section. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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The vehicle may have a shutter application. Black marks from system designed to help increase rubber material on painted surfaces Caution fuel economy. Keep the shutter can be removed by rubbing with a system clean for proper operation. clean cloth. See Recommended Chrome wheels and other chrome Fluids and Lubricants 0 353. trim may be damaged if the Windshield and Wiper Blades vehicle is not washed after driving Clean the outside of the windshield Tires on roads that have been sprayed with glass cleaner. Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to with magnesium, calcium, clean the tires. or sodium chloride. These Clean rubber blades using a lint-free chlorides are used on roads for cloth or paper towel soaked with conditions such as ice and dust. windshield washer fluid or a mild Caution Always wash the chrome with detergent. Wash the windshield soap and water after exposure. thoroughly when cleaning the Using petroleum-based tire blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and dressing products on the vehicle a buildup of vehicle wash/wax may damage the paint finish and/ treatments may cause wiper or tires. When applying a tire Caution streaking. dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted To avoid surface damage, do not Replace the wiper blades if they are surfaces on the vehicle. use strong soaps, chemicals, worn or damaged. Damage can be abrasive polishes, cleaners, caused by extreme dusty brushes, or cleaners that contain conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, Wheels and Trim — Aluminum acid on aluminum or snow, and ice. or Chrome chrome-plated wheels. Use only Weatherstrips Use a soft, clean cloth with mild approved cleaners. Also, never soap and water to clean the wheels. drive a vehicle with aluminum or Apply Dielectric silicone grease on chrome-plated wheels through an weatherstrips to make them last After rinsing thoroughly with clean automatic car wash that uses longer, seal better, and not stick or water, dry with a soft, clean towel. silicone carbide tire cleaning squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at A wax may then be applied. least once a year. Hot, dry climates (Continued) may require more frequent Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Body Component Lubrication Sheet Metal Damage Caution (Continued) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, If the vehicle is damaged and brushes. Damage could occur hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the requires sheet metal repair or and the repairs would not be steel fuel door hinges, unless the replacement, make sure the body covered by the vehicle warranty. components are plastic. Applying repair shop applies anti-corrosion silicone grease on weatherstrips material to parts repaired or with a clean cloth will make them replaced to restore corrosion Brake System last longer, seal better, and not stick protection. Visually inspect brake lines and or squeak. Original manufacturer replacement hoses for proper hook-up, binding, Underbody Maintenance parts will provide the corrosion leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect protection while maintaining the disc brake pads for wear and rotors At least twice a year, spring and fall, vehicle warranty. for surface condition. Inspect brake use plain water to flush any linings/shoes for wear or cracks. corrosive materials from the Finish Damage Inspect all other brake parts. underbody. Take care to thoroughly Quickly repair minor chips and clean any areas where mud and scratches with touch-up materials Steering, Suspension, and other debris can collect. Chassis Components available from your dealer to avoid Do not directly power wash the corrosion. Larger areas of finish Visually inspect steering, transfer case and/or front/rear axle damage can be corrected in your suspension, and chassis output seals. High pressure water dealer's body and paint shop. components for damaged, loose, can overcome the seals and or missing parts or signs of wear at contaminate the fluid. Contaminated Chemical Paint Spotting least once a year. fluid will decrease the life of the Airborne pollutants can fall upon Inspect power steering for proper transfer case and/or axles and and attack painted vehicle surfaces attachment, connections, binding, should be replaced. causing blotchy, ring-shaped leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint Visually check constant velocity joint surface. See “Finish Care” boots and axle seals for leaks. previously in this section. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric To prevent dirt particle abrasions, cleaners or techniques: regularly clean the vehicle's interior. dampened with water. Wipe droplets Immediately remove any soils. . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth. Newspapers or dark garments can sharp object to remove soil from If necessary, use a commercial transfer color to the vehicle’s any interior surface. glass cleaner after cleaning with interior. . Never use a brush with stiff plain water. Use a soft bristle brush to remove bristles. Caution dust from knobs and crevices on the . Never rub any surface instrument cluster. Using a mild aggressively or with too much To prevent scratching, never use soap solution, immediately remove pressure. abrasive cleaners on automotive hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellent from all interior surfaces or . Do not use laundry detergents or glass. Abrasive cleaners or dishwashing soaps with permanent damage may result. aggressive cleaning may damage degreasers. For liquid cleaners, the rear window defogger. Use cleaners specifically designed use approximately 20 drops per for the surfaces being cleaned to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. prevent permanent damage. Apply A concentrated soap solution will Cleaning the windshield with water all cleaners directly to the cleaning create streaks and attract dirt. during the first three to six months cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any Do not use solutions that contain of ownership will reduce tendency switches or controls. Remove strong or caustic soap. to fog. cleaners quickly. . Do not heavily saturate the Speaker Covers Before using cleaners, read and upholstery when cleaning. Vacuum around a speaker cover follow all safety instructions on the Do not use solvents or cleaners gently, so that the speaker will not label. While cleaning the interior, . containing solvents. be damaged. Clean spots with water open the doors and windows to get and mild soap. proper ventilation. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces gently wringing until water does Coated moldings should be cleaned. and Vehicle Information and not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays . When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3. Start on the outside edge of the sponge or soft, lint-free cloth Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss soil and gently rub toward the dampened with water. surfaces or vehicle displays. First, center. Fold the cleaning cloth use a soft bristle brush to remove . When heavily soiled, use warm to a clean area frequently to dirt that can scratch the surface. soapy water. prevent forcing the soil in to the Then gently clean by rubbing with a fabric. Fabric/Carpet/Suede microfiber cloth. Never use window 4. Continue gently rubbing the cleaners or solvents. Periodically Start by vacuuming the surface soiled area until there is no hand wash the microfiber cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a longer any color transfer from separately, using mild soap. Do not rotating vacuum brush attachment is the soil to the cleaning cloth. use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse being used, only use it on the floor thoroughly and air dry before 5. If the soil is not completely carpet. Before cleaning, gently next use. remove as much of the soil as removed, use a mild soap possible: solution followed only by plain water. Caution . Gently blot liquids with a paper towel. Continue blotting until no If the soil is not completely Do not attach a device with a more soil can be removed. removed, it may be necessary to suction cup to the display. This use a commercial upholstery may cause damage and would . For solid soils, remove as much cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small as possible prior to vacuuming. not be covered by the vehicle hidden area for colorfastness before warranty. To clean: using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free formation occurs, clean the entire colorfast cloth with water. fabric or carpet. Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint After cleaning, use a paper towel to transfer to the fabric or carpet. blot excess moisture. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Caution (Continued) Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not detergent. Do not use chlorine Surfaces recommended. bleach. Rinse with cold water, and Use a soft microfiber cloth then dry completely. dampened with water to remove Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts dust and loose dirt. For a more gloss, especially on the instrument Keep belts clean and dry. thorough cleaning, use a soft panel. Reflected glare can decrease microfiber cloth dampened with a visibility through the windshield mild soap solution. under certain conditions. { Warning
Caution Do not bleach or dye safety belt Caution webbing. It may severely weaken Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause the webbing. In a crash, they especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics might not be able to provide well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces. If an air adequate protection. Clean and may cause permanent damage. freshener comes in contact with rinse safety belt webbing only Wipe excess moisture from these any plastic or painted surface in with mild soap and lukewarm surfaces after cleaning and allow the vehicle, blot immediately and water. Allow the webbing to dry. them to dry naturally. Never use clean with a soft cloth dampened heat, steam, or spot removers. Do with a mild soap solution. not use cleaners that contain Damage caused by air fresheners silicone or wax-based products. would not be covered by the Cleaners containing these vehicle warranty. solvents can permanently change (Continued) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Floor Mats . Do not use a floor mat if the Removing and Replacing the vehicle is not equipped with a Floor Mats floor mat retainer on the driver { Warning side floor. If a floor mat is the wrong size or . Use the floor mat with the is not properly installed, it can correct side up. Do not turn interfere with the pedals. it over. Interference with the pedals can . Do not place anything on top of cause unintended acceleration the driver side floor mat. and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the . Do not place one floor mat on pedals. top of another. The driver side floor mat is held in 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor Use the following guidelines for place by two button-type retainers. mat to unlock the retainers and proper floor mat usage. remove. . The original equipment floor 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mats were designed for your mat retainer openings over the vehicle. If the floor mats need carpet retainers and snap into replacing, it is recommended position. that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats 3. Make sure the floor mat is may not fit properly and may properly secured in place. interfere with the pedals. Always Verify the floor mat does not check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. interfere with the pedals. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
