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In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4 Air Vents ...... 8-11 Vehicle Features ...... 1-15 Maintenance ...... 8-12 Performance and Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Maintenance ...... 1-22 Controls ...... 5-2 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information ...... 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Indicators ...... 5-8 Starting and Operating ...... 9-14 Windows ...... 2-1 Information Displays ...... 5-27 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-21 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-34 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-22 Doors ...... 2-14 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-44 Drive Systems ...... 9-24 Vehicle Security...... 2-16 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-50 Brakes ...... 9-25 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-18 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-28 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-20 Lighting ...... 6-1 Cruise Control ...... 9-31 Windows ...... 2-20 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-42 Roof ...... 2-24 Interior Lighting ...... 6-6 Fuel ...... 9-55 Lighting Features ...... 6-7 Towing...... 9-60 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-65 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Front Seats ...... 3-4 Introduction ...... 7-1 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Rear Seats ...... 3-11 Radio ...... 7-7 General Information ...... 10-2 Safety Belts ...... 3-14 Audio Players ...... 7-11 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-3 Airbag System ...... 3-22 Phone ...... 7-18 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-23 Child Restraints ...... 3-41 Trademarks and License Bulb Replacement ...... 10-23 Agreements ...... 7-29 Electrical System ...... 10-25 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-34 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Jump Starting ...... 10-71 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Towing...... 10-74 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Appearance Care ...... 10-76 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Privacy...... 13-14 General Information ...... 11-1 Cadillac Premium Care OnStar ...... 14-1 Maintenance ...... 11-3 OnStar Overview...... 14-1 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 Special Application OnStar Additional Services ...... 11-9 Information ...... 14-5 Additional Maintenance Index ...... i-1 and Care ...... 11-10 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-13 Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language copy of this For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name “General dealer or from: Motors of Canada Limited” for The names, logos, emblems, Cadillac Motor Car Division On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and wherever it appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Keep this manual in the vehicle for suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, quick reference. the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, Helm, Incorporated and XTS are trademarks and/or Attention: Customer Service service marks of General Motors 47911 Halyard Drive LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Plymouth, MI 48170 or licensors. Using this Manual This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific To quickly locate information about vehicle either because they are the vehicle, use the Index in the options that you did not purchase or back of the manual. It is an due to changes subsequent to the alphabetical list of what is in the printing of this owner manual. manual and the page number where it can be found.

iv Introduction

Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index. reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a 9 : Airbag Readiness Light Danger indicates a hazard with a safety symbol which means “Do high level of risk which will result in Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning serious injury or death. this happen.” G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil Warning or Caution indicates a Symbols hazard that could result in injury or ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) death. The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® { WARNING text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or $ : Brake System Warning Light These mean there is something information relating to a specific I : Certified Technician that could hurt you or other component, control, message, people. gauge, or indicator. " : Charging System M : This symbol is shown when I : Cruise Control Notice: This means there is you need to see your owner manual B : Engine Coolant Temperature something that could result in for additional instructions or : Exterior Lamps property or vehicle damage. This information. O would not be covered by the * : This symbol is shown when H : Flammable vehicle's warranty. you need to see a service manual . : Fuel Gauge for additional instructions or + information. : Fuses Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

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3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

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In Brief Steering Wheel Side Blind Zone Adjustment ...... 1-10 Alert (SBZA) ...... 1-19 Interior Lighting ...... 1-10 Rear Vision Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting ...... 1-11 Camera (RVC) ...... 1-19 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19 Climate Controls ...... 1-13 Active Emergency Braking Initial Drive Information Transmission ...... 1-15 System ...... 1-20 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Power Outlets ...... 1-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Vehicle Features Universal Remote System . . . 1-20 System ...... 1-4 Radio(s) ...... 1-15 Sunroof ...... 1-21 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-4 Satellite Radio ...... 1-16 Door Locks ...... 1-5 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-16 Performance and Maintenance Trunk ...... 1-5 Bluetooth® ...... 1-17 Traction Control Windows ...... 1-6 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17 System (TCS) ...... 1-22 Seat Adjustment ...... 1-6 Cruise Control ...... 1-18 StabiliTrak® System ...... 1-22 Memory Features ...... 1-7 Infotainment System ...... 1-18 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-22 Second Row Seats ...... 1-7 Driver Information Tire Sealant and Heated and Ventilated Center (DIC) ...... 1-18 Compressor Kit ...... 1-23 Seats ...... 1-8 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-23 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8 System ...... 1-19 Driving for Better Fuel Safety Belts ...... 1-8 Lane Departure Economy ...... 1-24 Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Warning (LDW) ...... 1-19 Roadside Service ...... 1-24 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-9 OnStar® ...... 1-24 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

1-2 In Brief

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1. Air Vents on page 8‑11. 7. Infotainment Display. 12. Steering Wheel Adjustment on 2. Instrument Panel Illumination Infotainment System. See the page 5‑2. Control on page 6‑6. infotainment manual. 13. Horn on page 5‑3. Head-Up Display (HUD) on 8. Glove Box Button. See Glove 14. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑30 (If Equipped). Box on page 4‑2. page 5‑2. 3. Exterior Lamp Controls on Parking Assist Button. See 15. Start/Stop Button. See Ignition page 6‑1. Driver Assistance Systems on Positions on page 9‑15. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. page 9‑42. 16. Shift Lever. See Automatic See Turn and Lane-Change 9. Electric Parking Brake on Transmission on page 9‑22. Signals on page 6‑5. page 9‑26. 17. Instrument Panel Storage on 4. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. Driver Information Center (DIC) page 4‑1. 18. Dual Automatic Climate Control Display. See Driver Information 10. Data Link Connector (DLC) System (Uplevel) on page 8‑1 Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. (Out of View). See Malfunction or Dual Automatic Climate 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18. Control System (Base) on page 8 6. page 5‑3. 11. Cruise Control on page 9‑31. ‑ 6. Hazard Warning Flashers on Adaptive Cruise Control on Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1 8. page 6‑5. page 9‑34 (If Equipped). ‑ Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Forward Collision Alert (FCA) on page 9‑53. System on page 9‑47 (If Traction Control System (TCS) Equipped). on page 9‑28. Phone Button. See Steering StabiliTrak® System on Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. page 9‑29. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

1-4 In Brief

Initial Drive L : Press and release one time to Remote Vehicle Start initiate vehicle locator. Press and With this feature the engine can be Information hold for three seconds to sound the started from outside of the vehicle. This section provides a brief panic alarm. Press again or start the overview about some of the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. Starting the Vehicle important features that may or may | : Press and hold to release the 1. Press and release Q on the not be on your specific vehicle. trunk. RKE transmitter. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be 2. Immediately press and hold / found later in this owner manual. for at least two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. Remote Keyless Entry 3. Press the brake pedal and select (RKE) System the ON/RUN/START ignition mode to drive the vehicle. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be used to lock and When the vehicle starts, the parking unlock the doors from up to 60 m lamps will turn on and remain on as (195 ft) away from the vehicle. long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate Q : Press to lock all doors. control system may come on. K : Press to unlock the driver door Press the key release button near The engine will continue to run for or all doors depending on the 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a vehicle personalization settings. the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key. The key can be 10-minute time extension. Remote See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” start can be extended only once. under Vehicle Personalization on used for the driver door. page 5‑44. See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Canceling a Remote Start . From the inside, to lock a door Trunk push down on the door lock To cancel a remote start, do any of knob on top of the door. To the following: unlock a door, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and . Press and hold / until the again to open it. parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning Power Door Locks flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑9. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: To open the trunk, press V from . From the outside, if the vehicle inside the vehicle or on the Remote is equipped with keyless access, Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press the button on the door or push the touch pad located on handle and pull the handle when the rear of the trunk above the the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) license plate. See Remote Keyless . From the inside, press Q or K. transmitter is within range. See Entry (RKE) System Operation on See Power Door Locks on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 2‑3 and Trunk on page 2‑14. page 2‑12. System Operation on page 2‑3. . K . Use the key in the driver door. From the outside, press Q or The key cylinder is covered by a on the RKE transmitter. See cap. See Door Locks on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 2‑10. System Operation on page 2‑3. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

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Windows Press the switch to lower the . Raise or lower the front part of window. Pull the switch up to the seat cushion by moving the raise it. front of the control up or down. See Power Windows on page 2‑21. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up Seat Adjustment or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on Power Seats page 3‑4. Lumbar Adjustment

The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. The power window switches on the To adjust the seat: driver door control all the windows. . Move the seat forward or Each passenger door has a switch rearward by sliding the control To adjust the lumbar support: that controls only that window. forward or rearward. . Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease lumbar support. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

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. Press and hold the control See Reclining Seatbacks on The vehicle will also automatically upward to raise or downward to page 3‑6. save driver seat, outside mirror, and lower the height of the lumbar power tilt and telescoping steering support. Memory Features column positions to the current See Lumbar Adjustment on driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 3‑5. transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF/LOCK. These Reclining Seatbacks automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44. Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. If available, the "1," "2," SET, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door See Rear Seats on page 3‑11. are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver To adjust the seatback: seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt . Tilt the top of the control and telescoping steering column. rearward to recline. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory . Tilt the top of the control forward positions. to raise. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

1-8 In Brief

Heated and Ventilated Press C or { to ventilate the driver while keeping the seat and the head or passenger seat. restraint height in the proper Seats position. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 the button, the seat will change to and Power Seat Adjustment on the next lower setting, and then to page 3‑4. the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for Safety Belts 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 Heated and Ventilated Seat Seats on page 3‑9. Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar Head Restraint If equipped, the buttons are near the Adjustment 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/START. adjusted properly. Refer to the following sections for Press M /J or L /z to heat the To achieve a comfortable seating important information on how to use driver or passenger seat cushion position, change the seatback safety belts properly: and seatback. recline angle as little as necessary . Safety Belts on page 3‑14. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

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. How to Wear Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status Properly on page 3 15. ‑ System indicator lights on the overhead . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑16. console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Indicator on page 5‑17. Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirror United States

Canada The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the 1. Move the selector switch to L passenger sensing system. See (Left) or R (Right) to choose the Passenger Sensing System on driver or passenger mirror. page 3‑34. 2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

1-10 In Brief

3. Move the selector switch to ) to Steering Wheel Interior Lighting deselect the mirror. Adjustment Dome Lamp The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on The dome lamp is located in the overhead console. page 2‑19. Interior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror Press the control to move the tilt will automatically reduce the glare and telescoping steering wheel up from the headlamps from behind. and down or forward and rearward. The dimming feature comes on To change the dome lamp settings, Do not adjust the steering wheel press the following: when the vehicle is started. See while driving. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror OFF: Turns the lamp off, even on page 2‑20. when a door is open. DOOR: The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened. ON: Turns the dome lamp on. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

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Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting There are reading lamps located on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off:

The exterior lamp control is on the Press the button near the rear turn signal/lane change lever. passenger reading lamps. Turn the control to the following For more information on interior positions: lighting, see Instrument Panel O : Turns off the exterior lamps. Illumination Control on page 6‑6. The knob returns to the AUTO Press m or n next to each position after it is released. Turn to overhead console reading lamp. O again to reactivate the AUTO mode. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

1-12 In Brief

; : Turns on the parking lamps, Windshield Wiper/Washer INT: Move the lever up to INT for together with the sidemarker lamps, intermittent wipes, then turn the x taillamps, license plate lamps, and INT band up for more frequent instrument panel lights. wipes or down for less frequent 5 : Turns on the headlamps, wipes. together with the parking lamps, OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move plate lamps, and instrument panel the lever down. For several wipes, lights. With the ignition in ACC/ hold the lever down. See: ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper n L : Pull the lever toward you to . Exterior Lamp Controls on speed. spray windshield washer fluid and page 6‑1. activate the wipers. HI: Use for fast wipes. . Turn and Lane-Change Signals See Windshield Wiper/Washer on on page 6‑5. LO: Use for slow wipes. page 5‑3. . Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑3. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

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Climate Controls 10. Rear Window Defogger The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the 11. Recirculation heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Dual Automatic Climate Control (Base)

1. Driver and Passenger 6. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature Controls Temperature) 2. Fan Control 7. Driver and Passenger Heated 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Seats (If Equipped) 4. Air Delivery Mode Control 8. AC (Air Conditioning) 5. OFF (Fan) 9. Defrost Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

1-14 In Brief

1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays 3. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) 5. AC Mode (Air Conditioning) 6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button) 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Dual Automatic Climate Control (Uplevel) Touch Screen) 8. Air Delivery Mode Control 1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls See Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on page 8‑1 or 2. Fan Control Dual Automatic Climate Control 3. OFF (Fan) System (Base) on page 8‑6 and Rear Climate Control System on 4. Driver and Passenger Heated page 8 9 (If Equipped). and Ventilated Seats (If ‑ Equipped) 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger Dual Automatic Climate Control 8. Recirculation Touch Screen (Uplevel) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (15,1)

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Transmission Information Center (DIC) message Vehicle Features indicates the gear the vehicle is in. Automatic Transmission See Manual Mode on page 9‑24. Radio(s) Tap Shift O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO: Press to choose between FM, AM, and XM™, if equipped. { : Press to go to the Home Page. MENU: Press to select a menu. MEDIA: Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, SD Card, and AUX. 7 : Press to seek the previous station or track. Tap Shift allows the driver to 6 manually control the automatic : Press to seek the next station transmission. To use Tap Shift, the or track. shift lever must be in M (Manual See Overview on page 7‑3 about Mode). Vehicles with this feature these and other radio features. have indicators on the steering wheel. The controls are on the back Mixed-Audio Favorites of the steering wheel. Tap the left Favorites can be stored including control to downshift, and the right radio stations, phone, and tone control to upshift. A Driver settings. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (16,1)

1-16 In Brief

To display the favorites page, press . Press the MENU knob to grab coast, and in digital-quality sound. the FAV button on the radio the station tab. Turn the MENU A fee is required to receive the faceplate. knob and the station tab will SiriusXM service. follow the path to the desired While at the active screen, such as location. Press the area just For more information refer to: AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), press above the chrome bar and below . www.siriusxm.com or call and hold the area just above the the DROP screen button to 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). chrome bar and below one of the relocate the station. preset screen buttons to save the . www.xmradio.ca or call current station as a favorite. Press Setting the Clock 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). the area just above the chrome bar See Clock on page 5‑5. See Satellite Radio on page 7‑9. to recall a favorite station. From the Settings menu, press the Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices MENU knob to select Manage This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Favorites. The Manage Favorites Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite auxiliary input and a USB port in the feature has the option of moving or radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM center console under the armrest deleting a favorite. satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. and in the center stack storage bin. Manage Favorites: External devices such as iPods®, SiriusXM Satellite Radio . Select to highlight a favorite. laptop computers, MP3 players, CD Service changers, SD card slot, and USB . Select Delete to delete a storage devices may be connected, favorite. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United depending on the audio system. . While a station is highlighted, States and 10 Canadian provinces. See Auxiliary Jack on page 7‑17 press the MOVE screen button. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide and USB Port on page 7‑14. The screen button will change variety of programming and to DROP. commercial-free music, coast to Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (17,1)

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® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls c : Press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to The Bluetooth system allows users mute or unmute the infotainment with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system when not on a call. to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑24 or For vehicles with audio steering Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑18. wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. S or T : Press to go to the g : For vehicles with OnStar® or a previous or next menu option. Bluetooth® system, press to talk or interact with those systems. See y or z : Press the five-way control up or down to go to the next OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 or or previous selection. “Bluetooth (Overview)” in the separate infotainment manual. SEL: Press to select a highlighted menu option. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (18,1)

1-18 In Brief

r or q : Press to go to the next +RES: Press briefly to resume to a Driver Information or previous favorite radio station or previously set speed or to increase Center (DIC) CD/MP3 track. vehicle speed if the cruise control is x x already activated. The DIC display is in the instrument + or −: Press to increase or cluster. It shows the status of many decrease the volume. SET−: Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control or vehicle systems. See Steering Wheel Controls on to decrease vehicle speed if the page 5‑2. cruise control is already activated. Cruise Control * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑31 or Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9‑34 (if equipped). Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, or : Press the five-way and voice or speech recognition. y z control to move up or down in a list. It also includes information on settings and downloadable S or T : Press the five-way control applications (if equipped). to move between the interactive J : Press to turn the system on display zones in the cluster. Press and off. An indicator appears in the S to go back to the previous menu. instrument cluster when turned on. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (19,1)

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SEL: Press the center to open a Lane Departure See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) menu or select a menu item. Press on page 9‑51. and hold to reset values on certain Warning (LDW) screens. LDW is intended to help avoid Rear Vision See Driver Information Center (DIC) unintentional lane departures at Camera (RVC) speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or on page 5‑27. greater. LDW uses a camera sensor RVC displays a view of the area Forward Collision Alert to detect the lane markings. The behind the vehicle, on the center LDW indicator, @, appears green if stack display, when the vehicle is (FCA) System a lane marking is detected and may shifted into R (Reverse). FCA is intended to help avoid or provide a warning by changing to See Assistance Systems for Parking reduce the harm caused by amber and flashing. In addition, the or Backing on page 9‑43. front-end crashes. FCA provides a driver seat will pulse or beeps will flashing visual alert and pulses the sound. Ultrasonic Parking Assist driver seat, or beeps when See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) approaching a vehicle directly URPA uses sensors on the rear on page 9‑53. ahead too quickly. FCA also bumper to assist with parking and provides a visual alert if following avoiding objects while in another vehicle much too closely. Side Blind Zone R (Reverse). It operates at speeds Alert (SBZA) less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) displays a warning triangle on the System on page 9‑47. If available, SBZA will alert the Rear Vision Camera screen and a driver to vehicles in the vehicle's graphic on the instrument cluster to side blind zone. When the system provide the object distance. In detects a vehicle in the side blind addition, multiple beeps or pulses zone, the SBZA display will light up may occur if very close to an object. in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (20,1)

1-20 In Brief

The vehicle may also have the Front Power Outlets Universal Remote System Parking Assist system, a higher speed Backing Warning System, The accessory power outlets can be and the Rear Automatic Braking used to plug in electrical equipment, system. such as a cell phone or MP3 player. See Driver Assistance Systems on The vehicle has three accessory page 9‑42. power outlets: . Inside the front storage area Active Emergency below the climate control Braking System system. If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise . Inside the center console. Control (ACC) it also has the Active . On the rear of the center Emergency Braking System, which console. includes Intelligent Brake Lift the cover to access the This system provides a way to Assist (IBA) and the Automatic accessory power outlet. replace up to three remote control Collision Preparation (ACP) System. transmitters used to activate These systems can provide a boost See Power Outlets on page 5‑6. devices such as garage door to braking or automatically brake the openers, security systems, and vehicle to help avoid crashes. home automation devices. See Active Emergency Braking Read the instructions completely System on page 9 49. ‑ before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (21,1)

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available to assist you with rear of ~ again to open the programming the Universal Remote sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not system. fully open when the comfort feature See Universal Remote System on is pressed the second time, the page 5‑50. sunshade will open fully. Express Close: Press and release Sunroof the front of ~ to express close the For vehicles equipped with a sunroof. sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ Sunshade Switch RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to Open/Close: Press and hold the operate the sunroof and power 1. Sunroof Switch front or rear of Q to open or close sunshade. See Ignition Positions on 2. Sunshade Switch the sunshade to the desired page 9‑15 and Retained Accessory position. Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. Sunroof Switch Express Open/Express Close: Vent Feature: Press and hold the Press and release the rear or front front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The of Q to express open or express sunshade will automatically open close the sunshade. If the sunroof is approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press opened, the sunshade will express and hold the rear of ~ to close close within a few inches of the the vent. opened sunroof. Comfort Stop Feature: This See Sunroof on page 2‑24. feature stops the sunroof from opening fully. Press and release the rear of ~ to open the sunroof to the comfort open position. Press the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (22,1)

1-22 In Brief

Performance and StabiliTrak® System Tire Pressure Monitor Maintenance StabiliTrak assists with directional This vehicle may have a Tire control of the vehicle in difficult Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Traction Control driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the System (TCS) vehicle is started. The traction control system limits . To turn off both traction control wheel spin. The system turns on and StabiliTrak, press and hold automatically every time the vehicle the TCS/StabiliTrak button g is started. located on the center stack until . To turn off traction control, press g illuminates and the The low tire pressure warning light and release the TCS/StabiliTrak appropriate DIC messages are alerts to a significant loss in displayed. See Ride Control pressure of one of the vehicle's button g located on the center tires. If the warning light comes on, System Messages on page 5‑41. stack. The appropriate DIC stop as soon as possible and inflate message is displayed. See Ride . Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button the tires to the recommended Control System Messages on g again to turn on both systems. pressure shown on the Tire and page 5‑41. See StabiliTrak® System on Loading Information label. See . Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button page 9‑29. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. g again to turn traction control The warning light will remain on until back on. the tire pressure is corrected. See Traction Control System (TCS) During cooler conditions, the low tire on page 9‑28. pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (23,1)

In Brief 1-23

indicator that the tire pressures are Engine Oil Life System 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls getting low and the tires need to be and hold SEL down for a few inflated to the proper pressure. The engine oil life system calculates seconds to clear the CHANGE engine oil life based on vehicle use The TPMS does not replace normal ENGINE OIL SOON message and displays the CHANGE ENGINE and reset the oil life at 100%. monthly tire maintenance. Maintain OIL SOON message when it is time the correct tire pressures. to change the engine oil and filter. Be careful not to reset the oil life See Tire Pressure Monitor System The oil life system should be reset display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is on page 10‑43. to 100% only following an oil change. changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil Tire Sealant and Resetting the Oil Life System change. Compressor Kit 1. Using the DIC controls, located The oil life system can also be reset This vehicle may come with a spare on the right side of the steering as follows: tire and tire changing equipment or wheel, display REMAINING OIL 1. Turn the ignition on with the a tire sealant and compressor kit. LIFE on the DIC. See Driver engine off. The kit can be used to temporarily Information Center (DIC) on seal small punctures in the tread page 5‑27. When remaining oil 2. Fully press and release the area of the tire. See Tire Sealant life is low, the CHANGE accelerator pedal three times and Compressor Kit on page 10‑57. ENGINE OIL SOON message within five seconds. will appear on the display. See If the vehicle came with a spare tire If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Engine Oil Messages on and tire changing equipment, see If SOON message is not on, the page 5‑37. a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑55. system is reset. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (24,1)

1-24 In Brief

Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with OnStar® the same TPC Spec number Economy molded into the tire's sidewall If equipped, this vehicle has a Driving habits can affect fuel near the size. comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor mileage. Here are some driving tips . Follow recommended scheduled for Emergency, Security, Navigation, to get the best fuel economy maintenance. possible. Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Roadside Service page 14‑1. smoothly. U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 . Brake gradually and avoid Canada: 1-800-882-1112 abrupt stops. TTY Users (U.S. Only): . Avoid idling the engine for long 1-888-889-2438 periods of time. New vehicles are automatically . When road and weather enrolled in the Roadside Service conditions are appropriate, use program. cruise control. See Roadside Service on . Always follow posted speed page 13‑5. limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. Roadside Service and OnStar . Keep vehicle tires properly If the vehicle has an active OnStar inflated. subscription, contact OnStar and the vehicle’s current GPS location will . Combine several trips into a be sent to an OnStar advisor to single trip. assess the situation, contact Roadside Service, and relay the exact location to send help. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (1,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Convex Mirrors ...... 2-18 Windows Power Mirrors ...... 2-19 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-19 Keys Heated Mirrors ...... 2-20 { WARNING Keys and Locks Interior Mirrors Keys ...... 2-1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Mirror ...... 2-20 System ...... 2-2 a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windows transmitter is dangerous and System Operation ...... 2-3 Windows ...... 2-20 children or others could be Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Power Windows ...... 2-21 seriously injured or killed. They Door Locks ...... 2-10 Sun Visors ...... 2-23 could operate the power windows Power Door Locks ...... 2-12 Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . 2-23 or other controls or make the Delayed Locking ...... 2-12 vehicle move. The windows will Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-12 Roof function with the RKE transmitter Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 Sunroof ...... 2-24 in the vehicle, and children or Safety Locks ...... 2-13 others could be caught in the path Doors of a closing window. Do not leave Trunk ...... 2-14 children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 2-16 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-16 Immobilizer ...... 2-17 Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-17 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows

driver door and for locking the rear With an active OnStar subscription, seatbacks so they cannot be folded. an OnStar Advisor may remotely See Rear Seats on page 3‑11. unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: To remove the key, press the button . Check the distance. The near the bottom of the transmitter, transmitter may be too far from and pull the key out. Never pull the the vehicle. key out without pressing the button. . Check the location. Other If it becomes difficult to turn the key, vehicles or objects may be inspect the key blade for debris. blocking the signal. See your dealer if a new key is . Check the transmitter's battery. needed. See “Battery Replacement” later There is a key inside the Remote Contact Roadside Service if locked in this section. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that out of the vehicle. See Roadside is used for locking/unlocking the Service on page 13‑5. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3

. If the transmitter is still not Personalization on page 5‑44. If the working correctly, see your passenger door is open when is dealer or a qualified technician Q pressed, all doors lock. for service. Pressing Q may also arm the Remote Keyless Entry theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle (RKE) System Operation Alarm System on page 2‑16. The RKE transmitter functions may K (Unlock): Press to unlock the work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from driver door or all doors depending the vehicle. on the personalization settings. See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Other conditions, such as those Vehicle Personalization on previously stated, can impact the With Remote Start Shown, Without page 5‑44. When remotely performance of the transmitter. Similar unlocking the vehicle at night, the Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. headlamps and back-up lamps will The turn signal indicators may flash come on for about 30 seconds to and/or the horn may sound to light your approach to the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash indicate locking. See “Remote Lock, to indicate unlocking. See Remote Unlock, Start” under Vehicle “ Lock, Unlock, Start under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44. ” Personalization on page 5‑44. If the driver door is open when Q is Memory seat positions may be pressed, all doors lock and the recalled when unlocking the vehicle. driver door will immediately unlock, See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” if “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” is under Vehicle Personalization on enabled. See “Unlocked Door Anti page 5‑44. Lock Out” under Vehicle Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Pressing K will disarm the Keyless Access Operation theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle The keyless access system allows Alarm System on page 2‑16. for door and trunk to be locked and On some models, pressing and unlocked without pressing the RKE holding K will open all of the transmitter button. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) windows. of the door being opened. If the / (Remote Start): For vehicles vehicle has this feature, there will be with this feature, press and release a button on the outside front door Q and then Immediately press and handles. hold / for at least two seconds to Keyless access can be programmed start the engine from outside the to unlock all doors on the first lock/ Driver Side Shown, Passenger vehicle using the RKE transmitter. unlock press from the driver door. Similar See Remote Vehicle Start on See Vehicle Personalization on page 2‑9. page 5‑44. Pressing the lock/unlock button will L (Vehicle Locator/Panic cause all doors to lock if any of the Keyless Unlocking/Locking from following occur: Alarm): Press and release one the Driver Door time to initiate vehicle locator. The . It has been more than exterior lamps flash and the horn When the doors are locked and the five seconds since the first lock/ chirps three times. Press and hold RKE transmitter is within range of unlock button press. for three seconds to sound the the door handle, pressing the lock/ L . panic alarm. The horn sounds and unlock button on the driver door Two lock/unlock button presses the turn signal lamps flash for handle will unlock the driver door. were used to unlock all doors. If the lock/unlock button is pressed 30 seconds, or until is pressed . Any vehicle door has been L again within five seconds, all again or the vehicle is started. opened and all doors are now passenger doors will unlock. closed. | (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold to release the trunk. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from transmitter has been removed from Programming Transmitters to the Passenger Doors the interior of the vehicle, the doors the Vehicle will lock after eight seconds. When the doors are locked and the Only RKE transmitters programmed RKE transmitter is within range of Temporarily disable the locking to the vehicle will work. If a the door handle, pressing the lock/ feature by pressing and holding the transmitter is lost or stolen, a unlock button on a passenger door power door K switch for several replacement can be purchased and handle will unlock all doors. seconds with a door open. Passive programmed through your dealer. Pressing the lock/unlock button will locking will then remain disabled The vehicle can be reprogrammed cause all doors to lock if any of the until the power door switch is so that lost or stolen transmitters no following occur: Q pressed, or until the vehicle is longer work. Each vehicle can have . The lock/unlock button was used turned on. up to eight transmitters matched to unlock all doors. to it. To customize whether the doors . Any vehicle door has been automatically lock when exiting the Programming with a Recognized opened and all doors are now vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, Transmitter (Keyless Access closed. Start” under Vehicle Personalization Vehicles Only) Passive Locking on page 5‑44. A new transmitter can be Keyless Trunk Opening programmed to the vehicle when If the vehicle has the keyless there is one recognized transmitter. access system, this feature allows Press the touch pad on the rear of for selecting whether the doors the trunk above the license plate to To program, the vehicle must be off automatically lock during normal open the trunk when the RKE and all of the transmitters, both vehicle exit. When the vehicle is transmitter is in range. currently recognized and new, must turned off and all doors are closed, be with you. Keyed Access the vehicle will determine how many 1. Open the center console storage RKE transmitters remain in the For accessing a vehicle with a dead area and the storage tray. vehicle interior. If at least one RKE transmitter battery, see Door Locks on page 2‑10. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows

3. Remove the key lock cylinder 4. Replace the recognized cap. See Door Locks on transmitter with a new page 2‑10. Insert the vehicle key transmitter. Place the new into the key lock cylinder located transmitter in the transmitter on the driver door handle. Then pocket. turn the key counterclockwise, to 5. Press the START button. When the unlock position, five times the transmitter is learned, the within 10 seconds. DIC display will show that it is The Driver Information Center ready to program the next (DIC) displays READY TO transmitter. LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #2, 6. Remove the transmitter from the 3, 4, ETC. transmitter pocket and press K 2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the pocket. The or Q on the transmitter. transmitter pocket is inside the To program additional center console storage area transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. located between the driver and front passenger seats. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the START button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7

Programming without a 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC Recognized Transmitter (Keyless displays PRESS ENGINE Access Vehicles Only) START BUTTON TO LEARN, If there are no currently recognized then press the START button. transmitters available, follow this The DIC display will again show procedure to program up to eight REMOTE LEARN PENDING, transmitters. This feature is not PLEASE WAIT. available in Canada. This procedure 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional will take approximately 30 minutes times. After the third time all to complete. The vehicle must be off previously known transmitters and all of the transmitters to be will no longer work with the programmed must be with you. vehicle. Remaining transmitters 1. Remove the key lock cylinder can be relearned during the next 4. Place the new transmitter in the cap. See Door Locks on steps. transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the page 2‑10. Insert the vehicle key The DIC display should now into the key lock cylinder located center console storage area show READY FOR REMOTE located between the driver and on the driver door handle; then # 1. turn the key counterclockwise, to front passenger seats. The the unlock position five times storage area will need to be within 10 seconds. opened to access the transmitter pocket. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN 5. Press the START button. When PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows

6. Remove the transmitter from the Replace the battery if the REPLACE transmitter pocket and press K BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. or Q on the transmitter. 1. Press the button near the bottom To program additional of the transmitter and pull the transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. key out. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the START button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode. Starting the Vehicle with a Low 2. Place the transmitter in the Transmitter Battery transmitter pocket. If the transmitter battery is weak, 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or or if there is interference with the N (Neutral), press the brake signal, the DIC may display a pedal and the START button. message when you try to start the vehicle. See Key and Lock Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Messages on page 5‑38. 2. Use the oval base of the key To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement blade to separate the two halves of the transmitter. 1. Open the center console storage Notice: When replacing the area and the storage tray. battery, do not touch any of the 3. Remove the old battery. Do not circuitry on the transmitter. Static use a metal object. from your body could damage the transmitter. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9

4. Insert the new battery on the Laws in some local communities 2. Immediately press and hold / back housing, positive side may restrict the use of remote for at least two seconds or until facing down. Replace with a starters. For example, some laws the turn signal lamps flash. This CR2032 or equivalent battery. may require a person using remote confirms the request to remote 5. Align the key release button and start to have the vehicle in view. start the vehicle has been snap the transmitter back Check local regulations for any received. If the vehicle's lamps together. requirements. are not visible, press and hold If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not / for at least two seconds. Remote Vehicle Start use the remote start feature. The During the remote start, the vehicle may run out of fuel. If available, this feature allows the doors will be locked and the engine to be started from outside The RKE transmitter range may be parking lamps will remain on as the vehicle. less while the vehicle is running. long as the engine is running. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This Other conditions can affect the The engine will shut off after button will be on the RKE performance of the transmitter. See 10 minutes unless a time transmitter if the vehicle has remote Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) extension is done or the ignition start. System on page 2‑2. is put in ON/RUN/START. The climate control system will use Starting the Engine Using Remote 3. Press the brake pedal and select the previous settings during a Start the ON/RUN/START ignition remote start. The rear window mode to drive the vehicle. 1. Press and release Q on the defogger may come on during Extending Engine Run Time remote start based on cold ambient RKE transmitter. conditions. The rear defog indicator For a 10-minute extension, repeat light does not come on during Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is remote start. still running. The remote start can only be extended once. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows

When the remote start is extended, Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks the second 10-minute period will Will Not Work start immediately. The remote start will not operate if { WARNING For example, if the vehicle has been any of the following occur: running for five minutes, and Unlocked doors can be . The ignition is in any mode other 10 minutes are added, the engine than OFF. dangerous. will run for a total of 15 minutes. . . The transmitter is in the vehicle. Passengers, especially A maximum of two remote starts, children, can easily open the or a remote start with an extension, . The hood is not closed. doors and fall out of a moving are allowed between ignition cycles. . The hazard warning flashers vehicle. When a door is The vehicle's ignition must be are on. locked, the handle will not changed to ON/RUN/START and open it. The chance of being . There is an emission control thrown out of the vehicle in a then back to OFF before the remote system malfunction. start procedure can be used again. crash is increased if the . The engine coolant temperature doors are not locked. So, all Shutting the Engine Off After a is too high. passengers should wear Remote Start safety belts properly and the . The oil pressure is low. To cancel a remote start, do any of doors should be locked . the following: Two remote vehicle starts have whenever the vehicle is already been used. driven. . Press and hold / until the . The vehicle is not in P (Park). . Young children who get into parking lamps turn off. unlocked vehicles may be . Turn on the hazard warning unable to get out. A child can flashers. be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent . Turn the vehicle on and then back off. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11

. Use the key in the driver door. 2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) WARNING (CONTINUED) The key cylinder is covered by on the bottom of the cap (2) and a cap. pry outward. injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the Key Cylinder Access 3. Move the cap (2) rearward. vehicle whenever leaving it. 4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder. . Outsiders can easily enter To replace the cap: through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop 1. Pull the door handle to the open the vehicle. Locking the doors position. can help prevent this from happening.

. From the inside, to lock a door push down on the door lock knob on top of the door. To unlock a door, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and (1) Door Handle again to open it. (2) Cap . From the outside, if the vehicle (3) Slot is equipped with keyless access, (4) Key press the button on the door To access the key cylinder: handle and pull the handle when 2. Insert the two tabs (3) at the the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position. back of the cap (4) between the transmitter is within range. See black seal (1) and the metal Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) base (2). System Operation on page 2‑3. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Power Door Locks door is opened, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. When all the doors are closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again. Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. This feature can also be Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. programmed. See Vehicle K (Unlock): Press to unlock the Personalization on page 5‑44. doors. Automatic Door Locks Delayed Locking The doors will lock automatically This feature delays the actual when all doors are closed, the locking of the doors. ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The doors When Q is pressed on the power will automatically unlock when the 3. Move the cap forward and press door lock switch, the Remote vehicle is stopped and the shift to snap the cap into place. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is lever is moved into P (Park). not in the vehicle, and the driver 4. Release the door handle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13

Use the manual or power door locks This feature can be manually to unlock the doors if someone overridden with the driver door open needs to exit, and to lock the doors by pressing and holding Q on the again. power door lock switch. The power door locks can be Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See When this feature is on and door Vehicle Personalization on locking is requested with the driver page 5‑44. door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Lockout Protection driver door must be closed before locking is requested for all doors to If the vehicle is in ACC/ remain locked. When this feature is Press v { to activate the safety ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START off, the Delayed Door Lock menu with the Remote Keyless will be available. locks on the rear doors. The Entry (RKE) transmitter in the indicator light in the switch will vehicle and the power door lock This feature can also be illuminate when activated. programmed. See Vehicle switch is pressed with the driver The rear door power windows are Personalization on page 5‑44. door open, all the doors will lock also disabled. See Power Windows and only the driver door will unlock. Safety Locks on page 2‑21. If the vehicle is off with the RKE Press v { again to deactivate the transmitter in the vehicle and the The rear door safety locks prevent power door lock switch is pressed passengers from opening the rear lockout switch. with the driver door open, all the doors from inside the vehicle. doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock after closing all of the doors. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows

If a rear door handle is pulled when Doors the safety lock is deactivated, that WARNING (CONTINUED) door will remain locked and the . indicator light may flash. Release Trunk Adjust the climate control the handle, then press the safety system to a setting that lock twice to deactivate the safety { WARNING brings in only outside air and locks. set the fan speed to the Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See “Climate vehicle if it is driven with the Control Systems” in the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, Index. or with any objects that pass . If the vehicle is equipped with through the seal between the a power liftgate, disable the body and the trunk/hatch or power liftgate function. liftgate. Engine exhaust contains See Engine Exhaust on carbon monoxide (CO) which page 9‑21. cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (15,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15

Trunk Lock Release Use the handle to assist in closing 3. Pull the release handle toward the trunk. Do not use the handle as the front of the vehicle to open a tie-down. the trunk. If the vehicle is ever without power, Emergency Trunk Release the trunk area can still be accessed. Handle Through the rear seat pass-through door: 1. Fold the rear armrest down and open the pass-through door. See Rear Seat Pass-Through Door on page 3‑13. 2. Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency To open the trunk, press | from trunk release handle. See inside the vehicle or on the Remote “Emergency Trunk Release Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, Handle” following. or push the touch pad on the rear of 3. Pull the release handle toward the trunk above the license plate. the front of the vehicle to open Notice: Do not use the With the keyless access system, the trunk. emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point if the vehicle is locked, the keyless By folding the rear seat: access transmitter must be within when securing items in the trunk 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk for it to be 1. Fold down the rear seatback. as it could damage the handle. recognized; then the trunk can be See Rear Seats on page 3‑11. The emergency trunk release opened by the touch pad located on 2. Reach inward through the handle is only intended to aid a the rear of the trunk above the opening to locate the emergency license plate. trunk release handle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (16,1)

2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows

person trapped in a latched trunk, Vehicle Security 2. Lock the vehicle using the enabling them to open the trunk transmitter or the power door from the inside. This vehicle has theft-deterrent lock button. The indicator light features; however, they do not make There is a glow-in-the-dark on the instrument panel should the vehicle impossible to steal. emergency trunk release handle come on and stay on for about 30 seconds. located on the trunk lid. This handle Vehicle Alarm System will glow following exposure to light. 3. After 30 seconds, or after Q is Pull the release handle toward the This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm pressed again, the alarm system front of the vehicle to open the trunk system. will arm, and the indicator light from the inside. will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm is operating. If a door, the hood, or trunk is opened without first unlocking with the transmitter, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. The indicator light, located on the The theft-deterrent alarm system will instrument panel near the not activate if the doors are locked windshield, indicates the status of with the key. the system. Arming the System 1. Close all doors, the trunk, and the hood. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (17,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17

Disarming the System How to Detect a Tamper The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is To disarm the system, either unlock Condition turned off. the doors using the transmitter, If K is pressed and the horn chirps The immobilization system is or start the vehicle with a three times, an attempted break-in disarmed when the pushbutton start recognized transmitter in the occurred while the system was is activated to enter the ACC/ vehicle. armed. ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ To avoid setting off the alarm by If the alarm has been activated, a RUN/START mode and a valid accident: message will appear on the DIC. transmitter is present in the vehicle. . Lock the vehicle with the See Key and Lock Messages on transmitter after all occupants page 5‑38. have left the vehicle and all doors are closed. Immobilizer . Always unlock a door with the See Radio Frequency Statement on transmitter. Unlocking the driver page 13‑15 for information door with the key will not disarm regarding Part 15 of the Federal the alarm. Communications Commission (FCC) The security light, located in the If you set off the alarm by accident, rules and Industry Canada instrument panel cluster, comes on K Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. if there is a problem with arming or turn off the alarm by pressing on disarming the theft-deterrent the transmitter, or start the vehicle system. with a recognized transmitter in the Immobilizer Operation vehicle. The alarm will not stop if This vehicle has a passive The system has one or more RKE you unlock the driver door with theft-deterrent system. transmitters matched to an the key. immobilizer control unit in your The system does not have to be vehicle. Only a correctly matched manually armed or disarmed. RKE transmitter will start the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (18,1)

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vehicle. If the transmitter is ever theft-deterrent system and have a Exterior Mirrors damaged, you may not be able to new RKE transmitter programmed to start your vehicle. the vehicle. Convex Mirrors When trying to start the vehicle, the It is possible for the immobilizer security light comes on briefly when system to learn new or replacement the ignition is turned on. RKE transmitters. Up to eight { CAUTION If the engine does not start and the transmitters can be programmed for A convex mirror can make things, security light stays on, there is a the vehicle. To program additional like other vehicles, look farther transmitters, see Programming problem with the system. Turn the “ away than they really are. If you Transmitters to the Vehicle under ignition off and try again. ” cut too sharply into the right lane, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) you could hit a vehicle on the If the vehicle will not change ignition System Operation on page 2‑3. modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/ right. Check the inside mirror or RUN/START, OFF), and the RKE Do not leave the key or device that glance over your shoulder before transmitter appears to be disarms or deactivates the changing lanes. undamaged, try another transmitter. theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. Or, you may try placing the The passenger side mirror is convex transmitter in the transmitter pocket shaped. A convex mirror's surface is located in the center console. See curved so more can be seen from “NO REMOTE DETECTED” under the driver seat. Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑38. If the ignition modes will not change with the other transmitter, your vehicle needs service. If the ignition does change modes, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (19,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19

Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Puddle Light Mirror The vehicle has a puddle light on The vehicle may have a driver the mirror housings. The light will exterior automatic dimming mirror illuminate the ground when the door that will automatically adjust for the is opened. glare of headlamps behind. Memory Mirrors Folding Mirrors The vehicle may have memory Manual Folding Mirrors mirrors. See Memory Seats on The mirrors can be folded inward page 3‑7. toward the vehicle to prevent Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror The vehicle may have SBZA. See outward to return it to the original 1. Move the selector switch to L Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on position. (Left) or R (Right) to choose the page 9‑51. Power Folding Mirrors driver or passenger mirror. Turn Signal Indicator 1. If the vehicle is equipped with 2. Press one of the four arrows to The vehicle has a turn signal move the mirror. power folding mirrors, move the indicator on the mirror housings. ) ) The indicator will flash when a turn selector switch to to deselect 3. Move the selector switch to to the mirror. deselect the mirror. signal or the hazard warning flashers are used. 2. Press the down arrow to fold the mirrors. 3. Press the down arrow again to unfold the mirrors. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (20,1)

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Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. Automatic Dimming { WARNING Rearview Mirror See Dual Automatic Climate Control Never leave a child, a helpless System (Uplevel) on page 8 1 or ‑ To adjust the inside rearview mirror, adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, Dual Automatic Climate Control hold the rearview mirror in the especially with the windows System (Base) on page 8‑6. center and move it to view the area closed in warm or hot weather. behind the vehicle. They can be overcome by the The vehicle has an automatic extreme heat and suffer dimming rearview mirror. The mirror permanent injuries or even death will automatically reduce the glare from heat stroke. from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (21,1)

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The vehicle aerodynamics are Express-Down/Up Windows designed to improve fuel economy Windows with the express feature performance. This may result in a allow the windows to be raised and pulsing sound when either rear lowered all the way without holding window is down and the front the switch. windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window Press or pull the switch fully and or the sunroof (if equipped). release it to activate the express feature. Power Windows The express mode can be canceled by briefly pressing or pulling the { WARNING switch. The power windows only operate Express Window Anti-Pinch Children could be seriously with the ignition in ACC/ injured or killed if caught in the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, Feature path of a closing window. Never or when Retained Accessory Power If any object is in the path of the leave the Remote Keyless Entry (RAP) is active. See Retained window when the express-up is (RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with Accessory Power (RAP) on active, the window will stop at the children. When there are children page 9‑19. obstruction and auto-reverse to a in the rear seat, use the window The power window switches on the preset factory position. Weather lockout switch to prevent driver door control all the windows. conditions such as severe icing may operation of the windows. See Each passenger door has a switch also cause the window to Keys on page 2‑1. that controls only that window. auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation after the Press the switch to lower the obstruction or condition is removed. window. Pull the switch up to raise it. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (22,1)

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Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Window Lockout Override Windows If the vehicle battery has been { WARNING recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the front power windows If express override is activated, will need to be reprogrammed for the window will not reverse the express-up feature to work. automatically. You or others could Before reprogramming, replace or be injured and the window could recharge the vehicle's battery. be damaged. Before you use 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 RAP is active, close all doors. The anti-pinch feature can be 2. Press and hold the power This feature prevents the rear overridden. Hold the window switch window switch until the window passenger windows from operating, all the way up to the second is fully open. except from the driver position. position. The window will rise for as 3. Pull the power window switch up Press v { to activate the window long as the switch is held. Once the until the window is fully closed. lockout. The indicator light in the switch is released, the express switch will illuminate when mode is reactivated. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds activated. In this mode, the window can close after the window is completely The rear door locks are also on an object in its path. Use care closed. disabled. See Safety Locks on when using the override mode. The window is now reprogrammed. page 2‑13. Repeat the process for the other Press v { again to deactivate the windows. lockout switch. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (23,1)

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If the indicator light flashes, the Rear Window Sunshade sunshade, press and release the feature may not be working properly. switch again. The sunshade will fully close. Sun Visors If the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) when the sunshade is extended, it will automatically close. Rear Passenger Door Sunshades

Pull the sun visor down to block On vehicles with a rear window glare. Detach the sun visor from the sunshade, the sunshade only center mount to pivot to the side operates with the ignition in ACC/ window, or to extend along the rod. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on If equipped, use the handle to pull page 9‑19. the sunshade up. To open the sunshade, press and release the switch. The sunshade will fully extend. To close the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (24,1)

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Roof Sunroof Switch Vent Feature: Press and hold the Sunroof front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The For vehicles equipped with a sunshade will automatically open sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in and hold the rear of ~ to close Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to the vent. operate the sunroof and power Comfort Stop Feature: The sunshade. See Ignition Positions on sunroof has a comfort stop feature page 9‑15 and Retained Accessory that stops the sunroof from opening Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. fully. Press and release the rear of Attach it to the hooks at the top of ~ to open the sunroof to the the window. comfort open position. Pressing the To close the sunshade, use the rear of ~ again will open the handle to release it from the hooks sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not and roll it down. fully open when the comfort feature is pressed the second time, the sunshade will open fully. Express Close: Press and release the front of ~ to express close the sunroof.

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Sunshade Switch Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of Q to open or close the sunshade to the desired position. Express Open/Express Close: Press and release the rear or front of Q to express open or express Dirt and debris may collect on the close the sunshade. If the sunroof is sunroof seal or in the track. This opened, the sunshade will express could cause an issue with sunroof close within a few inches of the operation or noise. It could also plug opened sunroof. the water drainage system. Anti-Pinch Feature Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose If an object is in the path of the debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, roof sealing area using a clean the anti-pinch feature will detect the cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not object and stop the sunroof/ remove grease from the sunroof. sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof/ sunshade will then return to the full-open position. To close the sunroof/sunshade, see “Express Open/Express Close” earlier in this section. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (26,1)

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Seats and Safety Belt Use During Passenger Sensing Pregnancy ...... 3-20 System ...... 3-34 Restraints Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-20 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety System Check ...... 3-21 Vehicle ...... 3-38 Safety Belt Care ...... 3-21 Adding Equipment to the Head Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-39 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-21 Airbag System Check ...... 3-40 Front Seats Replacing Airbag System Airbag System Parts after a Crash ...... 3-40 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Airbag System (Sedan) ...... 3-22 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-5 Airbag System (Professional Child Restraints Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-5 Vehicle) ...... 3-24 Older Children ...... 3-41 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-6 Where Are the Airbags? Infants and Young Memory Seats ...... 3-7 (Sedan) ...... 3-26 Children ...... 3-43 Heated and Ventilated Front Where Are the Airbags? Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-45 Seats ...... 3-9 (Professional Vehicle) ...... 3-28 Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-47 Rear Seats When Should an Airbag Lower Anchors and Tethers Inflate? (Sedan) ...... 3-30 for Children (LATCH Rear Seats ...... 3-11 When Should an Airbag System) ...... 3-48 Heated Rear Seats ...... 3-12 Inflate? (Professional Replacing LATCH System Rear Seat Vehicle) ...... 3-31 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-54 Pass-Through Door ...... 3-13 What Makes an Airbag Securing Child Restraints Safety Belts Inflate? ...... 3-32 (Rear Seat) ...... 3-54 Safety Belts ...... 3-14 How Does an Airbag Securing Child Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Restrain? ...... 3-32 (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-57 Properly ...... 3-15 What Will You See after an Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-16 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-32 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

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

The head restraint can be adjusted forward or rearward. To adjust the The height of the head restraint can head restraint forward, grasp the be adjusted. Pull the head restraint head restraint and pull it forward to up to raise it. Try to move the head the desired locking position. To restraint to make sure that it is adjust the head restraint rearward, locked in place. press the button located on the side Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

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of the head restraint and move the head restraint 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. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the To lower the head restraint, press The head restraint can be folded outboard seating positions. the button, located on the top of the forward to allow for better visibility The height of the head restraint can seatback, and push the head when the rear seat is unoccupied. be adjusted. Pull the head restraint restraint down. Try to move the To fold the head restraint, press the up to raise it. Try to move the head head restraint after the button is button on the side of the head restraint to make sure that it is released to make sure that it is restraint. locked in place. locked in place. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Always adjust the head restraint so Front Seats that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. Power Seat Adjustment Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. The head restraint will fold forward automatically. When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the upright position. Pull the head restraint up and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

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To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support . Move the seat forward or Adjustment rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5. To adjust the lumbar support: Some vehicles are equipped with a . Press and hold the control If available, adjust the manual leg feature that activates a vibration in forward to increase or rearward extension by pulling up on the lever, the driver seat to help the driver to decrease lumbar support. and then pulling or pushing on the support to lengthen or shorten it. avoid crashes. See Driver . Press and hold the control Release the lever to lock it in place. Assistance Systems on page 9‑42. upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the lumbar support. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

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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 The lap belt could go up over the vehicle is moving. To adjust the seatback: your abdomen. The belt forces . Tilt the top of the control would be there, not at your pelvic rearward to recline. bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

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Memory Seats column positions to the current To save positions into Button driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Memory for the B (Exit) button and transmitter when the ignition is easy exit features: placed in OFF/LOCK. These automatically stored positions are 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside referred to as RKE Memory mirrors, and power tilt and positions. See Remote Keyless telescoping steering column to Entry (RKE) System Operation on the desired positions for getting page 2‑3. out of the vehicle. Storing Button Memory Positions 2. Press and hold SET and B at the same time until a beep To save positions into Button sounds. Memory for the “1” and “2” driving positions: Recalling Button Memory 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside Positions On vehicles with the memory mirrors, and the power tilt and Press and hold "1," "2," or B to feature, the "1," "2," SET, and B telescoping steering column to recall the manually saved Button (Exit) buttons on the driver door are the desired driving positions. Memory positions. Releasing "1, used to manually save and recall ” memory settings for the driver seat, 2. Press and hold SET and “1” at "2," or B before the stored outside mirrors, and power tilt and the same time until a beep positions are reached stops the telescoping steering column. These sounds. recall. manually stored positions are 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a If the ignition is in ON/RUN/START referred to as Button Memory second driver using “2.” and the vehicle is parked, briefly positions. press and release “1,”“2,” or B to The vehicle will also automatically recall the Button Memory positions. save driver seat, outside mirror, and Placing the ignition in OFF/LOCK or power tilt and telescoping steering Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

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moving the shift lever out of P (Park) the previously mentioned Button . Press the lock/unlock button on before the stored positions are Memory positions saved to the “1,” the outside driver door handle and open the driver door. The reached stops the recall. 2, and B buttons. “ ” RKE transmitter must be present If something has blocked the driver Recalling RKE Memory Positions for the recall to activate. seat and/or power tilt and (Auto Memory Recall) telescoping steering column while To activate the recall when On - At recalling a memory position, the The Auto (Automatic) Memory Ignition On is selected in the vehicle recall may stop. Remove the Recall feature automatically recalls personalization menu: obstruction; then press and hold the the previously stored RKE Memory . Place the ignition in ON/RUN/ appropriate manual control for the positions for the current driver when START. memory item that is not recalling for entering the vehicle. two seconds. Try recalling the See Vehicle Personalization on Depending upon the Auto Memory page 5‑44. memory position again by pressing Recall features enabled in the the appropriate memory button. vehicle personalization menu, RKE To stop recall movement, press one If the memory position is still not Memory positions are recalled in the of the memory, power mirror or recalling, see your dealer for following ways: power seat controls; or press the service. power tilt and telescoping steering To activate the recall when On - column control. Storing RKE Memory Positions Driver Door Open is selected in the If something has blocked the driver Every time the ignition is placed in personalization menu, do one of the seat and/or the power tilt and OFF/LOCK, the vehicle will following: telescoping steering column while automatically store the driver seat, . Press K on the RKE transmitter recalling a memory position, the outside mirrors, and power tilt and and open the driver door. recall may stop. Remove the telescoping steering column obstruction; then press and hold the positions to the RKE transmitter . K Press on the RKE transmitter appropriate manual control for the used to start the vehicle. These when the driver door is memory item that is not recalling for positions are called RKE Memory already open. two seconds. Try recalling the positions and may be different than memory position again by opening Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

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the driver door and pressing K on If something has blocked the driver WARNING (CONTINUED) the RKE transmitter. If the memory seat and/or power tilt and telescoping steering column while position is still not recalling, see the seat that insulates against your dealer for service. recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; heat, such as a blanket, cushion, Easy Exit Recall then press and hold the appropriate cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to If programmed on in the vehicle manual control for the exit feature overheat. An overheated seat personalization menu, the easy exit not recalling for two seconds. Try feature automatically moves the recalling the exit position again. heater may cause a burn or may driver seat, outside mirrors, and If the exit position is still not damage the seat. power tilt and telescoping steering recalling, see your dealer for column to the Button Memory service. B positions saved to the (Exit) Heated and Ventilated button. See “Storing Button Memory Positions” in this section and Front Seats Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44. { WARNING Easy exit recall automatically activates when one of the following If you cannot feel temperature occurs: change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To . The vehicle is turned off and the reduce the risk of burns, people driver door is opened within a with such a condition should use short time. care when using the seat heater, . The vehicle is turned off with the especially for long periods of driver door open. time. Do not place anything on (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

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When this feature is off, the heated or ventilated seats are canceled and ventilated seat symbols on the when the ignition is turned on. Press buttons are white. When a heated the heated or ventilated seat button seat is turned on, the symbol turns to use the heated or ventilated seats red. When a ventilated seat is after the vehicle is started. turned on, the symbol turns blue. The heated or ventilated seat Press the button once for the indicator lights do not turn on during highest setting. With each press of a remote start. the button, the seat will change to The temperature performance of an the next lower setting, and then to unoccupied seat may be reduced. the off setting. The indicator lights This is normal. next to the buttons indicate three for Heated and Ventilated Seat the highest setting and one for the The heated or ventilated seats will Buttons Shown, Heated Seat lowest. If the front heated seats are not turn on during a remote start Buttons Similar on high, the level may automatically unless they are enabled in the be lowered after approximately vehicle personalization menu. See If equipped, the buttons are near the 30 minutes. Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑9 climate controls on the center stack. and Vehicle Personalization on The passenger seat may take To operate, the ignition must be in page 5‑44. ON/RUN/START. longer to heat up. Press M /J or L /z to heat the Remote Start Heated and driver or passenger seat cushion Ventilated Seats and seatback. During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats, if equipped, can be Press C or { to ventilate the driver turned on automatically. When it is or passenger seat. cold outside, the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on. The heated Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

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Rear Seats To fold the seatback: Raising the Seatback Folding the Seatback { WARNING Either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a If either seatback is not locked, it seatback only when the vehicle is could move forward in a sudden not moving. stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Notice: Folding a rear seat with Always push and pull on the the safety belts still fastened may seatbacks to be sure they are cause damage to the seat or the locked. safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 1. Lift the lever on top of the { WARNING seatback to unlock it. A safety belt that is improperly A red tab near the seatback routed, not properly attached, lever raises when the seatback or twisted will not provide the is unlocked. protection needed in a crash. The 2. Fold the seatback forward. person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the Repeat the steps to fold the rear seatback, always check to be other seatback, if desired. sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

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To raise a seatback: To lock or unlock a seatback: Heated Rear Seats 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. { WARNING A red tab near the seatback If you cannot feel temperature lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place. change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. 2. Push and pull the top of the See the Warning under Heated seatback to be sure it is locked and Ventilated Front Seats on into position. page 3‑9. 3. Repeat the steps to raise the other seatback, if necessary. When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked 1. Insert the vehicle key into the position. lock next to the seatback release Locking and Unlocking the lever. Seatback 2. Turn the key toward the front of The rear seatbacks can be locked the vehicle to lock or unlock the or unlocked using the vehicle key. seatback. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other seatback, if desired. When the seatback is locked, the seatback release lever will not work. The seatbacks cannot be folded down when the seatback lock is engaged. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

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On vehicles without rear climate Rear Seat controls, press the button again to turn this feature off. The light on the Pass-Through Door button will turn off. On vehicles with rear climate controls, this feature turns on at the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest. Rear Heated Seat Buttons with Rear Climate Controls Shown, Base Similar If available, the buttons are on the Some vehicles have a rear seat rear of the center console. pass-through door in the center of With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, the rear seatback. Fold down the press M or L to heat the left or right center armrest and pull the latch to outboard seat cushion and open the door. seatback. On vehicles without rear The pass-through door can be climate controls, an indicator light locked or unlocked using the knob on the button will turn on when the on the back of the door. Open the heated seat is on. On vehicles with trunk to access the lock. Turn the rear climate controls, an indicator on knob toward Q to lock the door or the climate control display appears away from to unlock the door. when this feature is on. Q Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

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Why Safety Belts Work Safety Belts WARNING (CONTINUED) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts are more likely to be seriously properly. It also describes some injured or killed. Do not allow things not to do with safety belts. passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped { WARNING with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and Do not let anyone ride where a check that all passenger(s) are safety belt cannot be worn restrained properly too. properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. worse than if you are wearing When riding in a vehicle, you travel safety belts. You can be seriously See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑15. as fast as the vehicle does. If the injured or killed by hitting things vehicle stops suddenly, you keep inside the vehicle harder or by going until something stops you. being ejected from the vehicle. In It could be the windshield, the addition, anyone who is not instrument panel, or the safety belts! buckled up can strike other When you wear a safety belt, you passengers in the vehicle. and the vehicle slow down together. It is extremely dangerous to ride There is more time to stop because in a cargo area, inside or outside you stop over a longer distance and, of a vehicle. In a collision, when worn properly, your strongest passengers riding in these areas bones take the forces from the (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (15,1)

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safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a This section is only for people of safety belt? adult size. A: You could be — whether you are There are special things to know wearing a safety belt or not. about safety belts and children. And Your chance of being conscious there are different rules for smaller during and after a crash, so you children and infants. If a child will be . Sit up straight and always keep can unbuckle and get out, is riding in the vehicle, see Older your feet on the floor in front much greater if you are belted. Children on page 3‑41 or Infants of you. and Young Children on page 3‑43. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why . Always use the correct buckle Follow those rules for everyone's for your seating position. should I have to wear safety protection. belts? . Wear the lap part of the belt low It is very important for all occupants A: Airbags are supplemental and snug on the hips, just to buckle up. Statistics show that touching the thighs. In a crash, systems only; so they work with unbelted people are hurt more often safety belts — not instead of this applies force to the strong in crashes than those who are pelvic bones and you would be them. Whether or not an airbag wearing safety belts. is provided, all occupants still less likely to slide under the lap have to buckle up to get the There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt most protection. about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (16,1)

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. Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. the belt across you. Do not let it These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash. you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt quickly. If this happens, let the properly. belt go back slightly to unlock it. { WARNING 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is Then pull the belt across you You can be seriously injured, adjustable, so you can sit up more slowly. or even killed, by not wearing straight. To see how, see “Seats” If the shoulder portion of a your safety belt properly. in the Index. passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint . Never allow the lap or locking feature may be engaged. shoulder belt to become If this happens, let the belt go loose or twisted. back all the way and start again. . Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back. . Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (17,1)

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“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for use and important safety information.

3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should Pull up on the latch plate to return to its stowed position. make sure it is secure. If the belt Before a door is closed, be sure the is not long enough, see Safety 5. To make the lap part tight, pull safety belt is out of the way. If a up on the shoulder belt. Belt Extender on page 3‑20. door is slammed against a safety Position the release button on belt, damage can occur to both the the buckle so that the safety belt safety belt and the vehicle. could be quickly unbuckled if Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster necessary. The vehicle has a shoulder belt 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and height adjuster, move it to the right front passenger seating height that is right for you. See positions. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (18,1)

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Adjust the guide so the shoulder After the height adjuster is set to the parts of the safety belt system will portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down need to be replaced. See Replacing and not falling off of it. The belt without pressing the release button Safety Belt System Parts after a should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into Crash on page 3‑21. contacting, the neck. Improper position. shoulder belt height adjustment Rear Safety Belt Comfort could reduce the effectiveness of Safety Belt Pretensioners Guides the safety belt in a crash. See How This vehicle has safety belt This vehicle may have rear safety to Wear Safety Belts Properly on pretensioners for front outboard belt comfort guides. If not, they are page 3‑15. occupants. Although the safety belt available through your dealer. The pretensioners cannot be seen, they guides may provide added safety are part of the safety belt assembly. belt comfort for older children who They can help tighten the safety have outgrown booster seats and belts during the early stages of a for some adults. When installed and moderate to severe frontal or near properly adjusted, the comfort guide frontal crash if the threshold positions the belt away from the conditions for pretensioner neck and head. activation are met. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side or rear crash. If the vehicle has roof-rail airbags, the pretensioners can tighten the safety belts in a Push down on the release button rollover event. and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can Pretensioners work only once. If the be moved up by pushing the slide/ pretensioners activate in a crash, trim up. the pretensioners and possibly other Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (19,1)

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There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To install a comfort guide to the safety belt:

2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide. elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

1. Remove the guide from its { WARNING storage pocket on the side of the seat. A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (20,1)

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Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is WARNING (CONTINUED) to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely and across the chest. These parts Safety belts work for everyone, that the fetus will not be hurt in a of the body are best able to take including pregnant women. Like all crash. For pregnant women, as for belt restraining forces. occupants, they are more likely to anyone, the key to making safety be seriously injured if they do not belts effective is wearing them wear safety belts. properly. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone 4. Buckle, position, and release the else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender safety belt as described A pregnant woman should wear a previously in this section. Make has been designed for adults. Never lap-shoulder belt, and the lap use it for securing child seats. To sure the shoulder portion of the portion should be worn as low as belt is on the shoulder and not wear it, attach it to the regular safety possible, below the rounding, belt. See the instruction sheet that falling off of it. The belt should throughout the pregnancy. be close to, but not contacting, comes with the extender. the neck. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (21,1)

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Safety System Check Safety Belt Care WARNING (CONTINUED) Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt reminder light, safety belts, crash. To help make sure the buckles, latch plates, retractors, and { WARNING safety belt systems are working anchorages are all working properly. properly after a crash, have them Look for any other loose or Do not bleach or dye safety belts. inspected and any necessary damaged safety belt system parts It may severely weaken them. In replacements made as soon as that might keep a safety belt system a crash, they might not be able to possible. from doing its job. See your dealer provide adequate protection. to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Clean safety belts only with mild After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not protect you in a soap and lukewarm water. crash. They can rip apart under safety belts may not be necessary. impact forces. If a belt is torn or But the safety belt assemblies that frayed, get a new one right away. Replacing Safety Belt were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. Make sure the safety belt reminder System Parts after a See your dealer to have the safety light is working. See Safety Belt Crash belt assemblies inspected or Reminders on page 5‑15. replaced. Keep safety belts clean and dry. { WARNING See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑21. A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (22,1)

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New parts and repairs may be Airbag System . A roof-rail airbag for the front necessary even if the safety belt outboard passenger and the system was not being used at the passenger seated directly time of the crash. Airbag System (Sedan) behind the front outboard passenger. Have the safety belt pretensioners The vehicle has the following checked if the vehicle has been in a airbags: All vehicle airbags have the word crash, or if the airbag readiness light . A frontal airbag for the driver. AIRBAG on the trim or on a label stays on after you start the vehicle near the deployment opening. . or while you are driving. See Airbag A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. For frontal airbags, the word Readiness Light on page 5‑16. AIRBAG is on the center of the . A knee airbag for the driver. steering wheel for the driver and on . A knee airbag for the front the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger. outboard passenger. . A seat-mounted side impact For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG airbag for the driver. is on the lower part of the instrument panel. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard For seat-mounted side impact passenger. airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to . Seat-mounted side impact the door. airbags for the second row outboard passengers. For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated Airbags are designed to supplement directly behind the driver. the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (23,1)

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the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) very quickly to do their job. being ejected from it. Airbags are should sit as far back as possible Here are the most important things “supplemental restraints” to the while still maintaining control of to know about the airbag system: safety belts. Everyone in the the vehicle. vehicle should wear a safety belt { WARNING Occupants should not lean on or properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side an airbag for that person. You can be severely injured or windows in seating positions with killed in a crash if you are not seat-mounted side impact airbags wearing your safety belt, even and/or roof-rail airbags. with airbags. Airbags are { WARNING designed to work with safety Because airbags inflate with great belts, not replace them. Also, { WARNING airbags are not designed to inflate force and faster than the blink of in every crash. In some crashes an eye, anyone who is up Children who are up against, safety belts are the only restraint. against, or very close to any or very close to, any airbag when See When Should an Airbag airbag when it inflates can be it inflates can be seriously injured Inflate? (Sedan) on page 3‑30 or seriously injured or killed. Do not or killed. Airbags plus When Should an Airbag Inflate? sit unnecessarily close to any lap-shoulder belts offer protection (Professional Vehicle) on airbag, as you would be if sitting for adults and older children, but page 3‑31. on the edge of the seat or leaning not for young children and infants. forward. Safety belts help keep Neither the vehicle's safety belt Wearing your safety belt during a you in position before and during crash helps reduce the chance of system nor its airbag system is a crash. Always wear a safety designed for them. Young hitting things inside the vehicle or belt, even with airbags. The driver (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (24,1)

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Airbag System . A roof-rail airbag for the driver WARNING (CONTINUED) and the passenger seated (Professional Vehicle) directly behind the driver. children and infants need the The vehicle has the following . A roof-rail airbag for the front protection that a child restraint airbags: outboard passenger and the system can provide. Always . A frontal airbag for the driver. passenger seated directly secure children properly in the behind the front outboard vehicle. To read how, see Older . A frontal airbag for the front passenger. Children on page 3‑41 or Infants outboard passenger. and Young Children on All vehicle airbags have the word . A knee airbag for the driver. page 3‑43. AIRBAG on the trim or on a label . A knee airbag for the front near the deployment opening. outboard passenger. For frontal airbags, the word . A seat-mounted side impact AIRBAG is on the center of the airbag for the driver. steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front . A seat-mounted side impact outboard passenger. airbag for the front outboard passenger. For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the lower part of the . There is an airbag readiness light A roof-rail airbag for the driver. instrument panel. on the instrument cluster, which . A roof-rail airbag for the front For seat-mounted side impact shows the airbag symbol. The outboard passenger. airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the system checks the airbag electrical The vehicle may have the following side of the seatback closest to system for malfunctions. The light airbags: the door. tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness . Seat-mounted side impact For roof-rail airbags, the word Light on page 5‑16 for more airbags for the second row AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. information. outboard passengers. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (25,1)

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Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce Wearing your safety belt during a you in position before and during the risk of injury from the force of an crash helps reduce the chance of a crash. Always wear a safety inflating bag, all airbags must inflate hitting things inside the vehicle or belt, even with airbags. The driver very quickly to do their job. being ejected from it. Airbags are should sit as far back as possible “supplemental restraints” to the while still maintaining control of Here are the most important things safety belts. Everyone in the the vehicle. to know about the airbag system: vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or properly, whether or not there is { WARNING sleep against the door or side an airbag for that person. windows in seating positions with You can be severely injured or seat-mounted side impact airbags killed in a crash if you are not and/or roof-rail airbags. wearing your safety belt, even { WARNING with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety Because airbags inflate with great belts, not replace them. Also, force and faster than the blink of { WARNING airbags are not designed to inflate an eye, anyone who is up Children who are up against, in every crash. In some crashes against, or very close to any or very close to, any airbag when safety belts are the only restraint. airbag when it inflates can be it inflates can be seriously injured See When Should an Airbag seriously injured or killed. Do not or killed. Airbags plus Inflate? (Sedan) on page 3‑30 or sit unnecessarily close to any lap-shoulder belts offer protection When Should an Airbag Inflate? airbag, as you would be if sitting for adults and older children, but (Professional Vehicle) on on the edge of the seat or leaning not for young children and infants. page 3‑31. forward. Safety belts help keep (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (26,1)

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problem. See Airbag Readiness WARNING (CONTINUED) Light on page 5‑16 for more information. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is Where Are the Airbags? designed for them. Young children and infants need the (Sedan) protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3‑41 or Infants and Young Children on The driver knee airbag is below the page 3‑43. steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box.

The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. There is an airbag readiness light The front outboard passenger on the instrument cluster, which frontal airbag is in the passenger shows the airbag symbol. The side instrument panel. system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (27,1)

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WARNING (CONTINUED)

or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, block the inflation path of a Side Similar Passenger Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag. The seat-mounted side impact On vehicles with second row seat‐ Never secure anything to the roof airbags for the driver and front mounted side impact airbags, they of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags outboard passenger are in the side are in the sides of the rear seatback by routing a rope or tie‐down of the seatbacks closest to the door. closest to the door. through any door or window The roof-rail airbags for the driver, opening. If you do, the path of an right front passenger, and second { WARNING inflating roof-rail airbag will be row outboard passengers are in the blocked. ceiling above the side windows. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (28,1)

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Where Are the Airbags? (Professional Vehicle)

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 seat-mounted side impact glove box. The driver frontal airbag is in the airbags for the driver and front center of the steering wheel. outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger On vehicles with roof-rail airbags for side instrument panel. the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers, they are in the ceiling above the side windows. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (29,1)

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WARNING (CONTINUED)

that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Driver Side Shown, Passenger Do not use seat accessories that Passenger Side Similar Side Similar block the inflation path of a On vehicles with second row On professional vehicles without seat-mounted side impact airbag. seat-mounted side impact airbags, rear seats, the roof-rail airbags for Never secure anything to the roof they are in the sides of the rear the driver and front outboard of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags seatback closest to the door. passenger are in the ceiling above by routing a rope or tie‐down the side windows. through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an { WARNING inflating roof-rail airbag will be blocked. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (30,1)

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When Should an Airbag whether the object is fixed or inflate at a level less than full moving, rigid or deformable, narrow deployment. For more severe frontal Inflate? (Sedan) or wide. impacts, full deployment occurs. Frontal airbags are designed to Thresholds can also vary with The vehicle has seat-mounted side inflate in moderate to severe frontal specific vehicle design. impact airbags and roof-rail airbags. or near frontal crashes to help See Airbag System (Sedan) on reduce the potential for severe Frontal airbags are not intended to page 3‑22 or Airbag System injuries, mainly to the driver's or inflate during vehicle rollovers, in (Professional Vehicle) on page 3‑24. front outboard passenger's head rear impacts, or in many side impacts. Seat-mounted side impact and and chest. However, they are only roof-rail airbags are intended to designed to inflate if the impact In addition, the vehicle has inflate in moderate to severe side exceeds a predetermined dual-stage frontal airbags. crashes depending on the location deployment threshold. Deployment Dual-stage airbags adjust the of the impact. In addition, these thresholds are used to predict how restraint according to crash severity. roof‐rail airbags are intended to severe a crash is likely to be in time Frontal knee airbags are designed inflate during a rollover or in a for the airbags to inflate and help severe frontal impact. Seat-mounted restrain the occupants. to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal impacts that side impact and roof-rail airbags will Whether the frontal airbags will or exceed a predetermined inflate if the crash severity is above should inflate is not based primarily deployment threshold. the system's designed threshold on how fast the vehicle is traveling. level. The threshold level can vary It depends on what is hit, the The vehicle has electronic frontal with specific vehicle design. direction of the impact, and how sensors, which help the sensing Roof‐rail airbags are not intended to quickly the vehicle slows down. system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more inflate in rear impacts. Frontal airbags may inflate at severe frontal impact. For moderate A seat-mounted side impact airbag different crash speeds depending on frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags is intended to inflate on the side of whether the vehicle hits an object the vehicle that is struck. Both roof‐ straight on or at an angle, and rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck or if the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (31,1)

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sensing system predicts that the Whether the frontal airbags will or Frontal knee airbags are designed vehicle is about to roll over on its should inflate is not based primarily to inflate in moderate to severe side, or in a severe frontal impact. on how fast the vehicle is traveling. frontal or near frontal impacts that In any particular crash, no one can It depends on what is hit, the exceed a predetermined say whether an airbag should have direction of the impact, and how deployment threshold. inflated simply because of the quickly the vehicle slows down. The vehicle has electronic frontal vehicle damage or repair costs. Frontal airbags may inflate at sensors, which help the sensing different crash speeds depending on system distinguish between a When Should an Airbag whether the vehicle hits an object moderate frontal impact and a more Inflate? (Professional straight on or at an angle, and severe frontal impact. For moderate whether the object is fixed or frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags Vehicle) moving, rigid or deformable, narrow inflate at a level less than full Frontal airbags are designed to or wide. deployment. For more severe frontal inflate in moderate to severe frontal Thresholds can also vary with impacts, full deployment occurs. or near frontal crashes to help specific vehicle design. The vehicle has seat-mounted side reduce the potential for severe impact airbags and roof-rail airbags. injuries, mainly to the driver's or Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in See Airbag System (Sedan) on front outboard passenger's head page 3‑22 or Airbag System and chest. However, they are only rear impacts, or in many side impacts. (Professional Vehicle) on page 3‑24. designed to inflate if the impact Seat-mounted side impact and exceeds a predetermined In addition, the vehicle has roof-rail airbags are intended to deployment threshold. Deployment dual-stage frontal airbags. inflate in moderate to severe side thresholds are used to predict how Dual-stage airbags adjust the crashes depending on the location severe a crash is likely to be in time restraint according to crash severity. of the impact. Seat-mounted side for the airbags to inflate and help impact and roof-rail airbags will restrain the occupants. inflate if the crash severity is above Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (32,1)

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the system's designed threshold For airbag location, see Where Are full or partial ejection in rollover level. The threshold level can vary the Airbags? (Professional Vehicle) events, although no system can with specific vehicle design. on page 3‑28 or Where Are the prevent all such ejections. Roof-rail airbags are not intended to Airbags? (Sedan) on page 3‑26. But airbags would not help in many inflate in rear impacts. types of collisions, primarily A seat-mounted side impact airbag How Does an Airbag because the occupant's motion is is intended to inflate on the side of Restrain? not toward those airbags. See When the vehicle that is struck. Both Should an Airbag Inflate? (Sedan) In moderate to severe frontal or roof-rail airbags will inflate when on page 3 30 or When Should an near frontal collisions, even belted ‑ either side of the vehicle is struck. Airbag Inflate? (Professional occupants can contact the steering Vehicle) on page 3 31. In any particular crash, no one can wheel or the instrument panel. In ‑ say whether an airbag should have moderate to severe side collisions, Airbags should never be regarded inflated simply because of the even belted occupants can contact as anything more than a supplement vehicle damage or repair costs. the inside of the vehicle. to safety belts. Airbags supplement the protection What Makes an Airbag provided by safety belts by What Will You See after Inflate? distributing the force of the impact an Airbag Inflates? In a deployment event, the sensing more evenly over the After the frontal airbags and system sends an electrical signal occupant's body. seat-mounted side impact airbags triggering a release of gas from the Rollover capable roof-rail airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the are designed to help contain the quickly that some people may not airbag causing the bag to break out head and chest of occupants in the even realize an airbag inflated. of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, outboard seating positions in the Roof-rail airbags may still be at least and related hardware are all part of first and second rows. The rollover partially inflated for some time after the airbag module. capable roof-rail airbags are they inflate. Some components of designed to help reduce the risk of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (33,1)

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airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? (Professional Vehicle) on WARNING (CONTINUED) { WARNING page 3‑28 or Where Are the get out of the vehicle after an A crash severe enough to inflate Airbags? (Sedan) on page 3‑26. airbag inflates, then get fresh air the airbags may have also The parts of the airbag that come by opening a window or a door. damaged important functions in into contact with you may be warm, If you experience breathing the vehicle, such as the fuel but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag system, brake and steering be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek systems, etc. Even if the vehicle from the vents in the deflated medical attention. appears to be drivable after a airbags. Airbag inflation does not moderate crash, there may be prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer The vehicle has a feature that may concealed damage that could the vehicle, nor does it prevent automatically unlock the doors, turn make it difficult to safely operate people from leaving the vehicle. on the interior lamps, turn on the the vehicle. hazard warning flashers, and shut Use caution if you should attempt { WARNING off the fuel system after the airbags to restart the engine after a crash inflate. You can lock the doors, turn has occurred. When an airbag inflates, there off the interior lamps, and turn off may be dust in the air. This dust the hazard warning flashers by could cause breathing problems using the controls for those for people with a history of features. asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (34,1)

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In many crashes severe enough to . Let only qualified technicians inflate the airbag, windshields are work on the airbag systems. broken by vehicle deformation. Improper service can mean that Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for passenger airbag. service. . Airbags are designed to inflate Passenger Sensing United States only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new System parts for the airbag system. The vehicle has a passenger If you do not get them, the sensing system for the front airbag system will not be there outboard passenger position. The to help protect you in another passenger airbag status indicator crash. A new system will include will light on the overhead console Canada airbag modules and possibly when the vehicle is started. other parts. The service manual The words ON and OFF or the for the vehicle covers the need symbol for on and off will be visible to replace other parts. during the system check. When the . The vehicle has a crash sensing system check is complete, either the and diagnostic module which word ON or OFF, or the symbol for records information after a on and off will be visible. See crash. See Vehicle Data Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Recording and Privacy on on page 5‑17. page 13‑14 and Event Data The passenger sensing system Recorders on page 13‑14. turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (35,1)

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airbag, under certain conditions. No Never put a rear-facing child seat in other airbag is affected by the the front. This is because the risk to WARNING (CONTINUED) passenger sensing system. the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag inflates. inflate under some unusual The passenger sensing system circumstance, even though the works with sensors that are part of airbag(s) are off. the front outboard passenger seat. { WARNING The sensors are designed to detect Secure rear-facing child restraints the presence of a properly seated A child in a rear-facing child in a rear seat, even if the occupant and determine if the front restraint can be seriously injured airbag(s) are off. If you secure a outboard passenger frontal airbag or killed if the passenger frontal forward-facing child restraint in and knee airbag should be allowed airbag inflates. This is because the front outboard passenger to inflate or not. the back of the rear-facing child seat, always move the seat as far restraint would be very close to According to accident statistics, back as it will go. It is better to the inflating airbag. A child in a children are safer when properly secure the child restraint in a secured in a rear seat in a correct forward-facing child restraint can rear seat. child restraint for their weight be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and size. The passenger sensing system is and the passenger seat is in a designed to turn off the front We recommend that children be forward position. secured in a rear seat, including: an outboard passenger airbag and infant or a child riding in a Even if the passenger sensing knee airbag if: rear-facing child restraint; a child system has turned off the front . The front outboard passenger riding in a forward-facing child seat; outboard passenger airbag(s), no seat is unoccupied. an older child riding in a booster system is fail-safe. No one can . seat; and children, who are large guarantee that an airbag will not The system determines that an enough, using safety belts. infant is present in a child (Continued) restraint. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (36,1)

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. A front outboard passenger For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a takes his/her weight off of the children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint seat for a period of time. very small adults, the passenger If a child restraint has been installed . sensing system may or may not turn Or, if there is a critical problem and the on indicator is lit: with the airbag system or the off the front outboard passenger passenger sensing system. frontal airbag and knee airbag, 1. Turn the vehicle off. depending upon the person s ’ 2. Remove the child restraint from When the passenger sensing seating posture and body build. the vehicle. system has turned off the front Everyone in the vehicle who has outboard passenger frontal airbag outgrown child restraints should 3. Remove any additional items and knee airbag, the off indicator wear a safety belt properly — from the seat such as blankets, will light and stay lit to remind you whether or not there is an airbag for cushions, seat covers, seat that the airbags are off. See that person. heaters, or seat massagers. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑17. 4. Reinstall the child restraint { WARNING following the directions provided The passenger sensing system is by the child restraint designed to turn on the front If the airbag readiness light ever manufacturer and refer to outboard passenger frontal airbag comes on and stays on, it means Securing Child Restraints (Front and knee airbag anytime the system that something may be wrong Passenger Seat) on page 3‑57 senses that a person of adult size is with the airbag system. To help or Securing Child Restraints sitting properly in the front outboard avoid injury to yourself or others, (Rear Seat) on page 3‑54. passenger seat. have the vehicle serviced right When the passenger sensing away. See Airbag Readiness system has allowed the airbags to Light on page 5‑16 for more be enabled, the on indicator will light information, including important and stay lit as a reminder that the safety information. airbags are active. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (37,1)

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5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the Adult-Size Occupant from the seat, such as blankets, vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off. Then slightly heaters, or seat massagers, a recline the vehicle seatback and laptop, or other electronic adjust the seat cushion, devices. if adjustable, to make sure that 3. Place the seatback in the fully the vehicle seatback is not upright position. pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat Also make sure the child cushion, with legs comfortably restraint is not trapped under the extended. vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head 5. Restart the vehicle and have the restraint. See Head Restraints person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on on page 3‑2. If a person of adult size is sitting in indicator is lit. 6. Restart the vehicle. the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be The passenger sensing system Additional Factors Affecting because that person is not sitting may or may not turn off the System Operation properly in the seat. Use the airbags for a child in a child following steps to allow the system Safety belts help keep the restraint depending upon the to detect that person and enable the passenger in position on the seat child's seating posture and body front outboard passenger frontal during vehicle maneuvers and build. It is better to secure a airbag and knee airbag: braking, which helps the passenger child restraint in a rear seat. sensing system maintain the 1. Turn the vehicle off. passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (38,1)

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in the Index for additional lit, and the airbag readiness light an unoccupied seat. If this is not information about the importance of on the instrument panel will also desired, remove the object from proper restraint use. be lit. the seat. A thick layer of additional material, . Liquid pooled on the seat that such as a blanket or cushion, has not soaked in may make it { WARNING or aftermarket equipment such as more likely that the passenger seat covers, seat heaters, and seat sensing system will turn on the Stowing of articles under the massagers can affect how well the passenger frontal airbag and passenger seat or between the passenger sensing system passenger knee airbag while a passenger seat cushion and operates. We recommend that you child restraint or child occupant seatback may interfere with the not use seat covers or other is on the seat. If the passenger proper operation of the passenger aftermarket equipment except when frontal airbag and passenger sensing system. approved by GM for your specific knee airbag are turned on, the vehicle. See Adding Equipment to on indicator will be lit. Servicing the the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on If the passenger seat gets wet, dry page 3‑39 for more information the seat immediately. If the airbag Airbag-Equipped Vehicle about modifications that can affect readiness light is lit, do not install a Airbags affect how the vehicle how the system operates. child restraint or allow anyone to should be serviced. There are parts A wet seat can affect the occupy the seat. See Airbag of the airbag system in several performance of the passenger Readiness Light on page 5‑16 for places around the vehicle. Your sensing system. Here is how: important safety information. dealer and the service manual have . The passenger sensing system The on indicator may be lit if an information about servicing the may turn off the passenger object, such as a briefcase, vehicle and the airbag system. To frontal airbag and passenger handbag, grocery bag, laptop, purchase a service manual, see knee airbag when liquid is or other electronic device, is put on Service Publications Ordering soaked into the seat. If this Information on page 13‑11. happens, the off indicator will be Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (39,1)

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diagnostic module, steering wheel, deployment of the passenger { WARNING instrument panel, roof-rail airbag airbag(s) or prevent the passenger modules, ceiling headliner or pillar sensing system from properly For up to 10 seconds after the garnish trim, front sensors, side turning off the passenger airbag(s). vehicle is turned off and the impact sensors, or airbag wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on battery is disconnected, an airbag page 3‑34. can still inflate during improper Your dealer and the service manual service. You can be injured if you have information about the location If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail are close to an airbag when it of the airbag sensors, sensing and airbags, see Different Size Tires diagnostic module, and airbag and Wheels on page 10 52 for inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. ‑ wiring. additional important information. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow In addition, the vehicle has a If you have to modify your vehicle proper service procedures, and passenger sensing system for the because you have a disability and make sure the person performing front outboard passenger position, you have questions about whether work for you is qualified to do so. which includes sensors that are part the modifications will affect the of the passenger seat. The vehicle's airbag system, or if you passenger sensing system may not have questions about whether the Adding Equipment to the operate properly if the original seat airbag system will be affected if the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle trim is replaced with non-GM vehicle is modified for any other covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. Adding accessories that change the GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices vehicle's frame, bumper system, designed for a different vehicle. Any on page 13‑3. height, front end, or side sheet object, such as an aftermarket seat metal, may keep the airbag system heater or a comfort-enhancing pad from working properly. The or device, installed under or on top operation of the airbag system can of the seat fabric, could also also be affected by changing or interfere with the operation of the moving any parts of the front seats, passenger sensing system. This safety belts, the airbag sensing and could either prevent proper Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (40,1)

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Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on readiness light is working. See after the vehicle is started or comes Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the airbag on when you are driving, the airbag page 5‑16. systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. Have A damaged airbag system may the vehicle serviced right away. See Notice: If an airbag covering is Airbag Readiness Light on not work properly and may not damaged, opened, or broken, the page 5‑16. airbag may not work properly. Do protect you and your not open or break the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting coverings. If there are any in serious injury or even death. To opened or broken airbag covers, help make sure the airbag have the airbag covering and/or systems are working properly airbag module replaced. For the after a crash, have them location of the airbags, see inspected and any necessary Where Are the Airbags? replacements made as soon as (Professional Vehicle) on possible. page 3‑28 or Where Are the Airbags? (Sedan) on page 3‑26. See your dealer for service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (41,1)

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Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper safety belt fit be come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? . Sit all the way back on the seat. A: An older child should wear a Do the knees bend at the seat lap-shoulder belt and get the edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder return to the booster seat. belt can provide. The shoulder . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or Does the shoulder belt rest on neck. The lap belt should fit the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just If no, try using the rear safety touching the top of the thighs. belt comfort guide. See “Rear This applies belt force to the Safety Belt Comfort Guides” child's pelvic bones in a crash. under Lap-Shoulder Belt on It should never be worn over the Older children who have outgrown page 3 16. If the shoulder belt abdomen, which could cause booster seats should wear the ‑ still does not rest on the severe or even fatal internal vehicle safety belts. shoulder, then return to the injuries in a crash. booster seat. Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort . Does the lap belt fit low and Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on snug on the hips, touching the page 3‑16. thighs? If yes, continue. If no, According to accident statistics, return to the booster seat. children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (42,1)

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restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating WARNING (CONTINUED) position. belt. The belt force would then be In a crash, children who are not applied right on the abdomen. buckled up can strike other people That could cause serious or fatal who are buckled up, or can be injuries. The shoulder belt should thrown out of the vehicle. Older go over the shoulder and across children need to use safety belts the chest. properly.

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Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt. The { WARNING safety belt cannot properly spread Never allow a child to wear the the impact forces. In a crash, they safety belt with the shoulder belt can be crushed together and behind their back. A child can be seriously injured. A safety belt seriously injured by not wearing must be used by only one person the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a at a time. crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (43,1)

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Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older WARNING (CONTINUED) Children children, but not for young children Everyone in a vehicle needs and infants. Neither the vehicle's arms. An infant should be protection! This includes infants and safety belt system nor its airbag secured in an appropriate all other children. Neither the system is designed for them. Every restraint. distance traveled nor the age and time infants and young children ride size of the traveler changes the in vehicles, they should have the need, for everyone, to use safety protection provided by appropriate restraints. In fact, the law in every child restraints. state in the United States and in Children who are not restrained every Canadian province says properly can strike other people, children up to some age must be or can be thrown out of the vehicle. restrained while in a vehicle. { WARNING { WARNING Never hold an infant or a child Children can be seriously injured while riding in a vehicle. Due to or strangled if a shoulder belt is crash forces, an infant or a child wrapped around their neck and will become so heavy it is not the safety belt continues to possible to hold it during a crash. { WARNING tighten. Never leave children For example, in a crash at only unattended in a vehicle and never 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) Children who are up against, allow children to play with the infant will suddenly become a or very close to, any airbag when safety belts. 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's it inflates can be seriously injured (Continued) or killed. Never put a rear-facing (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (44,1)

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Q: What are the different types of are many kinds of restraints WARNING (CONTINUED) add-on child restraints? available for children with special needs. child restraint in the right front A: Add-on child restraints, which seat. Secure a rear-facing child are purchased by the vehicle restraint in a rear seat. It is also owner, are available in four basic { WARNING better to secure a forward-facing types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into To reduce the risk of neck and child restraint in a rear seat. If you head injury during a crash, infants must secure a forward-facing consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also need complete support. In a child restraint in the right front whether or not the restraint will crash, if an infant is in a seat, always move the front be compatible with the motor rear-facing child restraint, the passenger seat as far back as it vehicle in which it will be used. crash forces can be distributed will go. For most basic types of child across the strongest part of an restraints, there are many infant's body, the back and different models available. When shoulders. Infants should always purchasing a child restraint, be be secured in rear-facing child sure it is designed to be used in restraints. a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. { WARNING The restraint manufacturer A young child's hip bones are still instructions that come with the so small that the vehicle's regular restraint state the weight and safety belt may not remain low on height limitations for a particular the hip bones, as it should. child restraint. In addition, there (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (45,1)

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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 injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate Forward-Facing Child Seat child restraints. Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. restraint with the seating surface 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 XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (46,1)

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Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. { WARNING When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions 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 restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. Booster Seats instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured A booster seat is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a designed to improve the fit of the in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure vehicle's safety belt system. people in the vehicle. Be sure to A booster seat can also help a child To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in to see out the window. the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is in the vehicle. Child restraint in it. systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas of the United States seats by lap belts or the lap belt and Canada, Certified Child portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Passenger Safety Technicians the LATCH system. See Lower (CPSTs) are available to inspect Anchors and Tethers for Children and demonstrate how to correctly (LATCH System) on page 3‑48. use and install child restraints. In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (47,1)

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Administration (NHTSA) website to We recommend that children and locate the nearest child safety seat child restraints be secured in a rear WARNING (CONTINUED) inspection station. For CPST seat, including: an infant or a child availability in Canada, check with riding in a rear-facing child restraint; passenger airbag inflates and the Transport Canada or the Provincial a child riding in a forward-facing passenger seat is in a forward Ministry of Transportation office. child seat; an older child riding in a position. booster seat; and children, who are Even if the passenger sensing Securing the Child Within the large enough, using safety belts. Child Restraint system has turned off the right Never put a rear-facing child seat in front passenger frontal airbag, no the front. This is because the risk to system is fail-safe. No one can { WARNING the rear-facing child is so great if the guarantee that an airbag will not A child can be seriously injured or airbag deploys. deploy under some unusual killed in a crash if the child is not circumstance, even though it is properly secured in the child { WARNING turned off. restraint. Secure the child Secure rear-facing child restraints A child in a rear-facing child properly following the instructions in a rear seat, even if the airbag restraint can be seriously injured that came with that child restraint. is off. If you secure a or killed if the right front forward-facing child restraint in passenger airbag inflates. This is the right front seat, always move because the back of the Where to Put the the front passenger seat as far rear-facing child restraint would Restraint back as it will go. It is better to be very close to the inflating secure the child restraint in a According to accident statistics, airbag. A child in a forward-facing rear seat. children and infants are safer when child restraint can be seriously properly restrained in a child injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System restraint system or infant restraint (Continued) on page 3‑34 for additional system secured in a rear seating information. position. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (48,1)

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When securing a child restraint in a rear-facing child restraint should not Make sure that a LATCH-compatible rear seating position, study the be installed in the vehicle, even if child restraint is properly installed instructions that came with the child the airbag is off. using the anchors, or use the restraint to make sure it is Wherever a child restraint is vehicle's safety belts to secure the compatible with this vehicle. installed, be sure to secure the child restraint, following the instructions Child restraints and booster seats restraint properly. that came with that restraint, and vary considerably in size, and some also the instructions in this manual. Keep in mind that an unsecured When installing a child restraint with may fit in certain seating positions child restraint can move around in a better than others. Always make a top tether, you must also use collision or sudden stop and injure either the lower anchors or the sure the child restraint is properly people in the vehicle. Be sure to secured. safety belts to properly secure the properly secure any child restraint in child restraint. A child restraint must Depending on where you place the the vehicle — even when no child is never be installed using only the top child restraint and the size of the in it. tether and anchor. child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt In order to use the LATCH system in Lower Anchors and the vehicle, you need a child assemblies or LATCH anchors for Tethers for Children additional passengers or child restraint that has LATCH restraints. Adjacent seating (LATCH System) attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with positions should not be used if the The LATCH system secures a child child restraint prevents access to or instructions on how to use the child restraint during driving or in a crash. restraint and its attachments. The interferes with the routing of the LATCH attachments on the child safety belt. following explains how to attach a restraint are used to attach the child child restraint with these If the vehicle does not have a rear restraint to the anchors in the attachments in the vehicle. seat that will accommodate a vehicle. This system is designed to rear-facing child restraint, a make installation of a child restraint Not all vehicle seating positions or easier. child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (49,1)

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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the instructions for the child built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint to the vehicle. restraint. 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. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (50,1)

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Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower The top tether anchors are under Anchor Locations anchors, each rear anchor position the covers, behind the rear seat, on has a label, near the crease the filler panel. Be sure to use an between the seatback and the seat anchor on the same side of the cushion. 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 if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the To assist in locating the top tether child restraint say that the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor must be attached. symbol is on the cover. Rear Seat According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating properly restrained in a child positions with top tether anchors. restraint system or infant restraint H (Lower Anchor): Seating system secured in a rear seating positions with two lower anchors. position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑47 for additional information. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (51,1)

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Securing a Child Restraint Notice: Do not let the LATCH Designed for the LATCH WARNING (CONTINUED) attachments rub against the System vehicle’s safety belts. This may restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts. If necessary, cause the anchor or attachment move buckled safety belts to { WARNING to come loose or even break avoid rubbing the LATCH during a crash. A child or others attachments. If a LATCH-type child restraint is could be injured. To reduce the not attached to anchors, the child risk of serious or fatal injuries Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This restraint will not be able to protect during a crash, attach only one could damage the safety belt or the child correctly. In a crash, the child restraint per anchor. child could be seriously injured or the seat. Unbuckle and return the killed. Install a LATCH-type child safety belt to its stowed position, restraint properly using the before folding the seat. anchors, or use the vehicle safety { WARNING If you need to secure more than one belts to secure the restraint, child restraint in the rear seat, see following the instructions that Children can be seriously injured Where to Put the Restraint on came with the child restraint and or strangled if a shoulder belt is page 3‑47. the instructions in this manual. wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors tighten. Buckle any unused safety in the rear seat at the same time, belts behind the child restraint so { WARNING but you can install two of them. children cannot reach them. Pull If you want to do this, install one the shoulder belt all the way out Do not attach more than one child LATCH child restraint in the right of the retractor to set the lock, rear seating position, and install the restraint to a single anchor. if the vehicle has one, after the Attaching more than one child other one either in the left rear child restraint has been installed. seating position or in the center (Continued) seating position. If you need to Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (52,1)

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install child restraints in both the . Use anchors 3 and 4 when does not have lower center and left rear seating installing a child restraint using attachments or the desired positions, the one in the center LATCH in the center rear seating seating position does not have seating position will need to be position. lower anchors, secure the child secured using the vehicle safety . Use anchors 4 and 5 when restraint with the top tether and belts instead of the LATCH anchors. installing a child restraint using the safety belts. Refer to the Refer to the following illustration to LATCH in the left rear seating child restraint manufacturer learn which anchors to use. position. instructions and the instructions in this manual. Installing child restraints using LATCH in the center and left rear 1.1. Find the lower anchors for seating positions at the same time is the desired seating prohibited. position. Make sure to attach the child 1.2. For outboard rear seating restraint at the proper anchor positions, put the head location. restraint in the upright position. See Head This system is designed to make Restraints on page 3‑2. installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not 1.3. Put the child restraint on use the vehicle's safety belts. the seat. Instead use the vehicle's anchors 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower and child restraint attachments to attachments on the child There are five lower LATCH anchors secure the restraints. Some in the rear seat. restraint to the lower restraints also use another vehicle anchors. . Use anchors 1 and 2 when anchor to secure a top tether. installing a child restraint using 1. Attach and tighten the lower LATCH in the right rear seating attachments to the lower position. anchors. If the child restraint Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (53,1)

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2. If the child restraint manufacturer If the position you are using If the position you are using recommends that the top tether does not have a headrest does not have a headrest be attached, attach and tighten or head restraint and you or head restraint and you the top tether to the top tether are using a single tether, are using a dual tether, anchor, if equipped. Refer to the route the tether over the route the tether over the child restraint instructions and seatback. seatback. the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. Open the cover to expose the anchor. 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions: Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (54,1)

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If the position you are using head restraint and around has an adjustable headrest the headrest or head WARNING (CONTINUED) or head restraint and you restraint posts. working properly after a crash, are using a single tether, 3. Before placing a child in the raise the headrest or head see your dealer to have the child restraint, make sure it is system inspected and any restraint and route the securely held in place. To check, tether under the headrest or necessary replacements made as grasp the child restraint at the soon as possible. head restraint and in LATCH path and attempt to between the headrest or move it side to side and back head restraint posts. and forth. There should be no If the vehicle has the LATCH system more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of and it was being used during a movement for proper installation. crash, new LATCH system parts may be needed. Replacing LATCH System New parts and repairs may be Parts After a Crash necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the { WARNING time of the crash.

A crash can damage the LATCH Securing Child Restraints If the position you are using system in the vehicle. A damaged (Rear Seat) has an adjustable headrest LATCH system may not properly When securing a child restraint in a or head restraint and you secure the child restraint, rear seating position, study the are using a dual tether, resulting in serious injury or even instructions that came with the child raise the headrest or head death in a crash. To help make restraint to make sure it is restraint and route the sure the LATCH system is compatible with this vehicle. tether under the headrest or (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (55,1)

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If the child restraint has the LATCH sure to follow the instructions that system, see Lower Anchors and came with the child restraint. Secure Tethers for Children (LATCH the child in the child restraint when System) on page 3‑48 for how and and as the instructions say. where to install your child restraint If more than one child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is needs to be installed in the rear secured in the vehicle using a seat, be sure to read Where to Put safety belt and it uses a top tether, the Restraint on page 3‑47. see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on 1. Put the child restraint on page 3‑48 for top tether anchor the seat. locations. For outboard rear seat positions, Do not secure a child restraint in a put the head restraint in the 3. Push the latch plate into the position without a top tether anchor upright position. See Head buckle until it clicks. if a national or local law requires Restraints on page 3‑2. that the top tether be anchored, or if Position the release button on 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the buckle so that the safety belt the instructions that come with the the lap and shoulder portions of child restraint say that the top strap could be quickly unbuckled if the vehicle's safety belt through necessary. must be anchored. or around the restraint. The child In Canada, the law requires that restraint instructions will show forward-facing child restraints have you how. a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (56,1)

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6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48. 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 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down move it side to side and back out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the and forth. When the child lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to restraint is properly installed, set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, there should be no more than not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. into the retractor. When installing To remove the child restraint, a forward-facing child restraint, it unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and may be helpful to use your knee let it return to the stowed position. to push down on the child If the top tether is attached to a top restraint as you tighten the belt. tether anchor, disconnect it. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (57,1)

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Securing Child Restraints { WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints seat is a safer place to secure a restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag forward-facing child restraint. See or killed if the front passenger is off. If you secure a Where to Put the Restraint on airbag inflates. This is because forward-facing child restraint in page 3‑47 the back of the rear-facing child the front seat, always move the restraint would be very close to front passenger seat as far back In addition, the vehicle has a the inflating airbag. A child in a as it will go. It is better to secure passenger sensing system which is forward-facing child restraint can the child restraint in a rear seat. designed to turn off the front be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag under See Passenger Sensing System front passenger airbag inflates certain conditions. See Passenger on page 3‑34 for additional and the passenger seat is in a Sensing System on page 3‑34 and information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator forward position. on page 5 17 for more information, ‑ Even if the passenger sensing If the child restraint has the LATCH including important safety system has turned off the front information. system, see Lower Anchors and passenger frontal airbag, no Tethers for Children (LATCH A label on the sun visor says, system is fail-safe. No one can System) on page 3‑48 for how and “Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not where to install the child restraint the front.” This is because the risk to deploy under some unusual using LATCH. If a child restraint is the rear-facing child is so great, circumstance, even though it is secured using a safety belt and it if the airbag deploys. turned off. uses a top tether, see Lower (Continued) Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48 for top tether anchor locations. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (58,1)

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Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of the instructions that come with the the vehicle's safety belt through child restraint say that the top strap or around the restraint. The child must be anchored. restraint instructions will show In Canada, the law requires that you how. forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way this position. Follow the instructions out of the retractor to set the that came with the child restraint. lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but 1. Move the seat as far back as it not pulled out of the retractor. will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag, the off 4. Push the latch plate into the indicator on the passenger buckle until it clicks. airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the Position the release button on vehicle is started. See the buckle, so that the safety Passenger Airbag Status belt could be quickly unbuckled Indicator on page 5‑17. if necessary. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (59,1)

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7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status 6. To tighten the belt, push down indicator will come on and stay on on the child restraint, pull the when the vehicle is started. shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the on indicator is lit, see “If the and feed the shoulder belt back On Indicator Is Lit for a Child into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing a forward-facing child restraint, it System on page 3‑34. may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child To remove the child restraint, restraint as you 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 XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (60,1)

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Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Storage Glove Box ...... 4-2 Cupholders ...... 4-2 Armrest Storage ...... 4-3 Center Console Storage ...... 4-3 Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 4-4 Cargo Management If equipped with storage behind the System ...... 4-4 climate control system, touch the Convenience Net ...... 4-4 bottom of the climate control system panel to automatically open. There is a USB port inside. See Portable Audio Devices on page 1‑16. To access, push on the cover and Keep the storage area closed when release. not in use. Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel again to close. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Glove Box Cupholders

Rear Front Pull the armrest down to access. To open, touch the button. The Push and release on the passenger glove box has a compact disc player side of the cover to open. and MP3 connection inside. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Armrest Storage Center Console Storage

Rear Front Pull the armrest down and pull up on the lever to access the Push the cover forward to access. Push the button and lift to access storage area. To close, push the cover again and the storage area. release. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

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There is storage in the rear of the Additional Storage Cargo Management center console; lift the cover to access. Features System The center console has a storage area in the rear of the console. Cargo Tie-Downs Press and release the door to access. Push the door to close. There is a power outlet inside the storage areas. See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.

To open the cargo management system, push down on the rear of the handle, then lift the handle up. The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads and the Convenience Net convenience net. See Convenience The vehicle may have a Net on page 4‑4, if equipped. convenience net in the trunk. The 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. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (1,1)

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Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-16 Adaptive Forward Lighting Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status (AFL) Light ...... 5-26 Controls Indicator ...... 5-17 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-27 Charging System Light ...... 5-18 Cruise Control Light ...... 5-27 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 5-18 Information Displays Controls Driver Information Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Brake System Warning Light ...... 5-20 Center (DIC) ...... 5-27 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . 5-30 Heated Steering Wheel ...... 5-3 Electric Parking Brake Horn ...... 5-3 Light ...... 5-21 Vehicle Messages Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Service Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Messages ...... 5-34 Compass ...... 5-5 Light ...... 5-21 Battery Voltage and Charging Clock ...... 5-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Messages ...... 5-34 Power Outlets ...... 5-6 Warning Light ...... 5-22 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-35 Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-7 Lane Departure Warning Compass Messages ...... 5-35 (LDW) Light ...... 5-22 Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-35 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-36 Indicators Warning Light ...... 5-23 Engine Cooling System Warning Lights, Gauges, and Traction Off Light ...... 5-23 ® Messages ...... 5-36 Indicators ...... 5-8 StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 5-23 Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-37 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-9 Traction Control System ® Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-37 Speedometer ...... 5-13 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . 5-24 Fuel System Messages ...... 5-37 Odometer ...... 5-13 Engine Coolant Temperature Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-38 Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Warning Light ...... 5-24 Lamp Messages ...... 5-38 Tachometer ...... 5-13 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-25 Object Detection System Fuel Gauge ...... 5-13 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-25 Messages ...... 5-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-25 Ride Control System Gauge ...... 5-15 Security Light ...... 5-26 Messages ...... 5-41 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-15 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-26 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-42 Controls Steering Wheel Controls Security Messages ...... 5-42 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-42 Starting the Vehicle Steering Wheel Messages ...... 5-42 Adjustment Tire Messages ...... 5-42 Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-43 Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-43 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-44 Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-44 Window Messages ...... 5-44 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-44 Universal Remote System For vehicles with audio steering Universal Remote System . . . 5-50 wheel controls, some audio controls Universal Remote System can be adjusted at the steering Programming ...... 5-50 wheel. Press the control to move the tilt Universal Remote System and telescoping steering wheel up g (Push to Talk): For vehicles with Operation ...... 5-53 and down or forward and rearward. OnStar® or a Bluetooth system, press to talk or interact with those Do not adjust the steering wheel systems. See OnStar Overview on while driving. page 14‑1 or “Bluetooth” in the separate infotainment manual. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

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c (End Call): Press to decline an r or q (Next or Previous Horn incoming call, or end a current call. Favorite): Press to go to the next Press to mute or unmute the or previous favorite radio station or Press a on the steering wheel pad infotainment system. CD/MP3 track. to sound the horn. x + or x − (Volume): Press to increase or decrease the volume. Windshield Wiper/Washer Heated Steering Wheel

With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. S or T (Previous or Next): Press HI: Use for fast wipes. to go to the previous or next menu ( (Heated Steering Wheel): For LO: Use for slow wipes. option. vehicles equipped with a heated y or z (Next or Previous): steering wheel, press to turn on or Press the five-way control up or off. A light next to the button down to go to the next or previous displays when the feature is selection. turned on. SEL (Select): Press to select a The steering wheel takes about highlighted menu option. three minutes to start heating. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

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INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move If the windshield wiper lever is then the lever up to INT for intermittent moved to OFF before the driver wipes, then turn the x INT band door is opened or within 10 minutes, up for more frequent wipes or down the wipers will restart and move to for less frequent wipes. the base of the windshield. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to . Turn the band up for more 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly windshield washing, the wipers sensitivity to moisture. move the wiper lever down. For continue to run until they reach the . Turn the band down for less several wipes, hold the wiper base of the windshield. lever down. sensitivity to moisture. Rainsense . Clear snow and ice from the wiper ™ Move the windshield wiper lever blades and windshield before using For vehicles with Rainsense, a out of the INT position to them. If frozen to the windshield, sensor near the top center of the deactivate Rainsense. carefully loosen or thaw them. windshield detects the amount of Wiper Arm Assembly Protection Damaged blades should be water on the windshield and replaced. See Wiper Blade controls the frequency of the When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to Replacement on page 10‑22. windshield wiper. OFF. This disables the automatic Heavy snow or ice can overload the Keep this area of the windshield Rainsense windshield wipers. wiper motor. clear of debris to allow for best system performance. With Rainsense, if the transmission Wiper Parking is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity If the ignition is put in OFF while the speed is very slow, the wipers will Control): Move the windshield automatically stop at the base of the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they x will immediately stop. wiper lever to INT. Turn the INT windshield. band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

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The wiper operations return to Compass Clock normal when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle The vehicle may have a compass The infotainment system controls speed has increased. display on the Driver Information are used to access the time and L Center (DIC). The compass receives date settings through the menu n (Windshield Washer): Pull its heading and other information system. See “Home Page” under the windshield wiper lever toward from the Global Positioning Infotainment in the infotainment you to spray windshield washer fluid System (GPS) antenna, manual for information about how to and activate the wipers. The wipers StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed use the menu system. will continue until the lever is information. released or the maximum wash time Setting the Time The compass system is designed to is reached. When the windshield To set the time: wiper lever is released, additional operate for a certain number of wipes may occur depending on how miles or degrees of turn before 1. From the Home Page, press the long the windshield washer had needing a signal from the GPS SETTINGS screen button and been activated. See Washer Fluid satellites. When the compass press Time and Date. display shows CAL, drive the on page 10‑17 for information on 2. Press Set Time and press + or − vehicle for a short distance in an filling the windshield washer fluid to increase or decrease hours, open area where it can receive a reservoir. minutes, and AM or PM. Press GPS signal. The compass system 12Hr or 24Hr for 12 or 24 hour will automatically determine when a clock. { WARNING GPS signal is restored and provide In freezing weather, do not use a heading again. See Compass 3. Press } to go back to the the washer until the windshield is Messages on page 5‑35 for the previous menu. messages that may be displayed for warmed. Otherwise the washer the compass. fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

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To set the date: The vehicle has three accessory power outlets are designed for 1. Press the SETTINGS screen power outlets: accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords. button and press Time and Date. . Inside the front storage area 2. Press Set Date and press + or − below the climate control Power Outlet 110 Volt to increase or decrease month, system. Alternating Current day, or year. . Inside the center console. The vehicle may have a power 3. Press } to go back to the . On the rear of the center outlet on the rear of the center previous menu. console. console. It can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a Lift the cover to access the To set the clock display: maximum limit of 150 watts. accessory power outlet. 1. Press the SETTINGS screen button and press Time and Date. Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the 2. Press Clock Display and press accessory power outlet and could OFF or ON to turn the clock overload vehicle or adapter fuses. display off or on. If a problem is experienced, see 3. Press } to go back to the your dealer. previous menu. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper Power Outlets installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On The accessory power outlets can be Electrical Equipment on page 9‑65. used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Notice: Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet An indicator light on the outlet turns can cause damage not covered on to show it is in use. The light by the vehicle warranty. The comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN and equipment requiring Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

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less than 150 watts is plugged into The power outlet is not designed for Cigarette Lighter the outlet, and no system fault is and may not work properly, if the detected. following are plugged in: For vehicles with cigarette lighters, they are located under the climate The indicator light does not come on . Equipment with high initial peak control system inside the storage when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or wattage such as: area and on the rear of the center if the equipment is not fully seated compressor-driven refrigerators console. into the outlet. and electric power tools. To activate the cigarette lighter, If equipment is connected using . Other equipment requiring an push it into the heating element and more than 150 watts or a system extremely stable power supply let go. The lighter pops out when it fault is detected, a protection circuit such as: is ready to be used. shuts off the power supply and the microcomputer-controlled indicator light turns off. To reset the electric blankets, touch sensor Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter circuit, unplug the item and plug it lamps, etc. in while it is heating does not let back in or turn the Retained the lighter back away from the Accessory Power (RAP) off and heating element when it is hot. then back on. See Retained Damage from overheating can Accessory Power (RAP) on occur to the lighter or heating page 9‑19. The power restarts when element, or a fuse could be equipment using 150 watts or less is blown. Do not hold a cigarette plugged into the outlet and a system lighter in while it is heating. fault is not detected. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

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Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges to cause an expensive repair or shows there may be a problem, replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what warning lights and gauges could to do. Follow this manual's advice. prevent injury. Waiting to do repairs can be costly Warning lights come on when there and even dangerous. could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

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Instrument Cluster

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Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced.