342 Service and Maintenance Service and Recommended Fluids, General Information Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Recommended Fluids and Your vehicle is an important Lubricants ...... 353 investment. This section describes Maintenance Replacement the required maintenance for the General Information Parts ...... 354 vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information ...... 342 protect against major repair Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ...... 356 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of Cadillac Premium Care the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Maintenance ...... 344 responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...... 344 Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required Special Application Services maintenance using genuine Special Application replacement parts. They have Services ...... 349 up-to-date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Additional Maintenance dealers have extended evening and and Care Saturday hours, courtesy Additional Maintenance transportation, and online and Care ...... 350 scheduling to assist with service needs. Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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changes and tire rotations and frequent checks and services. The . Used for taxi, police, or delivery additional maintenance items like Additional Required Services - service. tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the blades. . Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart. Caution the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load { Warning Damage caused by improper Limits 0 198. maintenance can lead to costly . Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can repairs and may not be covered be dangerous and can cause by the vehicle warranty. surfaces within legal driving limits. serious injury. Perform Maintenance intervals, checks, maintenance work only if the inspections, recommended fluids, . Use the recommended fuel. See required information, proper tools, Fuel 0 251. and lubricants are important to and equipment are available. keep the vehicle in good working Refer to the information in the If they are not, see your dealer to condition. Maintenance Schedule Additional have a trained technician do the Required Services - Normal chart. work. See Doing Your Own The Tire Rotation and Required The Additional Required Services - Service Work 0 263. 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, . Frequently towing a trailer. and reduces vehicle emissions. . Used for high speed or Because of the way people use competitive driving. vehicles, maintenance needs vary. There may need to be more Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
344 Service and Maintenance Cadillac Premium . Engine air cleaner filter Maintenance replacement. Care Maintenance . Passenger compartment air filter Schedule Your vehicle comes with the replacement. Owner Checks and Services Cadillac Premium Care . Multi‐point vehicle inspection At Each Fuel Stop Maintenance. It is a maintenance (MPVI) performed by a qualified program that covers select technician. . Check the engine oil level. See maintenance services during the Engine Oil 0 270. first 4 years or 80 000 km Cadillac requires that all Cadillac (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. Premium Care Maintenance Once a Month services be performed by a Cadillac . Check the tire inflation Cadillac Premium Care authorized service dealer. Maintenance covers routine pressures. See Tire maintenance services, when Pressure 0 306. scheduled in accordance with the . Inspect the tires for wear. See owner manual, including: Tire Inspection 0 312. . Oil changes based on the . Check the windshield washer vehicle's oil life monitor system. fluid level. See Washer . Tire rotation every 12 000 km Fluid 0 281. (7,500 mi). Engine Oil Change When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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a year and the oil life system must . Visually inspect windshield wiper . Visually inspect exhaust system be reset. Your trained dealer blades for wear, cracking, and nearby heat shields for technician can perform this work. or contamination. See Exterior loose or damaged parts. 0 If the engine oil life system is reset Care 333. Replace worn or . Lubricate body components. See accidentally, service the vehicle damaged wiper blades. See Exterior Care 0 333. within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the Wiper Blade last service. Reset the oil life Replacement 0 286. . Check starter switch. See Starter system when the oil is changed. Switch Check 0 285. 0 . Check tire inflation pressures. See Engine Oil Life System 272. See Tire Pressure 0 306. . Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Tire Rotation and Required . Inspect tire wear. See Tire Services Every 12 000 km/ 0 Automatic Transmission Shift Inspection 312. Lock Control Function 7,500 mi . Visually check for fluid leaks. Check 0 285. Rotate the tires, if recommended for . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. . Check parking brake and the vehicle, and perform the See Engine Air Cleaner/ automatic transmission park following services. See Tire 0 0 Filter 273. mechanism. See Park Brake and Rotation 313. P (Park) Mechanism . Inspect brake system. See 0 . Check engine oil level and oil Exterior Care 0 333. Check 286. life percentage. If needed, . Check accelerator pedal for change engine oil and filter, and . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis damage, high effort, or binding. reset oil life system. See Engine Replace if needed. Oil 0 270 and Engine Oil Life components for damaged, loose, System 0 272. or missing parts or signs of . Visually inspect gas strut for wear. See Exterior Care 0 333. signs of wear, cracks, or other . Check engine coolant level. See damage. Check the hold open Engine Coolant 0 277. . Check restraint system components. See Safety System ability of the strut. See your . Check windshield washer fluid 0 dealer if service is required. 0 Check 75. level. See Washer Fluid 281. . Inspect sunroof track and seal, . Visually inspect fuel system for 0 damage or leaks. if equipped. See Sunroof 55. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Additional Required 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 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. (1) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ @ (2.0L and 3.0L Twin Turbo Engines) Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ (3.6L Engine Only) Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @ Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with @ AWD. (6) Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7) @ Replace brake fluid. (8)
Footnotes — Maintenance (2) Or every two years, whichever Passenger compartment air filter Schedule Additional Required comes first. More frequent replacement may also be needed if Services - Normal passenger compartment air filter there is reduced airflow, window (1) Vehicles with different size front replacement may be needed if fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer and rear tires do not have tire driving in areas with heavy traffic, can help determine when to replace rotation. See Tire Rotation 0 313. poor air quality, high dust levels, the filter. or environmental allergens. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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(3) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (4) Or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. (5) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System 0 275. (6) Do not directly power wash the transfer case and/or front/rear axle output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and/or axles and should be replaced. (7) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (8) Replace brake fluid every five years. See Brake Fluid 0 283. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Additional Required 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 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. (1) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ @ (2.0L and 3.0L Twin Turbo Engines) Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ (3.6L Engine Only) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @ Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with @ @ @ AWD. (5) Change rear axle fluid. @ @ @ Change front axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. @ @ @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7) @ Replace brake fluid. (8) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case and/or front/rear axle Services - Severe output seals. High pressure water Services can overcome the seals and (1) Vehicles with different size front . Severe Commercial Use contaminate the transfer case fluid. and rear tires do not have tire Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis Contaminated fluid will decrease the rotation. See Tire Rotation 0 313. components every 5 000 km/ life of the transfer case and/or axles 3,000 mi. (2) Or every two years, whichever and should be replaced. comes first. More frequent . Have underbody flushing service (6) Or every five years, whichever passenger compartment air filter performed. See "Underbody comes first. See Cooling replacement may be needed if Maintenance" in Exterior System 0 275. driving in areas with heavy traffic, Care 0 333. poor air quality, high dust levels, (7) Or every 10 years, whichever or environmental allergens. comes first. Inspect for fraying, Passenger compartment air filter excessive cracking, or damage; replacement may also be needed if replace, if needed. there is reduced airflow, window (8) Replace brake fluid every five fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer years. See Brake Fluid 0 283. can help determine when to replace the filter. (3) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (4) Or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
350 Service and Maintenance Additional . To avoid break-down or failure to . Trained dealer technicians have start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Your vehicle is an important . Trained dealer technicians have engineered for the vehicle. investment and caring for it properly the diagnostic equipment to test may help to avoid future costly the battery and ensure that the Fluids repairs. To maintain vehicle connections and cables are Proper fluid levels and approved performance, additional corrosion-free. fluids protect the vehicle s systems maintenance services may be ’ Belts and components. See required. . Belts may need replacing if they Recommended Fluids and It is recommended that your dealer 0 squeak or show signs of Lubricants 353 for GM approved perform these services their — cracking or splitting. fluids. trained dealer technicians know . Engine oil and windshield your vehicle best. Your dealer can . Trained dealer technicians have washer fluid levels should be also perform a thorough access to tools and equipment checked at every fuel fill. assessment with a multi-point to inspect the belts and inspection to recommend when your recommend adjustment or . Instrument cluster lights may vehicle may need attention. replacement when necessary. come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be The following list is intended to Brakes filled. explain the services and conditions Brakes stop the vehicle and are to look for that may indicate crucial to safe driving. Hoses services are required. . Signs of brake wear may include Hoses transport fluids and should Battery chirping, grinding, or squealing be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. The 12-volt battery supplies power noises, or difficulty stopping. With a multi-point inspection, your to start the engine and operate any dealer can inspect the hoses and additional electrical accessories. advise if replacement is needed. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Lamps of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle’s interior and Properly working headlamps, 0 taillamps, and brake lamps are when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 338 and Exterior Care 0 333. important to see and be seen on Tires the road. Tires need to be properly inflated, Wheel Alignment . Signs that the headlamps need rotated, and balanced. Maintaining Wheel alignment is critical for attention include dimming, failure the tires can save money and fuel, ensuring that the tires deliver to light, cracking, or damage. and can reduce the risk of tire optimal wear and performance. The brake lamps need to be failure. checked periodically to ensure . Signs that the alignment may that they light when braking. . Signs that the tires need to be need to be adjusted include replaced include three or more pulling, improper vehicle . With a multi-point inspection, visible treadwear indicators; cord handling, or unusual tire wear. your dealer can check the lamps or fabric showing through the and note any concerns. . Your dealer has the required rubber; cracks or cuts in the equipment to ensure proper Shocks and Struts tread or sidewall; or a bulge or wheel alignment. split in the tire. Shocks and struts help aid in control Windshield for a smoother ride. . Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right For safety, appearance, and the . Signs of wear may include tires. Your dealer can also best viewing, keep the windshield steering wheel vibration, bounce/ provide tire/wheel balancing clean and clear. sway while braking, longer services to ensure smooth stopping distance, or uneven . Signs of damage include vehicle operation at all speeds. scratches, cracks, and chips. tire wear. Your dealer sells and services Trained dealer technicians can . As part of the multi-point name brand tires. . inspect the windshield and inspection, trained dealer Vehicle Care technicians can visually inspect recommend proper replacement the shocks and struts for signs To help keep the vehicle looking like if needed. new, vehicle care products are available from your dealer. For Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. . Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. . Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Service and Maintenance 353 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 270. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant 0 277. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19300536, in Canada 19300537). Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19331044, in Canada 19331045). Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285. Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Drive) Canada 88863090). Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Anchor, and Release Pawl Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 23184137 A3205C 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine (Driver Side) 23441383 A3207C 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine (Passenger Side) 23450879 A3206C 3.6L V6 Engine 23458700 A3204C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 19330000 PF63E 3.6L V6 Engine 19330000 PF63E Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13356916 CF185 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 12647827 41-125 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 12650283 41-131 3.6L V6 Engine 12646780 41-130 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60 cm (23.62 in) 13227404 — Passenger Side – 45 cm (17.72 in) 25882578 — Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
356 Service and Maintenance 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 CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Technical Data 357 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification This label, behind the access panel Number (VIN) in the trunk on the passenger side, Vehicle Identification has the following information: Number (VIN) ...... 357 Service Parts Identification . Vehicle Identification Label ...... 357 Number (VIN). Vehicle Data . Model designation. Capacities and . Paint information. Specifications ...... 358 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 360 . Production options and special This legal identifier is in the front equipment. corner of the instrument panel, on Do not remove this label from the the left side of the vehicle. It can be vehicle. seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See “Engine Specifications” under Capacities and Specifications 0 358 for the vehicle's engine code. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
358 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353 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 2.0L L4 Engine 8.6 L 9.1 qt 2.0L L4 Engine with Rear A/C 10.3 L 10.9 qt 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 10.6 L 11.2 qt 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine with Rear A/C 12.3 L 13.0 qt 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine with Rear A/C and Auxiliary 13.2 L 13.9 qt Radiator 3.6L V6 Engine 9.8 L 10.4 qt 3.6L V6 Engine with Rear A/C 11.4 L 12.0 qt Cooling System – Twin Turbo 3.0L V6 Engine Intercoolers 3.2 L 3.4 qt Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt 3.6L V6 Engine 6.15 L 6.5 qt Fuel Tank 72.7 L 19.2 gal Transfer Case – AWD 0.8 L 0.85 qt Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 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 2.0L L4 Engine X Automatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030– 0.035 in) 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 6 Automatic 0.65–0.75 mm (0.26– 0.030 in) 3.6L V6 Engine S Automatic 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031– 0.035 in) Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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3.6L V6 Engine 2.0L L4 Engine
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Customer Information 361 Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Information Customer General Motors ...... 372 Information Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Satisfaction Privacy Procedure Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...... 372 Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Event Data Recorders ...... 373 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 361 ® OnStar ...... 373 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns Customer Assistance Infotainment System ...... 374 with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 363 operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 364 service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 364 however, despite the best intentions Roadside Service ...... 364 of all concerned, misunderstandings Scheduling Service can occur. If your concern has not Appointments ...... 367 been resolved to your satisfaction, Courtesy Transportation the following steps should be taken: Program ...... 367 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 368 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern Service Publications Ordering with a member of dealership Information ...... 370 management. Normally, concerns Radio Frequency can be quickly resolved at that level. Statement ...... 371 If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or Reporting Safety Defects parts manager, contact the owner of Reporting Safety Defects to your dealership or the general the United States manager. Government ...... 371 Reporting Safety Defects to STEP TWO : If after contacting a the Canadian member of dealership management, Government ...... 372 it appears your concern cannot be Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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resolved by your dealership without STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : You may contact the BBB Auto Line further help, in the U.S., call the Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Cadillac Customer Assistance dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Center at 1-800–458–8006. In sure you are completely satisfied the following address: Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac with the new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program Customer Care Centre at if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus, 1-888-446-2000. after following the procedure Inc. We encourage you to call the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 3033 Wilson Boulevard can file with the Better Business toll-free number in order to give your ® Suite 600 inquiry prompt attention. Have the Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22201 to enforce your rights. following information available to Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 give the Customer Assistance The BBB Auto Line Program is an http://www.bbb.org/council/ representative: out-of-court program administered programs-services/ . Vehicle Identification by the Council of Better Business dispute-handling-and-resolution/ Number (VIN). This is available Bureaus to settle automotive bbb-auto-line disputes regarding vehicle repairs or from the vehicle registration or This program is available in all title, or the plate at the top left of the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may 50 states and the District of the instrument panel and visible Columbia. Eligibility is limited by through the windshield. be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to vehicle age, mileage, and other . Dealership name and location. filing a court action, use of the factors. General Motors reserves . Vehicle delivery date and program is free of charge and your the right to change eligibility present mileage. case will generally be heard within limitations and/or discontinue its 40 days. If you do not agree with the participation in this program. When contacting Cadillac, decision given in your case, you STEP THREE — Canadian remember that your concern will may reject it and proceed with any likely be resolved at a dealer's Owners : In the event that you do other venue for relief available not feel your concerns have been facility. That is why we suggest to you. following Step One first. addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Company wants you to be aware of General Motors Cadillac Customer United States and Puerto Rico its participation in a no-charge Care Centre Cadillac Customer Assistance mediation/arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Center General Motors of Canada Company Cadillac Motor Car Division Company has committed to binding Mail Code: CA1-163-005 P.O. Box 33169 arbitration of owner disputes 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Detroit, MI 48232-5169 involving factory-related vehicle Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.Cadillac.com service claims. The program The inquiry should be accompanied 1-800-458-8006 provides for the review of the facts by the Vehicle Identification 1-800-833-2622 (For Text involved by an impartial third party Number (VIN). arbiter, and may include an informal Telephone devices (TTYs)) hearing before the arbiter. The Customer Assistance Roadside Service: 1-800-224-1400 program is designed so that the From U.S. Virgin Islands: entire dispute settlement process, Offices 1-800-496-9994 from the time you file your complaint Cadillac encourages customers to to the final decision, should be call the toll-free number for Canada completed in about 70 days. We assistance. However, if a customer General Motors of Canada believe our impartial program offers wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, Company advantages over courts in most the letter should be addressed to: jurisdictions because it is informal, Cadillac Customer Care Centre, quick, and free of charge. Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive For further information concerning Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 eligibility in the Canadian Motor www.gm.ca Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call 1-888-446-2000 (English/French) the Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Cadillac Roadside Service: 1-888-446-2000, or write to: 1-800-882-1112 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Overseas Membership Benefits See my.cadillac.com to register your vehicle. Contact the local General Motors E : Download owner manuals and Business Unit. view vehicle-specific how-to videos. Cadillac Owner Centre G : View maintenance schedules, (Canada) cadillacowner.ca Customer Assistance for alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre: Text Telephone (TTY) diagnostic information. Schedule service appointments. . Chat live with online help Users representatives. I : View printable dealer-recorded To assist customers who are deaf, service records and self-recorded . Locate owner resources such as hard of hearing, or speech-impaired service records. lease-end, financing, and and who use Text Telephones warranty information. (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment D : Select a dealer and view available at its Customer Assistance locations, maps, phone numbers, . Retrieve favorite articles, Center. Any TTY user can and hours. quizzes, tips, and multimedia communicate with Cadillac by galleries organized into the r : Track your vehicle’s warranty Featured Articles and Auto Care dialing: 1-800-833-2622. TTY users information. in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Sections. J : View active recalls or search by . Download owner manuals. Online Owner Center Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See Vehicle Identification Number . Find Cadillac-recommended Online Owner Experience (VIN) 0 357 maintenance services. (U.S.) my.cadillac.com or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 0 357. Roadside Service The Cadillac online owner experience allows interaction with H : View GM Card, SiriusXM U.S.: 1-800-224-1400. Cadillac and keeps important Satellite radio (if equipped), and Canada: 1-800-882-1112. vehicle-specific information in one OnStar account information. place. F Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. : Chat with online help Only): 1-888-889-2438. representatives. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Service is available 24 hours a day, In the U.S., anyone driving the For security reasons, the driver 365 days a year. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a must present identification person driving the vehicle without before this service is given. Calling for Service permission from the owner is not . Emergency Tow from a Public When calling Roadside Service, covered. Road or Highway: Tow to the have the following information Roadside Service is not a part of the nearest Cadillac dealer for ready: New Vehicle Limited Warranty. warranty service, or if the vehicle . Your name, home address, and General Motors North America and was in a crash and cannot be home telephone number. Cadillac reserve the right to make driven. Assistance is not given any changes or discontinue the when the vehicle is stuck in the . Telephone number of your Roadside Service program at any sand, mud, or snow. location. time without notification. . Flat Tire Change: Service to . Location of the vehicle. General Motors North America and change a flat tire with a spare . Model, year, color, and license Cadillac reserve the right to limit tire. The spare tire, if equipped, plate number of the vehicle. services or payment to an owner or must be in good condition and . Odometer reading, Vehicle driver if they decide the claims are properly inflated. It is your Identification Number (VIN), and made too often, or the same type of responsibility for the repair or delivery date of the vehicle. claim is made many times. replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. . Description of the problem. Cadillac Owner Privileges™ . Battery Jump Start: Service to Coverage . Emergency Fuel Delivery: jump start a dead battery. Delivery of enough fuel for the Services are provided for the vehicle to get to the nearest . Trip Interruption Benefits and duration of the vehicle’s powertrain service station. Service: If your trip is warranty. interrupted due to a warranty . Lock-Out Service: Service to failure, incidental expenses may unlock the vehicle if you are be reimbursed during the locked out. A remote unlock may Powertrain warranty period. be available if you have OnStar. Items considered are hotel, meals, and rental car or a Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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vehicle being delivered back to Services Not Included in . Trip Interruption Benefits and the customer, up to 805 km Roadside Service Service: Pre-authorization, (500 mi). original detailed receipts, and a . Impound towing caused by copy of the repair orders are Cadillac Technician Roadside violation of any laws. required. Once authorization has Service (U.S. Only) . Legal fines. been received, the Roadside Service advisor will help you Cadillac's exceptional Roadside . Mounting, dismounting, make arrangements and explain Service is more than an auto club or or changing of snow tires, how to receive payment. towing service. It provides every chains, or other traction devices. Cadillac owner in the United States . Alternative Service: If Service is not provided if a vehicle with the advantage of contacting a assistance cannot be provided is in an area that is not accessible Cadillac advisor and, where right away, the Roadside Service to the service vehicle or is not a available, a Cadillac trained dealer advisor may give you permission regularly traveled or maintained technician who can provide on-site to get local emergency road public road, which includes ice and service. service. You will receive winter roads. Off-road use is not payment, up to $100, after A dealer technician will travel to covered. your location within a 30-mile radius sending the original receipt to of a participating Cadillac Services Specific to Roadside Service. Mechanical dealership. If beyond this radius, we Canadian-Purchased Vehicles failures may be covered, will arrange to have your car towed however any cost for parts and . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement to the nearest Cadillac dealership. labor for repairs not covered by is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel Each technician travels with a the warranty are the owner delivery may be restricted. specially equipped service vehicle responsibility. Propane and other fuels are not complete with the necessary provided through this service. Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy transportation options: scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the Shuttle Service of your transportation needs, your Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty This includes one-way or round-trip dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada), shuttle service within reasonable inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or time and distance parameters of hybrid-specific warranties in both If the vehicle cannot be scheduled your dealer's area. into the service department the U.S. and Canada. immediately, keep driving it until it Several Courtesy Transportation Public Transportation or Fuel can be scheduled for service, options are available to assist in Reimbursement unless, of course, the problem is reducing inconvenience when If overnight warranty repairs are safety related. If it is, please call warranty repairs are required. needed, and public transportation is your dealership, let them know this, Courtesy Transportation is not a used, the expense must be and ask for instructions. part of the New Vehicle Limited supported by original receipts and If your dealer requests you to bring Warranty. A separate booklet within the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. the vehicle for service, you are entitled “Limited Warranty and customers arrange their own urged to do so as early in the work Owner Assistance Information” day as possible to allow for furnished with each new vehicle transportation, limited same-day repair. provides detailed warranty coverage reimbursement for reasonable fuel information. expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to are preserved. The use of Genuine For an overnight warranty repair, the unilaterally modify, change, GM parts can help maintain the GM dealer may provide an available or discontinue Courtesy New Vehicle Limited Warranty. courtesy rental vehicle or provide for Transportation at any time and to Recycled original equipment parts reimbursement of a rental vehicle. resolve all questions of claim may also be used for repair. These Reimbursement is limited and must eligibility pursuant to the terms and parts are typically removed from be supported by original receipts as conditions described herein at its vehicles that were total losses in well as a signed and completed sole discretion. prior crashes. In most cases, the rental agreement and meet state/ parts being recycled are from provincial, local, and rental vehicle Collision Damage Repair undamaged sections of the vehicle. provider requirements. If the vehicle is involved in a A recycled original equipment GM Requirements vary and may include collision and it is damaged, have the part may be an acceptable choice to minimum age requirements, damage repaired by a qualified maintain the vehicle's originally insurance coverage, credit card, etc. technician using the proper designed appearance and safety Additional fees such as fuel usage equipment and quality replacement performance; however, the history of charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, parts. Poorly performed collision these parts is not known. Such parts excessive mileage, or rental usage repairs diminish the vehicle resale are not covered by the GM New beyond the completion of the repair value, and safety performance can Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any are also your responsibility. be compromised in subsequent related failures are not covered by It may not be possible to provide a collisions. that warranty. like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by Additional Program Genuine GM Collision parts are new companies other than GM and may Information parts made with the same materials not have been tested for the vehicle. All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the As a result, these parts may fit service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was poorly, exhibit premature durability/ every dealer. Contact your dealer originally built. Genuine GM corrosion problems, and may not for specific availability. Collision parts are the best choice to perform properly in subsequent ensure that the vehicle's designed collisions. Aftermarket parts are not appearance, durability, and safety covered by the GM New Vehicle Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Limited Warranty, and any vehicle specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information failure related to such parts is not When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved covered by that warranty. recommend that you ensure that the in the crash. vehicle will be repaired with GM Repair Facility For emergency towing see original equipment collision parts. Roadside Service 0 364. GM also recommends that you If such insurance coverage is not choose a collision repair facility that available from your current Gather the following information: meets your needs before you ever insurance carrier, consider switching . Driver name, address, and need collision repairs. Your dealer to another insurance carrier. telephone number. may have a collision repair center If the vehicle is leased, the leasing . Driver license number. with GM-trained technicians and company may require you to have state-of-the-art equipment, or be insurance that ensures repairs with . Owner name, address, and able to recommend a collision repair Genuine GM Original Equipment telephone number. center that has GM-trained Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Vehicle license plate number. technicians and comparable Genuine Manufacturer replacement equipment. parts. Read the lease carefully, as . Vehicle make, model, and model year. Insuring the Vehicle you may be charged at the end of the lease for poor quality repairs. . Vehicle Identification Protect your investment in the GM Number (VIN). vehicle with comprehensive and If a Crash Occurs collision insurance coverage. There . Insurance company and policy If there has been an injury, call number. are significant differences in the emergency services for help. Do not quality of coverage afforded by leave the scene of a crash until all . General description of the various insurance policy terms. matters have been taken care of. damage to the other vehicle. Many insurance policies provide Move the vehicle only if its position Choose a reputable repair facility reduced protection to the GM puts you in danger, or you are that uses quality replacement parts. vehicle by limiting compensation for instructed to move it by a police See Collision Parts earlier in this damage repairs by using “ ” officer. section. aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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If the airbag has inflated, see What repaired with Genuine GM parts, General Motors cars and trucks. Will You See after an Airbag even if your insurance coverage Each bulletin contains instructions Inflates? 