Performance Configuration Balanced Configuration The Performance configuration has The Balanced configuration has two interactive display zones: one in three interactive display zones: one the center of the speedometer and in the center of each of the gauges. one in the lower left of the cluster screen. Simple Configuration The Simple configuration has one interactive display zone in the center.

Enhanced Configuration The Enhanced configuration has three interactive display zones. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

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Use the five-way control on the right Cluster Application Displays Cluster Settings Menu side of the steering wheel to move The cluster can display information To enter the cluster settings menu: between the different display zones regarding Navigation, Audio, and and scroll through the different 1. Use the five-way control on the Phone. displays. right side of the steering wheel to find the Settings page in one To change the cluster configuration: Navigation of the interactive display zones 1. Find the Settings page in one of If there is no active route, a on the cluster. the interactive display zones on compass will be displayed. If there 2. Press SEL on the center of the the cluster. is an active route, press SEL to end route guidance or turn the voice five-way control to enter the 2. Press SEL to enter the prompts on or off. Settings menu. Settings menu. Audio Units: Press SEL while Units is 3. Scroll down to highlight Display highlighted to enter the Unit menu. Layout. Then press SEL to While the Audio application page is Choose English or metric units by select it. displayed, press SEL to enter the pressing SEL while the desired item Audio menu. In the Audio menu, 4. Each layout in the menu is is highlighted. A checkmark will be search for music or change the displayed next to the selected item. represented by a small preview audio source. image of the display layout. Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Scroll up or down and highlight Phone Pages is highlighted to select the the selection. Press SEL to While the Phone application page is items to be displayed in the DIC info select the desired cluster displayed, press SEL to enter the displays. See Driver Information configuration. Phone menu. In the Phone menu, Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. 5. Exit the Display Layout menu by if there is no active phone call, view pressing S. recent calls or scroll through contacts. If there is an active call, mute the phone or switch to handset operation. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

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Display Layout: Press SEL while possible, it is set at zero and a label Fuel Gauge Display Layout is highlighted to is put on the driver door to show the change the configuration of the old mileage reading. uplevel cluster. See “Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster” earlier in this Trip Odometer section. The trip odometer can show how far Open Source Software: Press the vehicle has been driven since SEL while Open Source Software is the trip odometer was last reset. highlighted to display open source software information. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Speedometer Information Center (DIC) on The speedometer shows the page 5‑27. vehicle's speed in either kilometers Base Level per hour (km/h) or miles per Tachometer hour (mph). The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per Odometer minute (rpm). The odometer shows how far the Notice: If the engine is operated vehicle has been driven, in either with the tachometer in the shaded kilometers or miles. warning area, the vehicle could This vehicle has a tamper-resistant be damaged, and the damages odometer. If the vehicle needs a would not be covered by the new cluster installed, the new vehicle warranty. Do not operate odometer is set to the mileage of the engine with the tachometer in the old odometer. If this is not the shaded warning area. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

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Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. 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, Uplevel Simple and Enhanced half the tank's capacity to fill Performance Similar Configurations 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. . 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 XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (15,1)

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Engine Coolant This gauge measures the Temperature Gauge temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder English Base Level Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument Metric Base Level cluster.

When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come Uplevel Balanced Configuration on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (16,1)

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on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if (Sedan) on page 3‑24 or Airbag This cycle may continue several the passenger remains or becomes System (Professional Vehicle) on times if the driver remains or unbuckled while the vehicle is page 3‑24. becomes unbuckled while the moving. vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is If the driver safety belt is buckled, buckled, neither the chime nor the neither the chime nor the light light comes on. comes on. The front passenger safety belt Passenger Safety Belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such Reminder Light The airbag readiness light comes on as a briefcase, handbag, grocery for several seconds when the There is a passenger safety belt bag, laptop, or other electronic vehicle is started. If the light does reminder light near the passenger device. To turn off the warning light not come on then, have it fixed airbag status indicator. See and/or chime, remove the object immediately. Passenger Sensing System on from the seat or buckle the page 3‑34. safety belt. { WARNING

Airbag Readiness Light If the airbag readiness light stays This light shows if there is an on after the vehicle is started or electrical problem with the airbag comes on while driving, it means system. The system check includes the airbag system might not be the airbag sensor(s), passenger working properly. The airbags in sensing system, the pretensioners, When the vehicle is started, this the vehicle might not inflate in a the airbag modules, the wiring, and light flashes and a chime may come crash, or they could even inflate the crash sensing and diagnostic on to remind passengers to fasten module. For more information on the (Continued) their safety belt. Then the light stays airbag system, see Airbag System on solid until the belt is buckled. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (17,1)

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If the word ON or the on symbol is WARNING (CONTINUED) lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front without a crash. To help avoid outboard passenger frontal airbag injury, have the vehicle serviced and knee airbag are allowed to right away. inflate. United States If the word OFF or the off symbol is If there is a problem with the airbag lit on the airbag status indicator, it system, a Driver Information Center means that the passenger sensing (DIC) message may also come on. system has turned off the front See Airbag System Messages on outboard passenger frontal airbag page 5‑42. and knee airbag. Passenger Airbag Status If, after several seconds, both status Canada indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator are no lights at all, there may be a When the vehicle is started, the problem with the lights or the The vehicle has a passenger passenger airbag status indicator sensing system. See Passenger passenger sensing system. See will light ON and OFF, or the symbol your dealer for service. Sensing System on page 3‑34 for for on and off, for several seconds important safety information. The as a system check. Then, after passenger airbag status indicator is several more seconds, the status { WARNING in the overhead console. indicator will light either ON or OFF, If the airbag readiness light ever or the on or off symbol, to let you comes on and stays on, it means know the status of the front that something may be wrong outboard passenger frontal airbag with the airbag system. To help and knee airbag. avoid injury to yourself or others, (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (18,1)

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If the light stays on, or comes on Service Only Mode, as a check to WARNING (CONTINUED) while driving, there may be a show it is working. If it does not, problem with the electrical charging have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced right system. Have it checked by your dealer. See Ignition Positions on away. See Airbag Readiness dealer. Driving while this light is on page 9‑15. Light on page 5‑16 for more could drain the battery. information, including important safety information. When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a message. Charging System Light See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑34. If a short distance must be driven If the malfunction indicator lamp with the light on, be sure to turn off comes on while the engine is all accessories, such as the radio running, this indicates that there is and air conditioner. an OBD II problem and diagnosis and service might be required. Malfunction On some vehicles the charging Malfunctions often are indicated by system light comes on briefly when Indicator Lamp the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light the ignition is turned on, but the A computer system called OBD II can prevent more serious damage engine is not running, as a check to (On-Board Diagnostics-Second to the vehicle. This system also show the light is working. It should Generation) monitors the operation assists the service technician in go out when the engine is started. of the vehicle to ensure emissions correctly diagnosing any For vehicles with a reconfigurable are at acceptable levels, helping to malfunction. cluster, this light may not come on maintain a clean environment. The when the ignition is turned on. malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed in Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (19,1)

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Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, the emission controls might Light Flashing: A misfire condition been detected on the vehicle. not work as well, the vehicle fuel has been detected. A misfire Diagnosis and service might be economy might not be as good, increases vehicle emissions and required. and the engine might not run as could damage the emission control The following may correct an smoothly. This could lead to system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emission control system costly repairs that might not be and service might be required. malfunction: covered by the vehicle warranty. To prevent more serious damage to . Make sure the capless funnel Notice: Modifications made to the the vehicle: adapter is removed, if fuel has engine, transmission, exhaust, been added to the vehicle using . Reduce vehicle speed. intake, or fuel system of the the capless funnel adapter. See vehicle or the replacement of the . Avoid hard accelerations. “Filling the Tank With a Portable original tires with other than . Gas Can” under Filling the Tank those of the same Tire Avoid steep uphill grades. on page 9‑57. The diagnostic Performance Criteria (TPC) can . If towing a trailer, reduce the system can detect if the adapter affect the vehicle's emission amount of cargo being hauled as has been left installed in the controls and can cause this light soon as it is possible. vehicle, allowing fuel to to come on. Modifications to If the light continues to flash, stop evaporate into the atmosphere. these systems could lead to A few driving trips with the costly repairs not covered by the and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, adapter removed should turn off vehicle warranty. This could also the light. result in a failure to pass a and restart the engine. If the light is required Emission Inspection/ still flashing, follow the previous . Check that good quality fuel is Maintenance test. See steps and see your dealer for used. Poor fuel quality causes Accessories and Modifications on service as soon as possible. the engine not to run as page 10‑3. efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up, Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (20,1)

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stalling when the vehicle is emission system test equipment will . The OBD II (On-Board changed into gear, misfiring, likely connect to the vehicle's Data Diagnostics) system determines hesitation on acceleration, Link Connector (DLC). that critical emission control or stumbling on acceleration. systems have not been These conditions might go away completely diagnosed. The once the engine is warmed up. vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can If one or more of these conditions happen if the 12-volt battery has occurs, change the fuel brand used. recently been replaced or run It may require at least one full tank down. The diagnostic system is of the proper fuel to turn the light off. designed to evaluate critical See Recommended Fuel on The DLC is under the instrument emission control systems during page 9‑55. panel to the left of the steering normal driving. This can take wheel. See your dealer if assistance several days of routine driving. If none of the above have made the is needed. If this has been done and the light turn off, your dealer can check vehicle still does not pass the the vehicle. The dealer has the The vehicle may not pass inspection for lack of OBD II proper test equipment and inspection if: system readiness, your dealer diagnostic tools to fix any . The malfunction indicator lamp is can prepare the vehicle for mechanical or electrical problems on with the engine running, or if inspection. that might have developed. the vehicle is placed in Service Emissions Inspection and Only Mode and the malfunction Brake System Warning Maintenance Programs indicator lamp does not come on. See your dealer for Light Depending on where you live, your assistance in verifying proper The vehicle brake system consists vehicle may be required to operation of the malfunction of two hydraulic circuits. If one participate in an emission control indicator lamp. circuit is not working, the remaining system inspection and maintenance circuit can still work to stop the program. For the inspection, the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (21,1)

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vehicle. For normal braking flashing after the parking brake is performance, both circuits need to { WARNING released, or while driving, there is a be working. problem with the electric parking The brake system might not be If the warning light comes on, there brake system or another system. working properly if the brake A message may also display in the is a brake problem. Have the brake system warning light is on. system inspected right away. Driver Information Center (DIC). Driving with the brake system See Brake System Messages on warning light on can lead to a page 5‑35. crash. If the light is still on after If the light does not come on, the vehicle has been pulled off or remains flashing, see your dealer. the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. Service Electric Parking Metric English Brake Light This light comes on briefly when the Electric Parking Brake vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will Light be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the light comes on and stays on, there is a base brake problem. On some vehicles the service electric parking brake light should Metric English come on briefly when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If it does not come on, The parking brake status light have it fixed so it will be ready to comes on when the parking brake is warn if there is a problem. For applied. If the light continues Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (22,1)

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vehicles with the reconfigurable If the light does not come on, have it See Brake System Warning Light on cluster, this light may not come on fixed so it will be ready to warn if page 5‑20 and Brake System when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. there is a problem. Messages on page 5‑35. If this light stays on, there is a If the ABS light stays on, turn the problem with a system on the ignition off. Lane Departure Warning vehicle that is causing the parking If the light comes on while driving, (LDW) Light brake system to work at a reduced stop as soon as it is safely possible level. The vehicle can still be driven, and turn off the vehicle. Then start but should be taken to a dealer as the engine again to reset the soon as possible. See Electric system. If the ABS light stays on, Parking Brake on page 9‑26. If a or comes on again while driving, the message displays in the Driver vehicle needs service. A chime may Information Center (DIC), see Brake also sound when the light comes on System Messages on page 5 35. ‑ steady. For some vehicles with the Lane Antilock Brake System If the ABS light is the only light on, Departure Warning (LDW) system, the vehicle has regular brakes, but this light briefly comes on amber (ABS) Warning Light the antilock brakes are not while starting the vehicle. If it does functioning. not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working If both the ABS and the brake normally, the indicator light then system warning light are on, the turns off. For vehicles with the vehicle's antilock brakes are not reconfigurable cluster, this light may functioning and there is a problem not come on when starting the with the regular brakes. See your vehicle. dealer for service. This light comes on briefly when the This light comes on green when the engine is started. system is on and ready to operate. When the system determines that Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (23,1)

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the vehicle is leaving its lane Traction Off Light If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not without using the turn signal, this limited. Adjust driving accordingly. light will change to amber and flash. See Traction Control System (TCS) See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑28 and StabiliTrak® on page 9‑53. System on page 9‑29. Forward Collision Alert StabiliTrak® OFF Light (FCA) Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster, this light is This light comes on briefly while located in the display area and it For vehicles with the Forward starting the engine. If it does not, may not come on when the ignition have the vehicle serviced by your Collision Alert system, this light in is turned on. the Driver Information Center (DIC) dealer. of the base cluster displays green The traction off light comes on when This light comes on when the when a vehicle is detected ahead. the Traction Control System (TCS) StabiliTrak system is turned off. has been turned off by pressing and This light will display amber when If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak Control System (TCS) is also off. you are following a vehicle ahead button. much too closely. If the TCS is off, the system does This light and the StabiliTrak OFF not assist in controlling the vehicle. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) light come on when StabiliTrak is System on page 9‑47. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak turned off. systems and the warning light turns off. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (24,1)

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See Traction Control System (TCS) feature(s) is no longer functioning light goes off. For vehicles with the on page 9‑28 and StabiliTrak® and whether the vehicle requires reconfigurable cluster, this light may System on page 9‑29. service. not come on when starting the If the indicator/warning light is on vehicle. Traction Control System and flashing, the TCS and/or the Notice: Driving with the engine ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively coolant temperature warning light working. on could cause the vehicle to See StabiliTrak® System on overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 10 14. The vehicle's page 9‑29 and Traction Control ‑ engine could be damaged, and it System (TCS) on page 9‑28. might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive with Engine Coolant the engine coolant temperature Temperature Warning warning light on. The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning Light The engine coolant temperature light comes on briefly when the warning light comes on when the engine is started. engine has overheated. If the light does not come on, have If this happens pull over and turn off the vehicle serviced by your dealer. the engine as soon as possible. See If the system is working normally, Engine Overheating on page 10‑14. the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the On some vehicles this light comes TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak on briefly while starting the vehicle. system have been disabled. A DIC If it does not, have the vehicle message may display. Check the serviced by the dealer. If the system DIC messages to determine which is working normally the indicator Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (25,1)

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Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. The oil pressure light should come See Tire Pressure Monitor on briefly as the engine is started. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Operation on page 10‑44. If it does not come on, have the Monitor System (TPMS), this light vehicle serviced by your dealer. comes on briefly when the engine is Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it started. It provides information Notice: Lack of proper engine oil means that oil is not flowing through about tire pressures and the TPMS. maintenance can damage the the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have When the Light Is On Steady engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the some other system problem. See This indicates that one or more of engine. The repairs would not be your dealer. the tires are significantly covered by the vehicle warranty. underinflated. Check the oil level as soon as Low Fuel Warning Light A Driver Information Center (DIC) possible. Add oil if required, but tire pressure message may also if the oil level is within the display. See Tire Messages on operating range and the oil page 5‑42. Stop as soon as pressure is still low, have the possible, and inflate the tires to the vehicle serviced. Always follow pressure value shown on the Tire the maintenance schedule for and Loading Information label. See changing engine oil. Tire Pressure on page 10‑41. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (26,1)

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This light is located near the fuel For vehicles with the reconfigurable Automatic High-Beam Light gauge and comes on briefly when cluster, this light may not come on the ignition is turned on as a check when the engine is started. to show it is working. For vehicles If the light stays on and the engine with a reconfigurable cluster, this does not start, there could be a light is located in the display area problem with the theft-deterrent and it may not come on when the system. See Immobilizer Operation ignition is turned on. on page 2‑17. It also comes on when the fuel tank This light comes on when the is low on fuel. The light turns off High-Beam On Light automatic high-beam headlamps are when fuel is added. If it does not, in use. have the vehicle serviced. See Exterior Lamp Controls on Security Light page 6‑1. Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑3. On some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by This light should come on briefly as your dealer. If the system is working the vehicle is started. If it does not normally, the indicator light turns off. come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. For vehicles with a Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (27,1)

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reconfigurable cluster, this light is Cruise Control Light Information Displays located in the display area and it may not come on when the ignition is turned on. Driver Information This light comes on solid when Center (DIC) there is a problem with the AFL The DIC is displayed in the system. It flashes when the system instrument cluster. It shows the is switching between lighting status of many vehicle systems. modes. See Adaptive Forward The cruise control light is white Lighting (AFL) on page 6‑5. when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the Lamps On Reminder cruise control is set and active. See Cruise Control on page 9‑31. Adaptive Cruise Control Light

The lamps on reminder light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. This light comes on when the y or z : Press the five-way Adaptive Cruise Control (if control to move up or down in a list. equipped) is active. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9‑34. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (28,1)

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S or T : Press the five-way control 4. Press SEL while an item is The Average Fuel Economy display to move between the interactive highlighted to select or deselect shows the approximate average display zones in the cluster. Press that item. When an item is liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) S to go back to the previous menu. selected, a checkmark will or miles per gallon (mpg). This appear next to it. number is calculated based on the SEL (Select): Press the center to number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded open a menu or select a menu item. DIC Information Displays since the last time this menu item Press and hold to reset values on The following is the list of all was reset. The Average Fuel certain screens. possible DIC information displays. Economy can be reset along with DIC Information Display Some of the information displays the trip odometer by pressing and Options may not be available for your holding SEL while this display is particular vehicle. active. The info displays on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Speed (Base Cluster): The digital Fuel Range: The Fuel Range Settings menu. speedometer shows the vehicle display shows the approximate speed in either kilometers per distance the vehicle can be driven 1. Press SEL while viewing the hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). without refueling. LOW will be Settings page in one of the displayed when the vehicle is low Trip 1 or Trip 2 (Base interactive display zones on the on fuel. The fuel range estimate is Cluster) / Trip 1 or Trip 2 and cluster. based on an average of the Average Fuel Economy (Uplevel vehicle's fuel economy over recent 2. Scroll to Info Pages and Cluster): The Trip display shows driving history and the amount of press SEL. the current distance traveled, in fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 3. Press y or z to move through either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last Average Fuel Economy (Base the list of possible info displays. reset. The trip odometer can be Cluster): The Average Fuel reset by pressing and holding SEL Economy display shows the while this display is active. approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (29,1)

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calculated based on the number of hour (mph). This average is Distance to Destination: The L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the calculated based on the various Distance to Destination display last time this menu item was reset. vehicle speeds recorded since the shows the distance to the The Average Fuel Economy can be last reset of this value. The average destination when using route reset by pressing and holding SEL speed can be reset by pressing and guidance. while this display is active. holding SEL while this display is Speed Limit: The Speed Limit Instantaneous Fuel Economy: active. display shows the current speed The Instantaneous Fuel Economy Timer: This display can be used as limit. The information for this page display shows the current fuel a timer. To start the timer, press SEL comes from a roadway database. economy in either liters per while this display is active. The Speed Warning: The Speed 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles display will show the amount of time Warning display allows the driver to per gallon (mpg). This number that has passed since the timer was set a speed that they do not want to reflects only the fuel economy that last reset. To stop the timer, press exceed. To set the Speed Warning, the vehicle has right now and SEL briefly while this display is press SEL when Speed Warning is changes frequently as driving active and the timer is running. To conditions change. reset the timer to zero, press and displayed. Press y or z to adjust hold SEL while this display is active. the value. This feature can be Fuel Used: The Fuel Used display turned off by pressing and holding shows the approximate liters (L) or Compass: The Compass display SEL while viewing this page. If the gallons (gal) of fuel that have been shows the direction the vehicle is selected speed limit is exceeded, a used since last reset. The fuel used driving. pop-up warning is displayed with a can be reset by pressing and Turn Arrow: The Turn Arrow chime. holding SEL while this display is display shows the next maneuver active. Cruise Set Speed: The Cruise Set when using route guidance. Speed display shows the speed the Average Speed: The Average Travel Time: The Travel Time cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Speed display shows the average display shows the estimated time Control is set to. speed of the vehicle in kilometers duration remaining for the current per hour (km/h) or miles per route. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (30,1)

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Follow Distance: The Follow to reset the Oil Life display Maintenance Required: This Distance display shows the current accidentally at any time other than display shows how many kilometers following distance to the vehicle when the oil has just been changed. (miles) until the next maintenance is ahead. It cannot be reset accurately until needed. Battery Voltage: The Battery the next oil change. To reset the Blank Page: The Blank Page Voltage display shows the current engine oil life system, press and display allows for no information to battery voltage. hold SEL for several seconds while be displayed in the cluster info the Oil Life display is active. See display areas. Oil Life: The Oil Life display shows Engine Oil Life System on an estimate of the oil's remaining page 10‑9. useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE Head-Up Display (HUD) 99% is displayed, that means 99% Oil Pressure: Available on some of the current oil life remains. vehicles, this display shows the oil { WARNING pressure in either kilopascals (kPa) When the remaining oil life is low, or pounds per square inch (psi). If the HUD image is too bright or the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON too high in your field of view, it message will appear on the display. Tire Pressure: The Tire Pressure See Engine Oil Messages on display shows the approximate may take you more time to see pressures of all four tires. Tire things you need to see when it is page 5‑37. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See pressure is displayed in either dark outside. Be sure to keep the kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per Engine Oil on page 10‑6. In addition HUD image dim and placed low in to the engine oil life system square inch (psi). If the pressure is your field of view. monitoring the oil life, additional low, the value for that tire is shown in amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor maintenance is recommended. See For vehicles with HUD, some Maintenance Schedule on System on page 10‑43 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on information concerning the page 11‑3. page 10‑44. operation of the vehicle is projected Remember, the Oil Life display must onto the windshield. The images are be reset after each oil change. It will projected through the HUD lens on not reset itself. Also, be careful not the instrument panel. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (31,1)

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The HUD information can be . Upcoming Maneuver from displayed in various languages. The OnBoard Navigation speedometer reading and other . Upcoming Maneuver from numerical values can be displayed OnStar in either English or metric units. . Incoming Call The language selection is changed through the radio and the units of When the HUD is on, the measurement is changed through speedometer reading is continually the Driver Information Center (DIC). displayed, except when an imminent See Vehicle Personalization on navigation maneuver is being shown. The current audio, phone, page 5‑44 and “Settings” under or navigation alert temporarily Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. HUD Display on the Vehicle displays if their status changes. This Windshield occurs if the steering wheel controls are used to adjust a setting or The HUD information appears as an acknowledge an alert. image focused out toward the front of the vehicle. The HUD may display different alerts and information for vehicles equipped with these features: . Traction Control System (TCS) . StabiliTrak System . Collision Alert . Gap Adjust The HUD control is to the left of the steering wheel. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (32,1)

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To adjust the HUD image: There are four views in the HUD 1. Adjust the driver seat. display: 2. Start the engine. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD. w HUDx : Press to center the Metric HUD image. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not Metric side to side. INFO: Press to select the display view. Release when the desired display is shown on the HUD. If vehicle messages are displayed, English pressing the DIC select button may Audio/Phone View: This displays clear the message. See Driver English the speed view along with audio/ Information Center (DIC) on phone information. The current radio page 5‑27. Speed View: This displays the speedometer, speed sign advisor, station, media type, and incoming Brightness: Press up or down and traffic sign memory, Adaptive Cruise calls will be displayed. hold to brighten or dim the display. Control speed, Forward Collision Hold down to turn display off. Alert status, Lane Departure Warning, and follow indicator. Some information only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (33,1)

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HUD displays a distance bar. All The HUD image will automatically navigation information is provided to dim and brighten to compensate for the HUD by the navigation radio or outside lighting. The HUD OnStar (if equipped). brightness control can also be adjusted as needed. The HUD image can temporarily Metric light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make Metric the HUD image harder to see. Care of the HUD English Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could Navigation View: This displays the reduce the sharpness or clarity of speed view along with Turn-by-Turn the HUD image. Navigation information. The compass heading is displayed when English Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth navigation routing is not active. sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe Performance View: This displays the lens gently, then dry it. All formats will briefly show the the speedometer reading, rpm Turn-by-Turn Navigation alerts and reading, transmission positions, and provide details about the next gear shift indicator. driving maneuver. When approaching the next maneuver, the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (34,1)

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HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Check that: Messages displayed on the DIC Charging Messages . Nothing is covering the indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE HUD lens. some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple This message displays when the . HUD brightness setting is not vehicle has detected that the battery too dim or too bright. messages may display one after the other. voltage is dropping beyond a . HUD is adjusted to the proper reasonable point. The battery saver height. The messages that do not require system starts reducing features of immediate action can be the vehicle that may be noticed. At . Polarized sunglasses are acknowledged and cleared by the point that features are disabled, not worn. pressing SEL. The messages that this message displays. Turn off . Windshield and HUD lens are require immediate action cannot be unnecessary accessories to allow clean. cleared until that action is the battery to recharge. performed. All messages should be If the HUD image is not correct, taken seriously and clearing the LOW BATTERY contact your dealer. messages does not correct the This message is displayed when the problem. The windshield is part of the HUD battery voltage is low. See Battery system. See Windshield The following are some of the on page 10‑20. Replacement on page 10‑22. vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on the vehicle SERVICE BATTERY content. CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (35,1)

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Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST Cruise Control Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW This message may be displayed ADAPTIVE CRUISE when there is a problem with the TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE This message is displayed when the brake boost assist system. The brake fluid level is low. See Brake brake boost assist motor may be This message displays when Fluid on page 10‑19. heard and brake pedal pulsation attempting to activate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when it is BRAKES OVERHEATED may be felt. This is normal under these conditions. Take the vehicle to temporarily unavailable. The ACC This message is displayed when the your dealer for service. system does not need service. brakes are becoming overheated. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This can occur under the following This may be seen when driving on conditions: hills. Shift to a lower gear. This message is displayed when . The radar is not clean. Keep the STEP ON BRAKE TO there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your radar sensors free of mud, dirt, RELEASE PARK BRAKE dealer for service. snow, ice, and slush. Clean the This message is displayed if you entire front and/or rear of the attempt to release the Electric Compass Messages vehicle. For cleaning Parking Brake without the brake instructions, see Exterior Care pedal applied. See Electric Parking Dashes may be displayed if the on page 10‑76. vehicle temporarily loses Brake on page 9‑26. . Heavy rain or snow is interfering communication with the Global with the radar object detection or Positioning System (GPS). RELEASE PARKING BRAKE camera performance. This message is displayed if the Electric Parking Brake is on while CRUISE SET TO XXX the vehicle is in motion. See Electric This message displays when the Parking Brake on page 9‑26. cruise control speed is set. See Cruise Control on page 9‑31. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (36,1)

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NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS TRUNK OPEN COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD PEDAL APPLIED This message will display along with COOLANT This message displays when a symbol when the trunk is open. This message will display if the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is Close the trunk completely. coolant is low. See Engine Coolant active and the driver is pressing the on page 10‑12. gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise Messages — Control on page 9‑34. IDLE ENGINE A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays when the Door Ajar Messages ENGINE TEMP engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to DOOR OPEN This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than idle until it cools down. A door open symbol will be the normal operating temperature. ENGINE OVERHEATED displayed on the DIC showing which — To avoid added strain on a hot STOP ENGINE door is open. If the vehicle has been engine, the air conditioning shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR compressor automatically turns off. This message displays and a OPEN message will also be When the coolant temperature continuous chime sounds if the displayed. If the vehicle is in manual returns to normal, the air engine cooling system reaches shift mode, the DOOR OPEN conditioning compressor turns back unsafe temperatures for operation. message will be displayed if the on. The vehicle can continue to be Stop and turn off the vehicle as vehicle starts to move. Close the driven. soon as it is safe to do so to avoid door completely. severe damage. This message If this message continues to appear, clears when the engine has cooled HOOD OPEN have the system repaired by your to a safe operating temperature. This message will display along with dealer as soon as possible to avoid a hood open symbol when the hood damage to the engine. is open. Close the hood completely. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (37,1)

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HIGH COOLANT ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL Engine Power Messages TEMPERATURE On some vehicles, this message ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays if the coolant displays when the engine oil level temperature is hot. See Engine may be too low. Check the oil level This message displays when the Overheating on page 10‑14. before filling to the recommended vehicle's engine power is reduced. level. If the oil is not low and this Reduced engine power can affect Engine Oil Messages message remains on, take the the vehicle's ability to accelerate. vehicle to your dealer for service. If this message is on, but there is no CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON See Engine Oil on page 10‑6. reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The This message displays when the OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP performance may be reduced the engine oil needs to be changed. ENGINE next time the vehicle is driven. The When you change the engine oil, be vehicle may be driven at a reduced sure to reset the Oil Life System. This message displays if low oil speed while this message is on, but See Engine Oil Life System on pressure levels occur. Stop the maximum acceleration and speed page 10 9, Driver Information vehicle as soon as safely possible ‑ may be reduced. Anytime this Center (DIC) on page 5 27, Engine and do not operate it until the cause ‑ message stays on, the vehicle Oil on page 10 6, and Maintenance of the low oil pressure has been ‑ should be taken to your dealer for Schedule on page 11‑3. corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle service as soon as possible. ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE serviced by your dealer. ENGINE Fuel System Messages This message displays when the FUEL LEVEL LOW engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle This message displays when the until it cools down. vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (38,1)

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Key and Lock Messages NUMBER OF KEYS AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL PROGRAMMED ON/OFF NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN This message displays when This message is displayed when the TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN programming new keys to the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and vehicle. the lights have turned on or off. See START YOUR VEHICLE SEE Automatic Headlamp System on OWNER’S MANUAL FOR REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE page 6‑4. DETAILS This message displays when leaving the vehicle with the RKE XXX TURN INDICATOR This message displays when trying FAILURE to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter still inside. When one of the turn signals is out, transmitter is not detected. The REPLACE BATTERY IN transmitter battery may be weak. this message displays to show REMOTE KEY See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low which bulb needs to be replaced. Transmitter Battery” under Remote This message displays when the See Bulb Replacement on Keyless Entry (RKE) System battery in the RKE transmitter needs page 10‑23 and Replacement Bulbs Operation on page 2‑3. to be replaced. on page 10‑25. NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE Lamp Messages TURN SIGNAL ON TO RESTART This message is displayed if the This message is displayed if the AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD turn signal has been left on. Turn off remote is no longer detected in the LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED the turn signal. vehicle. Press the brake pedal to SERVICE restart the vehicle. This message displays when the AFL system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on page 6‑5. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (39,1)

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Object Detection System braking functions of the Auto . Heavy rain or snow is interfering Collision Preparation feature. Some with the radar object detection or Messages last-second automatic braking camera performance. 24 GHz RADARS OFF capability is still provided with the FORWARD COLLISION "Alert" setting, but braking is less ALERT OFF This message displays when driving likely to occur. See Active in certain areas where there may be Emergency Braking System on This message displays when the radar interference. Adaptive Cruise page 9‑49. Forward Collision Alert has been Control (ACC), Forward Collision turned off. Alert (FCA), and the Active AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP Emergency Braking System may not UNAVAILABLE FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED work or may not work as well. The CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the vehicle does not need service. Active Emergency Braking System This message displays when the AUTOMATIC COLLISION is unavailable. The Active camera is blocked. Cleaning the PREP OFF Emergency Braking System does outside of the windshield behind the not need service. rearview mirror may correct the This message displays when the issue. The Lane Departure Warning This can occur under the following Active Emergency Braking System system will not operate. Adaptive conditions: has been turned off. See Active Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Emergency Braking System on . The radar is not clean. Keep the Collision Alert (FCA), and the Active page 9‑49. radar sensors free of mud, dirt, Emergency Braking System may not AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP snow, ice, and slush. Clean the work or may not work as well. entire front and/or rear of the REDUCED vehicle. For cleaning LANE DEPARTURE WARNING This message displays when the instructions, see Exterior Care UNAVAILABLE Active Emergency Braking System on page 10‑76. This message displays when has been set to the "Alert" setting. attempting to activate the Lane This setting disables most automatic Departure Warning (LDW) system Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (40,1)

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when it is temporarily unavailable. This can occur under the following Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), The LDW system does not need conditions: Forward Collision Alert (FCA), service. Active Emergency Braking System, . The radar is not clean. Keep the This message could be due to the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, Assistance Systems for Parking or camera being blocked. Cleaning the snow, ice, and slush. Clean the Backing, and/or Lane Departure outside of the windshield behind the entire front and/or rear of the Warning (LDW) system may not rearview mirror may correct the vehicle. For cleaning work. Do not use these systems issue. instructions, see Exterior Care until the vehicle has been repaired. on page 10‑76. PARK ASSIST OFF SERVICE FRONT CAMERA . Heavy rain or snow is interfering This message displays when the If this message remains on after with the radar object detection or continued driving, the vehicle needs Parking Assist system has been camera performance. turned off or when there is a service. Do not use the Lane temporary condition causing the See Driver Assistance Systems on Departure Warning (LDW) and system to be disabled. page 9‑42. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features. Take the vehicle to your REAR AUTO BRAKE AND SERVICE AUTOMATIC dealer. COLLISION PREP PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays when If this message displays, take the This message displays if there is a attempting to activate the parking vehicle to your dealer to repair the problem with the Parking Assist and backing features of the Driver system. system. Do not use this system to Assistance System when they are SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST help you park. See your dealer for temporarily unavailable. The system SYSTEM service. does not need service. If this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (41,1)

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SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM SERVICE STABILITRAK AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE This message displays if there is a This message displays if there is a This message indicates that Side problem with the StabiliTrak system. problem with the parking and Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear See StabiliTrak® System on backing features of the Driver Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are page 9‑29. Assistance System. Do not use this disabled either because the sensor system to help park or back the is blocked and cannot detect SERVICE SUSPENSION vehicle. See your dealer for service. vehicles in the blind zone, or the SYSTEM vehicle is passing through an open This message displays when there SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF area, such as the desert, where is a problem with the Magnetic Ride This message indicates that the there is insufficient data for Control system. See Magnetic Ride driver has turned the Side Blind operation. This message may also Control on page 9‑30. Have the Zone Alert (SBZA) system off. activate during heavy rain or due to vehicle serviced by your dealer. road spray. The vehicle does not SERVICE SIDE DETECTION need service. For cleaning, see SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM "Washing the Vehicle" under CONTROL If this message remains on after Exterior Care on page 10‑76. This message displays when there continued driving, the vehicle needs is a problem with the Traction service. Side Blind Zone Alert Ride Control System Control System (TCS). See Traction (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert Messages Control System (TCS) on (RCTA) features will not work. Take page 9‑28. the vehicle to your dealer. SERVICE REAR AXLE This message displays when there is a problem with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System. See your dealer for service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (42,1)

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Airbag System Messages SERVICE POWER STEERING SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM SERVICE AIRBAG This message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering This message is displayed if there is This message displays if there is a system and a chime may sound. a problem with the pushbutton start problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for system. Take the vehicle to your Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. dealer for service. service. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Tire Messages Security Messages This message is displayed if there is a problem with the vehicle. Take the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR THEFT ATTEMPTED vehicle to your dealer for service. SYSTEM This message displays if the vehicle This message displays if there is a detects a tamper condition. Starting the Vehicle problem with the Tire Pressure Messages Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Service Vehicle Messages Pressure Monitor Operation on PRESS BRAKE TO START page 10‑44. SERVICE AC SYSTEM VEHICLE TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message is displayed if there is This message is displayed when a problem with the air conditioning attempting to start the vehicle This message displays when the system. Take the vehicle to your without first pressing the brake system is learning new tires. See dealer for service. pedal. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑44. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (43,1)

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TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the SERVICE TRANSMISSION pressure in one or more of the tires This message displays and a chime is low. This message displays if there is a sounds if the transmission fluid in problem with the transmission. See This message also displays LEFT the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the your dealer. FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT transmission fluid temperature high REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate SHIFT DENIED can cause damage to the vehicle. the location of the low tire. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to This message displays when using allow the transmission to cool. This The low tire pressure warning light the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and message clears when the fluid will also come on. See Tire attempting to shift to a gear not temperature reaches a safe level. Pressure Light on page 5‑25. appropriate for the vehicle speed If a tire pressure message appears and engine revolutions per Vehicle Reminder on the DIC, stop as soon as you minute (rpm). See Manual Mode on Messages can. Inflate the tires by adding air page 9‑24. until the tire pressure is equal to the SHIFT TO PARK ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE values shown on the Tire and WITH CARE Loading Information label. See Tires This message displays when the This message displays when ice on page 10‑34, Vehicle Load Limits transmission needs to be shifted to conditions are possible. on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on P (Park). This may appear when page 10‑41. attempting to remove the key from the vehicle if the vehicle is not in You can receive more than one tire P (Park). pressure message at a time. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (44,1)

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Vehicle Speed Messages Window Messages Vehicle SELECTED SPEED LIMIT OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ Personalization EXCEEDED PASSENGER WINDOW The audio system controls are used This message is displayed when the This message is displayed when the to access the personalization vehicle speed is greater than the set window needs to be reprogrammed. menus for customizing vehicle speed. See "Speed Warning" under If the vehicle's battery has been features. Driver Information Center (DIC) on recharged or disconnected, you will Personalization Menus page 5‑27. need to reprogram each front window for the express-up feature to 1. Press SETTINGS on the Home Washer Fluid Messages work. See Power Windows on page on the infotainment system page 2‑21. display. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD 2. Press Vehicle Settings. FLUID The following list of menu items may This message may display when the be available: washer fluid level is low. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑17. . Climate and Air Quality . Collision/Detection Systems . Comfort and Convenience . Lighting . Power Door Locks . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (45,1)

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Climate and Air Quality Press Air Quality Sensor. Press to Auto Defog select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High Select the Climate and Air Quality When set to ON, the front defog will menu and the following may be Sensitivity. Press 0 to go back to automatically come on when the displayed: the last menu. vehicle is started. Only vehicles with the dual automatic climate control . Auto Fan Max Speed Auto Compartment Zone Temp will have this option. . Air Quality Sensor This feature allows for selection of the compartment zone temperature Press Auto Defog. Press to select . Auto Compartment Zone Temp setting when the vehicle is Off or On. Press 0 to go back to the . Auto Cooled Seats restarted. last menu. . Auto Defog Press Auto Compartment Zone Auto Rear Defog . Auto Rear Defog Temp. Press to select Single Zone, If equipped, this allows the Auto Dual Zone, or Last Setting. Press 0 Rear Defog to be turned on or off. Auto Fan Max Speed to go back to the last menu. This feature will automatically turn This feature will set the maximum Auto Cooled Seats on the rear window defogger when it auto fan speed. is cold outside. When on, this feature will turn the Press Auto Fan Max Speed. Press cooled seats on when using remote Press Auto Rear Defog. Press to to select Low, Medium, or High. start on warm days. select Off or On. Press 0 to go back Press 0 to go back to the to the last menu. last menu. Press Auto Cooled Seats. Press to select Off or On. Press 0 to go back Collision/Detection Systems Air Quality Sensor to the last menu. Select the Collision/Detection This allows for selection of air Systems menu and the following will quality sensor operation at high or be displayed: low sensitivity. Only vehicles with . the dual automatic climate control Alert Type will have this option. . Auto Collision Preparation Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (46,1)

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. Go Notifier Preparation feature. Some Side Blind Zone Alert . Side Blind Zone Alert last-second automatic braking This allows the Side Blind Zone capability is still provided with the Alert feature to be turned on or off. Alert Type "Alert" setting, but it is much less This feature will set crash alerts to likely to be triggered by most driving Press Side Blind Zone Alert. Press beeps or seat vibrations. This conditions. Off disables all Forward to select Off or On. Press0 to go setting affects all crash alerts Collision Alert and Automatic back to the last menu. including Forward Collision, Lane Braking capabilities of the Auto Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Collision Preparation feature. See Comfort and Convenience Control, Parking Assist, and Active Emergency Braking System Select the Comfort and Backing Warning alerts. on page 9‑49. Convenience menu and the Press Alert Type. Press to select Press Auto Collision Preparation. following will be displayed: Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Press 0 Press to select Off, Alert & Brake, . Auto Memory Recall or Alert. Press 0 to go back to the to go back to the last menu. . Easy Exit Options last menu. Auto Collision Preparation . Chime Volume Go Notifier This feature will turn on or off the . Reverse Tilt Mirror Forward Collision Alert feature as This feature will give a reminder that . Personalization by Driver well as the Automatic Braking Adaptive Cruise Control provides capability of the Auto Collision when it has brought the vehicle to a Auto Memory Recall Preparation feature. With the "Alert complete stop behind another This allows the Auto Memory Recall and Brake" setting, both Forward stopping vehicle, and then that feature to be turned on or off. Collision Alert as well as the vehicle drives on. Automatic Braking capability of the Press Go Notifier. Press to select Press Auto Memory Recall. Press to Auto Collision Preparation feature select Off, On, On - Driver Door Off or On. Press 0 to go back to the are available. The "Alert" setting Open, or On - At Ignition On. See last menu. disables most automatic braking Memory Seats on page 3‑7 or press functions of the Auto Collision 0 to go back to the last menu. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (47,1)

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Easy Exit Options Press Reverse Tilt Mirror. Press to Lighting select Off, On, On - Driver and This allows the Easy Exit Options Select the Lighting menu and the Passenger, On - Driver or On - feature to be turned on or off. following will be displayed: Passenger. Press 0 to go back to Press Easy Exit Options. Press to the last menu. . Vehicle Locator Lights select Off or On. Press 0 to go back . Exit Lighting to the last menu. Personalization by Driver . Auto High Beam Chime Volume If equipped, this allows the Personalization by Driver feature to . Daytime Tail Lights This allows the selection of the be turned on or off. chime volume level. Vehicle Locator Lights Press Personalization by Driver. This feature will flash the exterior Press Chime Volume. Press + or − Press to select Off or On. Press 0 lights when K on the Remote to adjust the volume. Press 0 to go to go back to the last menu. back to the last menu. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Language pressed to locate the vehicle. Reverse Tilt Mirror Select the Language menu and the Press Vehicle Locator Lights. Press When on, both the driver and following will be displayed: to select Off or On. Press 0 to go passenger mirrors will tilt downward back to the last menu. when the vehicle is shifted to . English R (Reverse) to improve visibility of . French Exit Lighting the ground near the rear wheels. . Spanish This allows the selection of how They will return to their previous long the exterior lamps stay on driving position when the vehicle is Press to select the language. Press 0 when leaving the vehicle when it is shifted out of R (Reverse) or the to go back to the last menu. dark outside. ignition is turned to OFF. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (48,1)

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Press Exit Lighting. Press to select . Delayed Door Lock Press Delayed Door Lock. Press to Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out select Off or On. Press 0 to go back or 120 Seconds. Press 0 to go back to the last menu. When on, this feature will keep the to the last menu. driver door from locking when the Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Auto High Beam door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start This allows the Auto High Beam to available. and the following may be displayed: be turned on or off. Press Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out. . Remote Unlock Light Feedback Press Auto High Beam. Press to . Remote Lock Feedback select Off or On. On some vehicles Press to select Off or On. Press 0 select Off, Normal Sensitivity, to go back to the last menu. . Remote Door Unlock or Low Sensitivity. Press 0 to go Auto Door Unlock . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats back to the last menu. This allows selection of which of the . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats doors will automatically unlock when Daytime Tail Lights . Passive Door Unlock the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). This feature allows the taillamps to . Passive Door Lock be on during the day. Press Auto Door Unlock. Press to select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. . Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder Press Daytime Tail Lights. Press to Press 0 to go back to the select Off or On. Press 0 to go back Remote Unlock Light Feedback last menu. to the last menu. When on, the exterior lamps will Delayed Door Lock flash when unlocking the vehicle Power Door Locks When on, this feature will delay the with the RKE transmitter. Select Power Door Locks and the locking of the doors. To override the Press Remote Unlock Light following will be displayed: delay, press the power door lock Feedback. Press to select Off or . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out switch on the door. Flash Lights. Press 0 to go back to . Auto Door Unlock the last menu. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (49,1)

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Remote Lock Feedback Driver and Passenger, or On - Passive Door Lock This allows selection of what type of Driver. Press 0 to go back to the This feature can be turned on or off feedback is given when locking the last menu. or used to select feedback when vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats using the button on the driver door to lock the vehicle. See Remote Press Remote Lock Feedback. If equipped and turned on, this Press to select Off, Lights and Horn, Keyless Entry (RKE) System feature will turn the heated seats on Operation on page 2‑3. Lights Only, or Horn Only. Press 0 when using remote start on to go back to the last menu. cold days. Press Passive Door Lock. Press to select On, On with Horn Chirp, Remote Door Unlock Press Remote Start Auto Heat or Off. Press 0 to go back to the This allows selection of which doors Seats. Press to select Off or On. On last menu. K some vehicles select Off, On - will unlock when pressing on the Driver and Passenger, or On - Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder RKE transmitter. Driver. Press 0 to go back to the This feature sounds an alert when Press Remote Door Unlock. Press last menu. the RKE is left in the vehicle. to select All Doors or Driver Door Passive Door Unlock Press Remote Left in Vehicle Only. Press 0 to go back to the Reminder. Press to select Off or On. last menu. This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the Press 0 to go back to the Remote Start Auto Cool Seats button on the driver door to unlock last menu. If equipped and turned on, this the vehicle. feature will turn the cooled seats on Press Passive Door Unlock. Press when using remote start on to select All Doors or Driver Door warm days. Only. Press 0 to go back to the Press Remote Start Auto Cool last menu. Seats. Press to select Off or On. On some vehicles select Off, On - Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (50,1)

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Universal Remote If the vehicle has this feature, you also recommended that upon the will see these buttons with one sale of the vehicle, the programmed System indicator light next to them in the Universal Remote system buttons overhead console. be erased for security purposes. See Radio Frequency Statement on See Erasing Universal Remote page 13 15 for information This system provides a way to “ ‑ System Buttons later in this regarding Part 15 of the Federal replace up to three remote control ” section. Communications Commission (FCC) transmitters used to activate rules and Industry Canada devices such as garage door When programming a garage door, Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. openers, security systems, and park outside of the garage. Park home automation devices. directly in line with and facing the Universal Remote System Do not use the Universal Remote garage door opener motor-head or Programming system with any garage door opener gate motor-head. Be sure that that does not have the stop and people and objects are clear of the reverse feature. This includes any garage door or gate being garage door opener model programmed. manufactured before April 1,1982. It is recommended that a new Read the instructions completely battery be installed in the hand-held before attempting to program the transmitter for quicker and more Universal Remote system. Because accurate transmission of the of the steps involved, it may be radio-frequency signal. helpful to have another person Programming the Universal available to assist with programming Remote System the Universal Remote system. For questions or help programming Keep the original hand-held the Universal Remote system, call transmitter for use in other vehicles 1-800-355-3515 or go to as well as for future Universal www.homelink.com. Remote system programming. It is Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (51,1)

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Programming a garage door opener 2. At the same time, press and button selected in Step 2) while involves time-sensitive actions, so hold both the hand-held observing the indicator light and read the entire procedure before transmitter button and one of the garage door activation. starting. Otherwise, the device will three Universal Remote system . If the indicator light stays on time out and the procedure will have buttons to be used to operate continuously or the garage to be repeated. the garage door. Do not release door starts to move when To program up to three devices: the Universal Remote system the Universal Remote button or the hand-held system button is pressed 1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter button until the transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to and released, then the indicator light changes from a programming is complete. 3 in) away from the Universal slowly to a rapidly flashing light. Remote system buttons while There is no need to You now may release both continue programming keeping the indicator light in buttons. view. The hand-held transmitter Steps 4–6. Some entry gates and garage was supplied by the . If the Universal Remote manufacturer of the garage door door openers may require system indicator light blinks opener receiver substitution of Step 2 with the rapidly for two seconds, (motor-head unit). procedure noted in “Gate then turns to a constant Operator and Canadian light and the garage door Programming” later in this does not move, continue section. with programming 3. Press and hold for five seconds Steps 4–6. the newly trained Universal It may be helpful to have Remote system button (the another person assist with the remaining Steps 4–6. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (52,1)

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door, and then release it. If the Canadian radio-frequency laws garage door does not move or require transmitter signals to time the lamp on the garage door out or quit after several seconds of opener receiver (motor-head transmission. This may not be long unit) does not flash, press and enough for the Universal Remote hold the same button a second system to pick up the signal during time for two seconds, then programming. Similarly, some U.S. release it. Again, if the door gate operators are manufactured to does not move or the garage time out in the same manner. Learn or Smart Button “ ” “ ” door lamp does not flash, press If you live in Canada, or you are and hold the same button a third 4. After Steps 1–3 have been having difficulty programming a gate time for two seconds, then completed, locate the “Learn” or operator or garage door opener by release. “Smart” button inside the garage using the “Programming the on the garage door opener The Universal Remote system Universal Remote System” receiver (motor-head unit). The should now activate the procedures, regardless of where name and color of the button garage door. you live, replace Step 2 under may vary by manufacturer. To program the remaining two “Programming the Universal Remote 5. Firmly press and release the Universal Remote system buttons, System” with the following: “Learn” or “Smart” button. After begin with Step 1 of “Programming Continue to press and hold the pressing this button, you will the Universal Remote System.” Universal Remote system button have 30 seconds to complete while you press and release every Step 6. Gate Operator and Canadian two seconds (cycle) the hand-held Programming 6. Immediately return to the transmitter button until the vehicle. Firmly press and hold If you have questions or need help frequency signal has been for two seconds the Universal programming the Universal Remote successfully accepted by the Remote system button, selected system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go Universal Remote system. The in Step 2 to control the garage to www.homelink.com. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (53,1)

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Universal Remote system indicator Erasing Universal Remote Reprogramming a Single light will flash slowly at first and then System Buttons Universal Remote System rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under All programmed buttons should be Button “Programming the Universal Remote erased when the vehicle is sold or System” to complete. To reprogram any of the three the lease ends. Universal Remote system buttons: Universal Remote System To erase all programmed buttons on 1. Press and hold the desired Operation the Universal Remote system Universal Remote system device: button. Do not release the Using the Universal Remote 1. Press and hold down the two button. System outside buttons until the 2. The indicator light will begin to Press and hold the appropriate indicator light begins to flash. flash after 20 seconds. Without Universal Remote system button for This should take about releasing the button, proceed at least half of a second. The 10 seconds. with Step 1 under “Programming indicator light will come on while the 2. Release both buttons. the Universal Remote System.” signal is being transmitted. If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. You may also call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 13‑3. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (54,1)

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Lighting 6-1

Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Lighting Entry Lighting ...... 6-7 Exit Lighting ...... 6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Battery Power Protection ...... 6-8 Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Saver ...... 6-8 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...... 6-3 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-4 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-4 Automatic Headlamp System ...... 6-4 The exterior lamp control is on the Adaptive Forward turn signal/lane change lever. Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-5 Headlamp Leveling Control . . . 6-5 Turn the control to the following Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-5 positions: Turn and Lane-Change O (Off): Turns off the exterior Signals ...... 6-5 lamps. The knob returns to the Interior Lighting AUTO position after it is released. Instrument Panel Illumination Turn to O again to reactivate the Control ...... 6-6 AUTO mode. Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-6 In Canada, the headlamps will Dome Lamps ...... 6-6 automatically reactivate when the Reading Lamps ...... 6-7 vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

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AUTO (Automatic): Automatically The system turns the high-beam Driving with Automatic High turns the exterior lamps on and off, headlamps on when it is dark Beams depending on outside lighting. enough and there is no other traffic The system only activates the high ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the present. beams when driving over 40 km/h parking lamps together with the (25 mph). following: There is a sensor near the top . Sidemarker Lamps center of the windshield that automatically controls the system. . Taillamps Keep this area of the windshield . License Plate Lamps clear of debris to allow for best system performance. . Instrument Panel Lights This light comes on in the 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the instrument cluster when the The high-beam headlamps remain headlamps together with the automatic high-beam system is on, under the automatic control, following: enabled. until one of the following situations occur: . Sidemarker Lamps Turning On and Enabling Automatic High Beams . The system detects an . Taillamps approaching vehicle's To enable the automatic high-beam . License Plate Lamps headlamps. system, with the turn signal/lane . Instrument Panel Lights change lever in the neutral position, . The system detects a preceding vehicle's taillamps. . Parking Lamps turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO. The blue high-beam on light . The outside light is bright Automatic High-Beam System appears on the instrument cluster enough that high-beam when the high beams are on. This system turns the vehicle's headlamps are not required. high-beam headlamps on and off . The vehicle's speed drops below according to surrounding traffic 20 km/h (12 mph). conditions. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

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. The automatic high-beam . The other vehicle's lamps cannot Exterior Lamps Off system can be disabled by the be detected due to dense high/low-beam changer or the exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road Reminder flash-to-pass feature. If this spray, mist, or other airborne A warning chime sounds if the driver happens, the high/low-beam obstructions. door is opened while the ignition is changer must be activated two . The vehicle's windshield is dirty, off and the exterior lamps are on. times within five seconds to cracked, or obstructed by reactivate the automatic something that blocks the view Headlamp High/ high-beam system. The of the light sensor. instrument cluster light will come Low-Beam Changer . on to indicate the automatic The vehicle is loaded such that 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam high-beam system is reactivated. the front end points upward, Changer): Push the turn and lane See Headlamp High/Low-Beam causing the light sensor to aim change lever away from you and Changer on page 6‑3 and high and not detect headlamps release, to turn the high beams on. Flash-to-Pass on page 6‑4. and taillamps. To return to low beams, push the The high beams may not turn off . Driving on winding or hilly roads. lever again or pull it toward you and release. automatically if the system cannot The automatic high-beam detect another vehicle's lamps headlamps may need to be disabled because of any of the following: if any of the above conditions exist. . The other vehicle's lamps are This feature can be turned on or off missing, damaged, obstructed or the sensitivity can be changed in from view, or otherwise vehicle personalization. See Vehicle undetected. Personalization on page 5‑44. . The other vehicle's lamps are This indicator light turns on in the covered with dirt, snow, and/or instrument cluster when the road spray. high-beam headlamps are on. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Flash-to-Pass When the DRL are on, the taillamps, The system may also turn on the sidemarker lamps, instrument panel headlamps when driving through a To flash the high beams, pull the lights, and other lamps will not parking garage or tunnel. turn and lane-change lever toward be on. you, and release. When it is bright enough outside, The DRL turn off when the the headlamps will turn off or may Daytime Running headlamps are turned to O or the change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Lamps (DRL) ignition is off. The automatic headlamp system Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can Automatic Headlamp turns off when the exterior lamp make it easier for others to see the control is turned to O or the ignition front of your vehicle during the day. System is off. Fully functional daytime running When the exterior lamp control is lamps are required on all vehicles set to AUTO and it is dark enough For vehicles sold in Canada, this first sold in Canada. outside, the headlamps come on control only works when the transmission is in P (Park). For vehicles with High Intensity automatically. Discharge (HID) headlamps, the Lights On with Wipers dedicated DRL will come on when all of the following conditions If the windshield wipers are are met: activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is . The ignition is on. in AUTO, the headlamps, parking . The exterior lamp control is lamps, and other exterior lamps in AUTO. come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on . The light sensor determines it is wiper speed. When the wipers are daytime. There is a light sensor located on not operating, these lamps turn off. . The parking brake is released or top of the instrument panel. Do not Move the exterior lamp control to P the vehicle is not in P (Park). cover the sensor. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

Lighting 6-5

or ; to disable this feature. The headlamps shine at an angle of | (Hazard Warning Flashers): up to 15 degrees to the right or left Press this button located on the Adaptive Forward of the direction of travel. center stack to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and Lighting (AFL) Headlamp Leveling off. Press again to turn the For vehicles with uplevel Control flashers off. headlamps, the AFL system adjusts Automatic Headlamp Leveling The hazard warning flashers turn on the headlamps to provide greater automatically if the airbags deploy. road illumination in various driving For vehicles with headlamp leveling, conditions. the range of the headlamps is Turn and Lane-Change To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp adjusted automatically based on Signals control to the AUTO position. vehicle load. Moving the control out of the AUTO position will deactivate the system. Hazard Warning Flashers AFL will operate when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph). AFL will not operate when the transmission is in R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately operable after starting the vehicle; driving a short distance is required to calibrate the AFL. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Curve Lighting An arrow on the instrument cluster The light beam pivots based on the flashes in the direction of the turn or steering wheel position and vehicle lane change. speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

6-6 Lighting

Raise or lower the lever until the Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane lowest level that the displays will change. Hold it there until the lane automatically be adjusted. change is completed. If the lever is Instrument Panel briefly pressed and released, the Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps turn signal flashes three times. The courtesy lamps come on when The turn and lane-change signal any door is opened and the dome can be turned off manually by lamp is in the DOOR position. moving the lever back to its original position. Dome Lamps If after signaling a turn or lane The dome lamp is in the overhead change, the arrow flashes rapidly or console. does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a The brightness of the instrument bulb is not burned out, check the panel lighting and steering wheel fuse. See Fuses and Circuit controls can be adjusted. Breakers on page 10‑26. D (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights. The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting. The instrument Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

Lighting 6-7

To change the dome lamp settings, Press m or n next to each Lighting Features press: overhead console reading lamp. OFF: Turns the lamp off, even Entry Lighting when a door is open. The headlamps, taillamps, license DOOR: The lamp comes on when plate lamps, back-up lamps, outside a door is opened. mirror lamps, exterior door handle ON: Turns the lamp on. lamps, dome lamp, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when K Reading Lamps is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See There are reading lamps located on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the overhead console and over the System Operation on page 2 3. rear passenger doors. These lamps ‑ When the driver door is opened, all come on automatically when any control lights, Driver Information door is opened. To manually turn Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket the reading lamps on or off: Press the button near the rear lights turn on. After about passenger reading lamps. 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then the dome lamp and 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. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

6-8 Lighting

This feature can be changed. See Battery Power Protection “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization on The battery saver feature is page 5‑44. designed to protect the vehicle's battery. Exit Lighting If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the The headlamps, taillamps, parking battery rundown protection system lamps, back-up lamps, outside automatically turns the lamp off after mirror lamps, license plate lamps, some time. and exterior door handle lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when a door is Exterior Lighting Battery opened after the ignition is turned Saver off. The dome lamp comes on after The exterior lamps turn off about the ignition is changed to the OFF 10 minutes after the ignition is position. The exterior lamps and turned off, if the parking lamps or dome lamp remain on after the door headlamps have been manually left is closed for a set amount of time, on. This protects against draining then automatically turn off. the battery. To restart the 10-minute The exterior lamps turn off timer, turn the exterior lamp control immediately by turning the exterior to the off position and then back to lamp control off. the parking lamp or headlamp This feature can be changed. See position. Vehicle Personalization on To keep the lamps on for more than page 5‑44. 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (1,1)

Infotainment System 7-1

Phone Introduction Infotainment Bluetooth (Overview) ...... 7-18 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) ...... 7-20 Infotainment Bluetooth (Voice Read the following pages to Introduction Recognition) ...... 7-24 become familiar with the infotainment system featured in this Infotainment ...... 7-1 Trademarks and License Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 owner manual. Overview ...... 7-3 Agreements Trademarks and License Home Page ...... 7-4 { WARNING Software Updates ...... 7-7 Agreements ...... 7-29 Taking your eyes off the road Radio for too long or too often while AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 using any infotainment features Satellite Radio ...... 7-9 can cause a crash resulting in Radio Reception ...... 7-10 Backglass Antenna ...... 7-11 injury or death. Do not give Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-11 extended attention to infotainment tasks while Audio Players driving. Focus your attention CD Player ...... 7-11 on driving and limit glances to USB Port ...... 7-14 the instrument cluster or center SD Card Reader ...... 7-17 stack screens. Use voice Auxiliary Jack ...... 7-17 guidance whenever possible.