0 81. does not pay the full cost. to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Repair Process company is paying for the repairs, Owner Information you are not obligated to accept a In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner publications are written damage repairs, GM recommends insurance company's collision policy specifically for owners and intended that you take an active role in its repair limits, as you have no to provide basic operational repair. If you have a pre-determined contractual limits with that company. information about the vehicle. The repair facility of choice, take the In such cases, you can have control Owner Manual includes the vehicle there, or have it towed there. of the repair and parts choices as Maintenance Schedule for all Specify to the facility that any long as the cost stays within models. required replacement collision parts reasonable limits. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, be original equipment parts, either Owner Manual, and Warranty new Genuine GM parts or recycled Service Publications Manual. original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – the GM vehicle warranty. $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Service Manuals shipping fees. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals have the diagnosis Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. but you must live with the repair. and repair information on the Depending on your policy limits, engines, transmission, axle, RETAIL SELL PRICE: your insurance company may suspension, brakes, electrical, $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and initially value the repair using steering, body, etc. shipping fees. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the repair professional, and insist on Service Bulletins Current and Past Models Genuine GM parts. Remember, Service Bulletins give additional Technical Service Bulletins and if the vehicle is leased, you may be technical service information Manuals are available for current obligated to have the vehicle needed to knowledgeably service and past model GM vehicles. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
Customer Information 371 ORDER TOLL FREE: Industry Canada Standards Reporting Safety 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday RSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/310, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time ICES‐001. Defects For Credit Card Orders Only Operation is subject to the following (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see two conditions: Reporting Safety Defects Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. 1. The device may not cause to the United States Or write to: harmful interference. Government Helm, Incorporated 2. The device must accept any If you believe that your vehicle Attention: Customer Service interference received, including has a defect which could cause 47911 Halyard Drive interference that may cause a crash or could cause injury or Plymouth, MI 48170 undesired operation of the death, you should immediately Prices are subject to change without device. inform the National Highway notice and without incurring Changes or modifications to any of Traffic Safety Administration obligation. Allow ample time for these systems by other than an (NHTSA) in addition to notifying delivery. authorized service facility could void General Motors. authorization to use this equipment. All listed prices are quoted in U.S. If NHTSA receives similar funds. Make checks payable in U.S. funds. complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that Radio Frequency a safety defect exists in a group Statement of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. This vehicle has systems that However, NHTSA cannot operate on a radio frequency that become involved in individual complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the problems between you, your Federal Communications dealer, or General Motors. Commission (FCC) rules and with Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
372 Customer Information To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data the Vehicle Safety Hotline to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: Recording and 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Privacy www.safercar.gov; or write to: Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. The vehicle has a number of Administrator, NHTSA computers that record information Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. about the vehicle’s performance and Washington, D.C. 20590 Cadillac Customer Assistance how it is driven. For example, the Center vehicle uses computer modules to You can also obtain other Cadillac Motor Car Division monitor and control engine and information about motor vehicle P.O. Box 33169 transmission performance, to safety from http:// Detroit, MI 48232-5169 monitor the conditions for airbag www.safercar.gov. In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000, deployment and deploy them in a or write: crash, and, if equipped, to provide Reporting Safety Defects antilock braking to help the driver to the Canadian Canadian Cadillac Customer Care control the vehicle. These modules Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 may store data to help the dealer Government General Motors of Canada technician service the vehicle. If you live in Canada, and you Company Some modules may also store data believe that the vehicle has a safety 1908 Colonel Sam Drive about how the vehicle is operated, defect, notify Transport Canada Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 such as rate of fuel consumption or immediately, and notify General average speed. These modules may Motors of Canada Company. Call retain personal preferences, such as Transport Canada at radio presets, seat positions, and 1-800-333-0510 or write to: temperature settings. Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 80 rue Noel Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the main purpose of an EDR is to Note consent of the lessee; in response record, in certain crash or near to an official request by police or crash-like situations, such as an air EDR data are recorded by your similar government office; as part of bag deployment or hitting a road vehicle only if a non-trivial crash GM's defense of litigation through obstacle, data that will assist in situation occurs; no data are the discovery process; or, as understanding how a vehicle’s recorded by the EDR under normal required by law. Data that GM systems performed. The EDR is driving conditions and no personal collects or receives may also be designed to record data related to data (e.g., name, gender, age, and used for GM research needs or may vehicle dynamics and safety crash location) are recorded. be made available to others for systems for a short period of time, However, other parties, such as law research purposes, where a need is typically 30 seconds or less. The enforcement, could combine the shown and the data is not tied to a EDR in this vehicle is designed to EDR data with the type of specific vehicle or vehicle owner. record such data as: personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash ® . How various systems in your investigation. OnStar vehicle were operating; If the vehicle is equipped with To read data recorded by an EDR, ® . Whether or not the driver and special equipment is required, and OnStar and has an active passenger safety belts were access to the vehicle or the EDR is subscription, additional data may be buckled/fastened; needed. In addition to the vehicle collected through the OnStar . How far (if at all) the driver was manufacturer, other parties, such as system. This includes information depressing the accelerator and/ law enforcement, that have the about the vehicle’s operation; or brake pedal; and, special equipment, can read the collisions involving the vehicle; the information if they have access to use of the vehicle and its features; . How fast the vehicle was the vehicle or the EDR. and, in certain situations, the traveling. location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. See OnStar Additional Information 0 379. 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. See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
OnStar 375 OnStar Overview Conditions and Privacy Statement OnStar for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) OnStar Overview or www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ...... 375 The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the OnStar Services status light is: Emergency ...... 376 Security ...... 376 . Solid Green: System is ready. Navigation ...... 376 = Voice Command Button . Flashing Green: On a call. Connections ...... 377 Q Blue OnStar Button Diagnostics ...... 379 . Red: Indicates a problem. > Red Emergency Button Q OnStar Additional Information . Off: System is off. Press OnStar Additional This vehicle may be equipped with a twice to speak with an OnStar Information ...... 379 comprehensive, in-vehicle system Advisor. that can connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR Navigation, Connections, and (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Diagnostics Services. OnStar Advisor. services may require a paid Press = to: subscription and data plan. OnStar requires the vehicle battery and . Make a call, end a call, electrical system, cellular service, or answer an incoming call. and GPS satellite signals to be . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling available and operating. OnStar acts voice commands. as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar may . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn collect information about you and Navigation voice commands. your vehicle, including location information. See OnStar’s Terms & Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
376 OnStar . Obtain the Wi-Fi® hotspot name OnStar Services Security or SSID and password, if equipped. If equipped, OnStar provides these Emergency services: Press Q to connect to an Emergency Services require an . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: active, OnStar subscription plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to . Verify account information or (excludes Basic Plan). With pinpoint the vehicle and help update contact information. Automatic Crash Response, built-in authorities quickly recover it. sensors can automatically alert a . Get driving directions. . With Remote Ignition Block, specially trained OnStar Advisor . Receive a Diagnostic check of if equipped, OnStar can block who is immediately connected in to the engine from being restarted. the vehicle's key operating the vehicle to help. systems. . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Press > for a priority connection to . Receive Roadside Assistance. if equipped, OnStar can work an OnStar Advisor who can contact with law enforcement to . Manage Wi-Fi Settings, emergency service providers, direct gradually slow the vehicle down. if equipped. them to your exact location, and relay important information. Press > to get a priority connection Navigation to an OnStar Advisor available 24/ With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially OnStar navigation requires a 7 to: trained Advisors are available specific OnStar subscription plan. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to . Get help for an emergency. provide a central point of contact, Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn . Be a Good Samaritan or assistance, and information during a directions or have them sent to the respond to an AMBER Alert. crisis. vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped. . Get assistance in severe With Roadside Assistance, Advisors weather or other crisis situations can locate a nearby service provider Turn-by-Turn Navigation and find evacuation routes. to help with a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty gas tank. 1. Press Q to connect to an Advisor. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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2. Request directions to be 2. Say “Repeat.” System Connections downloaded to the vehicle. responds with the last direction given, then responds with The following OnStar services help 3. Follow the voice-guided with staying connected. commands. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Get My Destination For coverage maps, see Using Voice Commands www.onstar.com (U.S.) or During a Planned Route 1. Press =. System responds: www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route “ ” Ensuring Security 2. Say “Get my destination.” . Change the default passwords 1. Press =. System responds: System responds with the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. for the Wi-Fi hotspot and address and distance to the RemoteLink mobile application. 2. Say “Cancel route.” System destination, then responds with Make these passwords different responds: “Do you want to “OnStar ready,” then a tone. from each other and use a cancel directions?” Destination Download combination of letters, numbers, and symbols to increase the 3. Say “Yes.” System responds: Subscribers can have directions OK, request completed, thank security. “ sent to the vehicle’s navigation you, goodbye.” screen, if equipped. . Change the default name of the Route Preview SSID (Service Set Indentifier). Press Q, then ask the Advisor to This is your network’s name that 1. Press =. System responds: download directions to the vehicle’s is visible to other wireless “OnStar ready,” then a tone. navigation system, if equipped. After devices. Choose a unique name the call ends, the navigation screen and avoid family names or 2. Say Route preview. System “ ” will provide prompts to begin driving vehicle descriptions. responds with the next three directions. Routes that are sent to ® maneuvers. the navigation screen can only be OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped) Repeat canceled through the navigation system. The vehicle may have a built-in 1. Press =. System responds: See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access OnStar ready, then a tone. “ ” www.onstar.ca (Canada). to the Internet and web content at Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile OnStar Subscribers can access the Remote Services devices can be connected. A data following services from a mobile Contact an OnStar Advisor to plan is required. Use the in-vehicle device: unlock the doors or sound the horn controls only when it is safe to . Remotely start/stop the vehicle, and flash the lamps. do so. if factory-equipped. OnStar AtYourService 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot . Lock/unlock doors, if equipped information, press =, wait for with automatic locks. OnStar Advisors can provide special the prompt, then say “Wi-Fi offers from restaurants and retailers . Activate the horn and lamps. settings.” On some vehicles, on your route, help locate hotels, touch Wi-Fi Settings on the . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil or book a room. screen. life, or tire pressure, OnStar Hands-Free Calling 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display if factory-equipped with the Tire the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), Pressure Monitor System. Make and receive calls with the password, and on some . Send directions to the vehicle. built-in wireless calling service, which requires available minutes. vehicles, the connection type . Locate the vehicle on a map (no Internet connection, 3G, (U.S. market only). Make a Call 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (poor, good, excellent). . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot 1. Press =. System responds: on/off, manage settings, and “OnStar ready.” 3. To change the SSID or monitor data consumption, 2. Say “Call.” System responds: password, press Q or call if equipped. 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect “Call. Please say the name or For OnStar RemoteLink information with an Advisor. number to call.” and compatibility, see 3. Say the entire number without OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App www.onstar.com (U.S.) or pausing, including a “1” and the (If Equipped) www.onstar.ca (Canada). area code. System responds: Download the OnStar RemoteLink “OK, calling.” mobile app to select Apple® iOS, Android™, BlackBerry®, or Windows® mobile devices. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
OnStar 379 Calling 911 Emergency Diagnostics OnStar Additional 1. Press =. System responds: Advanced Diagnostics provides a Information “OnStar ready.” status of the vehicle’s key systems with a monthly e-mail, or by In-Vehicle Audio Messages 2. Say “Call.” System responds: Q “Call. Please say the name or pressing . The Proactive Alerts Audio messages may play important number to call.” feature (if available) can help predict information at the following times: and alert of potential upcoming Prior to vehicle purchase. 3. Say “911” without pausing. maintenance issues with select . System responds: “911.” components on the vehicle, before Press Q to set up an account. 4. Say “Call.” System responds: they become a problem. . With the OnStar Basic Plan, “OK, dialing 911.” OnStar can also monitor and report every 60 days. Retrieve My Number tire pressure, if the vehicle is . After change in ownership and equipped with a Tire Pressure at 90 days. 1. Press =. System responds: Monitoring System. “OnStar ready.” Transferring Service 2. Say “My number.” System Press Q to request account transfer responds: “Your OnStar eligibility information. The Advisor Hands-Free Calling number is,” can cancel or change account then says the number. information. End a Call Selling/Transferring the Vehicle Press =. System responds: “Call ended.” Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) immediately to Verify Minutes and Expiration terminate your OnStar services if Press = and say “Minutes” then the vehicle is disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends. “Verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Reactivation for Subsequent . Press Q to speak with an See Radio Frequency 0 Owners Advisor. Statement 371. Press Q and follow the prompts to OnStar services cannot work unless Services for People with speak to an Advisor as soon as the vehicle is in a place where Disabilities OnStar has an agreement with a possible. The Advisor will update Advisors provide services to help wireless service provider for service vehicle records and explain OnStar Subscribers with physical disabilities in that area. The wireless service service options. and medical conditions. provider must also have coverage, How OnStar Service Works network capacity, reception, and Press Q to help: Automatic Crash Response, technology compatible with OnStar services. Service involving location . Locate a gas station with an Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, attendant to pump gas. Stolen Vehicle Assistance, information about the vehicle cannot Advanced Diagnostics, Remote work unless GPS signals are . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., Services, Roadside Assistance, available, unobstructed, and that meets accessibility needs. compatible with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and . Provide directions to the closest hardware. OnStar services may not Hands-Free Calling are available on hospital or pharmacy in urgent work if the OnStar equipment is not most vehicles. Not all OnStar situations. services are available everywhere properly installed or it has not been or on all vehicles. For more properly maintained. If equipment or TTY Users software is added, connected, information, a full description of OnStar has the ability to OnStar services, system limitations, or modified, OnStar services may not work. Other problems beyond communicate to deaf, and OnStar terms and conditions: hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired the control of OnStar — such as . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, customers while in the vehicle. The (1-888-466-7827). electrical system design and available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). architecture of the vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services, . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation. . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. jamming — may prevent service. Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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OnStar Personal Identification vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas five days, OnStar can contact Number (PIN) Cellular reception is required for Roadside Assistance or a locksmith OnStar to send remote signals to A PIN is needed to access some to help gain access to the vehicle. OnStar services. The PIN will need the vehicle. Do not place items over to be changed the first time when Global Positioning or near the antenna to prevent speaking with an Advisor. To System (GPS) blocking cellular and GPS signal change the OnStar PIN, contact an reception. . Obstruction of the GPS can OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. buildings; in parking garages; Message around airports; in tunnels and Warranty If there is limited cellular coverage underpasses; or in an area with or the cellular network has reached OnStar equipment may be very dense trees. If GPS signals maximum capacity, this message warranted as part of the vehicle are not available, the OnStar warranty. system should still operate to may come on. Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a Languages call OnStar. However, OnStar could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area. The vehicle can be programmed to the exact location. respond in multiple languages. Vehicle and Power Issues . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle Press Q and ask for an Advisor. can use the last stored GPS electrical system, wireless service, Advisors are available in English, location to send to emergency and GPS satellite technologies to be Spanish, and French. Available responders. languages may vary by country. available and operating for features A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems Potential Issues loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The OnStar cannot perform Remote discharged or disconnected. Advisor may give a verbal route or Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle may ask for a call back after the Assistance after the vehicle has vehicle is driven into an open area. been off continuously for five days without an ignition cycle. If the Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Add-on Electrical Equipment statement or separately disclosed at may unlawfully intercept or access the time of installation. These transmissions and private The OnStar system is integrated updates or changes may also cause communications without consent. into the electrical architecture of the a system to automatically vehicle. Do not add any electrical communicate with GM servers to OnStar - Software equipment. See Add-On Electrical collect information about vehicle Acknowledgements Equipment 0 260. Added electrical system status, identify whether equipment may interfere with the Certain OnStar components include updates or changes are available, operation of the OnStar system and libcurl and unzip software and other or deliver updates or changes. An cause it to not operate. third party software. Below are the active OnStar agreement constitutes notices and licenses associated with Vehicle Software Updates consent to these software updates libcurl and unzip and for other third or changes and agreement that OnStar or GM may remotely deliver party software please see http:// either OnStar or GM may remotely www.lg.com/global/support/ software updates or changes to the deliver them to the vehicle. vehicle without further notice or opensource/index and https:// consent. These updates or changes Privacy www.onstar.com/us/en/support/ may enhance or maintain safety, getdocuments.html The complete OnStar Privacy security, or the operation of the Statement may be found at libcurl: vehicle or the vehicle systems. www.onstar.com (U.S.), Software updates or changes may COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We affect or erase data or settings that NOTICE recommend that you review it. If you are stored in the vehicle, such as Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel have any questions, call OnStar Hands-Free Calling name Stenberg,