The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help with this by disabling some functions when Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

7-2 Infotainment System

driving. A grayed-out function is not modified or replaced. This could available when the vehicle is result in more noticeable engine moving. All functions are available noise at certain speeds. when the vehicle is parked. The vehicle has Retained Before driving: Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played . Become familiar with the infotainment system operation even after the ignition is turned off. and buttons on the faceplate. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. . Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the The base radio is included in this tone, and adjusting the manual. See the separate CUE speakers. infotainment manual for information on the CUE radio, audio players, . Set up phone numbers in phone, navigation system, and advance so they can be called voice or speech recognition. There easily by pressing a single is also information on settings and button or by using a single voice downloadable applications (if command for vehicles equipped equipped). with phone capability. See Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. Theft-Deterrent Feature This vehicle’s infotainment system TheftLock® is designed to may be equipped with a noise discourage theft of the vehicle's reduction system which can work radio by learning a portion of the improperly if the audio amplifier, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). engine calibrations, exhaust system, The radio does not operate if it is microphones, radio, or speakers are stolen or moved to a different vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

Infotainment System 7-3

Overview . Press and hold to clear the screen and display Infotainment System Overview the time. The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate . Press to mute the system. and steering wheel controls. Press again to unmute. . Turn the knob to adjust the volume. 3. 7 (Seek Previous/Fast Reverse) . Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning. . Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD 1. FAV (Favorite Pages) 2. O (Power/Volume) Player on page 7‑11. . Press to scroll through the . Press to turn the audio on . For AM, FM, or XM (if favorite pages for each or off. equipped), press to seek to source. the previous strong station. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

7-4 Infotainment System

4. 6 (Seek Next/Fast Forward) 7. RADIO Home Page . . Press to seek the next Press to change the audio Home Page Features track. source between AM, FM, or XM (if equipped). The infotainment system displays a . Press and hold to fast Home Page that makes it easy to 8. MEDIA forward through a track. access all of the applications. Turn Release the button to return . Press to change the audio the MENU knob to highlight feature to playing speed. See CD source between CD, USB, icons. Press the MENU knob to Player on page 7‑11. SD Card, and AUX. access the feature’s options. . For AM, FM, or XM (if 9. PHONE Various functions are disabled when equipped), press to seek to . the vehicle is moving. the next strong station. See Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑20 or AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen 5. MENU Bluetooth (Voice icon to display the active source . Press to access the menu Recognition) on page 7‑24 page. The sources available are for the current audio or Bluetooth (Overview) on AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, source. page 7‑18. USB/iPod, AUX, and SD Card. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7, Satellite . Press to select the 10. S BACK Radio on page 7‑9, CD Player on highlighted menu option. . Press to return to the page 7‑11, and Auxiliary Jack on . Turn to scroll through a list. previous screen in page 7‑17. a menu. 6. { (Home Page) PHONE: Select the PHONE screen . On a page accessed icon to display the Phone main . See “Home Page” following directly by a faceplate page. See “PHONE” in this section. in this section. button or Home Page screen button, press S BACK to go to the previous menu. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

Infotainment System 7-5

SETTINGS: Select the SETTINGS 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Radio Setup screen icon to display the Settings Select LOCK to lock the system. From the RADIO screen icon, the main page. See “Setting Radio This will also lock the vehicle following may be displayed: Preferences” in this section. storage locations, if equipped. Manage Favorites: Setting Radio Preferences 4. Type the four-digit code to S . Select to highlight a favorite. Select the SETTINGS screen icon unlock the system. Select . to display the Settings menu and BACK to go back to the Select Delete to delete a the following may display: previous menu. favorite. Radio: See Radio Setup later in . While a station is highlighted, Time: See Clock on page 5‑5. “ ” this section. press the MOVE screen button. Language (Current Language): Vehicle: See Vehicle The screen button will change This will set the display language in to DROP. the radio, instrument cluster, and Personalization on page 5‑44. . voice recognition. Select to display Display: Press the MENU knob to Press the MENU knob to grab S turn the display on or off. the station tab. Turn the MENU a list of languages. Select BACK knob and the station tab will to go back to the previous menu. Return to Factory Settings: See follow the path to the desired Valet Mode: “Return to Factory Settings” later in location. Press the area just this section. above the chrome bar and below 1. Type a four-digit code on the the DROP screen button to circular numeric keypad. Turn Software Information: Press the relocate the station. the MENU knob to highlight a MENU knob to select Save Vehicle number. Info to USB. Press the MENU knob Number of Favorites Shown: To again to start downloading the set the number of favorites for 2. Press the MENU knob to select vehicle information to the USB. display, select Auto to automatically it. Do this for each one of the show all the favorites, or select a four digits. Select Enter to go to number from 5 25 to show that the confirmation screen. – Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

7-6 Infotainment System

selection of favorites. Select S decrease startup volume. Select S Select Rear Cross Traffic Alert, then BACK to go back to the BACK to go back to the select Off or On. Select S BACK to previous menu. previous menu. go back to the previous menu. Audible Touch Feedback: Select Rear Camera (If Equipped) Return to Factory Settings Audible Touch Feedback to turn S From the Rear Camera screen Select Return to Factory Settings feedback Off or On. Select BACK button, the following may be and the following list may display: to go back to the previous menu. displayed: Restore Vehicle Settings: This Auto Volume (If Equipped): This Rear Camera Display: This option will restore factory vehicle feature adjusts the volume based on feature will turn the Rear Vision personalization settings. Select vehicle speed. The options are Off, Camera display on or off. Select Restore Vehicle Settings. A screen Low, Medium-Low, Medium, Rear Camera Display and then displays stating all vehicle Medium-High, or High. Select the S customization settings will be S select Off or On. Select BACK to desired volume. Select BACK to go back to the previous menu. restored to the factory settings. go back to the previous menu. Select Cancel or Confirm. Select S Park Assist Symbols: This feature Bose AudioPilot® (If Equipped): will display symbols where objects BACK to go back to the last menu. This feature adjusts the volume are detected by the Rear Parking Clear All Private Data: This option based on the noise in the vehicle. Assist system. Select Park Assist clears all private information from The options are On or Off. Symbols, then select Off or On. the vehicle. Select Clear All Private Maximum Startup Volume: This Select S BACK to go back to the Data. Select Cancel or Continue. feature sets the maximum startup previous menu. Select S BACK to go back to the volume. If the vehicle is started and last menu. the volume is greater than this level, See Assistance Systems for Parking the volume is adjusted to this level. or Backing on page 9‑43. Restore Radio Settings: This To set the maximum startup volume, Rear Cross Traffic Alert: This option will restore factory radio Turn the MENU knob to increase or feature will display an alert icon settings. Select Restore Radio when cross traffic is detected. Settings. A screen displays stating Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

Infotainment System 7-7

all personalized radio settings will Radio 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight be restored back to the factory either AM, FM, or XM (if settings. Select Cancel or Confirm. AM-FM Radio equipped) and press the MENU Select S BACK to go back to the to select. last menu. Playing the Radio Pressing the RADIO faceplate English and Metric Unit While on the audio main page, button is another way to change from a different source, to AM, FM, Conversion press the RADIO or MEDIA button repeatedly to display and scroll or XM (if equipped). To change the display units between through the available sources (AM, Press the RADIO faceplate button English and metric units, see FM, and XM (if equipped), CD, USB, to display the active radio source. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. SD, and AUX). Press the MENU knob and the following radio settings may display: Software Updates The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. Tone Settings: See the following websites for See Steering Wheel Controls on . Bass, Midrange, and Treble: information: page 5 2. ‑ Turn the MENU knob and Cadillac AM, FM, XM (If Equipped) highlight. Press the MENU knob to select. Turn the MENU knob In the U.S., see www.cadillac.com. To select AM, FM, XM (if equipped): to adjust. In Canada, see www.cadillac.ca. 1. Press {. . Balance: Turn the MENU knob 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight to highlight. Press the MENU the AUDIO screen icon. knob to select. Turn the MENU knob left for more sound from 3. Press the MENU knob to select. the left speakers or right for more sound from the right Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

7-8 Infotainment System

speakers. The middle position between off, low, medium-low, Channel List: Select to display a balances the sound between the medium, medium-high, and high. list of SiriusXM stations. Turn the left and right speakers. Press S BACK to go to the MENU knob to highlight and press . Fade: Turn the MENU knob to previous menu. the MENU knob to select. Press S highlight. Press the MENU knob Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, this BACK to go to the previous menu. to select. Turn the MENU knob feature adjusts the volume based on Also see the radio settings common to the left for more sound from the noise in the vehicle. When for all sources earlier in this section. the front speakers and to the turned on, AudioPilot detects noise right for more sound from the and vehicle speed to continuously Finding a Station rear speakers. The middle adjust the audio signal so that music Seeking a Station position balances the sound will sound the same at a set volume between the front and rear level. This feature is most effective Press 7 or 6 to search for the speakers. at lower radio volume settings previous or next strongest station. . where background noise can affect EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU Tuning a Station knob to highlight. Turn the how well the music is being played. MENU knob to scroll through the See www.bose.com/audiopilot. This Turn the MENU knob to manually options. Press the MENU knob feature can be turned On or Off. find a station. to select. Press the S BACK Options for SiriusXM Only Storing Radio Station Presets button to go back to the previous menu. XM View: Select to display Favorites are stored in the favorites Channel List in XM source. Turn the area at the bottom of the screen. Station List: Select to display a list MENU knob to highlight and press Press { to display the Home Page. of AM or FM stations. Press S the MENU knob to select. Press S Turn the MENU knob to highlight BACK to go to the previous menu. BACK to go to the previous menu. AUDIO. Press the MENU knob to Auto Volume: If equipped, this access the active audio source feature adjusts the volume based on main page. the vehicle speed. Select the level Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

Infotainment System 7-9

Up to 25 preset stations can be Satellite Radio Browsing SiriusXM Channels stored under the following: SiriusXM® Satellite Radio To browse the SiriusXM channels: AM, FM, or XM (if equipped): 1. While XM is the active source, While on the active source main Service press the MENU knob. page, such as AM, FM, and XM (if Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite equipped), press and hold the area radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight just above the chrome bar and satellite radio subscription can XM Channel List. Press the below one of the preset screen receive SiriusXM programming. MENU knob to select. buttons to save the current station SiriusXM is a satellite radio service 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight as a favorite. Press the area just based in the 48 contiguous United All XM Channels. Press the above the chrome bar to recall a States and 10 Canadian provinces. MENU knob to select and favorite station. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide display all channels or select a Mixed-Audio Favorites variety of programming and category. commercial-free music, coast to SiriusXM Messages Favorites can be stored including coast, and in digital-quality sound. radio stations. A service fee is required to receive XL (Explicit Language To display the favorites page, press the SiriusXM service. See Channels): These stations, or any the FAV button on the radio www.siriusxm.com or call others, can be blocked by request, faceplate. 1-866-635-2349 in the U.S. In by calling 1-866-635-2349 in the U.S., and 1-877-209-0079 in From the Settings menu press the Canada, see www.siriusxmradio.ca Canada. MENU knob to select Manage or call 1-877-209-0079. Favorites. The Manage Favorites When SirisuXM is active, the Loading XM: The audio system is feature has the option of moving or channel name and number, song acquiring and processing audio and deleting a favorite. See “Manage title, and artist display on the text data. No action is needed. Favorites” under Overview on screen. Channel Off Air: This station is not page 7‑3. currently in service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

7-10 Infotainment System

Channel Unauth: This station is Radio Reception when things like storms and power blocked or cannot be received. lines interfere with radio reception. Frequency interference and static Channel Not Available: This When this happens, try reducing the can occur during normal radio treble on the radio. previously assigned station is no reception if items such as phone longer assigned. chargers, vehicle convenience SiriusXM® Satellite Radio No XM Signal/Reception May Be accessories, and external electronic Service devices are plugged into the Blocked: The vehicle may be in a SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service accessory power outlet. If there is location where the XM signal is provides digital radio reception. Tall interference or static, unplug the being blocked. When the vehicle is buildings or hills can interfere with item from the accessory power moved into an open area, the signal satellite radio signals, causing the outlet. should return. sound to fade in and out. In XM Radio ID: If tuned to station 0, FM addition, traveling or standing under this message displays with the XM heavy foliage, bridges, garages, radio eight-digit radio ID label. This FM signals only reach about 16 to or tunnels may cause loss of the 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the label is needed to activate the SiriusXM signal for a period of time. radio has a built-in electronic circuit service. that automatically works to reduce Cell Phone Usage Check Antenna: If this message interference, some static can occur, Cell phone usage, such as making does not clear within a short period especially around tall buildings or or receiving phone calls, charging, of time, the receiver could have a hills, causing the sound to fade in or just having the phone on may fault. Consult with your dealer. and out. cause static interference in the AM radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can also occur Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

Infotainment System 7-11

Backglass Antenna reception. Any damage caused to Audio Players the backglass antenna due to The AM-FM antenna is integrated metallic tinting materials will not with the rear window defogger in the be covered by the vehicle CD Player rear window. Do not scratch the warranty. The player can be used for CD and inside surface or damage the lines MP3 audio. in the glass. If the inside surface is Multi-Band Antenna damaged, it could interfere with With the vehicle on, insert a disc radio reception. For proper radio The roof antenna is for OnStar, into the slot, label side up. Press the reception, the antenna connector SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and GPS MEDIA button to select CD as a needs to be properly attached to the (Global Positioning System). Keep source. post on the glass. clear of obstructions for clear The system is capable of playing: reception. If the vehicle has a If attaching a cell phone antenna to sunroof, and it is open, reception . Most audio CDs the glass, attach it between the grid can also be affected. . lines. CD-R Notice: Using a razor blade or . CD-RW sharp object to clear the inside . MP3 or unprotected WMA rear window can damage the rear formats window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would When playing any compatible not be covered by the vehicle recordable disc, the sound quality warranty. Do not clear the inside can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality rear window with sharp objects. of the music that has been Notice: Do not apply aftermarket recorded, or the way the disc has glass tinting with metallic film. been handled. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

7-12 Infotainment System

There can be increased skipping, 2. Insert a disc into the slot, label to the previous track. If longer difficulty in recording tracks, side up. The player pulls it in the than five seconds, the current difficulty in finding tracks, and/or rest of the way. If the disc is track starts from the beginning. difficulty in loading and ejecting. damaged or improperly loaded, . Press and hold to fast reverse If these problems occur, check the there is an error and the disc through a track. Release the disc for damage or try a known ejects. button to return to playing good disc. Playing an Audio CD speed. Elapsed time displays. To avoid damage to the CD player: Press the MEDIA button on the u or 6 (Seek Next/Fast . Do not use scratched or faceplate until CD is selected. Forward): While on the CD main damaged discs. page, press just above the chrome On the CD main page, a track u . Do not apply labels to discs. The number displays at the beginning of bar and below the . labels could get caught in the each track. Song, Artist, and Album . Press to seek to the next track. player. information displays when available. . Press and hold to fast forward . Insert only one disc at a time. Use the following controls to play through a track. Release the . Keep the loading slot free of the disc: button to return to playing foreign materials, liquids, and t or 7 (Seek Previous/Fast speed. Elapsed time displays. debris. Reverse): While on the CD main j /r (Pause/Play): While on the CD . Use a marking pen to label the page, press just above the chrome main page. Press just above the top of the disc. bar and below the t. chrome bar and below pause/play to pause. Press again to resume. Loading and Ejecting Discs . Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. Z (Shuffle): Press just above the To load a disc: If the track has been playing for chrome bar and below the Z to 1. Turn the vehicle on. less than five seconds, it seeks play the songs in random order. Press again to turn off. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

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If a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD disc is medium, medium-high, and high. . The disc is very hot. Try the disc again when the temperature loaded into the CD player and the Press S BACK to go to the returns to normal. CD screen button is selected, a previous menu. message comes on the screen to . The road is very rough. Try the Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, this use the Video application. The disc again when the road is feature adjusts the volume based on Video application is only available smoother. on vehicles with rear seat the noise in the vehicle. When . entertainment. turned on, AudioPilot detects noise The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, and vehicle speed to continuously or upside down. CD Menu adjust the audio signal so that music . The air is very humid. Try the While on the CD main page, press will sound the same at a set volume disc again later. the MENU knob to display the CD level. This feature is most effective . There was a problem while menu and the following may display: at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect burning the disc. Browse: Select to display the files how well the music is being played. . The label is caught in the CD or songs on the CD. See Browse “ See www.bose.com/audiopilot. This player. CD Media” later in this section. feature can be turned on or off. If Disc Player Error displays, it could Tone Settings: Select to adjust Browse CD Media be for one of the following reasons: Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See Use to browse the track list on . The player temperature is “Tone Settings” under AM-FM Radio a CD. too high. on page 7‑7. Error Messages . There are load or eject errors. Auto Volume: If equipped, this If Disc Error displays and/or the disc If the CD is not playing correctly, for feature adjusts the volume based on comes out, it could be for one of the any other reason, try a known the vehicle speed. Select the level following reasons: good CD. between off, low, medium-low, . The disc has an invalid or If any error continues, contact your unknown format. dealer. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

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Playing an MP3 CD Root Directory USB Port To play an MP3 CD, follow the same The root directory is treated as a Playing from a USB instructions as “Playing an folder. All files contained directly Audio CD.” under the root directory are A USB mass storage device or accessed prior to any root directory Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) The following guidelines must be folders. device can be connected to the met when creating an MP3 disc, USB port. otherwise the CD might not play: Empty Folders The USB ports are in the center . Sampling rate: 16 kHz, If a root directory or folder is empty console under the armrest and in 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, or contains only folders, the player the center stack storage bin. 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz. advances to the next folder in the USB MP3 Player and USB Drives . Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, file structure that contains a 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, compressed audio file. The empty . The USB MP3 players and USB 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, folder(s) are not displayed or drives connected must comply and 320 kbps. numbered. with the USB Mass Storage Class specification (USB MSC). . Maximum number of folders: No Folder eight folders with 255 files per When the CD only contains . Hard disk drives are not folder. compressed audio files without any supported. . Maximum of 1,000 files on folders or playlists, all files are To play a USB device: a disc. under the root folder. . Connect the USB. . Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. . Press the MEDIA button on the faceplate until the connected device is shown. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (15,1)

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While the USB source is active, use Auto Volume: If equipped, see . When connecting an iPod on the icons on the screen to operate “Playing an Audio CD.” which firmware from other providers is installed. USB function: Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, see To connect and control an iPod: . t (Seek Previous/Fast “Playing an Audio CD.” Reverse) Playing from an iPod® 1. Connect one end of the standard iPod USB cable to the iPod's . u (Seek Next/Fast Forward) This feature supports the following dock connector. iPod models: . j /r (Play/Pause) 2. Connect the other end to a USB . iPod nano® (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and port in the center console or in . Z (Shuffle) 4th generation) the center stack storage bin. For information on how to use the . iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5 3. Press the MEDIA button to screen icons, see “Playing an generation). Video is not shown; select the source. Audio CD.” only audio is supported. iPod music information displays on USB Menu . iPod classic® (6th generation) the radio’s display and begins Press the MENU knob to display the . iPod touch® (1st and 2nd playing through the vehicle’s audio USB menu and the following may generation) system. display: There may be problems with The iPod battery recharges Browse: Select to display the files operation and function in the automatically while the vehicle is on. on the USB device. following situations: When the vehicle is off while an iPod is connected using the iPod Tone Settings: Select to adjust . When connecting an iPod on USB cable, the iPod battery stops Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, which a more recent version of charging and the iPod automatically Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See the firmware is installed than is turns off. “Tone Settings” under “Playing an supported by the infotainment Audio CD.” system. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (16,1)

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If the iPod is an unsupported model, Browse iPod Media Albums: it can still be listened to in the Use the following to browse: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight vehicle by connecting to the Playlists: and press to view the albums auxiliary input jack using a standard stored on the iPod. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight iPod Menu and press to view the playlists stored on the iPod. and press to select an album Press the MENU knob to display the name to view a list of all songs iPod Menu and the following may 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight on the album. display: and press to select a playlist name to view a list of all songs 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Browse: Select to display the files in the playlist. and press to select the song or songs on the iPod. See “Browse from the list to begin playback. iPod Media” later in this section. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song Genres: Tone Settings: Select to adjust from the list to begin playback. 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Artists: and press to view the genres Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See stored on the iPod. “Tone Settings” under “Playing an 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Audio CD.” and press to view the artists 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight stored on the iPod. and press to select a genre Auto Volume: If equipped, see name to view a list of artists of “Playing an Audio CD.” 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight that genre. and press to select an artist Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, see 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight “Playing an Audio CD.” name to view a list of all albums by the artist. and press to select to view albums by that artist. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the album 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight from the list to begin playback. and press to select an album to view songs. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (17,1)

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5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 2. Press the MEDIA button to encouraged to set up any auxiliary and press to select the song select the SD device. device while the vehicle is in from the list to begin playback. If an SD card has already been P (Park). Songs: connected, but a different source is Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight currently active, press the MEDIA from the auxiliary device to the and press to view a list of all screen button repeatedly to cycle auxiliary input jack. songs stored on the iPod. through all of the available audio If an auxiliary device has already source screens, until the SD card been connected, but a different 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight screen is selected. and press to select the song source is currently active, press the from the list to begin playback. Playing Music from the SD Card Now Playing screen button on the Home Page, then press the MEDIA Playing from an iPhone® An SD card is played the same way faceplate button repeatedly to scroll a USB device is played. See USB or iPad® through all of the available audio Port on page 7‑14. source screens, until the AUX This feature supports iPhone 3G, source screen is selected. iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPad. Auxiliary Jack Playing from the AUX Port Follow the same instructions as This vehicle has an AUX port in the stated earlier for using an iPod. center console under the armrest An auxiliary device is played the and in the center stack storage bin. same way a USB device is played. SD Card Reader Possible auxiliary audio sources See USB Port on page 7‑14. include: This vehicle has an SD card port in the center console. . Laptop computer Set up any SD card while the . Audio music player vehicle is in P (Park). This jack is not an audio output. Do 1. Plug the SD card into the port. not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Drivers are Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (18,1)

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AUX Menu Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. Press the MENU knob to display the If possible, program speed dial AUX menu and the following may Bluetooth (Overview) or other shortcuts. display: . Review the controls and Instructions for using the cell phone Tone Settings: Select to adjust operation of the infotainment may differ between infotainment system. Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, systems. For vehicles with the CUE Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See infotainment system, see the CUE . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. “Tone Settings” under “Playing an infotainment manual. The system may not work with Audio CD.” all cell phones. See “Pairing” in Bluetooth-capable systems can this section. Auto Volume: If equipped, see interact with many cell phones, “Playing an Audio CD.” allowing: . If the cell phone has voice Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, see dialing capability, learn to use . Placement and receipt of calls in that feature to access the “Playing an Audio CD.” a hands-free mode. address book or contact list. See . Sharing of the cell phone’s “Voice Pass-Thru” in this address book or contact list with section. the vehicle. . See “Storing and Deleting Phone To minimize driver distraction, Numbers” in this section. before driving, and with the vehicle parked: { WARNING . Become familiar with the When using a cell phone, it can features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and be distracting to look too long or contact lists clearly and delete too often at the screen of the phone or the infotainment (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (19,1)

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Bluetooth Controls PHONE: Press to enter the phone WARNING (CONTINUED) main menu. See Bluetooth Use the buttons on the faceplate (Infotainment Controls) on and the steering wheel to operate (navigation) system. Taking your page 7 20 or Bluetooth (Voice the Bluetooth system. ‑ eyes off the road too long or too Recognition) on page 7‑24 or often could cause a crash Steering Wheel Controls Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑18. resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. g (Push to Talk): Press to answer Voice Recognition incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice The voice recognition system uses Vehicles with a Bluetooth system recognition. commands to control the system can use a Bluetooth-capable cell and dial phone numbers. i (End Call): Press to end a call, phone with a Hands-Free Profile to Noise: The system may not make and receive phone calls. The reject a call, or cancel an operation. Press to mute or unmute the recognize voice commands if there infotainment system and voice is too much background noise. recognition are used to control the infotainment system. When to Speak: A tone sounds to system. The system can be used Infotainment System Controls while in ON/RUN or ACC/ indicate that the system is ready for ACCESSORY. The range of the For information about how to a voice command. Wait for the tone Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m navigate the menu system using the and then speak. infotainment controls, see Overview (30 ft). Not all phones support all How to Speak: Speak clearly in a functions and not all phones work on page 7‑3. calm and natural voice. with the Bluetooth system. See MENU: Turn to scroll through a list. www.gm.com/bluetooth for more Press to select the highlighted list Audio System information about compatible option. When using the Bluetooth system, phones. { (Home Page): Press to go to the sound comes through the vehicle's Home Page. See Home Page on front audio system speakers and page 7‑4. overrides the audio system. Use the volume bar during a call to change Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (20,1)

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the volume level. The adjusted END: Press the area just above the Pairing volume level remains in memory for chrome bar and below the END A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone later calls. The system maintains a screen button to end the must be paired to the Bluetooth minimum volume level. current call. system and then connected to the Other Information MUTE MIC: Press the area just vehicle before it can be used. See above the chrome bar and below your cell phone manufacturer's user The Bluetooth® word mark and MUTE MIC to mute the current call. guide for Bluetooth functions before logos are owned by the Bluetooth® KEYPAD: Press the area just pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks phone is not connected, calls can by General Motors is under license. above the chrome bar and below the KEYPAD screen button to be made using OnStar Hands-Free Other trademarks and trade names Calling, if available. SeeOnStar are those of their respective owners. access the keypad screen. Turn the MENU knob to highlight a digit and Overview on page 14‑1. Bluetooth (Infotainment press the MENU knob to select. Pairing Information Continue this process for all digits. Controls) . Up to five cell phones can be PAIR: Press the area just above paired to the Bluetooth system. For information about how to the chrome bar and below the PAIR navigate the menu system using the screen button to pair a device. . The pairing process is disabled infotainment controls, see Overview when the vehicle is moving. DELETE: Press the area just on page 7‑3. . above the chrome bar and below Pairing only needs to be Infotainment Controls the DELETE screen button to delete completed once, unless the a device. pairing information on the cell 5 (Phone): Press the OnStar phone changes or the cell phone phone button to access the OnStar CONNECT: Press the area just is deleted from the system. Bluetooth menu. above the chrome bar and below the CONNECT screen button to . Only one paired cell phone can CALL: Press the area just above connect a device that is already be connected to the Bluetooth the chrome bar and below the CALL paired. system at a time. screen button to make a call. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (21,1)

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. If multiple paired cell phones are 5. Locate the device named “Your Deleting a Paired Phone within range of the system, the Vehicle” in the list on the cell 1. Turn the MENU knob, then press system connects to the first phone. Follow the instructions available paired cell phone in the to select the PHONE screen on the cell phone to enter the button. order that they were first paired PIN provided in Step 2. The to the system. To link to a system recognizes the new 2. Turn the MENU knob and press different paired phone, see connected phone after the to select Bluetooth Devices. Linking to a Different Phone “ ” pairing process is complete. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight later in this section. 6. If the phone prompts to accept the phone to be deleted. Pairing a Phone or Device connection or allow phone book 4. Press the area just above the 1. Turn the MENU knob, then press download, select always accept chrome bar and below the the MENU knob to select the and allow. The phone book may DELETE screen button to delete PHONE screen button. not be available if not accepted. the highlighted device. 2. Turn the MENU knob and press 7. Repeat to pair additional phones Phone Menu to select Bluetooth Devices. or devices. Once a phone is connected and 3. Press the area just above the Listing All Paired and Connected selected, the following may display: chrome bar and below the PAIR Phones screen button. A four-digit Recent Calls: Press the area just 1. To list all paired devices, turn the above the chrome bar and below to Personal Identification Number MENU knob, then press to (PIN) appears on the display. access the recent calls from the select the PHONE screen connected device. The PIN is used in Step 4. button. 4. Start the pairing process on the Contacts: Press the area just 2. Turn the MENU knob and press above the chrome bar and below to cell phone to be paired to the to select Bluetooth Devices. vehicle. See the cell phone access the contacts list from the manufacturer's user guide for connected device. information on this process. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (22,1)

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Keypad: Press the area just above The Call Lists menu allows you to To make a call using the Call the chrome bar and below to access access the phone numbers from the Lists menu: the keypad to make a call using the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and 1. Turn the MENU knob, then press connected device. Missed Calls menus on the cell to select the PHONE screen Bluetooth Devices: Press the area phone to make a call. button. just above the chrome bar and To make a call using the Phone 2. Press the MENU knob. below to display a list of paired Book menu: Bluetooth devices. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 1. Turn the MENU knob, then press Recent Calls and press to Making a Call Using to select the PHONE screen select. Phone Book button. 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight For cell phones that support the 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the contact or the phone phone book feature, the Bluetooth Contacts and press to select. number. system can use the contacts stored 3. Turn the Menu knob to highlight 5. To place the call, press the area on your cell phone to make calls. the letter group and press to just above the chrome bar and See your cell phone manufacturer s ’ select. below the CALL screen button. user guide or contact your wireless 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight provider to find out if this feature is the contact. Making a Call supported by your phone. 5. To place the call, press the area To make a call: When a cell phone supports the just above the chrome bar and phone book feature, the Phone 1. Turn the MENU knob, then press below the CALL screen button. Book and Call Lists menus are to select the PHONE screen automatically available. button. The Phone Book menu allows you 2. Turn the MENU knob and press to access the phone book stored in to select Keypad. the cell phone to make a call. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (23,1)

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3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight . Select i or do nothing. Ending a Call the first digit and press to select. To end a call, do one of the Continue this process through Call Waiting following: the number. To call, press the Call waiting must be supported on area just above the chrome bar the Bluetooth phone and enabled by . Press the area just above the and below the CALL screen the wireless service carrier to work. chrome bar and below the END button. screen button. Accepting a Call Waiting Call Accepting or Declining a Call . Select i. To accept a call waiting call, do one When an incoming call is received, of the following: Dual Tone Multi-Frequency the infotainment system mutes and . Press the area just above the (DTMF) Tones a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. chrome bar and below the The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can Accepting a Call SWITCH screen button. send numbers during a call. This is To accept a call, do one of the . Select g. used when calling a menu-driven following: phone system. Declining a Call Waiting Call . Press the area just above the 1. When a call is active, turn the chrome bar and below the To decline a call waiting call, do one MENU knob, then press to ANSWER screen button. of the following: select the PHONE screen . Press the area just above the button. . Select . g chrome bar and below the 2. Press the area just above the Declining a Call IGNORE screen button. chrome bar and below the KEYPAD screen button. To decline a call, do one of the . Select i. following: 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select. . Press the area just above the Continue this process through chrome bar and below the the number. IGNORE screen button. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (24,1)

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Bluetooth (Voice . The pairing process is disabled 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds when the vehicle is moving. Recognition) with instructions and a four-digit . Pairing only needs to be Personal Identification Number Using Voice Recognition completed once, unless the (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. pairing information on the cell 4. Start the pairing process on the To use voice recognition, press g phone changes or the cell phone cell phone that you want to pair. on the steering wheel. Use the is deleted from the system. For help with this process, see commands below for the various . your cell phone manufacturer's voice features. For additional Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth user guide. information, say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. system at a time. 5. Locate the device named “Your . If multiple paired cell phones are Vehicle” in the list on the cell Pairing within range of the system, the phone. Follow the instructions A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system connects to the first on the cell phone to enter the must be paired to the Bluetooth available paired cell phone in the PIN provided in Step 3. After the system and then connected to the order that they were first paired PIN is successfully entered, the vehicle before it can be used. See to the system. To link to a system prompts you to provide a your cell phone manufacturer's user different paired phone, see name for the paired cell phone. guide for Bluetooth functions before “Connecting to a Different This name will be used to pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth Phone” later in this section. indicate which phones are phone is not connected, calls can paired and connected to the Pairing a Phone be made using OnStar Hands-Free vehicle. The system responds Calling, if available. See OnStar 1. Press g. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired after the Overview on page 14‑1. Ready, followed by a tone. ” “ ” pairing process is complete. Pairing Information 2. Say Bluetooth. “ ” 6. Repeat Steps 1−5 to pair . Up to five cell phones can be additional phones. paired to the Bluetooth system. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (25,1)

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Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Store: This command will store a Phones To connect to a different cell phone, phone number, or a group of The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the numbers as a name tag. paired to it. If a paired cell phone is next available cell phone in the Digit Store: This command allows also connected to the vehicle, the order in which all available cell a phone number to be stored as a system responds with “is connected” phones were paired. This may need name tag by entering the digits one after that phone name. to be repeated depending on how at a time. many cell phones have been Delete: This command is used to 1. Press g. The system responds connected. “Ready,” followed by a tone. delete individual name tags. 1. Press g. The system responds 2. Say “Bluetooth.” Delete All Name Tags: This “Ready,” followed by a tone. command deletes all stored name 3. Say “List.” 2. Say “Bluetooth.” tags in the Hands-Free Calling Deleting a Paired Phone Directory and the Destinations 3. Say “Change phone.” Directory. If the phone name to delete is . If another cell phone is Using the Store Command unknown, see “Listing All Paired found, the response will be “ ” and Connected Phones. ” “ is now 1. Press g. The system responds 1. Press g. The system responds connected.” “Ready,” followed by a tone. “Ready,” followed by a tone. . If another cell phone is not 2. Say “Store.” 2. Say “Bluetooth.” found, the original phone remains connected. 3. Say the phone number or group 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks of numbers all at once with no for which phone to delete. Storing and Deleting Phone pauses, then follow the Numbers directions given by the system to 4. Say the name of the phone to save a name tag for this number. delete. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (26,1)

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Using the “Digit Store” Command 3. Say the name tag you want to Making a Call delete. If an unwanted number is Calls can be made using the recognized by the system, say Using the “Delete All Name Tags” following commands. Clear at any time to clear the last “ ” Command Dial or Call: The dial or call number. This command deletes all stored command can be used To hear all of the numbers name tags in the Hands-Free interchangeably to dial a phone recognized by the system, say Calling Directory and the number or a stored name tag. Verify at any time. “ ” Destinations Directory. Digit Dial: This command allows a 1. Press g. The system responds To delete all name tags: phone number to be dialed by Ready, followed by a tone. entering the digits one at a time. “ ” 1. Press g. The system responds 2. Say “Digit Store.” “Ready,” followed by a tone. Re-dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell 3. Say each digit, one at a time. 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” phone. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it Listing Stored Numbers Using the “Dial” or “Call” heard followed by a tone. After The list command will list all the Command the last digit has been entered, stored numbers and name tags. 1. Press . The system responds say “Store,” and then follow the g directions given by the system to Using the “List” Command “Ready,” followed by a tone. save a name tag for this number. 1. Press g. The system responds 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” Using the “Delete” Command “Ready,” followed by a tone. 3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag. 1. Press g. The system responds 2. Say “Directory.” Once connected, the person called “Ready,” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.” will be heard through the audio 2. Say “Delete.” 4. Say “List.” speakers. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (27,1)

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Calling 911 Emergency 3. Say each digit, one at a time. . Press i to ignore a call. After each digit is entered, the 1. Press g. The system responds system repeats back the digit it Call Waiting “Ready,” followed by a tone. heard followed by a tone. After Call waiting must be supported on 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” the last digit has been entered, the cell phone and enabled by the say “Dial.” wireless service carrier. 3. Say “911.” Once connected, the person called . Press g to answer an incoming 4. Say “Dial” or “Call.” will be heard through the audio call when another call is active. speakers. Using the “Digit Dial” Command The original call is placed The digit dial command allows a Using the “Re-dial” Command on hold. phone number to be dialed by . Press again to return to the entering the digits one at a time. 1. Press g. The system responds g After each digit is entered, the “Ready,” followed by a tone. original call. system repeats back the digit it 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” The . To ignore the incoming call, no heard followed by a tone. system dials the last number action is required. called from the connected cell If an unwanted number is . Press i to disconnect the phone. recognized by the system, say current call and switch to the call “Clear” at any time to clear the last Once connected, the person called on hold. number. will be heard through the audio To hear all of the numbers speakers. Three-Way Calling recognized by the system, say Receiving a Call Three-way calling must be “Verify” at any time. supported on the cell phone and When an incoming call is received, enabled by the wireless service 1. Press g. The system responds the audio system mutes and a ring carrier. “Ready,” followed by a tone. tone is heard in the vehicle. 1. While on a call, press g. 2. Say “Digit Dial.” . Press g to answer the call. 2. Say “Three-way call.” Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (28,1)

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3. Use the dial or call command to 2. Say “Transfer Call.” 3. Say “Voice.” The system dial the number of the third party responds “OK, accessing to be called. To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth . System from a Cell Phone ” 4. Once the call is connected, The cell phone's normal prompt During a call with the audio on the press to link all callers messages will go through their cycle g cell phone, press . The audio together. g according to the phone's operating transfers to the vehicle. If the audio instructions. Ending a Call does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Press i to end a call. phone. See your cell phone (DTMF) Tones Transferring a Call manufacturer's user guide for more The Bluetooth system can send information. numbers and the numbers stored as Audio can be transferred between Voice Pass-Thru name tags during a call. You can the Bluetooth system and the cell use this feature when calling a phone. Voice pass-thru allows access to the menu-driven phone system. The cell phone must be paired and voice recognition commands on the Account numbers can also be connected with the Bluetooth cell phone. See your cell phone stored for use. system before a call can be manufacturer's user guide to see if Sending a Number or Name Tag transferred. The connection process the cell phone supports this feature. During a Call can take up to two minutes after the To access contacts stored in the cell ignition is turned to ON/RUN. phone: 1. Press g. The system responds Ready, followed by a tone. To Transfer Audio from the 1. Press g. The system responds “ ” Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial.” During a call with the audio in the 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say the number or name tag vehicle: to send. 1. Press g. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (29,1)

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Clearing the System Trademarks and iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements the U.S. and other countries. the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This FCC Information includes all phone pairing See Radio Frequency Statement on information. For information on how page 13 15 for more information to delete this information, see ‑ regarding Part 15 of the Federal Deleting a Paired Phone. “ ” Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM® “Made for iPod” and “Made for service only available in the iPhone” mean that an electronic 48 contiguous United States and accessory has been designed to Canada. connect specifically to iPod or In Canada: Some deterioration of iPhone and has been certified by service may occur in extreme the developer to meet Apple northern latitudes. This is beyond performance standards. the control of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (30,1)

7-30 Infotainment System

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Infotainment System 7-31

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7-32 Infotainment System

2 NOTES Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (1,1)

Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation. System (Uplevel) ...... 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) ...... 8-6 Rear Climate Control System ...... 8-9 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-11 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-12 Service ...... 8-14

Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger 4. Driver and Passenger Heated Temperature Controls and Ventilated Seats (If 2. Fan Control Equipped) 3. OFF (Fan) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

8-2 Climate Controls

5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Climate Control Selection Climate Control Status Screen 6. Defrost (Application Tray Button) 7. Rear Window Defogger 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen) 8. Recirculation 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray. A selection can then be made on the front climate control page The climate control status screen displayed. See the infotainment appears briefly when the climate manual. control buttons on the faceplate are Climate Touch Screen Controls adjusted. The air delivery mode can be adjusted on the climate control 1. Outside Temperature Display status screen. 2. Driver and Passenger Automatic Operation Temperature Displays The system automatically controls 3. Fan Control the fan speed, air delivery, air 4. SYNC (Synchronized conditioning, and recirculation in Temperature) order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

Climate Controls 8-3

When the indicator light is on or OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on climate control settings can now be AUTO is displayed on the touch or off. The temperature control and adjusted from the front screen, the system is in full air delivery mode can still be passenger area. automatic operation. If the air adjusted. Manual Operation delivery mode or fan setting is w / x (Driver and Passenger manually adjusted, the auto Temperature Controls): The z 9 y (Fan Control): Press the indicator turns off and the display temperature can be adjusted fan control buttons or the touch will show the selected settings. Auto separately for the driver and the screen fan control, to increase or operation can be turned off passenger. Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. Press and individually for climate settings. decrease the temperature. Press hold the buttons or the touch screen For automatic operation: and hold to rapidly increase or control to adjust speed more decrease the temperature. quickly. The fan speed setting 1. Press AUTO. displays. Pressing either button 2. Set the temperature. Allow the SYNC (Synchronized cancels automatic fan control and system time to stabilize. Then Temperature): Press SYNC on the the fan can be controlled manually. adjust the temperature as touch screen to link all climate zone Press AUTO to return to automatic needed for best comfort. settings to the driver settings. Adjust operation. To turn off the fan and the driver side temperature control climate control system, press and To improve fuel efficiency and to to change the linked temperature. hold the fan down button or touch cool the vehicle faster, recirculation When the passenger settings are screen fan control until it is off. may be automatically selected in adjusted, the SYNC button is warm weather. The recirculation displayed when the temperatures light will not come on. Press @ to are unlinked. select recirculation; press it again to Rear (If Equipped): Press this select outside air. button on the front climate control touch screen to open the rear climate control screen. The rear Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

8-4 Climate Controls

Air Delivery Mode Control: When 0 (Defrost): Clears the recirculation, the air quality control the climate information is displayed, windshield of fog or frost more system may operate. To adjust the press the desired air delivery mode quickly. Air is directed to the sensitivity of the air quality sensor, on the touch screen to change the windshield. Press the button to see “Climate and Air Quality” under direction of the airflow. The selected 0 Vehicle Personalization on turn on or off. Changing the air air delivery mode button is lit. page 5 44. delivery mode also turns the ‑ Pressing any of the air delivery defrost off. @ (Recirculation): Press to buttons cancels automatic air alternate between recirculating air (Air Conditioning): Press the delivery control and the direction of # inside the vehicle or pulling in AC Mode touch screen control to the airflow can be controlled outside air. The indicator light on the turn the automatic air conditioning manually. Press AUTO to return to button is lit when recirculation mode on or off. If the fan is turned off or automatic operation. is active. This helps to quickly cool the outside temperature falls below To change the current mode, select the air inside the vehicle or prevent freezing, the air conditioner will one of the following: outside air and odors from entering. not run. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the Pressing this button cancels Press AUTO to return to automatic instrument panel outlets. automatic recirculation. Press AUTO operation and the air conditioner to return to automatic operation; \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided runs as needed. between the instrument panel recirculation runs automatically as Automatic Air Recirculation: outlets and the floor outlets. needed. When the AUTO indicator light is Manual recirculation mode is not [ (Floor): Air is directed to the on, the air is automatically available when in Defrost or Defog floor outlets. recirculated as needed to help modes. - (Defog): Clears the windows of quickly cool the inside of the fog or moisture. Air is directed to the vehicle. Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to windshield and floor outlets. The climate control system may automatically detect high humidity have a sensor to detect air pollution. inside the vehicle. When high When using automatic air humidity is detected, the climate Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

Climate Controls 8-5

control system may adjust to when the interior temperature is cold Driver and Passenger Heated and outside air supply and turn on the and the outside temperature is Ventilated Seats (If Equipped): air conditioner. If the climate control about 4°C (40°F) and below. The Press J or z to heat the driver or system does not detect possible auto rear defogger turns off passenger seat cushion and window fogging, it returns to normal automatically after about seatback. operation. To turn Auto Defog off or 10 minutes. At higher vehicle on, see “Climate and Air Quality” speeds, the rear window defogger Press C or { to ventilate the driver under Vehicle Personalization on may stay on continuously. or passenger seat. See Heated and page 5‑44. The heated outside rearview mirrors Ventilated Seats on page 1‑8. Rear Window Defogger turn on when the rear window Remote Start Climate Control defogger button is on and help to Operation: For vehicles with the = (Rear Window Defogger): clear fog or frost from the surface of remote start feature, the climate Press to turn the rear window the mirrors. control system may run when the defogger on or off. Notice: Do not try to clear frost vehicle is started remotely. The The rear window defogger turns off or other material from the inside system uses the driver’s previous automatically after about of the front windshield and rear settings to heat or cool the inside of 10 minutes. If turned on again, it window with a razor blade or the vehicle. The rear defog may runs for about five minutes before anything else that is sharp. This come on during remote start based turning off. At higher vehicle may damage the rear window on cold ambient conditions. The speeds, the rear window defogger defogger grid and affect the rear defog indicator light does not may stay on continuously. radio's ability to pick up stations come on during a remote start. If the vehicle has heated or ventilated The rear window defogger can be clearly. The repairs would not be seats, they may come on during a set to automatic operation. See covered by the vehicle warranty. remote start. See Remote Vehicle Climate and Air Quality under “ ” Start on page 2 9 and Heated and Vehicle Personalization on ‑ Ventilated Seats on page 1‑8. page 5‑44. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

8-6 Climate Controls

Sensor Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) The solar sensor, located on top of For vehicles with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered, the automatic climate control system may not work properly.

1. Driver and Passenger 7. Driver and Passenger Heated Temperature Controls Seats (If Equipped) 2. Fan Control 8. AC (Air Conditioning) 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Defrost 4. Air Delivery Mode Control 10. Rear Window Defogger 5. OFF (Fan) 11. Recirculation 6. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

Climate Controls 8-7

Automatic Operation light will not come on. Press @ to passenger settings are adjusted, the The system automatically controls select recirculation; press it again to SYNC button is displayed when the the fan speed, air delivery, air select outside air. temperatures are unlinked. conditioning, and recirculation in English units can be changed to Manual Operation order to heat or cool the vehicle to metric units through the Driver the desired temperature. z 9 or 9 y (Fan Control): Information Center (DIC). See Press the fan control buttons to When the indicator light is on or “Settings” under Instrument Cluster increase or decrease the fan speed. AUTO is displayed on the touch on page 5‑9. Press and hold the buttons to adjust screen, the system is in full OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on speed more quickly. The fan speed automatic operation. If the air or off. The temperature control and setting displays. Pressing either delivery mode or fan setting is air delivery mode can still be button cancels automatic fan control manually adjusted, the auto adjusted. and the fan can be controlled indicator turns off and the display manually. Press AUTO to return to will show the selected settings. w / x (Driver and Passenger automatic operation. To turn off the Temperature Controls): The For automatic operation: fan and climate control system, temperature can be adjusted press and hold the fan down button. 1. Press AUTO. separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or z N y (Air Delivery Mode 2. Set the temperature. Allow the decrease the temperature. Press Control): Press the air delivery system time to stabilize. Then and hold to rapidly increase or mode buttons to change the adjust the temperature as decrease the temperature. direction of the airflow. Selecting needed for best comfort. any of the air delivery modes SYNC (Synchronized cancels automatic air delivery To improve fuel efficiency and to Temperature): Press SYNC to link cool the vehicle faster, recirculation control and the direction of the all climate zone settings to the airflow can be controlled manually. may be automatically selected in driver settings. Adjust the driver side warm weather. The recirculation Press AUTO to return to automatic temperature control to change the operation. linked temperature. When the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

8-8 Climate Controls

To change the current mode, select Press AUTO to return to automatic Manual recirculation mode is not one of the following: operation and the air conditioner available when in Defrost or Defog Y (Vent): Air is directed to the runs as needed. When the indicator modes. instrument panel outlets. light is on, the air conditioner runs Auto Defog: The climate control automatically to cool the air inside \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided system may have a sensor to the vehicle or to dry the air needed automatically detect high humidity between the instrument panel to defog the windshield faster. outlets and the floor outlets. inside the vehicle. When high Automatic Air Recirculation: humidity is detected, the climate [ (Floor): Air is directed to the When the AUTO indicator light is control system may adjust to floor outlets. on, the air is automatically outside air supply and turn on the - (Defog): Clears the windows of recirculated as needed to help air conditioner. If the climate control fog or moisture. Air is directed to the quickly cool the inside of the system does not detect possible windshield and floor outlets. vehicle. window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn Auto Defog off or 0 (Defrost): Clears the @ (Recirculation): Press to alternate between recirculating air on, see “Climate and Air Quality” windshield of fog or frost more under Vehicle Personalization on quickly. Air is directed to the inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air. The indicator light on the page 5‑44. windshield. Press the 0 button to button is lit when recirculation mode Rear Window Defogger turn on or off. is active. This helps to quickly cool A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to the air inside the vehicle or prevent = REAR (Rear Window turn the automatic air conditioning outside air and odors from entering. Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. on or off. If the fan is turned off or Pressing this button cancels the outside temperature falls below automatic recirculation. Press AUTO The rear window defogger turns off freezing, the air conditioner will to return to automatic operation; automatically after about not run. recirculation runs automatically as 10 minutes. If turned on again it needed. runs for about five minutes before Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

Climate Controls 8-9

turning off. At higher vehicle anything else that is sharp. This The climate control system uses the speeds, the rear window defogger may damage the rear window sensor information to adjust the may stay on continuously. defogger grid and affect the temperature, fan speed, The rear window defogger can be radio's ability to pick up stations recirculation, and air delivery mode set to automatic operation. See clearly. The repairs would not be for best comfort. covered by the vehicle warranty. “Climate and Air Quality” under If the sensor is covered, the Vehicle Personalization on Driver and Passenger Heated automatic climate control system page 5‑44. When Auto Rear Defog Seats (If Equipped): Press M or L may not work properly. is selected, the rear window to heat the driver or passenger seat. defogger turns on automatically See Heated and Ventilated Front Rear Climate Control when the interior temperature is cold Seats on page 3‑9. System and the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. The Remote Start Climate Control For vehicles with a rear climate auto rear defogger turns off Operation: For vehicles with the control system, the settings can be automatically after about remote vehicle start feature, the adjusted with the rear climate 10 minutes. At higher vehicle climate control system may run control buttons and the touch speeds, the rear window defogger when the vehicle is started remotely. screen. may stay on continuously. The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the The heated outside mirrors turn on inside of the vehicle. See Remote when the rear window defogger Vehicle Start on page 2‑9. button is on. They help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the The rear window defogger turns on mirrors. if it is cold outside. Notice: Do not try to clear frost Sensors or other material from the inside The solar sensor, located on top of of the front windshield and rear the instrument panel near the window with a razor blade or windshield, monitors the solar heat. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

8-10 Climate Controls

Rear Climate Control Buttons Rear Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped) 1. Outside Temperature Display 8. Rear Control Lockout 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 2. Rear Climate Temperature 9. Air Delivery Mode Control 3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode Control Control) Rear: Press this button on the front 3. Fan Control climate control touch screen to open 4. O (On/Off) 4. SYNC (Synchronized the rear climate control screen. The 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) Temperatures) rear climate control settings can now be adjusted from the front 5. REAR O (On/Off) passenger area. 6. Rear AUTO (Automatic O (On/Off): Press the O button or Operation) REARO on the touch screen to turn 7. FRONT (Front Climate Control the rear climate control on or off. Touch Screen) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

Climate Controls 8-11

SYNC: Press SYNC on the touch Manual Operation Air Vents screen to match the rear climate S T (Fan Control): Press or A Adjustable air vents are in the control temperature to the front press and hold the rear climate center and on the side of the climate control driver temperature. control buttons or touch screen to instrument panel. The SYNC indicator light turns on. increase or decrease the airflow. Adjusting the rear temperature T controls will unlink the set driver and Pressing A when the system is rear temperatures. The SYNC off will turn the system on. The air indicator turns off. delivery mode remains in its previous setting. Rear Control Lockout: Press to lock or unlock control of the rear +/− (Temperature Control): Press climate control system from the rear or press and hold the rear seat passengers. When locked, the temperature control buttons or touch rear climate control can only be screen to adjust the rear passenger adjusted from the front seat. temperature. Press + for warmer air and press − for cooler air. Automatic Operation Y / \ /Y (Air Delivery Mode Rear AUTO: Press to turn on or off. Control): Press the desired mode The air delivery and fan speed are button on the touch screen or the 1. Thumbwheel controlled automatically. The AUTO MODE button on the rear faceplate 2. Slider Knob indicator appears on the display. to change the direction of the airflow If any of the climate control settings in the rear seating area. Use the thumbwheels (1) near the are manually adjusted, this cancels M L air vents to open or close off the full automatic operation. or (Heated Rear Seats, If airflow. Equipped): Press M or L to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback. See Heated Rear Seats on page 3‑12. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

8-12 Climate Controls

. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help Maintenance circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment . Use of non-GM approved hood Air Filter deflectors can adversely affect The filter removes dust, pollen, and the performance of the system. other airborne irritants from outside Check with your dealer before air that is pulled into the vehicle. adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. . Do not attach any devices to the See Maintenance Schedule on air vent slats. This restricts page 11‑3. To find out what type of Move the slider knobs (2) to change airflow and may cause damage filter to use, see Maintenance the direction of the airflow. to the air vents. Replacement Parts on page 11‑14. Additional air vents are located 1. Open the glove box completely. beneath the windshield and the driver and passenger side door windows. These are fixed and cannot be adjusted. Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

Climate Controls 8-13

2. Remove the screw on the upper 4. Release the two upper latches 5. Remove the old air filter. portion of the glove box to holding the access door, then 6. Install the new air filter. release the tray or tray with lower the access door. attached optical drive (if 7. Close the access door and equipped). Pull the tray toward latches. you to remove completely. 8. Reinstall the tray or tray with 3. Locate the access door for the attached optical drive (if passenger compartment air filter. equipped). See your dealer if additional assistance is needed. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

8-14 Climate Controls

Service This vehicle may have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant, R1234yf. This refrigerant has a significantly reduced global warming 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 or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (1,1)

Driving and Operating 9-1

Shifting Into Park ...... 9-19 Cruise Control Driving and Shifting out of Park ...... 9-20 Cruise Control ...... 9-31 Operating Parking over Things Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . 9-34 That Burn ...... 9-21 Driver Assistance Systems Engine Exhaust Driving Information Driver Assistance Engine Exhaust ...... 9-21 Systems ...... 9-42 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Running the Vehicle While Assistance Systems for Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Parked ...... 9-22 Parking or Backing ...... 9-43 Drunk Driving ...... 9-3 Assistance Systems for Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Automatic Transmission Driving ...... 9-46 Braking ...... 9-3 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-22 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Steering ...... 9-4 Manual Mode ...... 9-24 System ...... 9-47 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Active Emergency Braking Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-24 System ...... 9-49 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Side Blind Zone Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-6 Brakes Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-51 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Antilock Brake Lane Departure Winter Driving ...... 9-7 System (ABS) ...... 9-25 Warning (LDW) ...... 9-53 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-9 Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-26 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Brake Assist ...... 9-27 Fuel Starting and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-28 Fuel ...... 9-55 Recommended Fuel ...... 9-55 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 Ride Control Systems Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-56 Ignition Positions ...... 9-15 Traction Control California Fuel Starting the Engine ...... 9-17 System (TCS) ...... 9-28 Requirements ...... 9-56 Engine Heater ...... 9-18 StabiliTrak® System ...... 9-29 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-56 Retained Accessory Magnetic Ride Control ...... 9-30 Power (RAP) ...... 9-19 Automatic Level Control . . . . . 9-31 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

9-2 Driving and Operating

Fuel Additives ...... 9-56 Driving Information . Designate a front seat Filling the Tank ...... 9-57 passenger to handle potential distractions. Filling a Portable Fuel Distracted Driving Container ...... 9-59 . Become familiar with vehicle Towing Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as and can take your focus from the General Towing programming favorite radio task of driving. Exercise good Information ...... 9-60 stations and adjusting climate judgment and do not let other Driving Characteristics and control and seat settings. Towing Tips ...... 9-60 activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into Trailer Towing ...... 9-63 from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to Towing Equipment ...... 9-64 governments have enacted laws driving. regarding driver distraction. Become . Wait until the vehicle is parked familiar with the local laws in Conversions and Add-Ons to retrieve items that have fallen your area. Add-On Electrical to the floor. Equipment ...... 9-65 To avoid distracted driving, always . Stop or park the vehicle to tend keep your eyes on the road, hands to children. on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Keep pets in an appropriate . Do not use a phone in carrier or restraint. demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. . Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

Driving and Operating 9-3

. Focus on the task of driving. Control of a Vehicle { WARNING Drunk Driving Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to long or too often could cause a Death and injury associated with control a vehicle while driving. crash resulting in injury or death. drinking and driving is a global Focus your attention on driving. tragedy. Braking { WARNING Braking action involves perception Refer to the CUE manual for more time and reaction time. Deciding to information on using the CUE Drinking and then driving is very push the brake pedal is perception system, if equipped. dangerous. Your reflexes, time. Actually doing it is perceptions, attentiveness, and reaction time. Defensive Driving judgment can be affected by even Average driver reaction time is Defensive driving means “always a small amount of alcohol. You about three-quarters of a second. In expect the unexpected.” The first can have a serious — or even that time, a vehicle moving at step in driving defensively is to wear fatal — collision if you drive after 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m the safety belt. See Safety Belts on drinking. (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. page 3‑14. Do not drink and drive or ride with . Assume that other road users a driver who has been drinking. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind (pedestrians, bicyclists, and Ride home in a cab; or if you are include: other drivers) are going to be with a group, designate a driver . Keep enough distance between careless and make mistakes. who will not drink. you and the vehicle in front Anticipate what they might do of you. and be ready. . Avoid needless heavy braking. . Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in . Keep pace with traffic. front of you. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

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If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle seems harder to steer . Wait until the vehicle is out of vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving the curve before accelerating normally but do not pump the slowly, there may be a problem with gently into the straightaway. brakes. Doing so could make the the system. You will still have power Steering in Emergencies pedal harder to push down. If the steering, but steering will be stiffer engine stops, there will be some than normal at slow speeds. See . There are some situations when power brake assist but it will be your dealer for service. steering around a problem may used when the brake is applied. be more effective than braking. Hydraulic Power Steering Once the power assist is used up, it . Holding both sides of the can take longer to stop and the If your vehicle has hydraulic power steering wheel allows you to turn brake pedal will be harder to push. steering, it may require 180 degrees without removing maintenance. See Power Steering a hand. Steering Fluid on page 10‑16. . Antilock Brake System (ABS) Variable Effort Steering If power steering assist is lost allows steering while braking. because the engine stops, or there Some vehicles have a steering is a system malfunction, the vehicle system that varies the amount of can be steered but may require effort required to steer the vehicle in increased effort. See your dealer if relation to the speed of the vehicle. there is a problem. The amount of steering effort Curve Tips required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more . Take curves at a reasonable maneuverable and easier to park. At speed. faster speeds, the steering effort . Reduce speed before entering a increases to provide a sport-like feel curve. to the steering. This provides maximum control and stability. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and quickly Skidding steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may There are three types of skids that straighten out. Be ready for a correspond to the vehicle's three second skid if it occurs. control systems: . Slow down and adjust your . Braking Skid — wheels are not driving according to weather rolling. conditions. Stopping distance . Steering or Cornering Skid — can be longer and vehicle too much speed or steering in a control can be affected when curve causes tires to slip and traction is reduced by water, The vehicle's right wheels can drop lose cornering force. snow, ice, gravel, or other off the edge of a road onto the material on the road. Learn to shoulder while driving. Follow . Acceleration Skid — too much recognize warning clues — such these tips: throttle causes the driving as enough water, ice, or packed wheels to spin. snow on the road to make a 1. Ease off the accelerator and mirrored surface and slow then, if there is nothing in the Defensive drivers avoid most skids — down when you have any doubt. way, steer the vehicle so that it by taking reasonable care suited to straddles the edge of the existing conditions, and by not . Try to avoid sudden steering, pavement. overdriving those conditions. But acceleration, or braking, skids are always possible. including reducing vehicle speed 2. Turn the steering wheel about by shifting to a lower gear. Any one-eighth of a turn, until the sudden changes could cause right front tire contacts the the tires to slide. pavement edge. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

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Remember: Antilock brakes help Other Rainy Weather Tips avoid only the braking skid. WARNING (CONTINUED) Besides slowing down, other wet Driving on Wet Roads Flowing or rushing water creates weather driving tips include: strong forces. Driving through . Allow extra following distance. Rain and wet roads can reduce flowing water could cause the vehicle traction and affect your vehicle to be carried away. If this . Pass with caution. ability to stop and accelerate. happens, you and other vehicle . Keep windshield wiping Always drive slower in these types occupants could drown. Do not equipment in good shape. of driving conditions and avoid ignore police warnings and be . driving through large puddles and Keep the windshield washer fluid very cautious about trying to drive reservoir filled. deep‐standing or flowing water. through flowing water. . Have good tires with proper { WARNING tread depth. See Tires on Hydroplaning page 10‑34. Wet brakes can cause crashes. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water . Turn off cruise control. They might not work as well in a can build up under the vehicle's quick stop and could cause tires so they actually ride on the Highway Hypnosis pulling to one side. You could water. This can happen if the road is lose control of the vehicle. wet enough and you are going fast Always be alert and pay attention to enough. When the vehicle is your surroundings while driving. After driving through a large If you become tired or sleepy, find a puddle of water or a car/vehicle hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. safe place to park the vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake and rest. pedal until the brakes work There is no hard and fast rule about Other driving tips include: normally. hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. . (Continued) Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep the interior temperature cool. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

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. Keep your eyes moving — scan . Stay in your own lane. Do not the road ahead and to the sides. WARNING (CONTINUED) swing wide or cut across the . center of the road. Drive at Check the rearview mirror and none going down a hill. You could vehicle instruments often. speeds that let you stay in your crash. Shift down to let the engine own lane. assist the brakes on a steep Hill and Mountain Roads . Be alert on top of hills; downhill slope. something could be in your lane Driving on steep hills or through (stalled car, accident). mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for . Pay attention to special road driving in these conditions include: { WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or . Keep the vehicle serviced and in Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take good shape. or with the ignition off is appropriate action. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, dangerous. The brakes will have tires, cooling system, and to do all the work of slowing down Winter Driving transmission. and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You Driving on Snow or Ice . Shift to a lower gear when going would then have poor braking or down steep or long hills. Drive carefully when there is snow even none going down a hill. You or ice between the tires and the could crash. Always have the { WARNING road, creating less traction or grip. engine running and the vehicle in Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° If you do not shift down, the gear when going downhill. F) when freezing rain begins to fall, brakes could get so hot that they resulting in even less traction. Avoid would not work well. You would driving on wet ice or in freezing rain then have poor braking or even until roads can be treated with salt or sand. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

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Drive with caution, whatever the See Antilock Brake System (ABS) condition. Accelerate gently so on page 9‑25. WARNING (CONTINUED) traction is not lost. Accelerating too Turn off cruise control, on slippery cannot be seen or smelled. It can quickly causes the wheels to spin surfaces. and makes the surface under the cause unconsciousness and even tires slick, so there is even less Blizzard Conditions death. traction. Being stuck in snow can be a If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: Try not to break the fragile traction. serious situation. Stay with the . Clear away snow from around If you accelerate too fast, the drive vehicle unless there is help nearby. the base of your vehicle, wheels will spin and polish the If possible, use Roadside Service. especially any that is blocking surface under the tires even more. See Roadside Service on the exhaust pipe. page 13‑5. To get help and keep The Antilock Brake System (ABS) . Check again from time to everyone in the vehicle safe: improves vehicle stability during time to be sure snow does hard stops on slippery roads, but . Turn on the hazard warning not collect there. apply the brakes sooner than when flashers. . on dry pavement. Open a window about 5 cm . Tie a red cloth to an outside (2 in) on the side of the Allow greater following distance on mirror. vehicle that is away from the any slippery road and watch for wind to bring in fresh air. slippery spots. Icy patches can { WARNING . occur on otherwise clear roads in Fully open the air outlets on shaded areas. The surface of a or under the instrument Snow can trap engine exhaust panel. curve or an overpass can remain icy under the vehicle. This may when the surrounding roads are cause exhaust gases to get . Adjust the climate control clear. Avoid sudden steering inside. Engine exhaust contains system to a setting that maneuvers and braking while carbon monoxide (CO) which circulates the air inside the on ice. vehicle and set the fan speed (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

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keeps the battery charged to restart Rocking the Vehicle to Get WARNING (CONTINUED) the vehicle and to signal for help it Out with the headlamps. Do this as little to the highest setting. See as possible to save fuel. Turn the steering wheel left and “Climate Control Systems” in right to clear the area around the the Index. If the Vehicle Is Stuck front wheels. Turn off any traction For more information about system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low carbon monoxide, see Engine Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when forward gear, spinning the wheels Exhaust on page 9 21. ‑ stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. as little as possible. To prevent If stuck too severely for the traction transmission wear, wait until the Run the engine for short periods system to free the vehicle, turn the wheels stop spinning before shifting only as needed to keep warm, but traction system off and use the gears. Release the accelerator be careful. rocking method. See Traction pedal while shifting, and press To save fuel, run the engine for only Control System (TCS) on lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. short periods as needed to warm page 9‑28. the vehicle and then shut the engine Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions off and close the window most of { WARNING the way to save heat. Repeat this causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get until help arrives but only when you If the vehicle's tires spin at high feel really uncomfortable from the the vehicle out after a few tries, it speed, they can explode, and you might need to be towed out. If the cold. Moving about to keep warm or others could be injured. The also helps. vehicle does need to be towed out, vehicle can overheat, causing an see Towing the Vehicle on If it takes some time for help to engine compartment fire or other page 10‑74. arrive, now and then when you run damage. Spin the wheels as little the engine, push the accelerator as possible and avoid going pedal slightly so the engine runs above 56 km/h (35 mph). faster than the idle speed. This Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Vehicle Load Limits pillar (B-pillar). With the driver WARNING (CONTINUED) door open, you will find the label It is very important to know how attached below the door lock much weight the vehicle can vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a post. The Tire and Loading carry. This weight is called the Information label shows the vehicle capacity weight and crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. number of occupant seating includes the weight of all positions (1), and the maximum occupants, cargo, and all vehicle capacity weight (2) in nonfactory-installed options. Tire and Loading Information kilograms and pounds. Two labels on the vehicle show Label how much weight it may If the vehicle is a Professional properly carry: the Tire and Vehicle, the vehicle-specific Loading Information label and Certification label is provided by the Certification label. the final stage manufacturer. The coach-builder should be { WARNING consulted if the final stage manufacturer's label is not Do not load the vehicle any present. The Gross Vehicle heavier than the Gross Weight Rating GVWR label Vehicle Weight Rating should be on the driver's (GVWR), or either the door edge. maximum front or rear Gross Label Example The Tire and Loading Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Information label also shows the This can cause systems to A vehicle-specific Tire and tire size of the original break and change the way the Loading Information label is equipment tires (3) and the (Continued) attached to the vehicle center recommended cold tire inflation Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

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pressures (4). For more recommended cold tire inflation there will be five 150 lb information on tires and inflation pressures for those tires, and passengers in your vehicle, see Tires on page 10‑34 and the vehicle's capacity weight. the amount of available cargo Tire Pressure on page 10 41. and luggage load capacity is ‑ Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) There is also important loading Load Limit information on the Certification = 650 lbs). 1. Locate the statement The label. It tells you the Gross “ 5. Determine the combined combined weight of Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) weight of luggage and cargo occupants and cargo should and the Gross Axle Weight being loaded on the vehicle. never exceed XXX kg or Rating (GAWR) for the front and That weight may not safely XXX lbs on your vehicle's rear axle; see Certification ” exceed the available cargo “ placard. Label” later in this section. and luggage load capacity If this is a professional vehicle, a 2. Determine the combined calculated in Step 4. weight of the driver and vehicle-specific Tire and 6. If your vehicle will be towing passengers that will be riding Loading Information label will be a trailer, the load from your in your vehicle. provided and installed by the trailer will be transferred to final body manufacturer. The 3. Subtract the combined your vehicle. Consult this Tire and Loading Information weight of the driver and manual to determine how this label should be attached to the passengers from XXX kg or reduces the available cargo B-pillar. See the final stage XXX lbs. and luggage load capacity of manufacturer's manual or 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle. contact them directly. The label the available amount of cargo See Trailer Towing on page 9‑63 shows the original tires installed and luggage load capacity. for important information on on the professional vehicle, the For example, if the “XXX” towing a trailer, towing safety amount equals 1400 lbs and rules, and trailering tips. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (300 lbs). (750 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). (700 lbs). Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

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seating positions. The combined and cargo. Never exceed the weight of the driver, passengers, GVWR for the vehicle, or the { WARNING and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating Do not load the vehicle any the vehicle's capacity weight. (GAWR) for either the front or heavier than the Gross rear axle. Certification Label Vehicle Weight Rating If the vehicle is a professional (GVWR), or either the vehicle, the vehicle-specific maximum front or rear Gross certification label is provided by Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). the final stage manufacturer. This can cause systems to The coach-builder should be break and change the way the consulted if the final stage vehicle handles. This could manufacturer's label is not cause loss of control and a present. The Gross Vehicle crash. Overloading can also Weight Rating (GVWR) label shorten the life of the vehicle. should be on the driver door edge. If you put things inside the Label Example And, if you do have a heavy vehicle — like suitcases, tools, load, you should spread it out. packages, or anything else — A vehicle-specific Certification See “Steps for Determining they will go as fast as the label, found on the vehicle Correct Load Limit” earlier in this vehicle goes. If you have to stop center pillar (B-pillar), tells you section. or turn quickly, or if there is a the gross weight capacity of the crash, they will keep going. vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

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{ WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) Starting and Operating Things inside the vehicle can . Do not leave a seat folded strike and injure people in a down unless needed. New Vehicle Break-In sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it . Put things in the cargo will perform better in the long run area of the vehicle. In the if you follow these guidelines: cargo area, put them as . Do not drive at any one far forward as possible. constant speed, fast or slow, Try to spread the weight for the first 805 km (500 mi). evenly. Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, brake or slow the vehicle. inside the vehicle so that . During the first 1 000 km some of them are above (600 mi), avoid using more the tops of the seats. than moderate acceleration in lower gears and avoid . Do not leave an vehicle speeds above unsecured child restraint 110 km/h (68 mph). in the vehicle. . Between the first 1 000 km . Secure loose items in the (600 mi) and 5 000 km vehicle. (3,000 mi), heavy acceleration in lower gears (Continued) can be used. Vehicle speeds Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (15,1)

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above 110 km/h (68 mph) Ignition Positions access system. See Remote should be limited to Keyless Entry (RKE) System five minutes per use. Operation on page 2‑3. . Avoid making hard stops for To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle the first 322 km (200 mi) or must be in ON/RUN and the brake so. During this time the new pedal must be applied. brake linings are not yet Stopping the Engine/OFF (No broken in. Hard stops with Indicator Lights): When the new linings can mean vehicle is stopped, press the engine premature wear and earlier START/STOP button once to turn replacement. Follow this the engine off. breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake If the vehicle is in P (Park), the linings. ignition will turn off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain . Do not tow a trailer during The vehicle has an electronic active. See Retained Accessory break-in. See Driving keyless ignition with pushbutton Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. Characteristics and Towing start. Tips on page 9 60 for the If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ‑ Pressing the button cycles it through trailer towing capabilities of ignition will return to ACC/ three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, your vehicle and more ACCESSORY and display the ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the information. message SHIFT TO PARK in the Engine/OFF. Driver Information Center (DIC). Following break in, engine speed ‐ The transmitter must be in the See Transmission Messages on and load can be gradually vehicle for the system to operate. page 5‑43. When the vehicle is increased. If the pushbutton start is not shifted into P (Park), the ignition working, the vehicle may be near a system will switch to OFF. strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the remote keyless Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (16,1)

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Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See The ignition will switch from ACC/ vehicle is moving. This will cause a Electric Parking Brake on ACCESSORY to OFF after loss of power assist in the brake page 9‑26. five minutes to prevent battery and steering systems and disable rundown. the airbags. { WARNING ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator If the vehicle must be shut off in an Light): This mode is for driving and emergency: Turning off the vehicle while starting. With the ignition off, and moving may cause loss of power the brake pedal applied, pressing 1. Brake using a firm and steady assist in the brake and steering pressure. Do not pump the the button once will place the systems and disable the airbags. ignition system in ON/RUN/START. brakes repeatedly. This may While driving, only shut the deplete power assist, requiring Once engine cranking begins, vehicle off in an emergency. increased brake pedal force. release the button. Engine cranking will continue until the engine starts. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). See Starting the Engine on This can be done while the If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while driving, page 9‑17. The ignition will then vehicle is moving. After shifting remain in ON/RUN. to N (Neutral), firmly apply the press and hold the engine START/ brakes and steer the vehicle to a STOP button for longer than Service Only Mode safe location. two seconds, or press twice in five seconds. This power mode is available for 3. Come to a complete stop, shift service and diagnostics, and to to P (Park), and turn the ignition ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber verify the proper operation of the OFF. On vehicles with an Indicator Light): This mode allows malfunction indicator lamp as may automatic transmission, the shift the use of some electrical be required for emission inspection lever must be in P (Park) to turn accessories when the engine is off. purposes. With the vehicle off, and the ignition to the OFF position. With the ignition off, pressing the the brake pedal not applied, button one time without the brake pressing and holding the button for pedal applied will place the ignition more than five seconds will place system in ACC/ACCESSORY. the vehicle in Service Only Mode. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (17,1)

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The instruments and audio systems Starting Procedure the Vehicle with a Low will operate as they do in ON/RUN, 1. With the keyless access system, Transmitter Battery” in Remote but the vehicle will not be able to be the transmitter must be in the Keyless Entry (RKE) System driven. The engine will not start in vehicle. Put your foot on the Operation on page 2‑3. Service Only Mode. Push the button brake pedal and push the The vehicle has a again to turn the vehicle off. START button. When the engine Computer-Controlled Cranking begins cranking, let go of the System. This feature assists in Starting the Engine button. starting the engine and protects Move the shift lever to P (Park) or The idle speed will go down as components. If the START N (Neutral). The engine will not start the engine gets warm. Do not button is pressed, and then in any other position. To restart the race the engine immediately released when the engine engine when the vehicle is already after starting it. Operate the begins cranking, the engine will moving, use N (Neutral) only. engine and transmission gently continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle Notice: Do not try to shift to to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. starts. If the engine does not P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. start and the button is pressed If you do, you could damage the If the transmitter is not in the for many seconds, cranking will transmission. Shift to P (Park) vehicle or something is be stopped after 15 seconds to only when the vehicle is stopped. interfering with the transmitter, prevent cranking motor damage. Notice: If you add electrical parts the Driver Information Center To prevent gear damage, this or accessories, you could change (DIC) will display a message. system also prevents cranking if the way the engine operates. Any See Key and Lock Messages on the engine is already running. resulting damage would not be page 5‑38. Engine cranking can be stopped covered by the vehicle warranty. If the battery in the Remote by pressing the START button a See Add-On Electrical Equipment Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter second time. on page 9‑65. needs replacing, the DIC will Notice: Cranking the engine for display a message. The vehicle long periods of time, by pressing can still be driven. See “Starting the START button immediately Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (18,1)

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after cranking has ended, can transmission gently until the oil 2. Open the hood and unwrap the overheat and damage the warms up and lubricates all electrical cord. cranking motor, and drain the moving parts. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the Engine Heater cranking motor cool down. The engine coolant heater, 2. If the engine does not start after if available, can help in cold weather five to 10 seconds, especially in conditions at or below −18°C (0°F) very cold weather (below −18°C for easier starting and better fuel or 0°F), it could be flooded with economy during engine warm-up. too much gasoline. Try pushing Plug in the coolant heater at least the accelerator pedal all the way four hours before starting the to the floor and holding it there vehicle. An internal thermostat in as you press the START button, the plug end of the cord will prevent for up to a maximum of engine coolant heater operation at 15 seconds. Wait at least temperatures above −18°C (0°F). The electrical cord is located on 15 seconds between each try, to the driver side of the engine allow the cranking motor to cool To Use the Engine Coolant compartment, between the down. When the engine starts, Heater fender and the engine let go of the button and the 1. Turn off the engine. compartment fuse block. accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded the same thing. This clears the 110-volt AC outlet. extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (19,1)

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Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park { WARNING Power (RAP) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and Plugging the cord into an These vehicle accessories can be apply the parking brake. See ungrounded outlet could cause an used for up to 10 minutes after the Electric Parking Brake on electrical shock. Also, the wrong engine is turned off: page 9‑26. kind of extension cord could . Infotainment System 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) overheat and cause a fire. You by pushing the lever all the way could be seriously injured. Plug . Power Windows toward the front of the vehicle. the cord into a properly grounded . Sunroof (If Equipped) three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. 3. Turn the ignition off. . If the cord will not reach, use a Auxiliary Power Outlet Leaving the Vehicle with the heavy-duty three-prong extension Power to the infotainment system Engine Running cord rated for at least 15 amps. will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is { WARNING 4. Before starting the engine, be opened. sure to unplug and store the Power to the power windows and It can be dangerous to leave the cord as it was before to keep it sunroof will continue to operate for vehicle with the engine running. away from moving engine parts. up to 10 minutes or until any door is It could overheat and catch fire. The length of time the heater should opened. It is dangerous to get out of the remain plugged in depends on All of these features will work when vehicle if the shift lever is not fully several factors. Ask a dealer in the the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ in P (Park) with the parking brake area where you will be parking the ACCESSORY. firmly set. The vehicle can roll. vehicle for the best advice on this. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (20,1)

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toward you. If you can, it means that Shifting out of Park WARNING (CONTINUED) the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). This vehicle is equipped with an Do not leave the vehicle when the automatic transmission shift lock engine is running. If you have left Torque Lock control system. The shift lock the engine running, the vehicle Torque lock is when the weight of control is designed to prevent can move suddenly. You or others the vehicle puts too much force on movement of the shift lever out of could be injured. To be sure the the parking pawl in the P (Park), unless the ignition is in vehicle will not move, even when transmission. This happens when ON/RUN and the brake pedal is you are on fairly level ground, parking on a hill and shifting the applied. always set the parking brake and transmission into P (Park) is not The shift lock control is always move the shift lever to P (Park). done properly and then it is difficult functional except in the case of an See Shifting Into Park on to shift out of P (Park). To prevent uncharged or low voltage (less than page 9‑19. If you are towing a torque lock, set the parking brake 9-volt) battery. and then shift into P (Park). To find trailer, see Driving Characteristics If the vehicle has an uncharged out how, see "Shifting Into P (Park)" and Towing Tips on page 9‑60. battery or a battery with low voltage, listed previously. try charging or jump starting the If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, your battery. See Jump Starting on the engine running, be sure the vehicle may need to be pushed page 10‑71. uphill by another vehicle to relieve vehicle is in P (Park) and the To shift out of P (Park): parking brake is firmly set before the parking pawl pressure, so you you leave it. After you have moved can shift out of P (Park). 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. the shift lever into P (Park), hold If you are towing a trailer and 2. Apply the brake pedal. down the regular brake pedal. See if parking on a hill, see Driving 3. Press the shift lever button. you can move the shift lever away Characteristics and Towing Tips on from P (Park) without first pulling it page 9‑60. 4. Move the shift lever to the desired position. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (21,1)

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If you still are unable to shift out of Engine Exhaust P (Park): WARNING (CONTINUED) 1. Fully release the shift lever { WARNING . There are holes or openings button. in the vehicle body from 2. Hold the brake pedal down and Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket press the shift lever button monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not again. seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. can cause unconsciousness and 3. Move the shift lever to the If unusual fumes are detected or even death. desired position. if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: If you still cannot move the shift Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: lever from P (Park), consult your . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows dealer or a professional towing with poor ventilation (parking completely down. service. garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired that may block underbody immediately. Parking over Things airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the That Burn . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a { WARNING . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. Things that can burn could touch . hot exhaust parts under the The vehicle exhaust system vehicle and ignite. Do not park has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (22,1)

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Running the Vehicle Automatic { WARNING While Parked Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the It is better not to park with the The automatic transmission has a engine running. vehicle if the shift lever is not fully shift lever located on the console in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle is left with the engine between the seats. 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 on page 9‑19 engine is running. If you have left and Engine Exhaust on page 9‑21. the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others If parking on a hill and pulling a could be injured. To be sure the trailer, see Driving Characteristics vehicle will not move, even when and Towing Tips on page 9‑60. you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑19 and Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑60. P (Park): This position locks the wheels. It is the best position to use Make sure the shift lever is fully in when starting the engine because P (Park) before starting the engine. the vehicle cannot move easily. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The regular brake must be fully applied first and then the shift Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (23,1)

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lever button pressed before shifting the vehicle is already moving, use D (Drive): This position is for from P (Park) when the ignition is in N (Neutral) only. Also, use normal driving. It provides the best ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of N (Neutral) when the vehicle is fuel economy. If more power is P (Park), ease pressure on the shift being towed. needed for passing, and the lever, then push the shift lever all vehicle is: the way into P (Park) as you { WARNING . Going less than 56 km/h maintain brake application. Then (35 mph), push the accelerator press the shift lever button and Shifting into a drive gear while the pedal about halfway down. move the shift lever into another engine is running at high speed is gear. See Shifting out of Park on dangerous. Unless your foot is . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or page 9‑20. firmly on the brake pedal, the more, push the accelerator all the way down. R (Reverse): Use this gear to vehicle could move very rapidly. back up. You could lose control and hit Notice: If the vehicle seems to people or objects. Do not shift accelerate slowly or not shift Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) gears when you go faster, and while the vehicle is moving into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. you continue to drive the vehicle forward could damage the that way, you could damage the transmission. The repairs would transmission. Have the vehicle not be covered by the vehicle Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or serviced right away. warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only N (Neutral) with the engine after the vehicle is stopped. running at high speed may M (Manual Mode): This position allows the driver to select the range To rock the vehicle back and forth to damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by of gears appropriate for current get out of snow, ice, or sand without driving conditions. damaging the transmission, see If the vehicle warranty. Be sure the the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑9. engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (24,1)

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In M (Manual Mode) the Mode). Vehicles with this feature Drive Systems transmission will shift as an have indicators on the steering automatic until the Tap Shift controls wheel. The controls are on the back are used. Tap Shift activates driver of the steering wheel. Tap the left All-Wheel Drive manual gear selection. control to downshift, and the right Vehicles with this feature always control to upshift. A Driver See Manual Mode on page 9‑24 for send engine power to all four more information. Information Center (DIC) message wheels. It is fully automatic, and indicates the gear the vehicle is in. adjusts itself as needed for road Manual Mode When accelerating the vehicle from conditions. a stop in snowy and icy conditions, When using a compact spare tire on Tap Shift you may want to shift into an AWD vehicle, the system 2 (Second) gear. A higher gear ratio automatically detects the compact allows you to gain more traction on spare and disables AWD. To restore slippery surfaces. AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑70.

Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in M (Manual Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (25,1)

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Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Using ABS are slowing down. If one of the This vehicle has the Antilock Brake Do not pump the brakes. Just hold wheels is about to stop rolling, the System (ABS), an advanced the brake pedal down firmly and let computer will separately work the electronic braking system that helps ABS work. You might hear the ABS brakes at each wheel. prevent a braking skid. pump or motor operating and feel ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate, but this is When the engine is started and the to each wheel, as required, faster normal. vehicle begins to drive away, ABS than any driver could. This can help checks itself. A momentary motor or Braking in Emergencies the driver steer around the obstacle clicking noise might be heard while while braking hard. ABS allows the driver to steer and this test is going on, and it might brake at the same time. In many even be noticed that the brake As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help pedal moves a little. This is normal. computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best on wheel speed and controls braking. braking pressure accordingly. 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, If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑22. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (26,1)

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Electric Parking Brake also Driver Information Center (DIC) displayed. See Brake System messages. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑35. The Messages on page 5‑35. In case of vehicle will decelerate as long as insufficient electrical power, the EPB the switch is held in the up position. cannot be applied or released. Releasing the EPB switch during Before leaving the vehicle, check deceleration will release the parking the parking brake status light to brake. If the switch is held in the up ensure that the parking brake is position until the vehicle comes to a applied. stop, the EPB will remain applied. If the parking brake status light EPB Apply flashes continuously, the EPB is The EPB can be applied any time only partially applied or released, the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is or there is a problem with the EPB. applied by momentarily lifting up on A DIC message will be displayed. See Brake System Messages on The vehicle has an Electric Parking the EPB switch. Once fully applied, page 5 35. If this light flashes Brake (EPB). The switch for the the parking brake status light will be ‑ continuously, release the EPB, and EPB is on the left side of the on. While the brake is being applied, attempt to apply it again. If this light instrument panel. The EPB can the status light will flash until full continues to flash, do not drive the always be activated, even if the apply is reached. If the light does vehicle. See your dealer. ignition is off. To prevent draining not come on, or remains flashing, the battery, avoid repeated cycles of have the vehicle serviced. Do not If the parking brake warning light is the EPB system when the engine is drive the vehicle if the parking brake on, the EPB has detected an error not running. status light is flashing. See your in another system and is operating dealer. See Electric Parking Brake with reduced functionality. To apply The system has a parking brake Light on page 5‑21. the EPB when this light is on, lift up status light and a parking brake on the EPB switch and hold it in the warning light. See Electric Parking If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is in motion, a chime will up position. Full application of the Brake Light on page 5‑21. There are sound, and a DIC message will be parking brake by the EPB system Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (27,1)

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may take longer than normal when release the EPB when this light is towing a trailer and parking on a hill, this light is on. Continue to hold the on, push down on the EPB switch see Driving Characteristics and switch until the parking brake status and hold it in the down position. Towing Tips on page 9‑60. light remains on. If the parking EPB release may take longer than brake warning light is on, see your normal when this light is on. Brake Assist dealer. Continue to hold the switch until the This vehicle has a brake assist If the EPB fails to apply, the rear parking brake status light is off. If the light is on, see your dealer. feature designed to assist the driver wheels should be blocked to in stopping or decreasing vehicle prevent vehicle movement. Notice: Driving with the parking speed in emergency driving brake on can overheat the brake EPB Release conditions. This feature uses the system and cause premature stability system hydraulic brake To release the EPB, place the wear or damage to brake system control module to supplement the ignition in the ACC/ACCESSORY or parts. Make sure that the parking power brake system under ON/RUN position, apply and hold brake is fully released and the conditions where the driver has the brake pedal, and push down brake warning light is off before quickly and forcefully applied the momentarily on the EPB switch. driving. brake pedal in an attempt to quickly If you attempt to release the EPB Automatic EPB Release stop or slow down the vehicle. The without the brake pedal applied, a stability system hydraulic brake chime will sound, and a DIC The EPB will automatically release if control module increases brake message will be displayed. See the vehicle is running, placed into pressure at each corner of the Brake System Messages on gear, and an attempt is made to vehicle until the ABS activates. page 5‑35. The EPB is released drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration Minor brake pedal pulsation or when the parking brake status light when the EPB is applied, to pedal movement during this time is is off. preserve parking brake lining life. normal and the driver should If the parking brake warning light is For maximum EPB force when continue to apply the brake pedal as on, the EPB has detected an error towing a trailer or parking on a hill, the driving situation dictates. The in another system and is operating pull the EPB switch twice. If you are brake assist feature will with reduced functionality. To automatically disengage when the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (28,1)

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brake pedal is released or brake Ride Control Systems pedal pressure is quickly decreased. Traction Control Hill Start Assist (HSA) System (TCS) This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist The vehicle has a TCS that limits (HSA) feature, which may be useful wheel spin. This is especially useful The TCS/StabiliTrak light flashes when the vehicle is stopped on a in slippery road conditions. The when the traction control system is grade. This feature is designed to system operates if it senses that limiting wheel spin. prevent the vehicle from rolling, one or both of the front wheels are The TCS/StabiliTrak light comes on either forward or rearward, during spinning or beginning to lose and the appropriate message will be vehicle drive off. After the driver traction. On an All-Wheel-Drive displayed in the DIC if there is a completely stops and holds the (AWD) vehicle, the system will problem with the traction control vehicle in a complete standstill on a operate if it senses that any of the system. When the TCS/StabiliTrak grade, HSA will be automatically wheels are spinning or beginning to light is on, the system will not limit activated. During the transition lose traction. When this happens, wheel spin. Adjust your driving period between when the driver the system brakes the spinning accordingly. See Traction Control releases the brake pedal and starts wheel(s) and/or reduces engine System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light on to accelerate to drive off on a grade, power to limit wheel spin. page 5‑24. HSA holds the braking pressure to The system may be heard or felt TCS automatically comes on ensure that there is no rolling. The while it is working, but this is whenever the vehicle is started. To brakes will automatically release normal. limit wheel spin, especially in when the accelerator pedal is slippery road conditions, the system applied within the two second ‐ should always be left on, but it may window. It will not activate if the be necessary to turn the system off vehicle is in a drive gear and facing if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, downhill or if the vehicle is facing or snow and rocking the vehicle is uphill and in R (Reverse). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (29,1)

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required. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on. For information on turning on page 9‑9. See Winter Driving on StabiliTrak off and on, see page 9‑7 for information on using StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29. TCS when driving in snowy or icy Adding non-dealer accessories can conditions. affect your vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10‑3. When the system activates, this warning light flashes on the StabiliTrak® System instrument panel. A noise may be heard or a vibration may be felt in The vehicle has an electronic the brake pedal. This is normal. stability control system called Continue to steer the vehicle in the StabiliTrak. It is an advanced intended direction. computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the If there is a problem detected with vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak, the appropriate message displays on the Driver StabiliTrak activates when the Information Center (DIC) and the system senses a discrepancy TCS/StabiliTrak warning light comes The TCS/StabiliTrak button is between the intended path and the on in the instrument panel cluster. located on the center stack. direction the vehicle is actually When this message and light traveling. StabiliTrak selectively display, the system is not Press and release the TCS/ applies braking pressure at any one StabiliTrak button; the traction operational. Driving should be of the vehicle's brakes to help steer adjusted accordingly. See Driver control system will turn off and the the vehicle in the direction which appropriate message will be Information Center (DIC) on you are steering. page 5‑27 and Traction Control displayed in the DIC. Press the ® button again to turn the system back System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light on page 5‑24. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (30,1)

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If StabiliTrak needs to be turned off, Tour: Use for normal city and press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak highway driving. This setting button until the StabiliTrak OFF light provides a smooth, soft ride. comes on. The StabiliTrak OFF light Sport: Use where road conditions comes on and a DIC message or personal preference demand displays. Press the TCS/StabiliTrak more control. This setting provides button again to turn both systems more “feel,” or response to road back on. conditions. If cruise control is being used when The vehicle is normally in Tour StabiliTrak activates, the cruise Mode. Sport Mode is engaged when control will automatically disengage. the shift lever is placed in M When road conditions allow, (Manual). When the shift lever is The TCS/StabiliTrak button is reengage the cruise control. See placed in D (Drive) the system will located on the center stack. Cruise Control on page 9‑31. revert back to Tour Mode. StabiliTrak comes on automatically Magnetic Ride Control The Driver Information Center (DIC) whenever the vehicle is started. The briefly displays the appropriate system should be left on to help The Magnetic Ride Control monitors message on vehicle startup or when assist with directional control of the the suspension system. a new mode is selected. See Ride vehicle. Based on road conditions, steering Control System Messages on wheel angle, and vehicle speed, the page 5‑41. system automatically adjusts to provide the best handling while providing a smooth ride. The Tour and Sport Modes will feel similar on a smooth road. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (31,1)

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Automatic Level Control If the vehicle is not used for several Cruise Control weeks, the rear of the vehicle may The automatic level control rear look low. When the engine is suspension is available on some started, the vehicle will return to the { WARNING vehicles. proper height. Cruise control can be dangerous This type of level control is fully If a weight-distributing hitch is being where you cannot drive safely at automatic and will provide a better used, it is recommended to allow a steady speed. So, do not use leveled riding position as well as the shocks to inflate, thereby better handling under a variety of the cruise control on winding leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting roads or in heavy traffic. passenger and loading conditions. the hitch. An air compressor connected to the Cruise control can be dangerous rear shocks will raise or lower the on slippery roads. On such roads, rear of the vehicle to maintain fast changes in tire traction can proper vehicle height. The system is cause excessive wheel slip, and activated when the engine is you could lose control. Do not use running and will automatically adjust cruise control on slippery roads. vehicle height thereafter. The system may exhaust (lower vehicle height) for up to 10 minutes after the With cruise control, a speed of engine has been turned off. You about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can may hear the air compressor be maintained without keeping your operating when the height is being foot on the accelerator. Cruise adjusted; this is normal. control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). If the compressor runs often for longer than one minute within the If the brakes are applied, the cruise same trip and the vehicle remains control disengages. low in the rear, see your dealer for service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (32,1)

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If the StabiliTrak® system begins to +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Setting Cruise Control limit wheel spin while using cruise Press the control up briefly to If the cruise button is on when not in control, the cruise control resume to a previously set speed or use, it could get pressed and go into automatically disengages. See to increase vehicle speed if the ® cruise when not desired. Keep the StabiliTrak System on page 9‑29 or cruise control is already activated. cruise control button off when cruise Traction Control System (TCS) on To increase speed by 1 km/h is not being used. page 9‑28. When road conditions (1 mph), press +RES up to the first allow the cruise control to be safely detent. To increase speed by 5 km/h 1. Press J. used, you can apply the cruise (5 mph) increments, press +RES up control again. to the second detent. 2. Get up to the desired speed. SET− (Set/Coast): Press the 3. Press and release the SET− control down briefly to set the speed control on the steering wheel. and activate cruise control or to 4. Remove foot from the decrease vehicle speed if the cruise accelerator. control is already activated. To When the cruise control has been decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), set to the desired speed, a cruise press SET− down to the first detent. control indicator appears on the To decrease speed by 5 km/h instrument cluster and a cruise set (5 mph) increments, press SET− speed message appears on the down to the second detent. Head-Up Display (HUD), * (Cancel): Press to disengage if equipped. cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a (On/Off): Press to turn the J desired speed and then the brakes system on and off. An indicator are applied, the cruise control is appears in the instrument cluster disengaged without erasing the set when cruise is turned on. speed from memory. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (33,1)

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Once the vehicle speed reaches The speedometer reading can be The speedometer reading can be about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, displayed in either English or metric displayed in either English or metric press the +RES control to the first units. See Instrument Cluster on units. See Instrument Cluster on detent briefly on the steering wheel. page 5‑9. The increment value used page 5‑9. The increment value used The vehicle returns to the previous depends on the units displayed. depends on the units displayed. set speed. Reducing Speed While Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Increasing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed Using Cruise Control Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to If the cruise control system is already activated: increase the vehicle speed. When already activated: you take your foot off the pedal, the . Press and hold SET− down until vehicle will slow down to the . Press and hold +RES up until the desired lower speed is the desired speed is reached, reached, then release it. previous set cruise speed. then release it. . To decrease the vehicle speed in Using Cruise Control on Hills . To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press SET− How well the cruise control will work small increments, press +RES down to the first detent. For on hills depends upon the vehicle up to the first detent. For each each press, the vehicle goes speed, load, and the steepness of press, the vehicle goes about about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. the hills. When going up steep hills, 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. . To decrease the vehicle speed in you might have to step on the . To increase vehicle speed in larger increments, press SET− accelerator pedal to maintain the larger increments, press +RES down to the second detent. For vehicle speed. When going up to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle goes downhill, you might have to brake or each press, the vehicle goes about 5 km/h (5 mph) slower. shift to a lower gear to keep the about 5 km/h (5 mph) faster. vehicle speed down. If the brake is The cruise control system may applied, the cruise control automatically brake to slow the disengages. vehicle down. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (34,1)

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Ending Cruise Control and radar sensors. See Radio WARNING (CONTINUED) There are three ways to end cruise Frequency Statement on control: page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal a collision with another vehicle . Step lightly on the brake pedal. Communications Commission (FCC) you are following. This can occur rules and Industry Canada when vehicles suddenly slow or . Press *. Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. stop ahead, enter your lane, or cross the vehicle’s path. Also . Press J. If a vehicle is detected in your path, see “Alerting the Driver” in this ACC can apply acceleration or Erasing Speed Memory section. Complete attention is limited, moderate braking to always required while driving and The cruise control set speed is maintain the selected following gap. you should be ready to take erased from memory if is To disengage ACC, apply the brake. J action and apply the brakes. See pressed or if the ignition is If ACC is controlling your vehicle Defensive Driving on page 9 3. turned off. speed when the traction control ‑ system (TCS) activates, the ACC Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on { WARNING For vehicles with Adaptive Cruise page 9‑28. When road conditions Control (ACC), it allows the driver to allow ACC to be safely used, the Adaptive Cruise Control will not select the cruise control set speed ACC can be turned back on. detect or brake for children, and following gap. Read this entire pedestrians, animals, or other section before using this system. { WARNING The following gap is the distance objects. between your vehicle and a ACC has limited braking ability (Continued) vehicle-detected directly ahead in and may not have time to slow your path. If no vehicle is detected the vehicle down enough to avoid in your path, ACC works like regular cruise control. ACC uses camera (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (35,1)

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SET– (Set/Coast): Press the WARNING (CONTINUED) control down briefly to set the speed and activate ACC or to decrease Do not use Adaptive Cruise vehicle speed if ACC is already Control when: activated. To decrease speed by . On winding and hilly roads or 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− down to when the sensors are the first detent. To decrease speed blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. by 5 km/h (5 mph) increments, press The system may not detect a SET− down to the second detent. vehicle ahead. Keep the * (Cancel): Press to disengage entire front of the vehicle ACC without erasing the selected clean. set speed. . Visibility is low, such as in 3 (Follow Distance Gap): Press ] (On/Off): Press to turn the fog, rain, or snow conditions. to select a following gap time (or system on or off. Adaptive Cruise Control distance) setting for ACC. Select a performance is limited under +RES (Resume/Accelerate): gap setting: Far, Medium, or Near. these conditions. Press the control up briefly to Setting Adaptive Cruise Control . On slippery roads where fast resume the previous set speed or to changes in tire traction can increase vehicle speed if ACC is If the cruise button is on when not in cause excessive wheel slip. already activated. To increase use, it could get pressed and go into speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press cruise when not desired. Keep the +RES up to the first detent. To cruise control button off when cruise increase speed by 5 km/h (5 mph) is not being used. increments, press +RES up to the Select the set speed desired for second detent. cruise. This is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is detected in its path. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (36,1)

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ACC will not set at a speed less The ACC indicator displays on the Increasing Speed While ACC is at than 40 km/h (25 mph), although it instrument cluster and Head-Up a Set Speed can be resumed when driving at Display (HUD). When ACC is active, If ACC is already activated, do one lower speeds. the symbol will be lit. of the following: To set ACC: Be mindful of speed limits, . Use the accelerator to get to the surrounding traffic speeds, and 1. Press ]. higher speed. Press SET– down. weather conditions when selecting Release the control and the 2. Get up to the desired speed. the set speed. accelerator pedal. The vehicle 3. Press and release the SET– Resuming a Set Speed will now cruise at the higher speed. control on the steering wheel. If the ACC is set at a desired speed 4. Remove foot from the and then the brakes are applied, When the accelerator pedal is accelerator. ACC is disengaged without erasing pressed, ACC will not brake the set speed from memory. because it is overridden. After ACC is set, it may immediately A warning message will appear apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead To begin using ACC again, press on the Driver Information Center is closer than the selected +RES up briefly on the steering (DIC). See Cruise Control following gap. wheel. The vehicle returns to the Messages on page 5‑35. previous set speed. . Press and hold +RES up until the desired set speed appears on the display, then release it. . To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press +RES up to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (37,1)

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. To increase vehicle speed in . Press and hold SET down until – Press 3 on the steering wheel to larger increments, press +RES the desired lower speed is adjust the following gap. Each press up to the second detent. For reached, then release it. cycles the gap button through three each press, the vehicle goes . To decrease the vehicle speed in settings: Far, Medium, or Near. 5 km/h (5 mph) faster. smaller increments, press SET− When pressed, the current gap When it is determined that there is down to the first detent. For setting displays briefly on the no vehicle in front of your vehicle, each press, the vehicle goes instrument cluster and HUD (if then the vehicle speed will increase about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. equipped). The gap setting will be to the set speed. . To decrease the vehicle speed in maintained until it is changed. The speedometer reading can be larger increments, press SET− Since each gap setting corresponds displayed in either English or metric down to the second detent. For to a following time (Far, Medium, units. See Instrument Cluster on each press, the vehicle goes or Near), the following distance will page 5 9. The increment value used about 5 km/h (5 mph) slower. ‑ vary based on vehicle speed. The depends on the units displayed. The speedometer reading can be faster the vehicle speed, the further Reducing Speed While ACC is at a displayed in either English or metric back your vehicle will follow a Set Speed units. See Instrument Cluster on vehicle detected ahead. Consider page 5 9. The increment value used If ACC is already activated, do one ‑ traffic and weather conditions when depends on the units displayed. of the following: selecting the following gap. The range of selectable gaps may not be Selecting the Follow Distance Gap . Use the brake to get to the appropriate for all drivers and desired lower speed. Press When a slower moving vehicle is driving conditions. SET– down and release the detected ahead, ACC will adjust the accelerator pedal. The vehicle vehicle's speed and attempt to Changing the gap setting will now cruise at the lower maintain the follow distance gap automatically changes the alert speed. selected. timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) feature. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (38,1)

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Alerting the Driver five times. See “Collision/Detection follow the vehicle in front of you, but Systems” under Vehicle will not exceed the set speed. It may Personalization on page 5‑44. apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, the brake See Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. lights will come on. The automatic Approaching and Following a braking may feel or sound different Vehicle than if the brakes were applied manually. This is normal. If ACC is engaged, driver action Stationary or Very Slow-Moving may be required when: Objects . ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because of approaching { WARNING a vehicle too rapidly. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . A temporary condition prohibits The vehicle ahead symbol is located may not detect and react to ACC from operating. See in the HUD display. stopped or slow-moving vehicles Vehicle Messages on page 5‑34. The vehicle ahead symbol only ahead of you. For example, the . A malfunction is detected in the displays when a vehicle is detected system will not brake for a vehicle system. See Vehicle Messages in your vehicle’s path. that it has never detected moving. on page 5‑34. If this symbol is not displaying, ACC This can occur when a detected When any of these conditions occur, will not respond to or brake to vehicle changes lanes at an the collision alert symbol on the vehicles ahead. intersection or in stop-and-go traffic and then a stopped or HUD (if equipped) will flash on the ACC automatically slows the vehicle slow-moving vehicle appears. windshield. Either eight beeps will down and adjusts vehicle speed to sound from the front, or both sides follow the vehicle in front at the Your vehicle may not stop and of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse selected follow gap. The vehicle could cause a crash. Use caution speed increases or decreases to (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (39,1)

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Notification to Resume ACC release the electric parking brake, WARNING (CONTINUED) ACC will maintain a follow gap press the accelerator pedal and then RES+. when using ACC. Your complete behind a detected vehicle and slow attention is always required while your vehicle to a stop behind that driving and you should be ready vehicle. { WARNING to take action and apply the If the vehicle ahead has driven If ACC has stopped the vehicle, brakes. away and ACC has not resumed, and if ACC is disengaged, turned the vehicle ahead symbol will flash off, or canceled, the vehicle will ACC Automatically Disengages as a reminder. In addition, the left no longer be held at a stop. The and right sides of the Safety Alert vehicle can move. When ACC is ACC may automatically disengage Seat will pulse three times, or three holding the vehicle at a stop, and the driver will need to manually beeps will sound. See Alert Type ” ” always be prepared to manually apply the brakes to slow the and “Go Notifier” in “Collision/ apply the brakes. vehicle when: Detection Systems” under Vehicle . The sensors are blocked. Personalization on page 5‑44. . There is no traffic or other When the vehicle ahead drives objects to detect. away, press RES+ or the { WARNING accelerator pedal to resume cruise . There is a fault in the system. control. If stopped for more than Leaving the vehicle without The ACC active symbol will not be two minutes or if the driver door is placing it in P (Park) can be displayed when ACC is no longer opened and the driver safety belt is dangerous. Do not leave the active. unbuckled, the ACC automatically vehicle while it is being held at a applies the electric parking brake to stop by ACC. Always place the hold the vehicle. The electric vehicle in P (Park) and turn off parking brake status light will turn the ignition before leaving the on. See Electric Parking Brake on vehicle. page 9‑26. To resume ACC and Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (40,1)

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ACC Override ACC may operate differently in a WARNING (CONTINUED) If using the accelerator pedal while sharp curve. It may reduce the ACC is active, a DIC warning vehicle speed if the curve is too accelerates up to the set speed, sharp. message will indicate that automatic especially when following a braking will not occur. See Vehicle vehicle exiting or entering exit Messages on page 5‑34. ACC will ramps. You could lose control of resume operation when the the vehicle or crash. Do not use accelerator pedal is not being ACC while driving on an entrance pressed. or exit ramp. Always be ready to use the brakes if necessary. { WARNING

The ACC will not automatically apply the brakes if your foot is { WARNING resting on the accelerator pedal. When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC may not You could crash into a vehicle On curves, ACC may respond to detect the vehicle ahead and ahead of you. a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle accelerate to the set speed. When this happens, the vehicle ahead in your lane. You could crash into Curves in the Road symbol will not appear. a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra { WARNING attention in curves and be ready On curves, ACC may not detect a to use the brakes if necessary. vehicle ahead in your lane. You Select an appropriate speed while could be startled if the vehicle driving in curves. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (41,1)

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Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. The performance of ACC when driving on hills and when towing a trailer depends on the vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and steepness of the hills. It may not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on hills. When ACC may detect a vehicle that is going up steep hills, the accelerator not in your lane and apply the pedal may need to be pressed to brakes. ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead maintain the vehicle speed. When until it is completely in the lane. The going downhill, especially when ACC may occasionally provide an towing a trailer, the brakes may alert and/or braking that is brakes may need to be manually applied. need to be applied by the driver to considered unnecessary. It could slow the vehicle down. If the brakes respond to vehicles in different Using ACC on Hills and When are applied, ACC disengages. lanes, signs, guardrails, and other Towing a Trailer stationary objects when entering or Disengaging ACC exiting a curve. This is normal There are three ways to operation. The vehicle does not disengage ACC: need service. . Step lightly on the brake pedal.