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Index 385 Index A Airbag System (cont'd) Accessories and When Should an Airbag Modifications ...... 262 Inflate? ...... 79 Accessory Power ...... 206 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 78 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 223 Airbags Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 260 Adding Equipment to the Additional Information Vehicle ...... 86 OnStar® ...... 379 Passenger Status Indicator . . . 130 Additional Maintenance Readiness Light ...... 130 and Care ...... 350 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Adjustments Vehicles ...... 86 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 60 System Check ...... 76 Lumbar, Rear Seats ...... 68 Alarm Thigh Support ...... 61 Vehicle Security ...... 44 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...... 273 Alert Air Conditioning ...... 178, 185 Lane Change ...... 246 Air Filter, Passenger Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 246 Compartment ...... 190 All-Season Tires ...... 300 Air Vents ...... 189 All-Wheel Drive ...... 213, 284 Airbag System Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 214 Check ...... 87 Warning Light ...... 135 How Does an Airbag Appearance Care Restrain? ...... 80 Exterior ...... 333 Passenger Sensing System . . . .82 Interior ...... 338 What Makes an Airbag Armrest Inflate? ...... 80 Rear Seat ...... 68 What Will You See after an Armrest Storage ...... 107 Airbag Inflates? ...... 81 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Assistance Systems for Brake Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... 2 Driving ...... 237 Parking, Electric ...... 214 Capacities and Assistance Systems for System Warning Light ...... 133 Specifications ...... 358 Parking and Backing ...... 231 Brakes ...... 282 Carbon Monoxide Auto Stop Mode ...... 139 Antilock ...... 214 Engine Exhaust ...... 209 Automatic Assist ...... 216 Trunk ...... 41 Climate Control Fluid ...... 283 Winter Driving ...... 197 System ...... 178, 185 System Messages ...... 147 Cargo Door Locks ...... 39 Braking ...... 193 Tie-Downs ...... 108 Headlamp System ...... 172 Braking System Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2 Transmission ...... 210 Front Pedestrian (FPB) ...... 241 Center Console Storage ...... 107 Transmission Fluid ...... 273 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 202 Chains, Tire ...... 319 Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement ...... 289 Charging Manual Mode ...... 212 Headlamp Aiming ...... 287 Wireless ...... 115 Shift Lock Control Function Headlamps ...... 288 Charging System Light ...... 131 Check ...... 285 License Plate Lamps ...... 288 Check Automatic Vehicle Buying New Tires ...... 315 Malfunction Indicator Hold (AVH) ...... 217 C Engine Light ...... 132 Child Restraints B Cadillac Premium Care Infants and Young Children . . . . .90 Battery Maintenance ...... 344 Lower Anchors and Tethers Exterior Lighting Battery Calibration ...... 113 for Children ...... 95 Saver ...... 176 California Older Children ...... 88 Power Protection ...... 176 Fuel Requirements ...... 253 Securing ...... 101, 103 Voltage and Charging Perchlorate Materials Systems ...... 92 Messages ...... 147 Requirements ...... 262 Circuit Breakers ...... 290 Battery - North America . . . .284, 327 California Cleaning Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 286 Proposition Exterior Care ...... 333 Boost Gauge ...... 125 65 Warning ...... 262, 284, 327 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Cleaning (cont'd) Courtesy Transportation Door Interior Care ...... 338 Program ...... 367 Ajar Light ...... 140 Climate Control Systems Cruise Control ...... 220 Ajar Messages ...... 148 Automatic ...... 178, 185 Light ...... 140 Delayed Locking ...... 39 Clock ...... 113 Messages ...... 148 Locks ...... 37 Cluster, Instrument ...... 118, 121 Cruise Control, Adaptive ...... 223 Power Locks ...... 39 Collision Damage Repair ...... 368 Customer Assistance ...... 364 Rear Seat Pass-Through ...... 69 Compact Spare Tire ...... 326 Offices ...... 363 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...... 360 Compartments Text Telephone (TTY) Drive Systems Storage ...... 106 Users ...... 364 All-Wheel Drive ...... 213, 284 Compass ...... 113 Customer Information Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 230 Messages ...... 148 Service Publications Driver Information Connections Ordering Information ...... 370 Center (DIC) ...... 140 OnStar® ...... 377 Customer Satisfaction Driver Mode Control ...... 219 Control Procedure ...... 361 Driving Traction and Electronic D Assistance Systems ...... 237 Stability ...... 217 Characteristics and Damage Repair, Collision ...... 368 Control of a Vehicle ...... 193 Towing Tips ...... 255 Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2 Convenience Net ...... 108 Defensive ...... 193 Data Recorders, Event ...... 373 Convex Mirrors ...... 48 Drunk ...... 193 Daytime Running Coolant For Better Fuel Economy ...... 27 Lamps (DRL) ...... 172 Engine ...... 277 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 196 Defensive Driving ...... 193 Engine Temperature Gauge . . 128 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 198 Delayed Locking ...... 39 Engine Temperature Loss of Control ...... 195 Diagnostics Warning Light ...... 137 Off-Road Recovery ...... 194 OnStar® ...... 379 Cooling System ...... 275 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 198 Distracted Driving ...... 192 Engine Messages ...... 149 Wet Roads ...... 195 Dome Lamps ...... 174 Courtesy Lamps ...... 174 Winter ...... 197 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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E Engine (cont'd) F Electric Parking Brake ...... 214 Coolant Temperature Features Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 134 Warning Light ...... 137 Memory ...... 12 Electrical Equipment, Cooling System ...... 275 Filter, Add-On ...... 260 Cooling System Messages . . . 149 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 273 Electrical System Drive Belt Routing ...... 360 Flash-to-Pass ...... 172 Engine Compartment Fuse Exhaust ...... 209 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 173 Block ...... 290 Oil Life System ...... 272 Flat Tire ...... 320 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 290 Oil Messages ...... 149 Changing ...... 321 Instrument Panel Fuse Oil Pressure Gauge ...... 126 Floor Mats ...... 341 Block ...... 293 Oil Pressure Light ...... 138 Fluid Overload ...... 289 Overheating ...... 280 Automatic Transmission ...... 273 Rear Compartment Fuse Power Messages ...... 150 Brakes ...... 283 Block ...... 295 Running While Parked ...... 210 Washer ...... 281 Emergency Starting ...... 204 Forward Collision Alert OnStar® ...... 376 Engine Oil (FCA) System ...... 237 Engine Temperature Gauge ...... 127 Frequency Statement Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 273 Entry Lighting ...... 175 Radio ...... 371 Check and Service Engine Equipment, Towing ...... 259 Front Automatic Braking Soon Light ...... 132 Event Data Recorders ...... 373 (FAB) System ...... 240 Compartment Overview ...... 265 Exit Lighting ...... 176 Front Pedestrian Braking Coolant ...... 277 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 75 (FPB) System ...... 241 Coolant Heater ...... 206 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 170 Front Seats Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 172 Heated and Ventilated ...... 64 Gauge ...... 128 Exterior Lighting Battery Fuel ...... 251 Saver ...... 176 Additives ...... 253 Economy Driving ...... 27 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Heated and Ventilated Front Filling a Portable Fuel Speedometer ...... 123 Seats ...... 64 Container ...... 255 Tachometer ...... 124 Heated and Ventilated Rear Filling the Tank ...... 253 Trip Odometer ...... 124 Seats ...... 69 Foreign Countries ...... 253 Voltmeter ...... 129 Heated Mirrors ...... 49 Gauge ...... 124 Warning Lights and Heater Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 138 Indicators ...... 117 Engine Coolant ...... 206 Requirements, California . . . . . 253 General Information Heating and Air System Messages ...... 150 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 342 Conditioning ...... 178, 185 Fuses Towing ...... 255 High-Beam On Light ...... 139 Engine Compartment Fuse Vehicle Care ...... 262 High-Speed Operation ...... 308 Block ...... 290 Glove Box ...... 106 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 196 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 290 H Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 216 Instrument Panel Fuse Hood ...... 264 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 173 Block ...... 293 Horn ...... 111 Head Restraints ...... 58 Rear Compartment Fuse How to Wear Safety Belts Head-up Display ...... 143 Block ...... 295 Properly ...... 71 Headlamps G Aiming ...... 287 I Garage Door Opener ...... 166 Automatic ...... 172 Ignition Positions ...... 202 Programming ...... 166 Bulb Replacement ...... 288 Immobilizer ...... 46 Gauges Daytime Running Indicator Boost ...... 125 Lamps (DRL) ...... 172 Pedestrian Ahead ...... 136 Engine Coolant Flash-to-Pass ...... 172 Vehicle Ahead ...... 136 Temperature ...... 128 High-Beam On Light ...... 139 Infants and Young Children, Engine Oil Pressure ...... 126 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 172 Restraints ...... 90 Engine Oil Temperature...... 127 Lamps On Reminder ...... 139 Infotainment ...... 177 Fuel ...... 124 Heated Infotainment System ...... 374 Odometer ...... 124 Steering Wheel ...... 111 Instrument Cluster ...... 118, 121 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Instrument Panel Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Storage Area ...... 106 On Reminder ...... 139 Door Ajar ...... 140 Instrument Panel Overview ...... 6 Reading ...... 175 Electric Parking Brake ...... 134 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 49 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 246 Engine Coolant Introduction ...... 2 Lane Departure Temperature Warning ...... 137 Warning (LDW) ...... 248 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 138 J Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 248 Flash-to-Pass ...... 172 Jump Starting - North Lane Keep Assist Light ...... 135 High-Beam On ...... 