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Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance WARNING (CONTINUED) The cruise control set speed is Systems erased from memory if ] is Under many conditions, these pressed or if the ignition is This vehicle may have features that systems will not: work together to help avoid crashes turned off. . or reduce crash damage while Detect children, pedestrians, Cleaning the Sensing System driving, backing, and parking. Read bicyclists, or animals. The camera sensor on the back of this entire section before using this . Detect vehicles or objects the rearview mirror and the radar system. outside the area monitored by sensors on the front of the vehicle the system. can become blocked by snow, ice, { WARNING . Work at all driving speeds. dirt, or mud. These areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate Do not rely on the Driver . Warn you or provide you with properly. Assistance Systems. These enough time to avoid a crash. systems do not replace the need . For cleaning instructions, see Work under poor visibility or for paying attention and driving “Washing the Vehicle” under bad weather conditions. safely. You may not hear or feel Exterior Care on page 10‑76. . Work if the detection sensor alerts or warnings provided by System operation may also be is not cleaned or is covered these systems. Failure to use by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. limited under heavy rain or road proper care when driving may spray conditions. result in injury, death, or vehicle Complete attention is always damage. See Defensive Driving required while driving, and you on page 9‑3. should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and/or steer (Continued) the vehicle to avoid crashes. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (43,1)

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Audible or Safety Alert Seat When the vehicle is shifted into Some driver assistance features R (Reverse), the RVC displays an alert the driver of obstacles by image of the area behind the vehicle beeping. To change the volume of in the center stack display. the warning chime, see “Comfort and Convenience” under Vehicle { WARNING Personalization on page 5‑44. The RVC system does not display If equipped with the Safety Alert children, pedestrians, bicyclists, Seat, the driver seat cushion may animals, or any other object provide a vibrating pulse alert located outside the camera's field instead of beeping. To change this, of view, below the bumper, see Collision/Detection Systems “ ” or under the vehicle. Perceived 1. View Displayed by the Camera under Vehicle Personalization on distances may be different from page 5‑44. actual distances. Do not back the Assistance Systems for vehicle using only the RVC screen, during longer, higher Parking or Backing speed backing maneuvers, When the vehicle is in R (Reverse), or where there could be cross the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) and traffic. Failure to use proper care Rear Parking Assist may help the before backing may result in driver to avoid a crash or to reduce injury, death, or vehicle damage. crash damage. Some models may Always check behind and around 1. View Displayed by the Camera also have the Rear Automatic the vehicle before backing. Braking and Backing Warning 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and/or Front Parking Assist. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (44,1)

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Displayed images may be farther or With URPA, as the vehicle backs up closer than they appear. The area at speeds of less than 8 km/h displayed is limited and objects that (5 mph), the sensors on the rear are close to either corner of the bumper detect objects up to 2.5 m bumper or under the bumper do not (8 ft) behind the vehicle that are display. within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off A warning triangle may display on the ground and below bumper level. the RVC screen to show where the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist { WARNING (URPA) has detected an object. This The instrument cluster parking triangle changes from amber to red The parking assist system does assist display has bars that show and increases in size the closer the not detect children, pedestrians, “distance to object” and object object. bicyclists, animals, or objects location information for URPA, and located below the bumper or that on some vehicles, the Front Parking On vehicles with the Rear Cross are too close or too far from the Assist system. As the object gets Traffic Alert (RCTA), this triangle vehicle. It is not available at closer, more bars light up. When an with an arrow may also display on speeds greater than 8 km/h object is first detected in the rear, the RVC screen to warn of traffic one beep will be heard from the coming from either direction. This (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, or vehicle damage, even with rear, or both sides of the Safety system detects objects coming from Alert Seat will pulse two times. up to 30 m (98 ft) from the left or parking assist, always check the area around the vehicle and When an object is very close right side of the vehicle. When an (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the vehicle rear, check all mirrors before moving object is detected, either three or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the vehicle front), forward or backing. beeps sound or three Safety Alert five beeps will sound from the front Seat pulses occur on the left or right or rear, or both sides of the Safety side, depending on the direction of Alert Seat will pulse five times. the detected vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (45,1)

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Beeps for Front Parking Assist are vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a higher pitched than for Rear Parking { WARNING crash with a detected object, it may Assist. automatically brake hard to a stop. The Backing Warning System Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise only operates at speeds greater Control (ACC) have the Backing than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not { WARNING Warning System, which is designed detect children, pedestrians, to help avoid backing crashes. The Rear Automatic Braking may not bicyclists, animals, or objects avoid many types of backing system can warn of rear objects below the bumper or that are too when backing up at speeds greater crashes. Do not wait for the close or too far from the vehicle. than 8 km/h (5 mph). automatic braking to apply. This In some situations, such as at system is not designed to replace The Backing Warning System will higher backing speeds, there may driver braking, but only acts when beep once from the rear when an not be enough time for the short, the vehicle may not stop in time. object is first detected, or pulse sharp application of the vehicle twice on both sides of the Safety The system, in some situations or brake system to occur. To prevent environments, may not brake or Alert Seat. When the system injury, death, or vehicle damage, detects a potential crash, beeps will may not brake in time to avoid a even with the Backing Warning crash. It does not detect children, be heard from the rear, or five System, always check the area pulses will be felt on both sides of pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, around the vehicle and check all the Safety Alert Seat. There may or objects below the bumper or also be a brief, sharp application of mirrors before backing. that are too close or too far from the brakes. the vehicle. To prevent injury, Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise death, or vehicle damage, even Control (ACC) also have the Rear with Rear Automatic Braking, Automatic Braking system, which is always check the area around the designed to help avoid or reduce vehicle before and while backing. the harm caused by backing crashes. If the system detects the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (46,1)

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Pressing the brake pedal after the Turning the Features On or Off The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) can vehicle comes to a stop will release be turned on or off through the the Rear Automatic Braking. If the Settings menu on the infotainment brake pedal is not pressed within system. The parking assist symbols, two seconds after the stop, the guidance lines, and Rear Cross electric parking brake is set. When it Traffic Alert (RCTA) can also be is safe, pressing the accelerator turned off. To turn the RVC system, pedal firmly at any time will override symbols, guidance lines, or RCTA the Rear Automatic Braking. on or off: The X button on the center stack 1. On the infotainment system, { WARNING is used to turn on or off the Front and Rear Parking Assist, Rear press the Settings screen button, or turn the MENU knob There may be instances where Automatic Braking, and Backing Warning System at the same time. to highlight Settings and unexpected or undesired press MENU. automatic braking occurs. If this The indicator light next to the button comes on when the features are on happens, either press the brake 2. Select Rear Camera. and turns off when the features pedal or firmly press the 3. Press Rear Camera Display, have been disabled. accelerator pedal to release the Park Assist Symbols, Guidance brakes from the Rear Automatic Lines, or Rear Cross Traffic Alert Braking system. Check the RVC and then select OFF or ON. screen and check the area around the vehicle before Assistance Systems for proceeding. Driving If equipped, when driving the vehicle, Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Side Blind Zone Alert Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (47,1)

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(SBZA), and/or the Active Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Emergency Braking System can { WARNING help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage. FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When Forward Collision Alert approaching a slower-moving or stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, (FCA) System or when following a vehicle too The FCA system may help to avoid closely, FCA may not provide a FCA warnings will not occur unless or reduce the harm caused by warning with enough time to help the FCA system detects a vehicle front-end crashes. FCA provides a avoid a crash. FCA does not warn ahead. The vehicle-ahead indicator flashing alert on the windshield, and of pedestrians, animals, signs, will display green when a vehicle is beeps or pulses the Safety Alert guardrails, bridges, construction detected in front. Vehicles may not Seat when approaching a vehicle barrels, or other objects. Be ready be detected on curves, highway exit directly ahead too quickly. FCA also to take action and apply the ramps, or hills; or due to poor provides a visual alert if following brakes. For more information, see visibility. FCA will not detect another another vehicle much too closely. Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. vehicle ahead until it is completely FCA detects vehicles within a in the driving lane. distance of approximately 60 m FCA can be disabled through (197 ft) and operates at speeds vehicle personalization. See the { WARNING above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the “Auto Collision Preparation” portion vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control of “Collision/Detection Systems” FCA does not provide a warning (ACC), it can detect vehicles to under Vehicle Personalization on to help avoid a crash, unless it distances of approximately 110 m page 5‑44. detects a vehicle. FCA may not (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA See Adaptive Cruise Control on sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, page 9‑34. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (48,1)

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Collision Alert sound from the front, or both sides WARNING (CONTINUED) of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a Tailgating Alert vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or With Head-Up Display windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition. Keep the windshield, headlamps, and FCA sensors clean and in good repair. The vehicle-ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. Without Head-Up Display When the vehicle is started, this series of red lights, or the collision alert display on the Head-Up Display (HUD), will come on to indicate the system is operating. When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the red lights, or the collision alert symbol on the HUD, will flash on the windshield. Either eight beeps will Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (49,1)

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Selecting the Alert Timing Press the collision alert/following Unnecessary Alerts distance button on the steering FCA may provide unnecessary wheel to set the FCA timing to Far, alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles Medium, Near, or on some vehicles, in other lanes, objects that are not Off. The first button press shows the vehicles, or shadows. These alerts current setting on the DIC. are normal operation and the Additional button presses will vehicle does not need service. change this setting. The chosen setting will remain until it is changed Cleaning the System and will affect the timing of both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating If the FCA system does not seem to Alert features. The timing of both operate properly, cleaning the alerts will vary based on vehicle outside of the windshield in front of speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the camera sensor and the front of With Adaptive Cruise Control the farther away the alert will occur. the vehicle may correct the issue. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert Active Emergency timing. The range of selectable alert Braking System timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the Active Changing the FCA timing setting Emergency Braking System, which automatically changes the follow includes Intelligent Brake distance setting (Far, Medium, Assist (IBA) and the Automatic or Near) for the Adaptive Cruise Collision Preparation (ACP) System. Control (ACC) feature.

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Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) Automatic Collision WARNING (CONTINUED) IBA may activate when the brake Preparation (ACP) System pedal is applied quickly by providing ACP may help reduce crash . Detect a stopped or a boost to braking based on the damage by applying the vehicle’s slow-moving vehicle or other speed of approach and distance to brake system and has a detection object ahead. a vehicle ahead. range of approximately 60 m . Detect a vehicle when Minor brake pedal pulsations or (197 ft). Braking can only occur if a weather limits visibility, such pedal movement during this time is vehicle is detected ahead. This is as in fog, rain, or snow. In normal and the brake pedal should shown by the FCA vehicle-ahead these situations, ACP sensor continue to be applied as needed. indicator being lit. See Forward performance is limited. IBA will automatically disengage Collision Alert (FCA) System on Complete attention is always when the brake pedal is released or page 9‑47. brake pedal pressure is quickly required while driving, and you decreased. { WARNING should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes. { WARNING ACP is an emergency crash preparation feature and is not IBA may increase vehicle braking designed to avoid crashes. Do Brake Preparation in situations when it may not be not rely on ACP to brake the vehicle. When quickly approaching a vehicle necessary. You could block the ahead, Brake Preparation reduces flow of traffic. If this occurs, take ACP may not: brake response time by having the your foot off the brake pedal and . Respond to stopped vehicles, brake system prepared for driver then apply the brakes as needed. pedestrians, or animals. braking to occur more rapidly. . Detect a vehicle ahead on winding or hilly roads. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (51,1)

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Automatic Braking WARNING (CONTINUED) { WARNING Automatic Braking applies the brakes, even if the driver has not be uncomfortable and startling. To SBZA does not detect vehicles applied the brakes, in many override Automatic Braking, firmly rapidly approaching outside of the imminent front-end crash situations press the accelerator pedal, if it is side blind zones, pedestrians, to help reduce crash damage. safe to do so. bicyclists, or animals. Failure to It may even help avoid some use proper care when changing crashes at very low speeds. Automatic Braking can be disabled lanes may result in injury, death, Automatic Braking may slow the or reduced through vehicle or vehicle damage. Before vehicle to a complete stop to try to personalization. See the “Auto making a lane change, always avoid a potential crash. If this Collision Preparation” portion of check mirrors, glance over your happens, Automatic Braking will “Collision/Detection Systems” under shoulder, and use the turn hold the vehicle at a stop until the Vehicle Personalization on signals. brake pedal is pressed. A firm press page 5‑44. of the accelerator pedal will also release Automatic Braking. Side Blind Zone { WARNING Alert (SBZA) If available, the Side Blind Zone Automatic Braking may Alert system is a lane-changing aid automatically brake the vehicle in that assists drivers with avoiding situations where it may be crashes that occur with vehicles in unnecessary. It could respond to the side blind zone (or spot) areas. a turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, and other non-moving objects. This could (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (52,1)

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SBZA Detection Zones page 5‑44. If SBZA is disabled by The SBZA sensor covers a zone of the driver, the SBZA mirror displays approximately one lane over from will not light up. both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m When the System Does Not (11 ft). This zone starts at each side Seem to Work Properly mirror and goes back approximately 5 m (16 ft). The height of the zone is Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror SBZA may not always alert the approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) Display Display driver to vehicles in the blind zone, and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. especially in wet conditions. The When the vehicle is started, both system does not need to be Use caution while changing lanes outside mirror SBZA displays will serviced. The system may light up when towing a trailer, as the SBZA briefly come on to indicate the due to guardrails, signs, trees, detection zones do not change to system is operating. When the shrubs, and other non-moving become longer when a trailer is vehicle is moving forward, the left- objects. This is normal system towed. or right-side mirror display will light operation; the vehicle does not need How the System Works up if a vehicle is detected in that service. blind zone. If the turn signal is The SBZA symbol lights up in the activated and a vehicle is also SBZA may not operate when the side mirrors when the system detected on the same side, the SBZA sensors in the left or right detects a vehicle in the side blind display will flash as an extra corners of the rear bumper are zone, indicating it may be unsafe to warning not to change lanes. covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, change lanes. Before making a lane or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For SBZA displays may come on when change, check the SBZA display, cleaning instructions, see "Washing a passed vehicle remains in or check mirrors, glance over your the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on drops back into the detection zone. shoulder, and use the turn signals. page 10‑76. If the DIC still displays SBZA can be disabled through the SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM vehicle personalization. See UNAVAILABLE message after “Collision/Detection Systems” under cleaning the rear bumper corners, Vehicle Personalization on see your dealer. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (53,1)

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If the SBZA displays do not light up Lane Departure when vehicles are in the blind zone { WARNING and the system is clean, the system Warning (LDW) may need service. Take the vehicle LDW may help avoid crashes due to The LDW system is an aid to help to your dealer. unintentional lane departures. It may the vehicle stay in the driving provide a warning if the vehicle is lane. It does not steer the vehicle. The SBZA displays may remain on The LDW system may not: if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, crossing a lane without using a turn or if a bicycle or object is extending signal. LDW uses a camera sensor . Provide enough time to avoid out to either side of the vehicle. to detect the lane markings. It only a crash. operates at speeds of 56 km/h (35 . When SBZA is disabled for any mph) or greater. Detect lane markings under reason other than the driver turning bad weather conditions or if it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On When the vehicle crosses a the windshield is dirty. detected lane marking, the LDW option will not be available on the . Detect lane markings and will personalization menu. indicator will flash and either three beeps sound or three Safety Alert not detect road edges. FCC Information Seat pulses will occur on the left or . Warn that the vehicle is right side of the seat, depending on crossing a lane marking if the See Radio Frequency Statement on the lane departure direction. LDW system does not detect the page 13 15 for information ‑ will not warn if the turn signal is on lane marking. regarding Part 15 of the Federal or if a sharp maneuver is made. Communications Commission (FCC) If LDW only detects lane rules and Industry Canada markings on one side of the road, Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marker. Even with LDW, always keep your attention on the road (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (54,1)

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When the vehicle is started, the . The weather may be limiting WARNING (CONTINUED) LDW indicator on the instrument visibility. cluster will come on briefly. and maintain proper vehicle This is normal operation; the vehicle does not need service. Clean the position within the lane, or vehicle If LDW is on, the LDW indicator will windshield. damage, injury, or death could appear green if the system detects occur. Always keep the a left or right lane marking. If the Lane markings may not be detected windshield clean and do not use vehicle crosses a detected lane on curves, highway exit ramps, LDW in bad weather conditions. marking without using the turn or hills; or due to poor visibility. signal, this indicator will change to amber and flash. In addition, three If the LDW camera system does not How the System Works beeps will be sounded from the left seem to operate properly, cleaning or right speaker, or the Safety Alert the outside of the windshield in front The LDW camera sensor is on the Seat will pulse three times on either of the camera sensor may correct windshield ahead of the rearview the left or right side of the seat, the issue. mirror. depending on the lane departure To turn LDW on and off, press @ on direction. { WARNING the center stack to the left of the When the System Does Not If the LDW camera sensor is infotainment screen. The control indicator will light when LDW is on. Seem to Work Properly blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if If the LDW symbol does not appear: the headlamps are not cleaned or properly aimed, or if the . The lane markings on the road windshield is dirty or damaged, it may not be seen. may not detect the lanes ahead. . The camera sensor may be LDW may not help avoid a crash blocked by dirt, snow, or ice. under these conditions. Keep the . The windshield may be headlamps cleaned and properly damaged. aimed and the windshield clean. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (55,1)

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LDW warnings may occur due to tar Fuel marks, shadows, cracks in the road, or other road imperfections. This is Use of the recommended fuel is an normal system operation; the important part of the proper vehicle does not need service. maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies. A list Recommended Fuel of marketers providing TOP TIER Use regular unleaded gasoline with Detergent Gasoline can be found at a posted octane rating of 87 or www.toptiergas.com. TOP TIER higher. If the octane rating is less gasoline is only available in the U.S. than 87, an audible knocking noise, and Canada. commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the engine needs service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (56,1)

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Gasoline Specifications vehicle might fail a smog‐check test. Fuel Additives See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on At a minimum, gasoline should meet page 5‑18. If this occurs, return to To provide cleaner air, all gasolines ASTM specification D 4814. Some your authorized dealer for diagnosis. in the United States are now gasolines contain an If it is determined that the condition required to contain additives that octane-enhancing additive called is caused by the type of fuel used, help prevent engine and fuel system methylcyclopentadienyl manganese repairs might not be covered by the deposits from forming, allowing the tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend vehicle warranty. emission control system to work against the use of gasolines properly. In most cases, nothing containing MMT. See Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign should have to be added to the fuel. on page 9‑56 for additional However, some gasolines contain information. Countries only the minimum amount of Never use leaded gasoline or any additive required to meet U.S. California Fuel other fuel not recommended in the Environmental Protection Agency Requirements previous text on fuel. Costly repairs regulations. To help keep fuel caused by use of improper fuel injectors and intake valves clean If the vehicle is certified to meet would not be covered by the vehicle and avoid problems due to dirty California Emissions Standards, it is warranty. injectors or valves, look for gasoline designed to operate on fuels that that is advertised as TOP TIER meet California specifications. See To check the fuel availability, ask an Detergent Gasoline. Look for the the underhood emission control auto club, or contact a major oil TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to label. If this fuel is not available in company that does business in the ensure gasoline meets enhanced states adopting California Emissions country where you will be driving. detergency standards developed by Standards, the vehicle will operate the auto companies. A list of satisfactorily on fuels meeting marketers providing TOP TIER federal specifications, but emission Detergent Gasoline can be found at control system performance might www.toptiergas.com. be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (57,1)

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For customers who do not use TOP system and also damage plastic Filling the Tank TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, and rubber parts. That damage one bottle of GM Fuel System would not be covered under the Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel vehicle warranty. { WARNING tank at every engine oil change, can Some gasolines that are not Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn help clean deposits from fuel reformulated for low emissions can violently and can cause injury or injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel contain an octane-enhancing death. System Treatment PLUS is the only additive called . To help avoid injuries to you gasoline additive recommended by methylcyclopentadienyl manganese and others, read and follow General Motors. It is available at tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant all the instructions on the fuel your dealer. where you buy gasoline whether the pump island. Gasolines containing oxygenates, fuel contains MMT. We recommend such as ethers and ethanol, and against the use of such gasolines. . Turn off the engine when reformulated gasolines might be Fuels containing MMT can reduce refueling. available in your area. We spark plug life and affect emission . Keep sparks, flames, and recommend that you use these control system performance. The smoking materials away gasolines, if they comply with the malfunction indicator lamp might from fuel. specifications described earlier. turn on. If this occurs, return to your However, E85 (85% ethanol) and dealer for service. . Do not leave the fuel pump other fuels containing more than unattended. 15% ethanol must not be used in . Do not reenter the vehicle vehicles that were not designed for while pumping fuel. those fuels. . Keep children away from the Notice: This vehicle was not fuel pump and never let designed for fuel that contains children pump fuel. methanol. Do not use fuel (Continued) containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (58,1)

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Locate the fuel door. The fuel gauge WARNING (CONTINUED) has an arrow to indicate the side of { WARNING the vehicle the fuel door is on. To . Fuel can spray out if the open the fuel door, push the If a fire starts while you are refueling nozzle is inserted rearward center edge in and release refueling, do not remove the too quickly. This spray can and it will open. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by happen if the tank is nearly shutting off the pump or by full, and is more likely in hot The vehicle has a capless refueling notifying the station attendant. weather. Insert the refueling system and does not have a fuel Leave the area immediately. nozzle slowly and wait for cap. The filling nozzle must be fully any hiss noise to stop prior to inserted and latched prior to startng beginning to flow fuel fuel flow. Filling the Tank With a Portable Gas Can Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a If the vehicle runs out of fuel and few seconds before removing the must be filled from a portable nozzle. After initial shutoff, do not gas can: partially remove the nozzle to add 1. Locate the capless funnel more fuel as this will result in fuel adapter from under the carpet in spillage. Clean fuel from painted the trunk. surfaces as soon as possible. See Exterior Care on page 10‑76. 2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (59,1)

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Filling a Portable Fuel { WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) Container Attempting to refuel without using keep it in contact with the fill the funnel adapter may cause fuel { WARNING opening until filling is spillage and damage the capless complete. fuel system. This could cause a Filling a portable fuel container . Do not smoke while fire and you or others could be while it is in the vehicle can cause pumping fuel. badly burned and the vehicle fuel vapors that can ignite either could be damaged. by static electricity or other means. You or others could be 3. Remove and clean the funnel badly burned and the vehicle adapter and return to the storage could be damaged. Always: location. . Use approved fuel containers. . Remove container from vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed before filling. . Place container on the ground. . Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container before dispensing fuel, and (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (60,1)

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. Do not tow a trailer during the Towing first 800 km (500 miles), to WARNING (CONTINUED) prevent damage to the engine, General Towing axle or other parts. When towing a trailer: Information . Then, during the first 800 km . Do not drive with the liftgate, Only use towing equipment that has (500 miles) trailer towing, do not trunk/hatch, or rear-most been designed for the vehicle. drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and window open. Contact your dealer or trailering do not make starts at full throttle. . Fully open the air outlets on dealer for assistance with preparing . The vehicle can tow in D (Drive) or under the instrument the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read but M (Manual Mode) is panel. the entire section before towing a recommended. See Manual . Also adjust the Climate trailer. Mode on page 9‑24. Use a lower Control system to a setting For towing a disabled vehicle, see gear if the transmission shifts that brings in only outside air. Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑74. too often. See Climate Control System For towing the vehicle behind in the Index. another vehicle such as a motor { WARNING For more information about home, see Recreational Vehicle Carbon Monoxide, see Engine Towing on page 10‑74. When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of Exhaust on page 9‑21. Driving Characteristics the vehicle and enter if the and Towing Tips liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most Towing a trailer requires a certain window is open. amount of experience. The Driving with a Trailer (Continued) combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the When towing a trailer: vehicle itself. Get acquainted with . Become familiar with the state the handling and braking of the rig and local laws that apply before setting out for the open road. specifically to trailer towing. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (61,1)

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Before starting, check all trailer hitch This can help to avoid situations When turning with a trailer, make parts and attachments, safety that require heavy braking and wider turns than normal so the chains, electrical connectors, lamps, sudden turns. trailer will not strike soft shoulders, tires and mirrors. If the trailer has curbs, road signs, trees or other electric brakes, start the Passing objects. Use the turn signal well in combination moving and then apply More passing distance is needed advance and avoid jerky or sudden the trailer brake controller by hand when towing a trailer. Because the maneuvers. to be sure the brakes work. rig is longer, it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle Turn Signals When Towing a During the trip, check occasionally Trailer to be sure that the load is secure before returning to the lane. The turn signal indicators on the and the lamps and any trailer Backing Up brakes still work. instrument cluster flash whenever Hold the bottom of the steering signaling a turn or lane change. Towing with a Stability Control wheel with one hand. To move the Properly hooked up, the trailer System trailer to the left, move your hand to lamps also flash, telling other When towing, the sound of the the left. To move the trailer to the drivers the vehicle is turning, stability control system might be right, move your hand to the right. changing lanes or stopping. heard. The system is reacting to the Always back up slowly and, When towing a trailer, the arrows on vehicle movement caused by the if possible, have someone the instrument cluster flash for turns trailer, which mainly occurs during guide you. even if the bulbs on the trailer are cornering. This is normal when Making Turns burned out. Check occasionally to towing heavier trailers. be sure the trailer bulbs are still Notice: Making very sharp turns working. Following Distance while trailering could cause the Stay at least twice as far behind the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle ahead as you would when vehicle. The vehicle could be driving the vehicle without a trailer. damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (62,1)

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Driving on Grades Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift Reduce speed and shift to a lower into P (Park). gear before starting down a long or { WARNING steep downgrade. If the 5. Release the brake pedal. transmission is not shifted down, the Parking the vehicle on a hill with brakes might have to be used so the trailer attached can be Leaving After Parking on a Hill much that they would get hot and no dangerous. If something goes 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal longer work well. wrong, the rig could start to move. while you: People can be injured, and both The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). . Start the engine. the vehicle and the trailer can be Use a lower gear if the transmission damaged. When possible, always . Shift into a gear. shifts too often. park the rig on a flat surface. . Release the parking brake. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, engine coolant 2. Let up on the brake pedal. If parking the rig on a hill: boils at a lower temperature than at 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is normal altitudes. If the engine is 1. Press the brake pedal, but do clear of the chocks. turned off immediately after towing not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn at high altitude on steep uphill the wheels into the curb if facing 4. Stop and have someone pick up grades, the vehicle could show downhill or into traffic if facing and store the chocks. signs similar to engine overheating. uphill. Maintenance When Trailer To avoid this, let the engine run 2. Have someone place chocks Towing while parked, preferably on level under the trailer wheels. ground, with the transmission in The vehicle needs service more P (Park) for a few minutes before 3. When the wheel chocks are in often when pulling a trailer. See the turning the engine off. If the place, release the brake pedal Maintenance Schedule on overheat warning comes on, see until the chocks absorb the load. page 11‑3. Things that are Engine Overheating on page 10‑14. especially important in trailer operation are automatic Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (63,1)

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transmission fluid, engine oil, axle Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering lubricant, belts, cooling system and information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? brake system. Inspect these before our Customer Assistance Offices. and during the trip. It should never weigh more than See Customer Assistance Offices 454 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that Check periodically to see that all on page 13‑3. can be too heavy. hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Weight of the Trailer Tongue It depends on how the rig is used. Engine Cooling When Trailer For example, speed, altitude, road The tongue load (1) of any trailer is Towing grades, outside temperature, and an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross The cooling system may temporarily how much the vehicle is used to pull weight of the vehicle. The Gross overheat during severe operating a trailer are all important. It can Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the conditions. See Engine Overheating depend on any special equipment curb weight of the vehicle, any on page 10‑14. on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. cargo carried in it, and the people Trailer Towing See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” who will be riding in the vehicle. later in this section. If there are a lot of options, Before pulling a trailer, there are equipment, passengers, or cargo in Maximum trailer weight is calculated three important considerations that the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue assuming only the driver is in the have to do with weight: weight the vehicle can carry, which tow vehicle and it has all the will also reduce the trailer weight the . The weight of the trailer. required trailering equipment. The vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, . The weight of the trailer tongue. weight of additional optional the tongue load must be added to equipment, passengers, and cargo the GVW because the vehicle will . The total weight on your in the tow vehicle must be vehicle's tires. be carrying that weight, too. See subtracted from the maximum trailer Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. weight. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (64,1)

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on the Tire and Loading Information exhaust can get into the vehicle. label. See Vehicle Load Limits on See Engine Exhaust on page 9‑10. Make sure not to go over page 9‑21. the GVW limit for the vehicle, including the weight of the trailer Safety Chains tongue. Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Towing Equipment safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue Hitches from contacting the road if it Use the correct hitch equipment. becomes separated from the hitch. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for Leave enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to The trailer tongue (1) should weigh assistance. drag on the ground. 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded . The rear bumper on the vehicle trailer weight (2). is not intended for hitches. Do Trailer Brakes not attach rental hitches or other After loading the trailer, weigh the Does the trailer have its own bumper-type hitches to it. Use trailer and then the tongue, brakes? Be sure to read and follow separately, to see if the weights are only a frame-mounted hitch that the instructions for the trailer brakes proper. If they are not, adjustments does not attach to the bumper. so they are installed, adjusted, and might be made by moving some . Will any holes be made in the maintained properly. items around in the trailer. body of the vehicle when the Because the vehicle has antilock Total Weight on Your Vehicle's trailer hitch is installed? If so, brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's seal the holes when the hitch is brake system. If this is done, both Tires removed. If the holes are not brake systems will not work well, sealed, dirt, water, and deadly Be sure the vehicle's tires are or at all. inflated to the upper limit for cold carbon monoxide (CO) from the tires. These numbers can be found Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (65,1)

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Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑38 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑39. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (66,1)

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Overheated Engine Back-Up Lamps ...... 10-23 Vehicle Care Protection License Plate Lamp ...... 10-24 Operating Mode ...... 10-16 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-25 Power Steering Fluid ...... 10-16 General Information Washer Fluid ...... 10-17 Electrical System General Information ...... 10-2 Brakes ...... 10-18 Electrical System California Proposition Brake Fluid ...... 10-19 Overload ...... 10-25 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Battery ...... 10-20 Fuses and Circuit California Perchlorate All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-20 Breakers ...... 10-26 Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-20 Engine Compartment Fuse Accessories and Automatic Transmission Shift Block ...... 10-26 Modifications ...... 10-3 Lock Control Function Instrument Panel Fuse Vehicle Checks Check ...... 10-21 Block ...... 10-30 Park Brake and P (Park) Rear Compartment Fuse Doing Your Own Block ...... 10-32 Service Work ...... 10-3 Mechanism Check ...... 10-21 Hood ...... 10-4 Wiper Blade Wheels and Tires Engine Compartment Replacement ...... 10-22 Tires ...... 10-34 Overview ...... 10-5 Windshield Replacement . . . 10-22 All-Season Tires ...... 10-35 Engine Cover ...... 10-6 Headlamp Aiming Winter Tires ...... 10-35 Engine Oil ...... 10-6 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-23 Summer Tires ...... 10-35 Engine Oil Life System ...... 10-9 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-36 Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement Tire Designations ...... 10-38 Fluid ...... 10-10 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-23 Tire Terminology and Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-10 High Intensity Discharge Definitions ...... 10-38 Cooling System ...... 10-11 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-23 Tire Pressure ...... 10-41 Engine Coolant ...... 10-12 LED Lighting ...... 10-23 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Engine Overheating ...... 10-14 Operation ...... 10-43 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Tire Pressure Monitor Towing General Information System ...... 10-43 Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-74 Tire Pressure Monitor Recreational Vehicle For service and parts needs, visit Operation ...... 10-44 Towing ...... 10-74 your dealer. You will receive Tire Inspection ...... 10-48 genuine GM parts and GM-trained Tire Rotation ...... 10-48 Appearance Care and supported service people. When It Is Time for New Exterior Care ...... 10-76 Interior Care ...... 10-79 Genuine GM parts have one of Tires ...... 10-49 these marks: Buying New Tires ...... 10-50 Floor Mats ...... 10-82 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...... 10-52 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 10-52 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-54 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-54 Tire Chains ...... 10-55 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-55 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...... 10-57 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...... 10-65 Tire Changing ...... 10-65 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-70 California Proposition Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 10-71 65 Warning Jump Starting Most motor vehicles, including this Jump Starting ...... 10-71 one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

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cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or Service Work emit these chemicals. modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered { WARNING California Perchlorate by the vehicle warranty. Materials Requirements Damage to vehicle components It can be dangerous to work on resulting from modifications or the your vehicle if you do not have Certain types of automotive installation or use of non GM the proper knowledge, service applications, such as airbag ‐ certified parts, including control manual, tools, or parts. Always initiators, safety belt pretensioners, module or software modifications, is follow owner manual procedures and lithium batteries contained in not covered under the terms of the and consult the service manual Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, vehicle warranty and may affect for your vehicle before doing any may contain perchlorate materials. remaining warranty coverage for service work. Special handling may be necessary. affected parts. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ GM Accessories are designed to If doing some of your own service perchlorate. complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. See your manual. It tells you much more Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle Modifications using genuine GM Accessories than this manual can. To order the installed by a dealer technician. proper service manual, see Service Adding non‐dealer accessories or Also, see Adding Equipment to the Publications Ordering Information making modifications to the vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on on page 13‑11. can affect vehicle performance and page 3‑39. safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

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This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the To open the hood: Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑38. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records on page 11‑15. Notice: Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and contaminants to contact the locate the secondary hood fluids, reservoir caps, release lever. The lever is or dipsticks. located under the front edge of 1. Pull the hood release lever with the grille near the center. this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower 3. Push the secondary release side of the instrument panel. lever to the right and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 11. Engine Compartment Fuse To remove: page 10‑10. Block on page 10‑26. 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 12. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. 2. Remove the engine cover (Under Engine Cover). See See Jump Starting on bolt (2). Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑71. page 10‑16. 3. Raise the engine cover (3) to 13. Windshield Washer Fluid release it from the retainers. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Oil on page 10‑6. on page 10‑17. 4. Lift and remove the engine cover. 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil on Engine Cover 5. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall page 10‑6. the engine cover. 5. Engine Cover. Engine Oil 6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful page 10‑11. attention must be paid to engine oil. 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Out of Following these simple, but View). See Brakes on important steps will help protect page 10‑18. your investment: 8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and . Always use engine oil approved Pressure Cap. See Engine to the proper specification and of Coolant on page 10‑12. the proper viscosity grade. See 9. Battery on page 10‑20. 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section. 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. 2. Engine Cover Bolt See Jump Starting on 3. Engine Cover page 10‑71. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

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. Check the engine oil level after engine shutoff will not Notice: Do not add too much oil. regularly and maintain the provide an accurate oil level Oil levels above or below the proper oil level. See “Checking reading. acceptable operating range Engine Oil” and “When to Add shown on the dipstick are harmful Engine Oil” in this section. { WARNING to the engine. If you find that you . Change the engine oil at the have an oil level above the appropriate time. See Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick handle operating range, i.e., the engine Life System on page 10‑9. may be hot; it could burn you. has so much oil that the oil level Use a towel or glove to touch the gets above the cross-hatched . Always dispose of engine oil dipstick handle. area that shows the proper properly. See “What to Do with operating range, the engine could Used Oil” in this section. be damaged. You should drain Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it out the excess oil or limit driving with a paper towel or cloth, then of the vehicle and seek a service It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way. professional to remove the oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Remove it again, keeping the tip excess amount of oil. get an accurate reading, the vehicle down, and check the level. must be on level ground. The See Engine Compartment Overview engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. When to Add Engine Oil on page 10‑5 for the location of the See Engine Compartment Overview If the oil is below the cross-hatched engine oil fill cap. on page 10‑5 for the location of the area at the tip of the dipstick, add Add enough oil to put the level engine oil dipstick. 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil somewhere in the proper operating 1. If the engine has been running and then recheck the level. See range. Push the dipstick all the way recently, turn off the engine and “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in back in when through. allow several minutes for the oil this section for an explanation of to drain back into the oil pan. what kind of oil to use. For engine Checking the oil level too soon oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

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Selecting the Right Engine Oil vehicle warranty. Check with your Engine Oil Additives/Engine dealer or service provider on Selecting the right engine oil Oil Flushes whether the oil is approved to the depends on both the proper oil dexos1 specification. Do not add anything to the oil. The specification and viscosity grade. recommended oils with the dexos See Recommended Fluids and Viscosity Grade specification and displaying the Lubricants on page 11 13. ‑ SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity dexos certification mark are all that is needed for good performance and Specification grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as engine protection. Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. Engine oil system flushes are not with the dexos1® approved recommended and could cause certification mark. Engine oils Cold Temperature Operation: In an engine damage not covered by the meeting the requirements for the area of extreme cold, where the vehicle warranty. vehicle should have the dexos1 temperature falls below −29°C (−20° approved certification mark. This F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. What to Do with Used Oil certification mark indicates that the An oil of this viscosity grade will oil has been approved to the dexos1 provide easier cold starting for the Used engine oil contains certain specification. engine at extremely low elements that can be unhealthy for temperatures. When selecting an oil your skin and could even cause of the appropriate viscosity grade, cancer. Do not let used oil stay on always select an oil of the correct your skin for very long. Clean your specification. See “Specification” skin and nails with soap and water, earlier in this section for more or a good hand cleaner. Wash or information. properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the Notice: Failure to use the use and disposal of oil products. recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

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Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE How to Reset the Engine Oil environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on. See Life System own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑37. from the filter before disposal. Never Change the oil as soon as possible Reset the system whenever the dispose of oil by putting it in the within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). engine oil is changed so that the trash or pouring it on the ground, It is possible that, if driving under system can calculate the next into sewers, or into streams or the best conditions, the oil life engine oil change. To reset the bodies of water. Recycle it by taking system might indicate that an oil system: it to a place that collects used oil. change is not necessary for up to a 1. Using the DIC controls, located year. The engine oil and filter must on the right side of the steering Engine Oil Life System be changed at least once a year wheel, display REMAINING OIL and at this time the system must be LIFE on the DIC. See Driver When to Change Engine Oil reset. Your dealer has trained Information Center (DIC) on This vehicle has a computer system service people who will perform this page 5‑27. When remaining oil that indicates when to change the work and reset the system. It is also life is low, the CHANGE engine oil and filter. This is based important to check the oil regularly ENGINE OIL SOON message on a combination of factors which over the course of an oil drain will appear on the display. See include engine revolutions, engine interval and keep it at the proper Engine Oil Messages on temperature, and miles driven. level. page 5‑37. Based on driving conditions, the If the system is ever reset 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls mileage at which an oil change is accidentally, the oil must be and hold SEL down for a few indicated can vary considerably. For changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) seconds to clear the CHANGE the oil life system to work properly, since the last oil change. ENGINE OIL SOON message the system must be reset every time Remember to reset the oil life and reset the oil life at 100%. the oil is changed. system whenever the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Be careful not to reset the oil life Automatic Transmission page 11‑3. If you are driving in display accidentally at any time dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the other than after the oil is Fluid filter at each engine oil change. changed. It cannot be reset A transmission fluid leak is the only accurately until the next oil reason for fluid loss. If a leak How to Inspect the Engine Air change. occurs, take the vehicle to the Cleaner/Filter The oil life system can also be reset dealer and have it repaired as soon To inspect the air cleaner/filter, as follows: as possible. remove the filter from the vehicle See your dealer to have the fluid and lightly shake it to release loose 1. Turn the ignition on with the dust and dirt. If the filter remains engine off. and filter changed at the intervals listed in the Maintenance Schedule covered with dirt, a new filter is 2. Fully press and release the on page 11‑3. required. accelerator pedal three times To inspect or replace the engine air within five seconds. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter: If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL The engine air cleaner/filter is 1. Open the hood. See Hood on SOON message is not on, the located in the engine compartment page 10‑4. system is reset. on the passenger side of the The system is reset when the vehicle. See Engine Compartment CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Overview on page 10‑5. message is off. When to Inspect the Engine Air If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Cleaner/Filter message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the system has not been reset. Repeat scheduled maintenance intervals. the procedure. See Maintenance Schedule on Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

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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 working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.

2. Remove the seven screws on Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is 1. Electric Engine Cooling Fans top of the engine air cleaner/filter off, dirt can easily get into the (Out of View) housing. engine, which could damage it. 2. Coolant Surge Tank and 3. Lift the filter cover housing away Always have the air cleaner/filter Pressure Cap from the engine. in place when you are driving. { 4. Pull out the filter. Cooling System WARNING 5. Inspect or replace the engine air The cooling system allows the An electric engine cooling fan cleaner/filter. engine to maintain the correct under the hood can start up even 6. Reverse Steps 2–4 to reinstall working temperature. when the engine is not running the filter cover housing. and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

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Engine Coolant { WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL® engine mixture, the engine could get too other engine parts, can be very coolant mixture. See Recommended hot but you would not get the hot. Do not touch them. If you do, Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑13 overheat warning. The engine you can be burned. and Maintenance Schedule on could catch fire and you or others page 11 3. Do not run the engine if there is a ‑ could be burned. Use a 50/ leak. If you run the engine, it The following explains the cooling 50 mixture of clean, drinkable could lose all coolant. That could system and how to check and add water and DEX-COOL coolant. cause an engine fire, and you coolant when it is low. If there is a could be burned. Get any leak problem with engine overheating, Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, fixed before you drive the vehicle. see Engine Overheating on drinkable water and DEX-COOL page 10‑14. coolant. If using this mixture, What to Use nothing else needs to be added. Notice: Using coolant other than This mixture: DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator { WARNING . Gives freezing protection down corrosion. In addition, the engine to −37°C (−34°F), outside coolant could require changing Adding only plain water or some temperature. sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) other liquid to the cooling system . Gives boiling protection up to or 24 months, whichever occurs can be dangerous. Plain water 129°C (265°F), engine first. Any repairs would not be and other liquids, can boil before temperature. covered by the vehicle warranty. the proper coolant mixture will. . Protects against rust and Always use DEX-COOL The coolant warning system is set corrosion. (silicate-free) coolant in the for the proper coolant mixture. vehicle. With plain water or the wrong . Will not damage aluminum parts. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

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. Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant If no coolant is visible in the coolant temperature. surge tank, add coolant as follows: The vehicle must be on a level Notice: If improper coolant surface when checking the coolant How to Add Coolant to the mixture, inhibitors, or additives level. are used in the vehicle cooling Surge Tank system, the engine could The engine coolant surge tank is overheat and be damaged. Too located in the engine compartment { WARNING much water in the mixture can on the driver side of the vehicle. freeze and crack engine cooling See Engine Compartment Overview You can be burned if you spill parts. The repairs would not be on page 10‑5. coolant on hot engine parts. covered by the warranty. Use only Check to see if coolant is visible in Coolant contains ethylene glycol the proper mixture of engine the surge tank. If the coolant inside and it will burn if the engine parts coolant for the cooling system. the surge tank is boiling, do not do are hot enough. Do not spill See Recommended Fluids and anything else until it cools down. coolant on a hot engine. Lubricants on page 11‑13. If coolant is visible but the coolant Never dispose of engine coolant by level is not at or above the mark Notice: This vehicle has a putting it in the trash, pouring it on pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of specific coolant fill procedure. the ground, or pouring into sewers, clean, drinkable water and Failure to follow this procedure streams, or bodies of water. Have DEX-COOL coolant. could cause the engine to the coolant changed by an Be sure the cooling system is cool overheat and be severely authorized service center, familiar before this is done. damaged. with legal requirements regarding used coolant disposal. This will help protect the environment and your health. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

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1. Turn the pressure cap slowly Notice: If the pressure cap is not { WARNING counterclockwise. If a hiss is tightly installed, coolant loss and heard, wait for that to stop. possible engine damage may Steam and scalding liquids from a A hiss means there is still some occur. Be sure the cap is properly hot cooling system can blow out pressure left. and tightly secured. and burn you badly. Never turn 2. Keep turning the pressure cap the cap when the cooling system, Engine Overheating including the surge tank pressure slowly and remove it. cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with The vehicle has an engine coolant system and surge tank pressure the proper mixture to the mark temperature gauge and an engine cap to cool. pointed to on the front of the temperature light to warn of engine coolant surge tank. overheating. 4. With the coolant surge tank There are also engine hot pressure cap off, start the messages that may be displayed in engine and let it run until you the Driver Information Center (DIC). can feel the upper radiator hose See Engine Cooling System getting hot. Watch out for the Messages on page 5‑36. engine cooling fans. By this If the decision is made not to lift the time, the coolant level inside the hood when one of these warnings The coolant surge tank pressure coolant surge tank may be appears, but get service help right cap can be removed when the lower. If the level is lower, add away. See Roadside Service on cooling system, including the surge more of the proper mixture to the page 13‑5. tank pressure cap and upper coolant surge tank until the level If the decision is made to lift the radiator hose, is no longer hot. reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant hood, make sure the vehicle is surge tank. parked on a level surface. 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (15,1)

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Then check to see if the engine . Idles for long periods in traffic. cooling fans are running. If the WARNING (CONTINUED) . Tows a trailer. engine is overheating, the fans should be running. If they are not, off and get everyone away from If the overheat warning is displayed do not continue to run the engine the vehicle until it cools down. with no sign of steam: and have the vehicle serviced. Wait until there is no sign of 1. Turn the air conditioning off. steam or coolant before you open Notice: Running the engine the hood. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest without coolant may cause temperature and to the highest damage or a fire. Vehicle damage If you keep driving when the fan speed. Open the windows as would not be covered by the engine is overheated, the liquids necessary. warranty. See Overheated Engine in it can catch fire. You or others 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine Protection Operating Mode on could be badly burned. Stop the idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. page 10 16 for information on ‑ engine if it overheats, and get out If it is safe to do so, pull off the driving to a safe place in an of the vehicle until the engine road, shift to P (Park) or emergency. is cool. N (Neutral), and let the If Steam Is Coming from the engine idle. Engine Compartment If No Steam Is Coming from If the temperature overheat gauge is the Engine Compartment no longer in the overheat zone or an { WARNING If an engine overheat warning is overheat warning no longer displayed but no steam can be seen displays, the vehicle can be driven. Steam from an overheated engine or heard, the problem may not be Continue to drive the vehicle slow can burn you badly, even if you too serious. Sometimes the engine for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe just open the hood. Stay away can get a little too hot when the vehicle distance from the car in front from the engine if you see or hear vehicle: of you. If the warning does not come steam coming from it. Just turn it back on, continue to drive normally. . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. (Continued) . Stops after high-speed driving. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (16,1)

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If the warning continues, pull over, The engine coolant temperature When to Check Power Steering stop, and park the vehicle warning light comes on in the Fluid right away. instrument cluster, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated It is not necessary to regularly If there is no sign of steam, idle the check power steering fluid unless engine for three minutes while engine protection operating mode. The temperature gauge also you suspect there is a leak in the parked. If the warning is still system or an unusual noise is displayed, turn off the engine until it indicates an overheat condition exists. Driving extended distances heard. A fluid loss in this system cools down. Also, see “Overheated and/or towing a trailer in the could indicate a problem. Have the Engine Protection Operating Mode” system inspected and repaired. next in this section. overheat protection mode should be avoided. How to Check Power Steering Fluid Overheated Engine Power Steering Fluid Protection Check the level after the vehicle has Operating Mode been driven for at least 20 minutes so the fluid is warm. This emergency operating mode To check the power steering fluid: allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency 1. Set the ignition to OFF and let situation. If an overheated engine the engine compartment condition exists, an overheat cool down. The power steering fluid reservoir is protection mode, which alternates 2. Remove the engine cover. Refer firing groups of cylinders, helps located under the engine cover on to Engine Cover on page 10‑6. prevent engine damage. In this the passenger side toward the rear mode, there is significant loss in of the engine compartment. See 3. Wipe the cap and the top of the power and engine performance. Engine Compartment Overview on reservoir clean. page 10‑5. 4. Turn the cap counterclockwise and pull it straight up. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (17,1)

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5. Wipe the dipstick with a Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer clean rag. symbol on it. Add washer fluid until What to Use 6. Replace the cap and completely the tank is full. See Engine tighten it. When adding windshield washer Compartment Overview on fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read page 10‑5 for reservoir location. 7. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. the manufacturer instructions before Notice use. If you will be operating your . When using concentrated vehicle in an area where the washer fluid, follow the temperature may fall below freezing, manufacturer instructions for use a fluid that has sufficient adding water. protection against freezing. . Do not mix water with Adding Washer Fluid ready-to-use washer fluid. The appropriate message will Water can cause the solution When the engine is hot, the level to freeze and damage the should be at the hot MAX level. appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the fluid level is washer fluid tank and other When the engine is cold, the parts of the washer system. fluid level should be between low. See Washer Fluid Messages on MIN and MAX on the dipstick. page 5‑44. . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is What to Use very cold. This allows for To determine what kind of fluid to fluid expansion if freezing use, see Recommended Fluids and occurs, which could damage Lubricants on page 11‑13. Always the tank if it is use the proper fluid. completely full. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (18,1)

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. Do not use engine coolant Notice: Continuing to drive with Brake Adjustment (antifreeze) in the windshield worn-out brake pads could result Every time the brakes are applied, washer. It can damage the in costly brake repair. windshield washer system with or without the vehicle moving, and paint. Some driving conditions or climates the brakes adjust for wear. can cause a brake squeal when the Replacing Brake System Parts Brakes brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean The braking system on a vehicle is This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc something is wrong with the brakes. complex. Its many parts have to be brake pads have built-in wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are of top quality and work well together indicators that make a high-pitched necessary to help prevent brake if the vehicle is to have really good warning sound when the brake pads pulsation. When tires are rotated, braking. The vehicle was designed are worn and new pads are needed. inspect brake pads for wear and and tested with top-quality brake The sound can come and go or be evenly tighten wheel nuts in the parts. When parts of the braking heard all the time the vehicle is proper sequence to torque system are replaced, be sure to get moving, except when applying the specifications in Capacities and new, approved replacement parts. brake pedal firmly. Specifications on page 12‑2. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly. For example, { WARNING Brake linings should always be installing disc brake pads that are replaced as complete axle sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change The brake wear warning sound Brake Pedal Travel the balance between the front and means that soon the brakes will rear brakes — for the worse. The not work well. That could lead to See your dealer if the brake pedal braking performance expected can a crash. When the brake wear does not return to normal height, change in many other ways if the warning sound is heard, have the or if there is a rapid increase in wrong replacement brake parts are vehicle serviced. pedal travel. This could be a sign installed. that brake service might be required. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (19,1)

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Brake Fluid hydraulic system fixed, since a What to Add leak means that sooner or later Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid the brakes will not work well. from a sealed container. See Do not top off the brake fluid. Recommended Fluids and Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Lubricants on page 11‑13. If fluid is added when the linings are Always clean the brake fluid worn, there will be too much fluid reservoir cap and the area around when new brake linings are the cap before removing it. This The brake master cylinder reservoir installed. Add or remove brake fluid, helps keep dirt from entering the is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as as necessary, only when work is reservoir. indicated on the reservoir cap. See done on the brake hydraulic system. Engine Compartment Overview on { WARNING page 10‑5 for the location of the { WARNING reservoir. With the wrong kind of fluid in the If too much brake fluid is added, it There are only two reasons why the brake hydraulic system, the can spill on the engine and burn, brake fluid level in the reservoir brakes might not work well. This if the engine is hot enough. You might go down: could cause a crash. Always use or others could be burned, and the proper brake fluid. . The brake fluid level goes down the vehicle could be damaged. because of normal brake lining Add brake fluid only when work is wear. When new linings are done on the brake hydraulic Notice installed, the fluid level goes system. . back up. Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake . A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system parts. For hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes example, just a few drops of a low fluid level. Have the brake on. See Brake System Warning mineral-based oil, such as Light on page 5‑20. engine oil, in the brake Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (20,1)

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hydraulic system can All-Wheel Drive damage brake hydraulic WARNING (CONTINUED) system parts so badly that Transfer Case known to the State of California to they will have to be replaced. Under normal driving conditions, Do not let someone put in cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. transfer case fluid does not require the wrong kind of fluid. changing or checking unless there . If brake fluid is spilled on the is a fluid leak or unusual noise. vehicle's painted surfaces, Vehicle Storage If required, have the transfer case the paint finish can be serviced by your dealer. damaged. Be careful not to { WARNING spill brake fluid on the Starter Switch Check vehicle. If you do, wash it off Batteries have acid that can burn immediately. you and gas that can explode. { WARNING You can be badly hurt if you are Battery not careful. See Jump Starting on When you are doing this page 10 71 for tips on working Refer to the replacement number ‑ inspection, the vehicle could shown on the original battery label around a battery without move suddenly. If the vehicle when a new battery is needed. See getting hurt. moves, you or others could be Engine Compartment Overview on injured. page 10‑5 for battery location. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the 1. Before starting this check, be { WARNING battery to keep the battery from sure there is enough room running down. around the vehicle. Battery posts, terminals, and Extended Storage: Remove the related accessories contain lead black, negative (−) cable from the and lead compounds, chemicals battery or use a battery trickle (Continued) charger. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (21,1)

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2. Firmly apply both the parking 1. Before starting this check, be Park Brake and P (Park) brake and the regular brake. sure there is enough room See Electric Parking Brake on around the vehicle. It should be Mechanism Check page 9‑26. parked on a level surface. { WARNING Do not use the accelerator 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. pedal, and be ready to turn off See Electric Parking Brake on When you are doing this check, the engine immediately if it page 9‑26. the vehicle could begin to move. starts. Be ready to apply the regular You or others could be injured 3. Try to start the engine in each brake immediately if the vehicle and property could be damaged. gear. The vehicle should start begins to move. Make sure there is room in front only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). 3. With the engine off, turn the of the vehicle in case it begins to If the vehicle starts in any other ignition on, but do not start the roll. Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer for engine. Without applying the brake at once should the vehicle service. regular brake, try to move the begin to move. shift lever out of P (Park) with Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Shift Lock Control moves out of P (Park), contact vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Function Check your dealer for service. your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. { WARNING . To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine When you are doing this running and the transmission in inspection, the vehicle could N (Neutral), slowly remove foot move suddenly. If the vehicle pressure from the regular brake moves, you or others could be pedal. Do this until the vehicle is injured. held by the parking brake only. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (22,1)

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. To check the P (Park) covered by your warranty. Do not 4. Remove the wiper blade. mechanism's holding ability: allow the wiper arm to touch the 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper With the engine running, shift to windshield. P (Park). Then release the blade replacement. parking brake followed by the To replace the wiper blade: regular brake. 1. Pull the wiper assembly away Windshield Replacement Contact your dealer if service is from the windshield. For vehicles equipped with the required. Head-Up Display (HUD), the windshield is part of the HUD Wiper Blade Replacement system. If the vehicle has to have the windshield replaced, get one Windshield wiper blades should be that is designed for HUD or the inspected for wear or cracking. See HUD image may look out of focus. Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. It is a good idea to clean the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis. When worn, or cleaning is ineffective, replace the wiper blade. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle Replacement Parts on page 11‑14. of the wiper blade where the Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to wiper arm attaches. touch the windshield when no 3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade is installed could wiper blade down toward the damage the windshield. Any windshield far enough to release damage that occurs would not be it from the J-hooked end of the wiper arm. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (23,1)

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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement LED Lighting Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement This vehicle has several LED lamps. should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, page 10‑25. the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact Back-Up Lamps necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting

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The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your 1. Back-Up Bulb Socket dealer or a qualified technician 2. Back-Up Lamp Assembly service them. To replace one of these bulbs: After an HID headlamp bulb has 1. Reach under the rear fascia and been replaced, the beam might be a locate the back-up lamp slightly different shade than it was assembly. originally. This is normal. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (24,1)

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2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket turning counterclockwise and 2. Bulb pulling straight out of the lamp assembly (2). 3. Lamp Assembly 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) socket. toward the center of the vehicle. 5. Install the bulb socket by turning 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to clockwise. remove. 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (3). Lamp Assembly 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1). 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly. 6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place.

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Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Bulb An electrical overload may cause Exterior Lamp Number Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Overload some cases to remain off. Have the Back-Up Lamp W16W headlamp wiring checked right away License Plate Lamp W5W LL The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or breakers to protect against an remain off. electrical system overload. For replacement bulbs not listed Windshield Wipers here, contact your dealer. 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 until the motor cools normal or the problem is fixed. This and will then restart. greatly reduces the chance of circuit Although the circuit is protected overload and fire caused by from electrical overload, overload electrical problems. due to heavy snow or ice may Fuses and circuit breakers protect cause wiper linkage damage. power devices in the vehicle. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the Replace a bad fuse with a new one windshield wipers. of the identical size and rating. If the overload is caused by an If there is a problem on the road and electrical problem and not snow or a fuse needs to be replaced, the ice, be sure to get it fixed. same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (26,1)

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Fuses and Circuit Fuses of the same amperage can Engine Compartment be temporarily borrowed from Breakers another fuse location, if a fuse goes Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are out. Replace the fuse as soon as protected from short circuits by a possible. combination of fuses and circuit To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the breakers, and relays, see Engine chance of damage caused by Compartment Fuse Block on electrical problems. page 10‑26, Instrument Panel Fuse To check a fuse, look at the Block on page 10‑30, and Rear silver-colored band inside the fuse. Compartment Fuse Block on If the band is broken or melted, page 10‑32. replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (27,1)

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J-Case Usage Fuses Retained Accessory 25 Power Antilock Brake 26 System Pump Electric Parking 27 Brake Rear Window 28 Defogger Brake Vacuum 41 Assist Pump 42 Cooling Fan K2 44 Headlamp Washer 45 Cooling Fan K1 The vehicle may not be equipped J-Case Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses features shown. Mini Fuses Usage Rear Power J-Case Usage 21 Windows Transmission Fuses 1 Control Module — 22 Sunroof 6 Wiper Battery Front Power Engine Control 12 Starter 24 2 Windows Module Battery Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (28,1)

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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Air Conditioning Run/Crank for Left Front 3 31 Compressor Clutch Transmission Heated Seat 13 Control Module and Engine Control Body Control 5 Fuel System Control 32 Module Run/Crank Module 6 Module Ignition Coils Right Front — Right Rear 33 8 Even (Six Cylinder 14 Heated Seat Heated Seat Engine) Antilock Brake Left Rear 34 Ignition Coils Odd 15 System Valves — Heated Seat 9 (Six Cylinder 35 Amplifier Engine) Vented Seats Run/ 16 Crank 37 Right High Beam Engine Control Module Switched Autonet Run/Crank 38 Left High Beam — 18 10 Battery (from Engine (Aftermarket) 46 Cooling Fan Relay Control Module Heated Steering Relay) 20 Six Cylinder Engine: Wheel Pre Catalytic Six Cylinder Engine: Variable Effort Converter Oxygen Post Catalytic 47 23 Steering (if Sensor Heater, Converter Oxygen equipped) Canister Purge 11 Sensor Heater, Solenoid Mass Air Flow Passive Entry/ Sensor, Flex Fuel 29 Passive Start Right High Intensity Sensor Module – Battery 49 Discharge Headlamp All-Wheel Drive 30 Module Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (29,1)

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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Relays Usage Left High Intensity Ultrasonic Rear 15 Run/Crank 50 Discharge Parking Assist/Front 62 Rear Window Headlamp Camera Module 17 – Defogger Battery 51 Horn Adaptive Forward 52 Cluster Run/Crank Micro Usage 64 Lighting (AFL) Relays Run/Crank for Inside Module — Battery 53 Rearview Mirror, Air Conditioning 66 Trunk Release 1 Rear Vision Camera Compressor Clutch Fuel System Control Run/Crank for 67 2 Starter Module 54 Heating, Ventilation, 4 Wiper Speed and Air Conditioning Regulated Voltage 69 Control Sensor 5 Wiper Control Outside Rearview Mirror, Universal Vent Canister 8 Run 70 55 Garage Door Solenoid 10 Cooling Fan Opener, Front 71 Memory Module Headlamp Window Switches 14 Low Beam 56 Windshield Washer Mini Relays Usage Steering Engine Control 57 7 Column Lock Module 60 Heated Mirror 9 Cooling Fan 13 Cooling Fan Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (30,1)

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Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Block Infotainment and Center Stack Displays, Head-up 5 Display, Instrument Cluster, Rear Seat Entertainment 6 Power Outlet 1 7 Power Outlet 2 Body Control 8 The vehicle may not be equipped Module 1 with all of the fuses, relays, and Body Control 9 features shown. Module 4 The instrument panel fuse block is Fuses Usage Body Control located in the instrument panel, on 1 OnStar 10 Module 8 the driver side of the vehicle. To (J-Case Fuse) Body Control access the fuses, open the fuse 2 panel door by pulling down at Module 7 Front Heater Ventilation Air the top. Body Control 11 3 Conditioning/Blower Press in on the sides of the door to Module 5 (J-Case Fuse) release it from the instrument panel. 4 Radio Passenger Seat 12 Pull the door toward you to release (Circuit Breaker) it from the hinge. Driver Seat (Circuit 13 Breaker) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (31,1)

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage Diagnostic Link Automatic Occupant R1 Glove Box Relay 14 20 Connector Sensing R2 Not Used 15 Airbag 21 Spare Retained Accessory 16 Glove Box Steering Wheel R3 Power/Accessory 22 Controls/Backlight Relay Heater Ventilation 17 Air Conditioning Body Control 23 Controller Module 3 Pre-Fuse for Fuses Body Control 18 24 1, 4, and 5 Module 2 Electronic Steering Column Lock 19 25 Column Lock Module 26 AC/DC Inverter Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (32,1)

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Rear Compartment Fuse Block

The rear compartment fuse block is located on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped Fuse Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Number features shown. Leveling Fuse Usage F04 Compressor Number F05 Not Used F01 Not Used F06 Not Used F02 Not Used F07 Not Used F03 Not Used Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (33,1)

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Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Relays Usage Number Number K1 Not Used Front Courtesy F22 Not Used F08 Front Courtesy Lamps K2 F23 All-Wheel Drive Lamps Relay F09 Not Used F24 Not Used Leveling K3 F10 Not Used Compressor Relay F25 Not Used F11 Not Used K4 Not Used F26 Not Used F12 Not Used F27 Not Used F13 Not Used F28 Not Used F14 Not Used F29 Not Used F15 Not Used F30 Front Camera F16 Not Used Ultrasonic Rear F17 Not Used F31 Parking Assist/Lane Departure Semi-active F18 Damping System F32 Not Used Universal Garage F33 Not Used Door Opener/Rain, F19 F34 Not Used Light and Humidity Sensor F35 Not Used F20 Shunt F36 Not Used F21 Side Blind Zone F37 Not Used Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (34,1)

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Wheels and Tires WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) Tires . Underinflated tires pose the . Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury. service center should repair, leading tire manufacturer. See Check all tires frequently to replace, dismount, and mount the warranty manual for maintain the recommended the tires. pressure. Tire pressure information regarding the tire . Do not spin the tires in warranty and where to get should be checked when the excess of 56 km/h (35 mph) service. For additional tires are cold. on slippery surfaces such as information refer to the tire . Overinflated tires are more snow, mud, ice, etc. manufacturer. likely to be cut, punctured, Excessive spinning may or broken by a sudden impact cause the tires to explode. { WARNING — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the See Tire Pressure for . Poorly maintained and recommended pressure. High-Speed Operation on improperly used tires are . Worn or old tires can cause a dangerous. page 10‑43 for inflation pressure crash. If the tread is badly adjustment for high-speed . worn, replace them. Overloading the tires can driving. cause overheating as a result . Replace any tires that have of too much flexing. There been damaged by impacts could be a blowout and a with potholes, curbs, etc. serious crash. See Vehicle (Continued) Load Limits on page 9‑10. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (35,1)

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All-Season Tires Winter Tires . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not, originally, speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires. designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased Winter tires with the same speed performance on most road surfaces traction on snow and ice-covered rating as the original equipment tires and weather conditions. Original roads. Consider installing winter may not be available for H, V, W, Y, equipment tires designed to GM's tires on the vehicle if frequent and ZR speed rated tires. If winter specific tire performance criteria driving on snow or ice-covered tires with a lower speed rating are have a TPC specification code roads is expected. See your dealer chosen, never exceed the tire's molded onto the sidewall. Original for details regarding winter tire maximum speed capability. equipment all-season tires can be availability and proper tire selection. identified by the last two characters Also, see Buying New Tires on of this TPC code, which will page 10‑50. Summer Tires be “MS.” With winter tires, there may be This vehicle may come with high Consider installing winter tires on decreased dry road traction, performance summer tires. These the vehicle if frequent driving on increased road noise, and shorter tires have a special tread and snow or ice-covered roads is tread life. After changing to winter compound that are optimized for expected. All-season tires provide tires, be alert for changes in vehicle maximum dry and wet road adequate performance for most handling and braking. performance. This special tread and compound will decrease winter driving conditions, but they If using winter tires: may not offer the same level of performance in cold climates, and traction or performance as winter . Use tires of the same brand and on ice and snow. We recommend tires on snow or ice-covered roads. tread type on all four wheel installing winter tires on the vehicle See Winter Tires on page 10‑35. positions. if frequent driving in cold temperatures or on snow or ice covered roads is expected. See Winter Tires on page 10‑35. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (36,1)

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Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the digits represent the week (01– “Tire Size” illustration later in this 52) and the last two digits, the Useful information about a tire is section. year. For example, the third molded into its sidewall. The week of the year 2010 would examples show a typical (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date passenger vehicle tire and a of 0310. compact spare tire sidewall. Specification): Original equipment tires designed to (4) Tire Identification Number GM's specific tire performance (TIN): The letters and numbers criteria have a TPC specification following the DOT (Department code molded onto the sidewall. of Transportation) code are the GM's TPC specifications meet or Tire Identification Number (TIN). exceed all federal safety The TIN shows the guidelines. manufacturer and plant code, (3) DOT (Department of tire size, and date the tire was Transportation): The manufactured. The TIN is Department of Transportation molded onto both sides of the (DOT) code indicates that the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of (5) Tire Ply Material: The type (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in combination of letters and Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread. numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality aspect ratio, construction type, Manufacture: The last four Grading (UTQG): Tire digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (37,1)

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performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only: The (4) Maximum Cold Inflation traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit: Maximum load that resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to Grading on page 10‑52. The compact spare tire is for support that load. (7) Maximum Cold Inflation emergency use when a regular (5) Tire Inflation: The Load Limit: Maximum load that road tire has lost air and gone temporary use tire or compact can be carried and the flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire should be inflated to maximum pressure needed to spare tire, see Compact Spare 420 kPa (60 psi). For more support that load. Tire on page 10‑70 and If a Tire information on tire pressure and Goes Flat on page 10‑55. inflation see Tire Pressure on (3) Tire Identification Number page 10‑41. (TIN): The letters and numbers (6) Tire Size: A combination of following the DOT (Department letters and numbers define a of Transportation) code are the tire's width, height, aspect ratio, Tire Identification Number (TIN). construction type, and service The TIN shows the description. The letter T as the manufacturer and plant code, first character in the tire size tire size, and date the tire was means the tire is for temporary manufactured. The TIN is use only. molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may (7) TPC Spec (Tire Compact Spare Tire Example have the date of manufacture. Performance Criteria (1) Tire Ply Material: The type Specification): Original of cord and number of plies in equipment tires designed to the sidewall and under the tread. GM's specific tire performance Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (38,1)

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criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. (6) Service Description: These exceed all federal safety (2) Tire Width: The three-digit characters represent the load guidelines. number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents Tire Designations sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire Tire Size (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a The following is an example of a number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load. typical passenger vehicle height-to-width measurements. tire size. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Tire Terminology and item 3 of the illustration, it would Definitions mean that the tire's sidewall is Air Pressure: The amount of 60 percent as high as it is wide. air inside the tire pressing (4) Construction Code: A letter outward on each square inch of code is used to indicate the type the tire. Air pressure is of ply construction in the tire. expressed in kPa (kilopascal) (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: or psi (pounds per square inch). The United States version of a The letter R means radial ply metric tire sizing system. The construction; the letter D means Accessory Weight: The letter P as the first character in diagonal or bias ply combined weight of optional the tire size means a passenger construction; and the letter B accessories. Some examples of means belted-bias ply optional accessories are construction. automatic transmission, power Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (39,1)

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steering, power brakes, power before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10‑41. Vehicle Load Limits on Aspect Ratio: The relationship Curb Weight: The weight of a page 9‑10. of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the Rating for the rear axle. See cords between the plies and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Vehicle Load Limits on tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without page 9‑10. steel or other reinforcing passengers and cargo. Intended Outboard Sidewall: materials. DOT Markings: A code molded The side of an asymmetrical tire, Bead: The tire bead contains into the sidewall of a tire that must always face outward steel wires wrapped by steel signifying that the tire is in when mounted on a vehicle. cords that hold the tire onto compliance with the U.S. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric the rim. Department of Transportation unit for air pressure. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification tire used on light duty trucks and alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric some multipurpose passenger 90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also vehicles. the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index: An assigned Cold Tire Pressure: The production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 amount of air pressure in a tire, date of production. that corresponds to the load measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight carrying capacity of a tire. or psi (pounds per square inch) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (40,1)

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Maximum Inflation Pressure: outward when mounted on a Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is white lettering, or bears 90 degrees to the centerline of molded onto the sidewall. manufacturer, brand, and/or the tread. Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is Rim: A metal support for a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same and upon which the tire beads maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall are seated. of the tire. pressure for that tire. Sidewall: The portion of a tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A between the tread and the bead. tire used on passenger cars and Weight: The sum of curb Speed Rating: An weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. alphanumeric code assigned to vehicle capacity weight, and a tire indicating the maximum production options weight. Recommended Inflation speed at which a tire can Normal Occupant Weight: The Pressure: Vehicle operate. number of occupants a vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown Traction: The friction between is designed to seat multiplied by the tire and the road surface. 68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire Pressure on page 10 41 and The amount of grip provided. Load Limits on page 9‑10. ‑ Vehicle Load Limits on Tread: The portion of a tire that Occupant Distribution: page 9‑10. comes into contact with Designated seating positions. the road. Outward Facing Sidewall: The Treadwear Indicators: Narrow side of an asymmetrical tire that bands, sometimes called wear has a particular side that faces bars, that show across the tread Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (41,1)

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of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the . Tire overloading and (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire overheating which could When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory lead to a blowout. on page 10‑49. weight, occupant weight, and . Premature or UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight. irregular wear. Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label . Poor handling. information system that provides permanently attached to a consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle . Reduced fuel economy. tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original Overinflated tires, or tires that treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and have too much air, can determined by tire recommended inflation pressure. result in: manufacturers using See Tire and Loading “ . Unusual wear. government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9‑10. . Poor handling. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform . Rough ride. Tire Quality Grading on Tire Pressure . Needless damage from page 10‑52. Tires need the correct amount of road hazards. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The air pressure to operate number of designated seating effectively. The Tire and Loading positions multiplied by Information label on the vehicle Notice: Neither tire indicates the original equipment 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated underinflation nor cargo load. See Vehicle Load tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good. inflation pressures. The Limits on page 9‑10. Underinflated tires, or tires recommended pressure is the that do not have enough air, minimum air pressure needed to can result in: support the vehicle's maximum Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (42,1)

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load carrying capacity. See the vehicle has not been driven Professional Vehicle Vehicle Load Limits on for at least three hours or no If the vehicle has P245/45R19 size page 9‑10. more than 1.6 km (1 mi). tires, the cold inflation pressure is How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the 35 psi (241 kPa). affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire If the vehicle has 235/55R18 size comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to tires, the cold inflation pressure with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement. depends on the vehicle mass and designed to carry. If the cold tire inflation pressure should be determined by the vehicle matches the recommended coach-builder. A Tire and Loading When to Check pressure on the Tire and Information label provided by the Check your tires once a month final stage manufacturer should be Loading Information label, no attached to the B-pillar on the driver or more. Do not forget to check further adjustment is necessary. side of the vehicle. If the final stage the spare tire. If the vehicle has If the inflation pressure is low, manufacturer's label is not present, a compact spare tire, it should add air until the recommended contact the coach-builder. Do not be at 420 kPa (60 psi). See pressure is reached. If the use the tire pressures indicated on Compact Spare Tire on inflation pressure is high, press the General Motors label. These tire page 10‑70 and Full-Size Spare on the metal stem in the center pressures are for the incomplete Tire on page 10‑71. of the tire valve to release air. vehicle and are not the correct tire pressures for the completed How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with professional vehicle. Use a good quality pocket-type the tire gauge. gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks determined by looking at the tire. and keep out dirt and moisture. Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold, meaning Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (43,1)

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Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P245/45R19 98V size has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits High-Speed Operation tires require inflation pressure on page 9‑10 and Tire Pressure on adjustment when driving the vehicle page 10‑41. at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or { WARNING higher. Set the cold inflation Tire Pressure Monitor pressure to 260 kPa (38 psi). Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h System Vehicles with P245/40R20 95V size (100 mph) or higher, puts an The Tire Pressure Monitor System tires require inflation pressure additional strain on tires. (TPMS) uses radio and sensor adjustment when driving the vehicle Sustained high-speed driving technology to check tire pressure at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or causes excessive heat buildup levels. The TPMS sensors monitor higher. Set the cold inflation and can cause sudden tire failure. the air pressure in your tires and pressure to 270 kPa (39 psi). You could have a crash and you transmit tire pressure readings to a or others could be killed. Some Professional vehicles with 235/ receiver located in the vehicle. 55R18 104H size tires require high-speed rated tires require Each tire, including the spare (if inflation pressure adjustment when inflation pressure adjustment for provided), should be checked driving the vehicle at speeds of high-speed operation. When monthly when cold and inflated to 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set speed limits and road conditions the inflation pressure recommended the cold inflation pressure to are such that a vehicle can be by the vehicle manufacturer on the 40 kPa (6 psi) above the driven at high speeds, make sure vehicle placard or tire inflation recommended cold tire pressure pressure label. (If your vehicle has the tires are rated for high-speed shown on the Tire and Loading tires of a different size than the size operation, in excellent condition, Information label for the 235/ indicated on the vehicle placard or and set to the correct cold tire 55R18 104H size tires. inflation pressure for the tire inflation pressure label, you vehicle load. Return the tires to the should determine the proper tire recommended cold tire inflation inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure when high-speed driving Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (44,1)

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As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been alternate tires and wheels allow the vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction TPMS to continue to function tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the properly. (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly. See Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is Operation on page 10‑44. of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Federal Communications Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for Commission (FCC) Rules and pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then with Industry Canada should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated. Standards This sequence will continue upon soon as possible, and inflate them See Radio Frequency Statement on to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. page 13‑15 for information significantly under-inflated tire regarding Part 15 of the Federal causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is Communications Commission (FCC) lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be Rules and with Industry Canada also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety ability. of reasons, including the installation Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Please note that the TPMS is not a of replacement or alternate tires or substitute for proper tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent This vehicle may have a Tire maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction The TPMS is designed to warn the pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more driver when a low tire pressure not reached the level to trigger tires or wheels on your vehicle to condition exists. TPMS sensors are illumination of the TPMS low tire ensure that the replacement or mounted onto each tire and wheel pressure telltale. assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (45,1)

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sensors monitor the air pressure in pressure. Using the DIC, tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection the tires and transmits the tire pressure levels can be viewed. For on page 10‑48, Tire Rotation on pressure readings to a receiver additional information and details page 10‑48 and Tires on located in the vehicle. about the DIC operation and page 10‑34. displays see Driver Information Notice: Tire sealant materials are Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. not all the same. A non-approved The low tire pressure warning light tire sealant could damage the may come on in cool weather when TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor the vehicle is first started, and then damage caused by using an turn off as the vehicle is driven. This incorrect tire sealant is not could be an early indicator that the covered by the vehicle warranty. When a low tire pressure condition air pressure is getting low and Always use only the is detected, the TPMS illuminates needs to be inflated to the proper GM-approved tire sealant the low tire pressure warning light pressure. available through your dealer or on the instrument cluster. If the A Tire and Loading Information included in the vehicle. warning light comes on, stop as label, attached to your vehicle, Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits soon as possible and inflate the shows the size of the original use a GM approved liquid tire tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct sealant. Using non-approved tire shown on the Tire and Loading inflation pressure for the tires when sealants could damage the TPMS Information label. See Vehicle Load they are cold. See Vehicle Load sensors. See Tire Sealant and Limits on page 9‑10. Limits on page 9‑10, for an example Compressor Kit on page 10‑57 for A message to check the pressure in of the Tire and Loading Information information regarding the inflator kit a specific tire displays in the Driver label and its location. Also see Tire materials and instructions. Information Center (DIC). The low Pressure on page 10‑41. tire pressure warning light and the The TPMS can warn about a low DIC warning message come on at tire pressure condition but it does each ignition cycle until the tires are not replace normal tire inflated to the correct inflation Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (46,1)

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TPMS Malfunction Light and . The TPMS sensor matching . Operating electronic devices or Message process was not done or not being near facilities using radio completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The TPMS could cause the TPMS if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC sensors to malfunction. are missing or inoperable. When the message should go off after system detects a malfunction, the If the TPMS is not functioning successfully completing the properly it cannot detect or signal a low tire warning light flashes for sensor matching process. See about one minute and then stays on low tire condition. See your dealer "TPMS Sensor Matching for service if the TPMS malfunction for the remainder of the ignition Process" later in this section. cycle. A DIC warning message also light and DIC message comes on . displays. The malfunction light and One or more TPMS sensors are and stays on. DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The malfunction light and the DIC TPMS Sensor Matching each ignition cycle until the problem Process is corrected. Some of the conditions message should go off when the that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and Each TPMS sensor has a unique on are: the sensor matching process is identification code. The identification performed successfully. See code needs to be matched to a new . One of the road tires has been your dealer for service. tire/wheel position after rotating the replaced with the spare tire. The . Replacement tires or wheels do vehicle’s tires or replacing one or spare tire does not have a more of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor. The malfunction not match the original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels TPMS sensor matching process light and DIC message should should also be performed after go off after the road tire is other than those recommended could prevent the TPMS from replacing a spare tire with a road replaced and the sensor tire containing the TPMS sensor. matching process is performed functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on page 10‑50. The malfunction light and the DIC successfully. See “TPMS Sensor message should go off at the next Matching Process” later in this ignition cycle. The sensors are section. matched to the tire/wheel positions, Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (47,1)

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using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Under the Settings menu select 8. Proceed to the passenger side following order: driver side front tire, Display Options and then Tire front tire, and repeat the passenger side front tire, passenger Pressure using the five-way DIC procedure in Step 7. side rear tire, and driver side rear. control on the right side of the 9. Proceed to the passenger side See your dealer for service or to steering wheel. See Driver rear tire, and repeat the purchase a relearn tool. Information Center (DIC) on procedure in Step 7. page 5‑27. There are two minutes to match the 10. Proceed to the driver side rear first tire/wheel position, and 5. Press and hold the SEL button tire, and repeat the procedure five minutes overall to match all four located in the center of the in Step 7. The horn sounds two tire/wheel positions. If it takes five-way DIC control. times to indicate the sensor longer, the matching process stops The horn sounds twice to signal identification code has been and must be restarted. the receiver is in relearn mode matched to the driver side rear The TPMS sensor matching and the TIRE LEARNING tire, and the TPMS sensor process is: ACTIVE message displays on matching process is no longer 1. Set the parking brake. the DIC screen. active. The TIRE LEARNING 6. Start with the driver side ACTIVE message on the DIC 2. Place the vehicle power mode in display screen goes off. ON/RUN/START. See Ignition front tire. 11. Press STOP to turn the Positions on page 9‑15. 7. Place the relearn tool against ignition off. 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info the tire sidewall, near the valve display option is turned on. The stem. Then press the button to 12. Set all four tires to the info displays on the DIC can be activate the TPMS sensor. recommended air pressure turned on and off through the A horn chirp confirms that the level as indicated on the Tire Settings menu. See Driver sensor identification code has and Loading Information label. Information Center (DIC) on been matched to this tire and wheel position. page 5‑27. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (48,1)

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Tire Inspection . The tire has a puncture, cut, for New Tires on page 10‑54 or other damage that cannot and Wheel Replacement on We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of page 10‑54. including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the vehicle has one, be inspected damage. for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Tire Rotation Replace the tire if: Tires should be rotated every . The indicators at three or 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See more places around the tire Maintenance Schedule on can be seen. page 11‑3. . There is cord or fabric Tires are rotated to achieve a showing through the tire's uniform wear for all tires. The rubber. first rotation is the most important. Four-Tire Rotation Pattern . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged Anytime unusual wear is Use the four-tire rotation pattern deep enough to show cord or noticed, rotate the tires as soon shown if the vehicle has a fabric. as possible, check for proper tire compact spare tire. Do not inflation pressure, and check for include the spare tire in the tire . The tire has a bump, bulge, damaged tires or wheels. If the rotation process. or split. unusual wear continues after the rotation, check the wheel alignment. See When It Is Time Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (49,1)

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Tire Pressure on page 9‑10 and Vehicle Load Limits on WARNING (CONTINUED) page 9‑10. towel can be used; however, use Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor a scraper or wire brush later to System. See Tire Pressure remove all rust or dirt. Monitor Operation on page 10‑44. Lightly coat the center of the Check that all wheel nuts are wheel hub with wheel bearing properly tightened. See “Wheel grease after a wheel change or Nut Torque” under Capacities tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get Five-Tire Rotation Pattern and Specifications on page 12‑2. grease on the flat wheel Use the five-tire rotation pattern mounting surface or on the shown for professional vehicles { WARNING wheel nuts or bolts. that have a full-size spare tire and wheel assembly that Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the When It Is Time for New matches the original equipment parts to which it is fastened, can Tires tires and wheels in size, type, make wheel nuts become loose and brand. after time. The wheel could come Factors such as maintenance, off and cause an accident. When temperatures, driving speeds, Adjust the front and rear tires to changing a wheel, remove any vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. the recommended inflation rust or dirt from places where the pressure on the Tire and wheel attaches to the vehicle. In Loading Information label after an emergency, a cloth or a paper the tires have been rotated. See (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (50,1)

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equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the tire manufacturer date is the last weight from the tires. four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) which is Buying New Tires molded into one side of the tire sidewall. The first two digits GM has developed and matched represent the week (01–52) and the specific tires for the vehicle. The last two digits, the year. For original equipment tires installed example, the third week of the year were designed to meet General 2010 would have a four-digit DOT Motors Tire Performance Criteria date of 0310. Specification (TPC Spec) Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage system rating. When tell when it is time for new tires. replacement tires are needed, Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when GM strongly recommends mounted on a parked vehicle. Park the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) buying tires with the same TPC a vehicle that will be stored for at or less of tread remaining. See Tire least a month in a cool, dry, clean Spec rating. Inspection on page 10 48 and Tire ‑ area away from direct sunlight to Rotation on page 10‑48. GM's exclusive TPC Spec slow aging. This area should be free system considers over a dozen The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other critical specifications that impact This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate the overall performance of the if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber. never used. Multiple factors vehicle, including brake system Parking for an extended period can including temperatures, loading performance, ride and handling, cause flat spots on the tires that conditions, and inflation pressure traction control, and tire may result in vibrations while maintenance affect how fast aging pressure monitoring driving. When storing a vehicle for takes place. GM recommends that performance. GM's TPC Spec tires, including the spare if Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (51,1)

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number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment { WARNING tires have an all-season tread tires may not be available for H, Mixing tires of different sizes, design, the TPC Spec number V, W, Y and ZR speed rated brands, or types may cause will be followed by MS for mud tires. Never exceed the winter loss of control of the vehicle, and snow. See Tire Sidewall tire's maximum speed capability resulting in a crash or other Labeling on page 10‑36. when using winter tires with a vehicle damage. Use the GM recommends replacing worn lower speed rating. correct size, brand, and type tires in complete sets of four. of tires on all wheels. Uniform tread depth on all tires { WARNING will help to maintain the Tires could explode during performance of the vehicle. improper service. Attempting { WARNING Braking and handling to mount or dismount a tire performance may be adversely could cause injury or death. Using bias-ply tires on the affected if all the tires are not Only your dealer or authorized vehicle may cause the wheel replaced at the same time. tire service center should rim flanges to develop cracks If proper rotation and mount or dismount the tires. after many miles of driving. maintenance have been done, A tire and/or wheel could fail all four tires should wear out at suddenly and cause a crash. about the same time. See Tire Use only radial-ply tires with Rotation on page 10‑48 for the wheels on the vehicle. information on proper tire rotation. However, if it is If the vehicle tires must be necessary to replace only one replaced with a tire that does not axle set of worn tires, place the have a TPC Spec number, make new tires on the rear axle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (52,1)

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sure they are the same size, may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality load range, speed rating, and electronic systems such as antilock Grading construction (radial) as the brakes, rollover airbags, traction original tires. control, and electronic stability Quality grades can be found control, the performance of these where applicable on the tire Vehicles that have a tire systems can also be affected. sidewall between tread shoulder pressure monitoring system and maximum section width. For could give an inaccurate { WARNING example: low-pressure warning if non-TPC Spec rated tires are installed. If different sized wheels are used, Treadwear 200 Traction AA See Tire Pressure Monitor there may not be an acceptable Temperature A System on page 10‑43. level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those The following information relates The Tire and Loading wheels are selected. This to the system developed by the Information label indicates the increases the chance of a crash United States National Highway original equipment tires on the and serious injury. Only use GM Traffic Safety Administration vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits specific wheel and tire systems (NHTSA), which grades tires by on page 9‑10. developed for the vehicle, and treadwear, traction, and have them properly installed by a temperature performance. This Different Size Tires and GM certified technician. applies only to vehicles sold in Wheels the United States. The grades are molded on the sidewalls of If wheels or tires are installed that See Buying New Tires on page 10‑50 and Accessories and most passenger car tires. The are a different size than the original Uniform Tire Quality Grading equipment wheels and tires, vehicle Modifications on page 10‑3. performance, including its braking, (UTQG) system does not apply ride and handling characteristics, to deep tread, winter tires, stability, and resistance to rollover compact spare tires, tires with Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (53,1)

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nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires. graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction While the tires available on performance of tires depends characteristics. upon the actual conditions of General Motors passenger cars Temperature – A, B, C and light trucks may vary with their use, however, and may The temperature grades are A respect to these grades, they depart significantly from the (the highest), B, and C, must also conform to federal norm due to variations in driving representing the tire's resistance safety requirements and habits, service practices and to the generation of heat and its additional General Motors Tire differences in road ability to dissipate heat when Performance Criteria (TPC) characteristics and climate. tested under controlled standards. Traction – AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor All Passenger Car Tires Must The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained Conform to Federal Safety highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the Requirements In Addition To and C. Those grades represent material of the tire to degenerate These Grades. the tire's ability to stop on wet and reduce tire life, and Treadwear pavement as measured under excessive temperature can lead controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The grade The treadwear grade is a specified government test C corresponds to a level of comparative rating based on the surfaces of asphalt and performance which all wear rate of the tire when tested concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety specified government test Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and course. For example, a tire assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (54,1)

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performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might test wheel than the minimum need to be rebalanced. See your { WARNING dealer for proper diagnosis. required by law. Warning: The Using the wrong replacement temperature grade for this tire is Wheel Replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel established for a tire that is nuts can be dangerous. It could properly inflated and not Replace any wheel that is bent, affect the braking and handling of overloaded. Excessive speed, cracked, or badly rusted or the vehicle. Tires can lose air, underinflation, or excessive corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming and cause loss of control, causing loading, either separately or in loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and a crash. Always use the correct combination, can cause heat wheel nuts should be replaced. wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel buildup and possible tire failure. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. nuts for replacement. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of Wheel Alignment and Tire these conditions exist. Notice: The wrong wheel can Balance also cause problems with bearing Your dealer will know the kind of life, brake cooling, speedometer The tires and wheels were aligned wheel that is needed. or odometer calibration, and balanced at the factory to Each new wheel should have the headlamp aim, bumper height, provide the longest tire life and best same load-carrying capacity, vehicle ground clearance, and tire overall performance. Adjustments to diameter, width, offset, and be or tire chain clearance to the wheel alignment and tire balancing mounted the same way as the one it body and chassis. will not be necessary on a regular replaces. basis. However, check the Professional vehicle wheels have a alignment if there is unusual tire Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel unique offset and bolt hole diameter. wear or if the vehicle is pulling to nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor Professional vehicle wheels have one side or the other. If the vehicle System (TPMS) sensors with new six wheel nuts. Non-professional vibrates when driving on a smooth GM original equipment parts. vehicle wheels have five wheel nuts. See Tire Changing on page 10‑65. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (55,1)

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Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (CONTINUED) It is unusual for a tire to blow out { WARNING parts. The area damaged by the while driving, especially if the tires tire chains could cause loss of are maintained properly. See Tires Replacing a wheel with a used control and a crash. on page 10 34. If air goes out of a one is dangerous. How it has ‑ Use another type of traction tire, it is much more likely to leak been used or how far it has been out slowly. But if there is ever a device only if its manufacturer driven may be unknown. It could blowout, here are a few tips about fail suddenly and cause a crash. recommends it for the vehicle's what to expect and what to do: When replacing wheels, use a tire size combination and road new GM original equipment conditions. Follow that If a front tire fails, the flat tire wheel. manufacturer's instructions. To creates a drag that pulls the vehicle avoid vehicle damage, drive slow toward that side. Take your foot off and readjust or remove the the accelerator pedal and grip the Tire Chains traction device if it contacts the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. gently brake to a stop, well off the { WARNING If traction devices are used, install road, if possible. them on the front tires. Do not use tire chains. There is A rear blowout, particularly on a not enough clearance. Tire chains curve, acts much like a skid and used on a vehicle without the may require the same correction as proper amount of clearance can used in a skid. Stop pressing the cause damage to the brakes, accelerator pedal and steer to suspension, or other vehicle straighten the vehicle. It may be (Continued) very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (56,1)

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{ WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) { WARNING

Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for Changing a tire can be permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could dangerous. The vehicle can slip Re-inflating a tire after it has been be badly injured or killed if the off the jack and roll over or fall driven on while severely vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack causing injury or death. Find a underinflated or flat may cause a is provided with the vehicle, only level place to change the tire. To blowout and a serious crash. use it for changing a flat tire. help prevent the vehicle from Never attempt to re-inflate a tire moving: that has been driven on while If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 1. Set the parking brake firmly. severely underinflated or flat. and wheel damage by driving slowly Have your dealer or an authorized 2. Put an automatic to a level place, well off the road, transmission in P (Park) or a tire service center repair or if possible. Turn on the hazard replace the flat tire as soon as manual transmission in warning flashers. See Hazard 1 (First) or R (Reverse). possible. Warning Flashers on page 6‑5. 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. { WARNING 4. Do not allow passengers to Lifting a vehicle and getting under remain in the vehicle. it to do maintenance or repairs is 5. Place wheel blocks on both dangerous without the sides of the tire at the appropriate safety equipment and opposite corner of the tire training. If a jack is provided with being changed. the vehicle, it is designed only for (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (57,1)

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This vehicle may come with a jack The following information explains and spare tire or a tire sealant and how to repair or change a tire. { WARNING compressor kit. To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire Tire Sealant and Overinflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or safely, follow the instructions below. Compressor Kit Then see Tire Changing on others could be injured. Be sure page 10‑65. To use the tire sealant to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit, see Tire { WARNING and compressor kit instructions Sealant and Compressor Kit on and inflate the tire to its Idling a vehicle in an enclosed page 10‑57. recommended pressure. Do not area with poor ventilation is exceed the recommended When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), dangerous. Engine exhaust may pressure. use the following example as a enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust guide to assist you in the placement contains carbon monoxide (CO) of wheel blocks (1). which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness { WARNING and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that Storing the tire sealant and has no fresh air ventilation. For compressor kit or other more information, see Engine equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could Exhaust on page 9‑21. cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire 1. Wheel Block sealant and compressor kit in its original location. 2. Flat Tire Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (58,1)

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If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: 2. On/Off Button compressor kit, there may not be a 3. Pressure Gauge spare tire or tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles 4. Pressure Deflation Button there may not be a place to store 5. Tire Sealant Canister a tire. 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal 7. Air Only Hose (Black) punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in 8. Power Plug the tread area of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an Tire Sealant underinflated tire. Read and follow the safe handling If the tire has been separated from instructions on the label adhered to the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, the sealant canister. or has a large puncture, the tire is Check the tire sealant expiration too severely damaged for the tire date on the sealant canister. The sealant and compressor kit to be sealant canister should be replaced effective. See Roadside Service on before its expiration date. page 13‑5. Replacement sealant canisters are Read and follow all of the tire available at your local dealer. See sealant and compressor kit “Removal and Installation of the instructions. Sealant Canister” following.

1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (59,1)

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There is only enough sealant to seal 3. Pressure Gauge one tire. After usage, the sealant 4. Pressure Deflation Button canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See 5. Tire Sealant Canister “Removal and Installation of the 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Sealant Canister” following. 7. Air Only Hose (Black) Using the Tire Sealant and 8. Power Plug Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a When using the tire sealant and Punctured Tire compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a Follow the directions closely for heated environment for five minutes. correct sealant usage. This will help to inflate the tire faster. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑5. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑55 for other important safety warnings. Do not remove any objects that 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or have penetrated the tire. Air Only) 2. On/Off Button Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (60,1)

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1. Remove the tire sealant and 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the 9. Press the on/off button (2) to compressor kit from its storage accessory power outlet in the turn the tire sealant and location. See Storing the Tire vehicle. Unplug all items from compressor kit on. Sealant and Compressor Kit on other accessory power outlets. The compressor will inject page 10‑65. See Power Outlets on page 5‑6. sealant and air into the tire. 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) If the vehicle has an accessory The pressure gauge (3) will and the power plug (8). power outlet, do not use the initially show a high pressure 3. Place the kit on the ground. cigarette lighter. while the compressor pushes the Make sure the tire valve stem is If the vehicle only has a cigarette sealant into the tire. Once the positioned close to the ground lighter, use the cigarette lighter. sealant is completely dispersed so the hose will reach it. Do not pinch the power plug into the tire, the pressure will cord in the door or window. quickly drop and start to rise 4. Remove the valve stem cap from again as the tire inflates with the flat tire by turning it 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle air only. counterclockwise. must be running while using the air compressor. 10. Inflate the tire to the 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) recommended inflation onto the tire valve stem. Turn it 8. Press and turn the selector pressure using the pressure clockwise until it is tight. switch (1) counterclockwise to gauge (3). The recommended the Sealant + Air position. inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑41. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (61,1)

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The pressure gauge (3) may 11. Press the on/off button (2) to 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6) read higher than the actual tire turn the tire sealant and counterclockwise to remove it pressure while the compressor compressor kit off. from the tire valve stem. is on. Turn the compressor off The tire is not sealed and will 14. Replace the tire valve to get an accurate pressure continue to leak air until the stem cap. reading. The compressor may vehicle is driven and the 15. Replace the sealant/air hose be turned on/off until the sealant is distributed in the tire, correct pressure is reached. (6), and the power plug (8) therefore, Steps 12–18 must be back in their original location. Notice: If the recommended done immediately after pressure cannot be reached after Step 11. approximately 25 minutes, the Be careful while handling the vehicle should not be driven tire sealant and compressor kit farther. The tire is too severely as it could be warm after damaged and the tire sealant and usage. compressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove the power plug from 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from the accessory power outlet and the accessory power outlet in 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate unscrew the inflating hose from the vehicle. to the recommended inflation the tire valve. See Roadside pressure, remove the Service on page 13‑5. maximum speed label from the sealant canister (5) and place it in a highly visible location. Do not exceed the speed on this label until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (62,1)

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17. Return the equipment to its 20. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and original storage location in the wheel, tire, and vehicle. Compressor Kit without vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used sealant Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not 18. Immediately drive the vehicle canister (5) and sealant/air Punctured) 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the hose (6) assembly at a local To use the air compressor to inflate sealant in the tire. dealer or in accordance with a tire with air only and not sealant: 19. Stop at a safe location and local state codes and practices. check the tire pressure. Refer 22. Replace with a new canister to Steps 1–11 under “Using the assembly available from your Tire Sealant and Compressor dealer. Kit without Sealant to Inflate a 23. After temporarily sealing the Tire (Not Punctured).” tire using the tire sealant and If the tire pressure has fallen compressor kit, take the more than 68 kPa (10 psi) vehicle to an authorized dealer below the recommended within 161 km (100 mi) of inflation pressure, stop driving driving to have the tire repaired the vehicle. The tire is too or replaced. severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire. See Roadside Service on page 13‑5. If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (63,1)

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3. Pressure Gauge 3. Place the kit on the ground. 4. Pressure Deflation Button Make sure the tire valve stem is 5. Tire Sealant Canister positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap 7. Air Only Hose (Black) from the flat tire by turning it 8. Power Plug counterclockwise. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto and wheel damage by driving slowly the tire valve stem by turning it to a level place. Turn on the hazard clockwise until it is tight. warning flashers. See Hazard 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the Warning Flashers on page 6‑5. accessory power outlet in the See If a Tire Goes Flat on vehicle. Unplug all items from page 10‑55 for other important other accessory power outlets. safety warnings. See Power Outlets on page 5‑6. 1. Remove the tire sealant and If the vehicle has an accessory compressor kit from its storage power outlet, do not use the location. See Storing the Tire cigarette lighter. Sealant and Compressor Kit on If the vehicle only has a cigarette page 10‑65. lighter, use the cigarette lighter. 2. Unwrap the air only hose (7) and Do not pinch the power plug the power plug (8). cord in the door or window. 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the 2. On/Off Button air compressor. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (64,1)

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8. Press and turn the selector excess pressure by pressing 15. Place the equipment in the switch (1) clockwise to the Air the pressure deflation original storage location in the Only position. button (4) until the proper vehicle. 9. Press the on/off button (2) to pressure reading is reached. turn the compressor on. This option is only functional when using the air only The compressor will inflate the hose (7). tire with air only. 11. Press the on/off button (2) to 10. Inflate the tire to the turn the tire sealant and recommended inflation compressor kit off. pressure using the pressure gauge (3). The recommended Be careful while handling the inflation pressure can be found tire sealant and compressor kit on the Tire and Loading as it could be warm after Information label. See Tire usage. Pressure on page 10‑41. 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from The pressure gauge (3) may the accessory power outlet in The tire sealant and compressor kit read higher than the actual tire the vehicle. has an accessory adapter located in pressure while the compressor 13. Disconnect the air only hose a compartment on the bottom of its is on. Turn the compressor off (7) from the tire valve stem, by housing that may be used to inflate to get an accurate reading. The turning it counterclockwise, and air mattresses, balls, etc. compressor may be turned on/ replace the tire valve stem cap. off until the correct pressure is 14. Replace the air only hose (7) reached. and the power plug (8) and If you inflate the tire higher cord back in its original than the recommended location. pressure you can adjust the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (65,1)

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Removal and Installation of the Tire Changing Sealant Canister Removing the Spare Tire and To remove the sealant canister: Tools 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer. 5. Push the new canister into 3. Turn the wing nut place. counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Remove the tire sealant and Storing the Tire Sealant compressor kit. and Compressor Kit To store the tire sealant and 1. Retainer Nut To access the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. 2. Jack compressor kit: 3. Wrench 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on 4. Tow Hook (If Equipped) page 2‑14. 5. Fastener 2. Lift the cover. To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (66,1)

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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 { WARNING Flat on page 10 55. ‑ Getting under a vehicle when it is 2. Turn the wheel wrench lifted on a jack is dangerous. counterclockwise to loosen and If the vehicle slips off the jack, remove the wheel nut caps. you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire next to the tire being { WARNING changed. Raising the vehicle with the jack 4. The jack and tools are stored improperly positioned can below the spare tire. Remove damage the vehicle and even them from their container and make the vehicle fall. To help place them near the tire being avoid personal injury and vehicle changed. 3. Turn the wheel wrench damage, be sure to fit the jack lift If this is a professional vehicle, the counterclockwise to loosen all head into the proper location spare tire and tools will be loose in the wheel nuts, but do not before raising the vehicle. the trunk. remove them yet. 4. Place the jack near the flat tire. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (67,1)

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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 tire, jack handle clockwise. Raise the use it for changing a flat tire. as shown. The jack must not be vehicle far enough off the used in any other position. ground so there is enough room 6. Place the hex tube end of the for the road tire to clear the wrench over the hex head of ground. the jack. 7. Place the jack under the vehicle. Notice: 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 XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (68,1)

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an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might a scraper or wire brush later to come loose. The vehicle's wheel remove all rust or dirt. 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 make wheel nuts become loose incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or after time. The wheel could come 12. Remove any rust or dirt from come off. The wheel nuts should off and cause an accident. When the wheel bolts, mounting be tightened with a torque wrench changing a wheel, remove any surfaces, and spare wheel. rust or dirt from places where the to the proper torque specification 13. Place the compact spare tire wheel attaches to the vehicle. In after replacing. Follow the torque on the wheel-mounting surface. specification supplied by the (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (69,1)

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17. Lower the jack all the way and WARNING (CONTINUED) remove the jack from under the vehicle. aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly nuts. See Capacities and with the wheel wrench. Specifications on page 12‑2 for Storing a Flat or Spare Tire original equipment wheel nut and Tools torque specifications. { WARNING Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake Storing a jack, a tire, or other pulsation and rotor damage. To equipment in the passenger avoid expensive brake repairs, compartment of the vehicle could evenly tighten the wheel nuts in cause injury. In a sudden stop or the proper sequence and to the collision, loose equipment could proper torque specification. See strike someone. Store all these in Capacities and Specifications on the proper place. page 12‑2 for the wheel nut torque specification.