139 America ...... 327 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 72 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 172 K LATCH System Low Fuel Warning ...... 138 Key and Lock Messages ...... 150 Replacing Parts after a Safety Belt Reminders ...... 129 Keyless Entry Crash ...... 100 Security ...... 139 Remote (RKE) System ...... 29 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Service Electric Parking Keys ...... 28 Tethers for Children ...... 95 Brake ...... 134 ® L LED Lighting ...... 288 StabiliTrak OFF ...... 136 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 301 Light, Auto Stop Mode ...... 139 Tire Pressure ...... 137 Lighting Traction Control System Lamps ® Courtesy ...... 174 Entry ...... 175 (TCS)/StabiliTrak ...... 137 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 172 Exit ...... 176 Traction Off ...... 136 Dome ...... 174 Illumination Control ...... 174 Locks Exterior Controls ...... 170 LED ...... 288 Automatic Door ...... 39 Exterior Lamps Off Lights ...... 135 Delayed Locking ...... 39 Reminder ...... 172 Airbag Readiness ...... 130 Door ...... 37 Exterior Lighting Battery Antilock Brake System Lockout Protection ...... 39 Saver ...... 176 (ABS) Warning ...... 135 Power Door ...... 39 License Plate ...... 288 Brake System Warning ...... 133 Safety ...... 40 Malfunction Indicator ...... 132 Charging System ...... 131 Loss of Control ...... 195 Messages ...... 151 Cruise Control ...... 140 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 138 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Low-Profile Tires ...... 300 Messages (cont'd) Mirrors (cont'd) Lower Anchors and Tethers Engine Oil ...... 149 Tilt in Reverse ...... 49 for Children (LATCH Engine Power ...... 150 Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 49 System) ...... 95 Fuel System ...... 150 Mode ...... 219 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 60, 68 Key and Lock ...... 150 Driver Control ...... 219 Front Seats ...... 60 Lamp ...... 151 Monitor System, Tire Rear Seats ...... 68 Object Detection System . . . . . 151 Pressure ...... 308 Ride Control System ...... 154 M N Safety Belt ...... 154 Maintenance Navigation Security ...... 155 Records ...... 356 OnStar® ...... 376 Service Vehicle ...... 155 Maintenance and Care Net, Convenience ...... 108 Starting the Vehicle ...... 156 Additional ...... 350 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 202 Steering System ...... 155 Maintenance Schedule ...... 344 Night Vision System ...... 243 Tire ...... 156 Recommended Fluids and Transmission ...... 156 O Lubricants ...... 353 Vehicle ...... 146 Object Detection System Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 132 Vehicle Reminder ...... 157 Messages ...... 151 Manual Mode ...... 212 Vehicle Speed ...... 157 Odometer ...... 124 Massage ...... 66 Washer Fluid ...... 157 Trip ...... 124 Memory Features ...... 12 Window ...... 157 Off-Road Memory Seats ...... 63 Mirror Recovery ...... 194 Messages Rear Camera ...... 50 Oil Airbag System ...... 154 Mirrors Engine ...... 270 Battery Voltage and Automatic Dimming Engine Oil Life System ...... 272 Charging ...... 147 Rearview ...... 49 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 126 Brake System ...... 147 Convex ...... 48 Messages ...... 149 Compass ...... 148 Heated ...... 49 Pressure Light ...... 138 Door Ajar ...... 148 Power ...... 48 Older Children, Restraints ...... 88 Engine Cooling System ...... 149 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Online Owner Center ...... 364 Passenger Compartment Air R OnStar ...... 373 Filter ...... 190 Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 371 OnStar® Additional Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 82 Reading Lamps ...... 175 Information ...... 379 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . 136 Rear Camera Mirror ...... 50 OnStar® Connections ...... 377 Perchlorate Materials Rear Seat Armrest ...... 68 OnStar® Diagnostics ...... 379 Requirements, California ...... 262 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . 69 OnStar® Emergency ...... 376 Personalization Rear Seats ...... 66 OnStar® Navigation ...... 376 Vehicle ...... 157 Heated and Ventilated ...... 69 OnStar® Overview ...... 375 Power Rear Storage ...... 107 OnStar® Security ...... 376 Door Locks ...... 39 Rear Window Sunshade ...... 54 Ordering Mirrors ...... 48 Rearview Mirrors Service Publications ...... 370 Outlets ...... 114 Automatic Dimming ...... 49 Outlets Protection, Battery ...... 176 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 62 Power ...... 114 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 206 Recommended Fluids and Overheating, Engine ...... 280 Seat Adjustment ...... 60 Lubricants ...... 353 P Windows ...... 52 Recorder Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 74 Park Video ...... 250 Premium Care Maintenance Shifting Into ...... 207 Records Cadillac ...... 344 Shifting Out of ...... 208 Maintenance ...... 356 Privacy Parking Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 331 Vehicle Data Recording ...... 372 Brake and P (Park) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Program Mechanism Check ...... 286 System ...... 29 Courtesy Transportation ...... 367 Over Things That Burn ...... 209 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 36 Proposition Parking or Backing Replacement Bulbs ...... 289 65 Warning, Assistance Systems ...... 231 Replacement Parts California ...... 262, 284, 327 Passenger Airbag Status Airbags ...... 87 Indicator ...... 130 Maintenance ...... 354 Replacing Airbag System ...... 87 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Replacing LATCH System S Securing Child Parts after a Crash ...... 100 Safety Belts ...... 70 Restraints ...... 101, 103 Replacing Safety Belt System Care ...... 75 Security Parts after a Crash ...... 75 Extender ...... 75 Light ...... 139 Reporting Safety Defects How to Wear Safety Belts Messages ...... 155 Canadian Government ...... 372 Properly ...... 71 OnStar® ...... 376 General Motors ...... 372 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 72 Vehicle ...... 44 U.S. Government ...... 371 Messages ...... 154 Vehicle Alarm ...... 44 Restraints Reminders ...... 129 Service ...... 190 Where to Put ...... 94 Replacing after a Crash ...... 75 Accessories and Retained Accessory Use During Pregnancy ...... 74 Modifications ...... 262 Power (RAP) ...... 206 Safety Defects Reporting Doing Your Own Work ...... 263 Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 49 Canadian Government ...... 372 Engine Soon Light ...... 132 Ride Control Systems General Motors ...... 372 Maintenance Records ...... 356 Messages ...... 154 U.S. Government ...... 371 Maintenance, General Roads Safety Locks ...... 40 Information ...... 342 Driving, Wet ...... 195 Safety System Check ...... 75 Parts Identification Label . . . . . 357 Roadside Service ...... 364 Scheduling Appointments ...... 367 Publications Ordering Roof Seats Information ...... 370 Sunroof ...... 55 Head Restraints ...... 58 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 367 Rotation, Tires ...... 313 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . .64 Vehicle Messages ...... 155 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...... 360 Heated and Ventilated, Rear . . . .69 Service Electric Parking Running the Vehicle While Lumbar Adjustment, Front ...... 60 Brake Light ...... 134 Parked ...... 210 Lumbar Adjustment, Rear ...... 68 Services Memory ...... 63 Special Application ...... 349 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 60 Servicing the Airbag ...... 86 Rear ...... 66 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 62 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Shift Lock Control Function Storage Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont'd) Check, Automatic Rear ...... 107 Immobilizer ...... 46 Transmission ...... 285 Storage Areas Thigh Support Adjustment ...... 61 Shifting Armrest ...... 107 Time ...... 113 Into Park ...... 207 Center Console ...... 107 Tires ...... 299 Out of Park ...... 208 Convenience Net ...... 108 All-Season ...... 300 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 246 Glove Box ...... 106 Buying New Tires ...... 315 Signals, Turn and Instrument Panel ...... 106 Chains ...... 319 Lane-Change ...... 173 Storage Compartments ...... 106 Changing ...... 321 Spare Tire Stuck Vehicle ...... 198 Compact Spare ...... 326 Compact ...... 326 Summer Tires ...... 301 Designations ...... 303 Special Application Services . . . . 349 Sun Visors ...... 54 Different Size ...... 316 Specifications and Sunroof ...... 55 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 320 Capacities ...... 358 Sunshade Inspection ...... 312 Speedometer ...... 123 Rear Window ...... 54 Low Profile ...... 300 StabiliTrak Symbols ...... 3 Messages ...... 156 OFF Light ...... 136 System Pressure ...... 308 Start Assist, Hills ...... 216 Forward Collision Pressure Light ...... 137 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 36 Alert (FCA) ...... 237 Pressure Monitor Operation . . 309 Starter Switch Check ...... 285 Infotainment ...... 177, 374 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 308 Starting the Engine ...... 204 Night Vision ...... 243 Rotation ...... 313 Starting the Vehicle Systems Sidewall Labeling ...... 301 Messages ...... 156 Driver Assistance ...... 230 Terminology and Definitions . . 304 Uniform Tire Quality Steering ...... 194 T Heated Wheel ...... 111 Grading ...... 316 Tachometer ...... 124 Wheel Adjustment ...... 110 Wheel Alignment and Tire Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 364 Wheel Controls ...... 111 Balance ...... 318 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 46 Steering System Messages . . . . . 155 Wheel Replacement ...... 318 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Tires (cont'd) Turn and Lane-Change Vehicle Hold When It Is Time for New Signals ...... 173 Automatic ...... 217 Tires ...... 314 U Ventilation, Air ...... 189 Winter ...... 300 Video Recorder ...... 250 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 316 Towing Visors ...... 54 Universal Remote System ...... 166 Driving Characteristics ...... 255 Voltmeter Gauge ...... 129 Operation ...... 168 Equipment ...... 259 Programming ...... 166 W General Information ...... 255 Using This Manual ...... 2 Warning Recreational Vehicle ...... 331 Brake System Light ...... 133 Trailer ...... 258 V Caution and Danger ...... 2 Vehicle ...... 330 Vehicle Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 248 Traction Alarm System ...... 44 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Control System (TCS)/ Canadian Owners ...... 2 Indicators ...... 117 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 137 Control ...... 193 Warnings Off Light ...... 136 Identification Number (VIN) . . . 357 Hazard Flashers ...... 173 Traction Control/Electronic Load Limits ...... 198 Washer Fluid ...... 281 Stability Control ...... 217 Messages ...... 146 Messages ...... 157 Trailer Personalization ...... 157 Wheels Towing ...... 258 Reminder Messages ...... 157 Alignment and Tire Balance . . 318 Transmission Remote Start ...... 36 Different Size ...... 316 Automatic ...... 210 Security ...... 44 Replacement ...... 318 Fluid, Automatic ...... 273 Speed Messages ...... 157 When It Is Time for New Messages ...... 156 Towing ...... 330 Tires ...... 314 Transportation Program, Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 136 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 94 Courtesy ...... 367 Vehicle Care Windows ...... 51 Trip Odometer ...... 124 Tire Pressure ...... 306 Messages ...... 157 Trunk ...... 41 Vehicle Data Recording and Power ...... 52 Privacy ...... 372 Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) - 2016 - crc - 11/6/15
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Windshield Replacement ...... 287 Wiper/Washer ...... 111 Winter Driving ...... 197 Winter Tires ...... 300 Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 286 Wireless Charging ...... 115