16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (70,1)

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To store the compact spare tire, use Stop as soon as possible and check the shorter mounting bolt. that the spare tire is correctly The compact spare is for temporary inflated after being installed on the use only. Replace the compact vehicle. The compact spare tire is spare tire with a full-size tire as designed for temporary use only. soon as you can. The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle Compact Spare Tire speed be limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of { WARNING the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Driving with more than one 1. Turn the wrench convenient and return the spare tire compact spare tire at a time could counterclockwise to remove the to the storage area. result in loss of braking and fastener. Notice: When the compact spare handling. This could lead to a is installed, do not take the 2. Replace the fastener with the crash and you or others could be one provided in the foam. vehicle through an automatic car injured. Use only one compact wash with guide rails. The 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to spare tire at a time. compact spare can get caught on tighten the fastener. the rails which can damage the 4. Replace the foam, jack and If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, wheel, and other parts of the tools, and the tire. tire, it was fully inflated when new; vehicle. however, it can lose air over time. 5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise Do not use the compact spare on Check the inflation pressure to secure the tire. other vehicles. regularly. It should be 420 kPa 6. Place the floor cover on the (60 psi). wheel. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (71,1)

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Do not mix the compact spare tire or perform well at speeds up to Jump Starting wheel with other wheels or tires. 112 km/h (70 mph) at the They will not fit. Keep the spare tire recommended inflation pressure, so For more information about the and its wheel together. you can finish your trip. vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10 20. Notice: Tire chains will not fit the Have the damaged or flat road tire ‑ compact spare. Using them can repaired or replaced and installed If the battery has run down, try to damage the vehicle and the back onto the vehicle as soon as use another vehicle and some chains. Do not use tire chains on possible so the spare tire will be jumper cables to start your vehicle. the compact spare. available in case it is needed again. Be sure to use the following steps to Do not mix tires and wheels of do it safely. Full-Size Spare Tire different sizes, because they will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel { WARNING If this vehicle came with a full-size together. spare tire, it was fully inflated when Batteries can hurt you. They can new, however, it can lose air over be dangerous because: time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. See Tire Pressure on . They contain acid that can page 10‑41 and Vehicle Load Limits burn you. on page 9‑10 for information . They contain gas that can regarding proper tire inflation and explode or ignite. loading the vehicle. For instructions on how to remove, install, or store a . They contain enough spare tire, see Tire Changing on electricity to burn you. page 10‑65. If you do not follow these steps After installing the spare tire on the exactly, some or all of these vehicle, stop as soon as possible things can hurt you. and check that the spare is correctly inflated. The spare tire is made to Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (72,1)

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Notice: Ignoring these steps page 10‑5. You should always use 1. Check the other vehicle. It must could result in costly damage to this remote positive location, instead have a 12-volt battery with a the vehicle that would not be of the terminal on the battery. negative ground system. covered by the warranty. Notice: Only use a vehicle that Trying to start the vehicle by has a 12-volt system with a pushing or pulling it will not negative ground for jump work, and it could damage the starting. If the other vehicle does vehicle. not have a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake firmly. Vehicles with an automatic transmission should be in The vehicle has a remote negative P (Park). See Shifting Into Park (−) ground location. It is located on on page 9‑19. the right side of the engine Notice: If any accessories are left compartment. See Engine on or plugged in during the jump Compartment Overview on starting procedure, they could be The vehicle has a remote page 10‑5. You should always use damaged. The repairs would not positive (+) location. It is located on this remote ground location, instead be covered by the vehicle the right side of the engine of the terminal on the battery. warranty. Whenever possible, compartment. See Engine These posts are used instead of a turn off or unplug all accessories Compartment Overview on direct connection to the battery. on either vehicle when jump starting the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (73,1)

Vehicle Care 10-73

4. Turn the ignition to OFF and 5. Connect one end of the red switch off all lights and WARNING (CONTINUED) positive (+) cable to the jump accessories in both vehicles, start remote positive (+) post for except the hazard warning Be sure the battery has enough the discharged battery. flashers if needed. water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the { WARNING your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right positive (+) terminal of the good battery. An electric fan can start up even amount of fluid is there. If it is low, when the engine is not running add water to take care of that 7. Connect one end of the black and can injure you. Keep hands, first. If you do not, explosive gas negative (–) cable to the clothing and tools away from any could be present. negative (–) terminal of the good battery. underhood electric fan. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on 8. Connect the other end of the you. If you accidentally get it in black negative (–) cable to the remote negative (–) post for the { WARNING your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get discharged battery. Using a match near a battery can medical help immediately. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle cause battery gas to explode. with the good battery and run People have been hurt doing this, the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes. and some have been blinded. { WARNING Use a flashlight if you need more 10. Try to start the vehicle that had light. Fans or other moving engine the dead battery. If it will not (Continued) parts can injure you badly. Keep start after a few tries, it your hands away from moving probably needs service. parts once the engine is running. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (74,1)

10-74 Vehicle Care

Notice: If the jumper cables are Towing Recreational Vehicle connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting Towing may occur and damage the Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means vehicle. The repairs would not be Notice: Incorrectly towing a towing the vehicle behind another covered by the vehicle warranty. disabled vehicle may cause vehicle such as a motor home. The Always connect and remove the damage. The damage would not two most common types of jumper cables in the correct be covered by the vehicle recreational vehicle towing are order, making sure that the warranty. known as dinghy towing and dolly cables do not touch each other or towing. Dinghy towing is towing the Have the vehicle towed on a wheel other metal. vehicle with all four wheels on the lift tow truck. A flatbed car carrier ground. Dolly towing is towing the Jumper Cable Removal could damage the vehicle. The vehicle with two wheels on the wheel lift tow truck must raise the Reverse the sequence exactly when ground and two wheels up on a rear of the vehicle and wheel dollies removing the jumper cables. device known as a dolly. must be used to lift the front wheels off the ground. Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Consult your dealer or a towing: professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to To tow the vehicle behind another read the tow vehicle vehicle for recreational purposes, manufacturer's such as behind a motor home, see recommendations. “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in this section. . What is the distance that will be traveled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (75,1)

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. Is the proper towing equipment components could be damaged. Vehicles with front-wheel drive can going to be used? See your The repairs would not be covered be dolly towed from the front. dealer or trailering professional by the vehicle warranty. Do not for additional advice and Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle with all four tow the vehicle from the front: equipment recommendations. wheels on the ground. 1. Attach the dolly to the tow . Is the vehicle ready to be The vehicle was not designed to be towed? Just as preparing the vehicle following the dolly towed with all four wheels on the manufacturer instructions. vehicle for a long trip, make sure ground. If the vehicle must be the vehicle is prepared to be towed, a dolly should be used. See 2. Drive the front wheels onto the towed. the following information on dolly dolly. Dinghy Towing towing. 3. Shift the transmission to Dolly Towing from the Front P (Park). (Front-Wheel Drive) 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer instructions. 7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is Notice: If the vehicle is towed firmly attached to the towing with all four wheels on the vehicle. ground, the drivetrain 8. Turn the ignition to OFF. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (76,1)

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Dolly Towing from the Front Dolly Towing from the Rear Appearance Care (All-Wheel Drive) Exterior Care Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be The vehicle cannot be dolly towed covered by the vehicle's warranty. from the rear. Vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot Approved cleaning products can be dolly towed. be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product. Notice: Avoid using high-pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (77,1)

Vehicle Care 10-77

exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) cleaners that are marked safe for Protecting Exterior Bright Metal can result in damage or removal painted surfaces to remove foreign Parts of paint and decals. matter. Regularly clean bright metal parts Rinse the vehicle well, before Occasional hand waxing or mild with water or chrome polish on washing and after, to remove all polishing should be done to remove chrome or stainless steel trim, cleaning agents completely. If they residue from the paint finish. See if necessary. are allowed to dry on the surface, your dealer for approved cleaning For aluminum, never use auto or they could stain. products. chrome polish, steam, or caustic Dry the finish with a soft, clean Do not apply waxes or polishes to soap to clean. A coating of wax, chamois or an all-cotton towel to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, rubbed to a high polish, is avoid surface scratches and water decals, simulated wood, or flat paint recommended for all bright metal spotting. as damage can occur. parts. Finish Care Notice: Machine compounding or Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ aggressive polishing on a Lenses and Emblems Application of aftermarket clearcoat basecoat/clearcoat paint finish sealant/wax materials is not may damage it. Use only Use only lukewarm or cold water, a recommended. If painted surfaces non-abrasive waxes and polishes soft cloth, and a car washing soap are damaged, see your dealer to that are made for a basecoat/ to clean exterior lamps, lenses and have the damage assessed and clearcoat paint finish on the emblems. Follow instructions under repaired. Foreign materials such as vehicle. "Washing the Vehicle" in this calcium chloride and other salts, ice section. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree To keep the paint finish looking new, sap, bird droppings, chemicals from keep the vehicle garaged or Windshield and Wiper Blades industrial chimneys, etc., can covered whenever possible. Clean the outside of the windshield damage the vehicle's finish if they with glass cleaner. remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (78,1)

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Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires and dust. Always wash the cloth or paper towel soaked with chrome with soap and water after Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild exposure. clean the tires. detergent. Wash the windshield Notice: To avoid surface damage, Notice: Using petroleum-based thoroughly when cleaning the do not use strong soaps, tire dressing products on the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and chemicals, abrasive polishes, vehicle may damage the paint a buildup of vehicle wash/wax cleaners, brushes, or cleaners finish and/or tires. When applying treatments may cause wiper that contain acid on aluminum or a tire dressing, always wipe off streaking. chrome-plated wheels. Use only any overspray from all painted Replace the wiper blades if they are approved cleaners. Also, never surfaces on the vehicle. worn or damaged. Damage can be drive a vehicle with aluminum or caused by extreme dusty Wheels and Trim — Aluminum chrome-plated wheels through an conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, or Chrome automatic car wash that uses snow, and ice. silicone carbide tire cleaning Use a soft, clean cloth with mild brushes. Damage could occur Weatherstrips soap and water to clean the wheels. and the repairs would not be Apply silicone grease on After rinsing thoroughly with clean covered by the vehicle warranty. weatherstrips to make them last water, dry with a soft, clean towel. longer, seal better, and not stick or A wax may then be applied. Steering, Suspension, and squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips Notice: Chrome wheels and other Chassis Components once a year. Black marks from chrome trim may be damaged if Visually inspect the front and rear rubber material on painted surfaces the vehicle is not washed after suspension and steering system for can be removed by rubbing with a driving on roads that have been damaged, loose, or missing parts or clean cloth. See Recommended sprayed with magnesium, signs of wear. Inspect the power Fluids and Lubricants on calcium, or sodium chloride. steering for proper hook-up, binding, page 11‑13. These chlorides are used on leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually roads for conditions such as ice Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (79,1)

Vehicle Care 10-79

check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or Interior Care rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion leaks. protection. To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement Immediately remove any soils. Note parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, that newspapers or dark garments protection while maintaining the that can transfer color to home hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the vehicle warranty. steel fuel door hinge unless the furnishings can also permanently components are plastic. Applying Finish Damage transfer color to the vehicle's interior. silicone grease on weatherstrips Quickly repair minor chips and with a clean cloth will make them scratches with touch-up materials Use a soft bristle brush to remove last longer, seal better, and not stick available from your dealer to avoid dust from knobs and crevices on the or squeak. corrosion. Larger areas of finish instrument cluster. Using a mild soap solution, immediately remove Underbody Maintenance damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect Use plain water to flush dirt and repellent from all interior surfaces or debris from the vehicle's underbody. Chemical Paint Spotting permanent damage may result. Your dealer or an underbody car Airborne pollutants can fall upon Your dealer may have products for washing system can do this. If not and attack painted vehicle surfaces cleaning the interior. Use cleaners removed, rust and corrosion can causing blotchy, ring-shaped specifically designed for the develop. discolorations, and small, irregular surfaces being cleaned to prevent Sheet Metal Damage dark spots etched into the paint permanent damage. Apply all surface. cleaners directly to the cleaning If the vehicle is damaged and cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly requires sheet metal repair or on any switches or controls. replacement, make sure the body Cleaners should be removed repair shop applies anti-corrosion quickly. Never allow cleaners to Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (80,1)

10-80 Vehicle Care

remain on the surface being 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. Notice: Cleaning the windshield cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will with water during the first three to of time. leave a residue that creates six months of ownership will Cleaners may contain solvents that streaks and attracts dirt. Do not reduce tendency to fog. use solutions that contain strong can become concentrated in the Speaker Covers interior. Before using cleaners, read or caustic soap. and adhere to all safety instructions . Do not heavily saturate the Vacuum around a speaker cover on the label. While cleaning the upholstery when cleaning. gently, so that the speaker will not interior, maintain adequate be damaged. Clean spots with just . Do not use solvents or cleaners water and mild soap. ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents. windows. Coated Moldings Interior Glass To prevent damage, do not clean Coated moldings should be cleaned. the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets . When lightly soiled, wipe with a left behind with a clean dry cloth. sponge or soft lint-free cloth . Never use a razor or any other dampened with water. sharp object to remove a soil Commercial glass cleaners may be from any interior surface. used, if necessary, after cleaning . When heavily soiled, use warm the interior glass with plain water. soapy water. . Never use a brush with stiff bristles. Notice: To prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on . Never rub any surface automotive glass. Abrasive aggressively or with excessive cleaners or aggressive cleaning pressure. may damage the rear window . Do not use laundry detergents or defogger. dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use approximately 20 drops per Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (81,1)

Vehicle Care 10-81

Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface and Vehicle Information and center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment. If a Radio Displays a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being prevent forcing the soil in to the For vehicles with high gloss used during vacuuming, only use it fabric. surfaces or vehicle displays, use a on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. gently remove as much of the soil 4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the as possible using one of the soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle following techniques: longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could the soil to the cleaning cloth. . Gently blot liquids with a paper scratch the surface. Then use the towel. Continue blotting until no 5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to more soil can be removed. removed, use a mild soap clean. Never use window cleaners solution followed only by club or solvents. Periodically hand wash . For solid soils, remove as much soda or plain water. the microfiber cloth separately, as possible prior to vacuuming. using mild soap. Do not use bleach If the soil is not completely To clean: or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly removed, it may be necessary to and air dry before next use. 1. Saturate a clean lint-free use a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water or club cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Instrument Panel, Leather, soda. Microfiber cloth is hidden area for colorfastness before Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces recommended to prevent lint using a commercial upholstery transfer to the fabric or carpet. cleaner or spot lifter. If ring Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove 2. Remove excess moisture by formation occurs, clean the entire fabric or carpet. dust and loose dirt. For a more gently wringing until water does thorough cleaning, use a soft not drip from the cleaning cloth. Following the cleaning process, a microfiber cloth dampened with a paper towel can be used to blot mild soap solution. excess moisture. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (82,1)

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Notice: Soaking or saturating soft cloth dampened with a mild Floor Mats leather, especially perforated soap solution. Damage caused by leather, as well as other interior air fresheners would not be surfaces, may cause permanent covered by the vehicle warranty. { WARNING damage. Wipe excess moisture If a floor mat is the wrong size or from these surfaces after Cargo Cover and is not properly installed, it can cleaning and allow them to dry Convenience Net interfere with the pedals. naturally. Never use heat, steam, Wash with warm water and mild spot lifters, or spot removers. Do Interference with the pedals can detergent. Do not use chlorine cause unintended acceleration not use cleaners that contain bleach. Rinse with cold water, and and/or increased stopping silicone or wax-based products. then dry completely. Cleaners containing these distance which can cause a crash solvents can permanently change Care of Safety Belts and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the the appearance and feel of leather Keep belts clean and dry. or soft trim and are not pedals. recommended. { WARNING Do not use cleaners that increase Use the following guidelines for gloss, especially on the instrument Do not bleach or dye safety belts. proper floor mat usage. panel. Reflected glare can decrease It may severely weaken them. In . The original equipment floor visibility through the windshield a crash, they might not be able to mats were designed for your under certain conditions. provide adequate protection. vehicle. If the floor mats need Notice: Use of air fresheners may Clean safety belts only with mild replacing, it is recommended cause permanent damage to soap and lukewarm water. that GM certified floor mats be plastics and painted surfaces. purchased. Non-GM floor mats If an air freshener comes in may not fit properly and may contact with any plastic or interfere with the pedals. Always painted surface in the vehicle, check that the floor mats do not blot immediately and clean with a interfere with the pedals. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (83,1)

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. Use the floor mat with the Removing and Replacing the correct side up. Do not turn Floor Mats it over. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. . Do not place one floor mat on top of another. The driver side floor mat is held in place by button-type retainers.

1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (84,1)

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Service and Maintenance 11-1

Service and Recommended Fluids, General Information Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Recommended Fluids and Your vehicle is an important Lubricants ...... 11-13 investment. This section describes Maintenance Replacement the required maintenance for the General Information Parts ...... 11-14 vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 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 ...... 11-3 responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required Special Application Services maintenance using genuine Special Application replacement parts. They have up‐to‐ Services ...... 11-9 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 ...... 11-10 scheduling to assist with service needs. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

11-2 Service and Maintenance

Your dealer recognizes the Because of the way people use . Frequently towing a trailer. importance of providing vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Used for high speed or competitively priced maintenance There may need to be more competitive driving. and repair services. With trained frequent checks and services. The . Used for taxi, police, or delivery technicians, the dealer is the place Additional Required Services ‐ for routine maintenance such as oil Normal are for vehicles that: service. changes and tire rotations and . Carry passengers and cargo Refer to the information in the additional maintenance items like within recommended limits on Maintenance Schedule Additional tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper the Tire and Loading Information Required Services ‐ Severe chart. blades. label. See Vehicle Load Limits Notice: Damage caused by on page 9‑10. { WARNING improper maintenance can lead to . Are driven on reasonable road costly repairs and may not be Performing maintenance work can surfaces within legal driving be dangerous and can cause covered by the vehicle warranty. limits. Maintenance intervals, checks, serious injury. Perform inspections, recommended fluids, . Use the recommended fuel. See maintenance work only if the and lubricants are important to Recommended Fuel on required information, proper tools, keep the vehicle in good working page 9‑55. and equipment are available. condition. Refer to the information in the If they are not, see your dealer to The Tire Rotation and Required Maintenance Schedule Additional have a trained technician do the Services are the responsibility of the Required Services ‐ Normal chart. work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑3. vehicle owner. It is recommended to The Additional Required Services ‐ have your dealer perform these Severe are for vehicles that are: services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic keep the vehicle in good working in hot weather. condition, improves fuel economy, . Mainly driven in hilly or and reduces vehicle emissions. mountainous terrain. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-3

. Engine air cleaner filter Cadillac Premium replacement. Maintenance Care Maintenance . Passenger compartment air filter Schedule Your vehicle comes with the replacement. Owner Checks and Services Cadillac Premium Care . Multi‐point vehicle inspection Maintenance. It is a maintenance (MPVI) performed by a qualified At Each Fuel Stop program that covers select technician. . Check the engine oil level. See maintenance services during the Engine Oil on page 10‑6. 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 Cadillac Premium Care authorized service dealer. . Check the tire inflation Maintenance covers routine pressures. See Tire Pressure on maintenance services, when page 10‑41. scheduled in accordance with the . Inspect the tires for wear. See owner manual, including: Tire Inspection on page 10‑48. . Oil changes based on the . Check the windshield washer vehicle's oil life monitor system. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on . Tire rotation every 12 000 km page 10‑17. (7,500 mi). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

11-4 Service and Maintenance

Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required . Check tire inflation pressures. Services Every 12 000 km/ See Tire Pressure on When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL page 10‑41. SOON message displays, have the 7,500 mi . Inspect tire wear. See Tire engine oil and filter changed within Rotate the tires, if recommended for Inspection on page 10 48. the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven the vehicle, and perform the ‑ under the best conditions, the following services. See Tire . Visually check for fluid leaks. engine oil life system might not Rotation on page 10‑48. . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. indicate the need for vehicle service . See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on for more than a year. The engine oil Check engine oil level and oil page 10 10. and filter must be changed at least life percentage. If needed, ‑ once a year and the oil life system change engine oil and filter, and . Inspect brake system. reset oil life system. See Engine must be reset. Your trained dealer . Visually inspect steering, technician can perform this work. Oil on page 10‑6 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9. suspension, and chassis If the engine oil life system is reset components for damaged, loose, accidentally, service the vehicle . Check engine coolant level. See or missing parts or signs of within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the Engine Coolant on page 10‑12. wear. See Exterior Care on last service. Reset the oil life . Check windshield washer fluid page 10‑76. system when the oil is changed. level. See Washer Fluid on See Engine Oil Life System on . Check restraint system page 10‑17. page 10‑9. components. See Safety System . Visually inspect windshield wiper Check on page 3‑21. blades for wear, cracking, . Visually inspect fuel system for or contamination. See Exterior damage or leaks. Care on page 10‑76. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑22. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

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. Visually inspect exhaust system . Check parking brake and . Check tire sealant expiration and nearby heat shields for automatic transmission park date, if equipped. See Tire loose or damaged parts. mechanism. See Park Brake and Sealant and Compressor Kit on P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10 57. . Lubricate body components. See ‑ page 10 21. Exterior Care on page 10‑76. ‑ . Inspect sunroof track and seal, . Check accelerator pedal for if equipped. See Sunroof on . Check starter switch. See Starter damage, high effort, or binding. page 2 24. Switch Check on page 10‑20. ‑ Replace if needed. . Check automatic transmission . shift lock control function. See Visually inspect gas strut for Automatic Transmission Shift signs of wear, cracks, or other Lock Control Function Check on damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your page 10‑21. dealer if service is required. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

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Service and Maintenance 11-7

Footnotes — Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services — Normal routing, and condition. Check that page 10‑11. (1) Or every two years, whichever the purge valve, if the vehicle has (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent one, works properly. Replace as comes first. needed. replacement may be needed if the (7) Inspect for fraying, excessive vehicle is driven in areas with (3) Or every four years, whichever cracking, or damage; replace, heavy traffic, areas with poor air comes first. if needed. quality, or areas with high dust (4) Do not directly power wash the levels. Replacement may also be transfer case output seals. High needed if there is a reduction in air pressure water can overcome the flow, excessive window fogging, seals and contaminate the transfer or odors. case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

11-8 Service and Maintenance Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-9

Footnotes — Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services — Severe (4) Do not directly power wash the Services (1) Or every two years, whichever transfer case output seals. High . Severe Commercial Use comes first. More frequent pressure water can overcome the Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis replacement may be needed if the seals and contaminate the transfer components every 5 000 km/ vehicle is driven in areas with heavy case fluid. Contaminated fluid will 3,000 mi. traffic, areas with poor air quality, decrease the life of the transfer . Have underbody flushing service or areas with high dust levels. case and should be replaced. performed once a year. Replacement may also be needed if (5) Or every five years, whichever there is a reduction in air flow, comes first. See Cooling System on excessive window fogging, or odors. page 10‑11. (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (6) Or every 10 years, whichever and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has (7) Inspect for fraying, excessive one, works properly. Replace as cracking, or damage; replace, needed. if needed. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important . Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break‐down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping. repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power. performance, additional . Trained dealer technicians have maintenance services may be . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment required. It is recommended the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and that your dealer perform these the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts services — their trained dealer connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle. corrosion‐free. technicians know your vehicle best. Fluids Your dealer can also perform a Belts thorough assessment with a multi‐ Proper fluid levels and approved point inspection to recommend . Belts may need replacing if they fluids protect the vehicle’s systems when your vehicle may need squeak or show signs of and components. See attention. The following list is cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 for GM intended to explain the services and . Trained dealer technicians can ‑ conditions to look for that may inspect the belts and approved fluids. indicate services are required. recommend replacement when . Engine oil and windshield necessary. washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill. . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

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Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. split in the tire. that there are no cracks or leaks. . Trained dealer technicians can . Signs of wear may include With a multi‐point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ inspect and recommend the right dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer tires. Your dealer can also advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven provide tire/wheel balancing tire wear. services to ensure smooth Lamps vehicle operation at all speeds. Properly working headlamps, . As part of the multi‐point Your dealer sells and services taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer name brand tires. important to see and be seen on technicians can visually inspect the road. the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like . Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are attention include dimming, failure when service is needed. to light, cracking, or damage. available from your dealer. For The brake lamps need to be Tires information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and checked periodically to ensure Tires need to be properly inflated, that they light when braking. exterior, see Interior Care on rotated, and balanced. Maintaining page 10‑79 and Exterior Care on . With a multi‐point inspection, the tires can save money, fuel, and page 10‑76. your dealer can check the lamps can reduce the risk of tire failure. and note any concerns. . Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators; cord or fabric showing through the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

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Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. clean and clear. provide a clear view. . Signs that the alignment may . Signs of damage include . Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include scratches, cracks, and chips. skipping across the windshield, pulling, improper vehicle and worn or split rubber. . Trained dealer technicians can handling, or unusual tire wear. inspect the windshield and . Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required recommend proper replacement check the wiper blades and equipment to ensure proper if needed. replace them when needed. wheel alignment. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑6. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. Engine Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10‑12. DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in Hydraulic Brake System Canada 88862807). Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection Windshield Washer requirements. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084, in Canada 19256085). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood and Door Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Weatherstrip Conditioning 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 22753242 A3176C Engine Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 22743911 CF183 Spark Plugs 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 65 cm (25.6 in) 25892079 — Passenger Side – 45 cm (17.7 in) 25882578 — Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (15,1)

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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 XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (16,1)

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Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12‑2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 Identification Label This label, on the load floor under the spare tire cover in the trunk, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation. corner of the instrument panel, on . Paint information. the left side of the vehicle. It can be . seen through the windshield from Production options and special outside. The VIN also appears on equipment. the Vehicle Certification and Service Do not remove this label from the Parts labels and certificates of title vehicle. and registration. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and Air Conditioning Refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 7.1 L 7.5 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive 70.0 L 18.5 gal All-Wheel Drive 74.0 L 19.5 gal 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 3.6L V6 Engine 3 Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-12 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-13 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy ...... 13-14 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings Program (U.S. and ® can occur. If your concern has not Canada) ...... 13-5 OnStar ...... 13-15 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 been resolved to your satisfaction, Roadside Service ...... 13-5 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Radio Frequency Appointments ...... 13-7 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-15 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation Radio Frequency with a member of dealership Program ...... 13-8 Statement ...... 13-15 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-9 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications If the matter has already been Ordering Information ...... 13-11 reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of your dealership or the general manager. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Cadillac, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you. Cadillac Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800-458-8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address: 1-888-446-2000. with the new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program We encourage you to call the if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business toll-free number in order to give your after following the procedure Bureaus, Inc. inquiry prompt attention. Have the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard following information available to can file with the Better Business Suite 800 give the Customer Assistance Bureau (BBB) Auto Line® Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 representative: to enforce your rights. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 . Vehicle Identification The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto Number (VIN). This is available out-of-court program administered from the vehicle registration or by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all title, or the plate at the top left of Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of the instrument panel and visible disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by through the windshield. the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves . Dealership name and location. be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility . Vehicle delivery date and dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its present mileage. filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Cadillac encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program. Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Cadillac Customer Assistance of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Center factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Cadillac Motor Car Division claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33169 the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5169 an impartial third party arbiter, and The inquiry should be accompanied www.Cadillac.com may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-800-458-8006 designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2622 (For Text settlement process, from the time Telephone devices (TTYs)) you file your complaint to the final Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 decision, should be completed in From U.S. Virgin Islands: approximately 70 days. We believe 1-800-496-9994 our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Canada communicate with Cadillac by D (Preferred Dealer dialing: 1-800-833-2622. TTY users General Motors of Canada Limited Information): Select a preferred in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Canadian Cadillac Customer Care dealer and view dealer location, maps, phone numbers, and hours. Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Online Owner Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive J (Warranty Tracking Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Experience Information): Track the vehicle’s www.gm.ca (U.S.) my.cadillac.com warranty information. 1-888-446-2000 The Cadillac online owner J (Recall Information): View 1-800-263-3830 (For Text experience is a one-stop resource active recalls or search by Vehicle Telephone devices (TTYs)) that allows interaction with Cadillac Identification Number (VIN). See Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 and keeps important vehicle-specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Overseas information in one place. on page 12‑1. H (Other Account Information): Please contact the local General Membership Benefits View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Motors Business Unit. E (Vehicle Information): radio, and OnStar account Download owner manuals and view information. Customer Assistance for vehicle-specific how-to videos. F (Live Chat Support): Chat live Text Telephone (TTY) G (Maintenance Information): with online help representatives. Users View maintenance schedules, Visit my.cadillac.com to register your required alerts, OnStar onboard To assist customers who are deaf, vehicle. vehicle diagnostic information, and hard of hearing, or speech-impaired schedule service appointments. and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment I (Service History): View available at its Customer Assistance printable dealer-recorded service Center. Any TTY user can records and self-recorded service records. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Cadillac Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also (Canada) cadillacowner.ca has a Mobility Program. Call Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner (U.S. and Canada) details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. . Chat live with online help representatives. Roadside Service . Use the Vehicle Tools section. U.S.: 1-800-224-1400. . Access third party enthusiast Canada: 1-800-882-1112. sites and social media networks. Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. . Locate owner resources such as This program is available to Only): 1-888-889-2438. lease-end, financing, and qualified applicants for cost warranty information. Service is available 24 hours a day, reimbursement of eligible 365 days a year. . Retrieve favorite articles, aftermarket adaptive equipment quizzes, tips, and multimedia required for the vehicle, such as Calling for Service galleries organized into the hand controls or a wheelchair/ When calling Roadside Service, Features and Auto Care scooter lift for the vehicle. have the following information Sections. For more information on the limited ready: . offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or Download owner manuals. . Your name, home address, and call the GM Mobility Assistance . home telephone number. Find Cadillac-recommended Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text maintenance services. Telephone (TTY) users, call . Telephone number of your 1-800-833-9935. location. . Location of the vehicle. . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

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. Odometer reading, Vehicle claims are made too often, or the must be in good condition and Identification Number (VIN), and same type of claim is made many properly inflated. It is your delivery date of the vehicle. times. responsibility for the repair or . Description of the problem. replacement of the tire if it is not Cadillac Owner Privileges™ covered by the warranty. Coverage . Emergency Fuel Delivery: . Battery Jump Start: Service to Services are provided up to 6 years/ Delivery of enough fuel for the jump start a dead battery. 110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever vehicle to get to the nearest . comes first. service station. Trip Interruption Benefits and Service: If your trip is In the U.S., anyone driving the . Lock-Out Service: Service to interrupted due to a warranty vehicle is covered. In Canada, a unlock the vehicle if you are failure, incidental expenses may person driving the vehicle without locked out. A remote unlock may be reimbursed during the permission from the owner is not be available if you have OnStar. 6 years/110 000 km (70,000 mi) covered. For security reasons, the driver Powertrain warranty period. must present identification Items considered are hotel, Roadside Service is not a part of the before this service is given. New Vehicle Limited Warranty. meals, and rental car. Cadillac and General Motors of . Emergency Tow from a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the Cadillac Technician Roadside Canada Limited reserve the right to Service (U.S. Only) make any changes or discontinue nearest Cadillac dealer for the Roadside Service program at warranty service, or if the vehicle Cadillac's exceptional Roadside any time without notification. was in a crash and cannot be Service is more than an auto club or driven. Assistance is also given towing service. It provides every Cadillac and General Motors of when the vehicle is stuck in the Cadillac owner in the United States Canada Limited reserve the right to sand, mud, or snow. with the advantage of contacting a limit services or payment to an Cadillac advisor and, where owner or driver if they decide the . Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with a spare available, a Cadillac trained dealer tire. The spare tire, if equipped, technician who can provide on-site service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

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A dealer technician will travel to Services Specific to Roadside Service. Mechanical your location within a 30-mile radius Canadian-Purchased Vehicles failures may be covered, of a participating Cadillac however any cost for parts and dealership. If beyond this radius, we . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement labor for repairs not covered by will arrange to have your car towed is approximately $5 Canadian. the warranty are the owner to the nearest Cadillac dealership. Diesel fuel delivery may be responsibility. Each technician travels with a restricted. Propane and other specially equipped service vehicle fuels are not provided through this service. Scheduling Service complete with the necessary Appointments Cadillac parts and tools required to . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle handle most roadside repairs. registration is required. When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and . Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Not Included in request an appointment. By Service: Pre-authorization, Roadside Service scheduling a service appointment original detailed receipts, and a and advising the service consultant . Impound towing caused by copy of the repair orders are of your transportation needs, your violation of any laws. required. Once authorization has dealer can help minimize your . been received, the Roadside Legal fines. inconvenience. Service advisor will help you . Mounting, dismounting, make arrangements and explain If the vehicle cannot be scheduled or changing of snow tires, how to receive payment. into the service department chains, or other traction devices. immediately, keep driving it until it . Alternative Service: If . can be scheduled for service, Towing or services for vehicles assistance cannot be provided unless, of course, the problem is driven on a non-public road or right away, the Roadside Service safety related. If it is, please call highway. advisor may give you permission your dealership, let them know this, to get local emergency road and ask for instructions. service. You will receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

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If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle Public Transportation or Fuel the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage Reimbursement urged to do so as early in the work information. If the vehicle requires overnight day as possible to allow for Transportation Options warranty repairs, and public same-day repair. transportation is used instead of Warranty service can generally be your dealer's shuttle service, the Courtesy Transportation completed while you wait. However, expense must be supported by Program if you are unable to wait, GM helps original receipts and can only be up to minimize inconvenience by to the maximum amount allowed by To enhance your ownership providing several transportation GM for shuttle service. In addition, experience, we and our participating options. Depending on the for U.S. customers, should you dealers are proud to offer Courtesy circumstances, your dealer can offer arrange transportation through a Transportation, a customer support one of the following: friend or relative, limited program for vehicles with the reimbursement for reasonable fuel Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Shuttle Service expenses may be available. Claim Coverage period in Canada), Shuttle service is the preferred amounts should reflect actual costs extended powertrain, and/or means of offering Courtesy and be supported by original hybrid-specific warranties in both Transportation. Dealers may provide receipts. See your dealer for the U.S. and Canada. shuttle service to get you to your information regarding the allowance Several Courtesy Transportation destination with minimal interruption amounts for reimbursement of fuel options are available to assist in of your daily schedule. This includes or other transportation costs. reducing inconvenience when one-way or round-trip shuttle service warranty repairs are required. within reasonable time and distance Courtesy Rental Vehicle parameters of your dealer's area. Courtesy Transportation is not a Your dealer may arrange to provide part of the New Vehicle Limited you with a courtesy rental vehicle or Warranty. A separate booklet reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if the vehicle is kept entitled “Limited Warranty and for an overnight warranty repair. Owner Assistance Information” Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

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Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to originally built. Genuine GM and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change, Collision parts are the best choice to receipts. This requires that you sign or discontinue Courtesy ensure that the vehicle's designed and complete a rental agreement Transportation at any time and to appearance, durability, and safety and meet state/provincial, local, and resolve all questions of claim are preserved. The use of Genuine rental vehicle provider requirements. eligibility pursuant to the terms and GM parts can help maintain the GM Requirements vary and may include conditions described herein at its New Vehicle Limited Warranty. minimum age requirements, sole discretion. Recycled original equipment parts insurance coverage, credit card, etc. may also be used for repair. These You are responsible for fuel usage Collision Damage Repair parts are typically removed from charges and may also be If the vehicle is involved in a vehicles that were total losses in responsible for taxes, levies, usage prior crashes. In most cases, the fees, excessive mileage, or rental collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified parts being recycled are from usage beyond the completion of the undamaged sections of the vehicle. repair. technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement A recycled original equipment GM It may not be possible to provide a parts. Poorly performed collision part may be an acceptable choice to like vehicle as a courtesy rental. repairs diminish the vehicle resale maintain the vehicle's originally designed appearance and safety Additional Program value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent performance; however, the history of Information collisions. these parts is not known. Such parts All program options, such as shuttle are not covered by the GM New service, may not be available at Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any every dealer. Please contact your Genuine GM Collision parts are new related failures are not covered by dealer for specific information parts made with the same materials that warranty. about availability. All Courtesy and construction methods as the Transportation arrangements will be parts with which the vehicle was administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs. vehicle with comprehensive and not have been tested for the vehicle. collision insurance coverage. There As a result, these parts may fit If a Crash Occurs are significant differences in the poorly, exhibit premature durability/ quality of coverage afforded by If there has been an injury, call corrosion problems, and may not various insurance policy terms. emergency services for help. Do not perform properly in subsequent Many insurance policies provide leave the scene of a crash until all collisions. Aftermarket parts are not reduced protection to the GM matters have been taken care of. covered by the GM New Vehicle vehicle by limiting compensation for Move the vehicle only if its position Limited Warranty, and any vehicle damage repairs by using puts you in danger, or you are failure related to such parts is not aftermarket collision parts. Some instructed to move it by a police covered by that warranty. insurance companies will not officer. Repair Facility specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved GM also recommends that you recommend that you ensure that the in the crash. choose a collision repair facility that vehicle will be repaired with GM For emergency towing see meets your needs before you ever original equipment collision parts. Roadside Service on page 13‑5. need collision repairs. Your dealer If such insurance coverage is not may have a collision repair center available from your current Gather the following information: with GM-trained technicians and insurance carrier, consider switching . Driver name, address, and state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be to another insurance carrier. able to recommend a collision repair telephone number. center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing . Driver license number. technicians and comparable company may require you to have . equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with Owner name, address, and Genuine GM Original Equipment telephone number. Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Vehicle license plate number. Genuine Manufacturer replacement Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

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. Vehicle make, model, and be original equipment parts, either of the repair and parts choices as model year. new Genuine GM parts or recycled long as the cost stays within . Vehicle Identification original GM parts. Remember, reasonable limits. Number (VIN). recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty. Service Publications . Insurance company and policy number. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Ordering Information but you must live with the repair. . General description of the Depending on your policy limits, Service Manuals damage to the other vehicle. your insurance company may Service Manuals have the diagnosis Choose a reputable repair facility initially value the repair using and repair information on the that uses quality replacement parts. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with engines, transmission, axle, See “Collision Parts” earlier in this the repair professional, and insist on suspension, brakes, electrical, section. Genuine GM parts. Remember, steering, body, etc. if the vehicle is leased, you may be If the airbag has inflated, see What obligated to have the vehicle Service Bulletins Will You See after an Airbag repaired with Genuine GM parts, Inflates? on page 3‑32. Service Bulletins give additional even if your insurance coverage technical service information Managing the Vehicle Damage does not pay the full cost. needed to knowledgeably service Repair Process If another party's insurance General Motors cars and trucks. In the event that the vehicle requires company is paying for the repairs, Each bulletin contains instructions damage repairs, GM recommends you are not obligated to accept a to assist in the diagnosis and that you take an active role in its repair valuation based on that service of the vehicle. repair. If you have a pre-determined insurance company's collision policy repair facility of choice, take the repair limits, as you have no vehicle there, or have it towed there. contractual limits with that company. Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control required replacement collision parts Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

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Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle. The ORDER TOLL FREE: Owner Manual includes the to the United States 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday Maintenance Schedule for all 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Government models. For Credit Card Orders Only If you believe that your vehicle In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit has a defect which could cause Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Booklet. a crash or could cause injury or Or write to: death, you should immediately RETAIL SELL PRICE: Helm, Incorporated inform the National Highway $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Traffic Safety Administration shipping fees. Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Without Portfolio: Owner Plymouth, MI 48170 General Motors. Manual only. Prices are subject to change without If NHTSA receives similar RETAIL SELL PRICE: notice and without incurring complaints, it may open an $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and obligation. Allow ample time for shipping fees. investigation, and if it finds that delivery. a safety defect exists in a group All listed prices are quoted in U.S. of vehicles, it may order a recall funds. Make checks payable in U.S. and remedy campaign. funds. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

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To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety this, notify General Motors. defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Cadillac Customer Assistance 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at Cadillac Motor Car Division 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other P.O. Box 33169 information about motor Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5169 Road Safety Branch vehicle safety from In Canada, call 1 888 446 2000, 80 rue Noel ‐ ‐ ‐ http://www.safercar.gov. or write: Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

13-14 Customer Information

Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, transmission performance, to designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The routinely acquired during a crash antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to investigation. record such data as: control the vehicle. These modules To read data recorded by an EDR, may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your special equipment is required, and technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is Some modules may also store data . Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle about how the vehicle is operated, manufacturer, other parties, such as such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the average speed. These modules may special equipment, can read the . retain personal preferences, such as How far (if at all) the driver was information if they have access to radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ the vehicle or the EDR. temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, . How fast the vehicle was traveling. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (15,1)

Customer Information 13-15

GM will not access this data or Infotainment System Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, If the vehicle is equipped with a Statement if the vehicle is leased, with the navigation system as part of the This vehicle has systems that consent of the lessee; in response infotainment system, use of the operate on a radio frequency that to an official request by police or system may result in the storage of comply with Part 15 of the Federal similar government office; as part of destinations, addresses, telephone Communications Commission (FCC) GM's defense of litigation through numbers, and other trip information. rules and with Industry Canada the discovery process; or, as See the infotainment manual for Standards RSS‐GEN/210/220/310. required by law. Data that GM information on stored data and for Operation is subject to the following collects or receives may also be deletion instructions. two conditions: used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for Radio Frequency 1. The device may not cause research purposes, where a need is Identification (RFID) harmful interference. shown and the data is not tied to a 2. The device must accept any specific vehicle or vehicle owner. RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire interference received, including interference that may cause OnStar® pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in undesired operation of the If the vehicle is equipped with connection with conveniences such device. OnStar® and has an active as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Changes or modifications to any of subscription, refer to the OnStar® transmitters for remote door locking/ these systems by other than an Terms and Conditions for unlocking and starting, and authorized service facility could void information on data collection and in-vehicle transmitters for garage authorization to use this equipment. use. See OnStar Overview on door openers. RFID technology in page 14‑1. GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (16,1)

13-16 Customer Information

2 NOTES Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (1,1)

OnStar 14-1

OnStar OnStar Overview Push = to: . Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling voice commands. OnStar Services . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency ...... 14-2 Navigation voice commands. Security ...... 14-2 Requires the available Directions Navigation ...... 14-2 If equipped, this vehicle has a and Connections service plan. Connections ...... 14-3 comprehensive, in-vehicle system Diagnostics ...... 14-5 that can connect to a live Advisor Push | to connect to a live for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Advisor to: OnStar Additional Information Connection, and Diagnostic . OnStar Additional Services. Verify account information or Information ...... 14-5 update contact information. The OnStar system status light is . next to the OnStar buttons. If the Get driving directions. Requires status light is: the available Directions and Connections service plan. . Solid Green: System is ready. . Receive On-Demand . Flashing Green: On a call. Diagnostics for a check of the . Red: Indicates a problem. vehicle’s key operating systems. . Receive Roadside Assistance. Push | or call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

14-2 OnStar

Push the OnStar Emergency OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, button > to get a priority connection and can help police locate the to an Emergency Advisor available Emergency vehicle if it is stolen. 24/7 to: With Automatic Crash Response, Navigation . Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically OnStar navigation requires the . Be a Good Samaritan or connect to help in most crashes, Directions and Connections respond to an AMBER Alert. even if help cannot be requested. service plan. . Get crisis assistance and Push > to connect to an Push | to receive directions or evacuation routes. Emergency Advisor. GPS have them sent to the vehicle technology is used to identify the navigation screen, if equipped. vehicle location and can provide Destinations can also be forwarded critical information to emergency to the vehicle from Google Maps personnel. The Advisor is also ™ or MapQuest.com. The OnStar trained to offer critical assistance in mapping database is continuously emergency situations before first updated. Visit www.onstar.com for responders arrive. coverage maps. Security Turn-by-Turn Navigation OnStar provides services like Stolen 1. Push | to connect to a live Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition Advisor. Block, and Roadside Assistance, if the vehicle is equipped with these 2. Request directions. services. OnStar can unlock the 3. Directions are downloaded to the vehicle doors remotely, if it is vehicle. 4. Follow the voice-guided commands. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

OnStar 14-3

Using Voice Commands 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds Destination Download: Push |, During a Planned Route with the last direction given, then then request the Advisor to responds with “OnStar ready,” download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle. 1. Push = . System responds: 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice After the call ends, push the “Go” “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say commands. button on the navigation screen to Cancel route. System begin driving directions. “ ” Get My Destination responds: “Do you want to Destinations can also be cancel directions?” 1. Push = . System responds: downloaded on the go. For 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. information about eNav, Destination Download, and coverage maps visit “OK, request completed, thank 2. Say “Get my destination.” you, goodbye.” System responds with address www.onstar.com. Route Preview and the distance to the destination, then responds with Connections 1. Push = . System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar ready, then a tone. “ ” 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice calls to be made and received from 2. Say “Route preview.” System commands. the vehicle. The vehicle can also be responds with the next three controlled from a cell phone through maneuvers. Other Navigation Services the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. Available from OnStar See www.onstar.com for 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice coverage maps. commands. OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers to send destinations from Google Repeat Maps and MapQuest.com to their Turn-by-Turn Navigation or 1. Push = . System responds: screen-based navigation system. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. When ready, the directions will be downloaded to the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

14-4 OnStar

Hands-Free Calling Retrieve My Number 5. Say “Yes” or “No” to try again. System responds: “OK, storing 1. Push = . System responds: 1. Push = . System responds: .” “OnStar ready.” “OnStar ready.” Place a Call Using a Stored 2. Say “Call.” System responds: 2. Say “My number.” System Number “Please say the name or number responds: “Your OnStar to call.” Hands-Free Calling number is.” 1. Push = . System responds: 3. Say the entire number without End a Call “OnStar ready.” pausing, including a 1 and the “ ” = 2. Say “Call .” System area code. System responds: Push . System responds: “Call responds: “OK, calling “OK calling.” ended.” .” Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Verify Minutes and Expiration Dialing 1. Press = . The system responds Push = and say “Minutes” then “OnStar Ready,” followed by 1. Push = . System responds: “Verify” to check how many minutes a tone. “OnStar ready.” remain and their expiration date. 2. Say “Call.” The system responds 2. Say “Store.” System responds: OnStar Mobile App “Please say the name or number “Please say the number you to call.” would like to store.” Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to your iPhone or 3. Say 911 without pausing. The “ ” 3. Say the entire number without Android smartphone to check system responds 911. “ ” pausing. System responds: vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire Please say the name tag. 4. Say “Call.” The system responds “ ” pressure; to start the vehicle (if “OK, dialing 911.” 4. Pick a name tag. System equipped) or unlock it; or to connect responds: “About to store . Does that sound OK?” RemoteLink information and compatibility, see www.onstar.com. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

OnStar 14-5

Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Information Automatic Crash Response, perform a vehicle check every Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, month. It will check the engine, Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and | major vehicle systems. It also Push to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn checks the tire pressures, if the eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling vehicle is equipped with the Tire can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not Pressure Monitoring System. If a account information. If OnStar all OnStar services are available diagnostics check is needed receives information that vehicle everywhere or on all vehicles. For ownership has changed, OnStar between e-mails, push |, and an more information, a full description may send a voice message to the of OnStar services, system Advisor can run a check. vehicle, requesting updated account limitations, and OnStar terms and information. conditions, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); Reactivation for Subsequent contact OnStar at 1-888-4ONSTAR Owners (1-888-466-7827) or TTY Push | and follow the prompts to 1-877-248-2080; or push | to speak to an Advisor as soon as speak with an Advisor. OnStar possible after acquiring the vehicle. services require a vehicle electrical The Advisor will update vehicle system, wireless service, and GPS records and will explain the OnStar satellite technologies to be available service offers and options available. and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

14-6 OnStar

OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on available dealer-installed TTY your vehicle is in a place where page 13‑15 for information system can provide in-vehicle OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal access to all of the OnStar services, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC) except Virtual Advisor and OnStar in that area, and the wireless rules and Industry Canada Turn-by-Turn Navigation. service provider has coverage, Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. network capacity, reception, and OnStar.com technology compatible with OnStar Services for People with The website provides access to service. Service involving location Disabilities account information, manages the information about the vehicle cannot Advisors provide services to help OnStar subscription, and allows work unless GPS signals are subscribers with physical disabilities viewing of videos of each service. available, unobstructed, and and medical conditions. Get subscription plan pricing and compatible with the OnStar sign up for OnStar Vehicle hardware. OnStar service may not Push | for help with: Diagnostics. Click on the “My work if the OnStar equipment is not . Locating a gas station with an Account” tab on the home page. properly installed or it has not been attendant to pump gas. properly maintained. If equipment or OnStar Personal Identification software is added, connected, . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., Number (PIN) that meets accessibility needs. or modified, OnStar service may not A PIN is needed to access some of work. Other problems beyond the . Providing directions to the the OnStar services, like Remote control of OnStar may prevent closest hospital or pharmacy in Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, urgent situations. Assistance. You will be prompted to tunnels, weather, electrical system change the PIN the first time when design and architecture of the TTY Users speaking with an Advisor. To vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a OnStar has the ability to change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar crash, or wireless phone network communicate to the deaf, and provide the Advisor with the congestion or jamming. hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired current number. customers while in the vehicle. The Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

OnStar 14-7

Warranty Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas OnStar equipment may be System (GPS) Avoid placing items over or near the warranted as part of the New . Obstruction of the GPS can antenna to prevent blocking cellular Vehicle Limited Warranty. The occur in a large city with tall and GPS signal reception. Cellular manufacturer of the vehicle buildings; in parking garages; reception is required for OnStar to furnishes detailed warranty around airports; in tunnels, send remote signals to the vehicle. information. underpasses, or parking garages; or in an area with very Unable to Connect to OnStar Languages dense trees. If GPS signals are Message The vehicle can be programmed not available, the OnStar system If there is limited cellular coverage to respond in French or Spanish. should still operate to call or the cellular network has reached Push | and ask an Advisor. OnStar. However, OnStar could maximum capacity, this message Advisors can speak French or have difficulty identifying the may come on. Push | to try the Spanish. exact location. call again or try again after driving a . few miles into another cellular area. Potential Issues In emergency situations, OnStar can use the last stored GPS Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency Vehicle and Power Issues after five days. OnStar cannot responders. OnStar services require a vehicle perform Remote Door Unlock or . A temporary loss of GPS can electrical system, wireless service, Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the cause loss of the ability to send and GPS satellite technologies to be vehicle has been off continuously a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. available and operating for features for five days. After five days, OnStar The Advisor may give a verbal to function properly. These systems can contact Roadside Assistance route or may ask for a call back may not operate if the battery is and a locksmith to help gain access after the vehicle is driven into an discharged or disconnected. to the vehicle. open area. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

14-8 OnStar

Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar - libcurl and unzip THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF The OnStar system is integrated acknowledgments “ ” ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT vehicle. Do not add any electrical libcurl and unzip software. Below LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES equipment. See Add-On Electrical are the notices and licenses OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS Equipment on page 9 65. Added ‑ associated with this software: FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE electrical equipment may interfere AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF with the operation of the OnStar libcurl: THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO system and cause it to not operate. COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR NOTICE Privacy COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, The complete OnStar Privacy Stenberg, . DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, Statement may be found at WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF All rights reserved. www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive CONTRACT, TORT OR users of wireless communications Permission to use, copy, modify, OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, are cautioned that the privacy of any and distribute this software for any OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION information sent via wireless cellular purpose with or without fee is WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE communications cannot be assured. hereby granted, provided that the USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN Third parties may unlawfully above copyright notice and this THE SOFTWARE. intercept or access transmissions permission notice appear in all and private communications without copies. consent. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

OnStar 14-9

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14-10 OnStar

Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info-ZIP releases–including, but not limited to, labeling of the altered versions with the names “Info-ZIP” (or any variation thereof, including, but not limited to, different capitalizations), “Pocket UnZip,”“WiZ” or “MacZip” without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP. Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names “Info-ZIP,”“Zip,” “UnZip,”“UnZipSFX,”“WiZ,” “Pocket UnZip,”“Pocket Zip,” and “MacZip” for its own source and binary releases. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (1,1)

INDEX i-1

A Airbag System All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-20, 9-24 Check ...... 3-40 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 Accessories and How Does an Airbag Antenna Modifications ...... 10-3 Restrain? ...... 3-32 Multi-band ...... 7-11 Accessory Power ...... 9-19 Passenger Sensing Antilock Brake Active Emergency System ...... 3-34 System (ABS) ...... 9-25 Braking System ...... 1-20, 9-49 What Makes an Airbag Warning Light ...... 5-22 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 9-34 Inflate? ...... 3-32 Appearance Care Adaptive Forward What Will You See after an Exterior ...... 10-76 Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-5 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-32 Interior ...... 10-79 Adaptive Forward Lighting When Should an Armrest Storage ...... 4-3 (AFL) Light ...... 5-26 Airbag Inflate? ...... 3-30, 3-31 Assistance Systems for Add-On Electrical Where Are the Driving ...... 9-46 Equipment ...... 9-65 Airbags? ...... 3-26, 3-28 Assistance Systems for Additional Information ® Airbags Parking and Backing ...... 9-43 OnStar ...... 14-5 Adding Equipment to the Audio Players ...... 7-11 Adjustments Vehicle ...... 3-39 CD ...... 7-11 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-5 Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-17 Audio System Thigh Support ...... 3-5 Readiness Light ...... 5-16 Backglass Antenna ...... 7-11 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-10 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Radio Reception ...... 7-10 Air Filter, Passenger Vehicles ...... 3-38 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Compartment ...... 8-12 System Check ...... 3-22, 3-24 Air Vents ...... 8-11 Alarm Vehicle Security ...... 2-16 Alert Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 9-51 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (2,1)

i-2 INDEX

Automatic Brake C Door Locks ...... 2-12 Parking, Electric ...... 9-26 Calibration ...... 5-5 Headlamp System ...... 6-4 System Warning Light ...... 5-20 California Level Control ...... 9-31 Brakes ...... 10-18 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-56 Transmission ...... 9-22 Antilock ...... 9-25 Perchlorate Materials Transmission Fluid ...... 10-10 Assist ...... 9-27 Requirements ...... 10-3 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...... 10-19 Warning ...... 10-2 Manual Mode ...... 9-24 System Messages ...... 5-35 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Shift Lock Control Braking ...... 9-3 Capacities and Function Check ...... 10-21 Braking System Specifications ...... 12-2 Auxiliary Jack ...... 7-17 Active Emergency ...... 1-20 Carbon Monoxide Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-14 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-21 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-25 B Trunk ...... 2-14 Back-up Lamps ...... 10-23 Battery ...... 10-20 Winter Driving ...... 9-7 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-23 Exterior Lighting Battery Card Reader Headlamps ...... 10-23 Saver ...... 6-8 SD ...... 7-17 High Intensity Discharge Jump Starting ...... 10-71 Cargo (HID) Lighting ...... 10-23 Power Protection ...... 6-8 Management System ...... 4-4 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-24 Voltage and Charging Tie-Downs ...... 4-4 Buying New Tires ...... 10-50 Messages ...... 5-34 Cautions, Danger, and Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-22 Warnings ...... iv Bluetooth ...... 7-18, 7-20, 7-24 CD Player ...... 7-11 Center Console Storage ...... 4-3 Chains, Tire ...... 10-55 Charging System Light ...... 5-18 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (3,1)

INDEX i-3

Check Connections Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Engine Light ...... 5-18 OnStar® ...... 14-3 Offices ...... 13-3 Child Restraints Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Text Telephone (TTY) Infants and Young Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Users ...... 13-4 Children ...... 3-43 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-18 Customer Information Lower Anchors and Coolant Service Publications Tethers for Children ...... 3-48 Engine ...... 10-12 Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Older Children ...... 3-41 Engine Temperature Customer Satisfaction Securing ...... 3-54, 3-57 Gauge ...... 5-15 Procedure ...... 13-1 Systems ...... 3-45 Engine Temperature Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-7 Warning Light ...... 5-24 D Circuit Breakers ...... 10-26 Cooling System ...... 10-11 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-9 Cleaning Engine Messages ...... 5-36 Danger, Warnings, and Exterior Care ...... 10-76 Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-6 Cautions ...... iv Interior Care ...... 10-79 Courtesy Transportation Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Climate Control Systems Program ...... 13-8 Daytime Running Dual Automatic ...... 8-1, 8-6 Cover Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-4 Rear ...... 8-9 Engine ...... 10-6 Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Clock ...... 5-5 Cruise Control ...... 9-31 Delayed Locking ...... 2-12 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-9 Light ...... 5-27 Diagnostics Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-9 Messages ...... 5-35 OnStar® ...... 14-5 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-70 Cruise Control, Active ...... 9-34 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Compass ...... 5-5 Cupholders ...... 4-2 Dome Lamps ...... 6-6 Messages ...... 5-35 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ...... 10-57 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (4,1)

i-4 INDEX

Door Driving (cont'd) Engine Ajar Messages ...... 5-36 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-10 Delayed Locking ...... 2-12 Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Check and Service Engine Locks ...... 2-10 Winter ...... 9-7 Soon Light ...... 5-18 Power Locks ...... 2-12 Dual Automatic Climate Compartment Overview ...... 10-5 Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . .3-13 Control System ...... 8-1, 8-6 Coolant ...... 10-12 Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3 Coolant Temperature Drive Systems E Gauge ...... 5-15 All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-20, 9-24 Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-26 Coolant Temperature Driver Assistance Systems . . . . 9-42 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-21 Warning Light ...... 5-24 Driver Information Electrical Equipment, Cooling System ...... 10-11 Center (DIC) ...... 5-27 Add-On ...... 9-65 Cooling System Messages . . .5-36 Driving Electrical System Cover ...... 10-6 Assistance Systems ...... 9-46 Engine Compartment Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-3 Characteristics and Fuse Block ...... 10-26 Exhaust ...... 9-21 Towing Tips ...... 9-60 Fuses and Circuit Heater ...... 9-18 Defensive ...... 9-3 Breakers ...... 10-26 Oil Life System ...... 10-9 Drunk ...... 9-3 Instrument Panel Fuse Oil Messages ...... 5-37 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-24 Block ...... 10-30 Overheated Protection Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-6 Overload ...... 10-25 Operating Mode ...... 10-16 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Rear Compartment Fuse Overheating ...... 10-14 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-9 Block ...... 10-32 Power Messages ...... 5-37 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Emergency Pressure Light ...... 5-25 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 OnStar® ...... 14-2 Running While Parked ...... 9-22 Starting ...... 9-17 Entry Lighting ...... 6-7 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (5,1)

INDEX i-5

Equipment, Towing ...... 9-64 Forward Collision Alert Fuses Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 (FCA) System ...... 9-47 Engine Compartment Exit Lighting ...... 6-8 Forward Collision Alert Fuse Block ...... 10-26 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-20 (FCA) Warning Light ...... 5-23 Fuses and Circuit Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Front Seats Breakers ...... 10-26 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-3 Heated and Ventilated ...... 3-9 Instrument Panel Fuse Exterior Lighting Battery Fuel ...... 9-55 Block ...... 10-30 Saver ...... 6-8 Additives ...... 9-56 Rear Compartment Fuse Economy Driving ...... 1-24 Block ...... 10-32 F Filling a Portable Fuel Features Container ...... 9-59 G Memory ...... 1-7 Filling the Tank ...... 9-57 Garage Door Opener ...... 5-50 Filter, Foreign Countries ...... 9-56 Programming ...... 5-50 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-10 Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-56 Gasoline Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-4 Gauge ...... 5-13 Specifications ...... 9-56 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-5 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-25 Gauges Flat Tire ...... 10-55 Recommended ...... 9-55 Engine Coolant Changing ...... 10-65 Requirements, California . . . . .9-56 Temperature ...... 5-15 Floor Mats ...... 10-82 System Messages ...... 5-37 Fuel ...... 5-13 Fluid Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 10-71 Odometer ...... 5-13 Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-10 Speedometer ...... 5-13 Brakes ...... 10-19 Tachometer ...... 5-13 Power Steering ...... 10-16 Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Washer ...... 10-17 Warning Lights and Folding Mirrors ...... 2-19 Indicators ...... 5-8 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (6,1)

i-6 INDEX

General Information Headlamps (cont'd) I Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-26 Ignition Positions ...... 9-15 Towing ...... 9-60 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-3 Immobilizer ...... 2-17 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-27 Infants and Young Children, Glove Box ...... 4-2 Heated Restraints ...... 3-43 GM Mobility Reimbursement Rear Seats ...... 3-12 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Program ...... 13-5 Steering Wheel ...... 5-3 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 Heated and Ventilated Front Instrument Cluster ...... 5-9 Seats ...... 3-9 H Instrument Panel Heated Mirrors ...... 2-20 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-5 Storage Area ...... 4-1 Heater Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 1-2 Engine ...... 9-18 Head-up Display ...... 5-30 Introduction ...... iii Headlamp Leveling Control . . . . . 6-5 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-26 Headlamps High-Speed Operation ...... 10-43 J Adaptive Forward Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-6 Jack Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Auxiliary ...... 7-17 Aiming ...... 10-23 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-28 Jump Starting ...... 10-71 Automatic ...... 6-4 Home Page ...... 7-4 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-23 Hood ...... 10-4 Daytime Running Horn ...... 5-3 K Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-4 How to Wear Safety Belts Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-38 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-4 Properly ...... 3-15 Keyless Entry High Intensity Discharge Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-23 Keys ...... 2-1 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (7,1)

INDEX i-7

L LED Lighting ...... 10-23 Lights (cont'd) Level Control Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-4 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-36 Automatic ...... 9-31 High-Beam On ...... 5-26 Lamps Leveling Control High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-3 Courtesy ...... 6-6 Headlamp ...... 6-5 Lane Departure Warning ...... 5-22 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-4 Light Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-25 Dome ...... 6-6 Adaptive Forward Lighting Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-15 Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 (AFL) Light ...... 5-26 Security ...... 5-26 Exterior Lamps Off Lighter, Cigarette ...... 5-7 Service Electric Parking Reminder ...... 6-3 Lighting Brake ...... 5-21 Exterior Lighting Battery Adaptive Forward ...... 6-5 StabiliTrak® OFF ...... 5-23 Saver ...... 6-8 Entry ...... 6-7 Tire Pressure ...... 5-25 License Plate ...... 10-24 Exit ...... 6-8 Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-18 Illumination Control ...... 6-6 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 5-24 Messages ...... 5-38 LED ...... 10-23 Traction Off ...... 5-23 On Reminder ...... 5-27 Lights Locks Reading ...... 6-7 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-16 Automatic Door ...... 2-12 Lane Departure Antilock Brake System Delayed Locking ...... 2-12 Warning (LDW) ...... 9-53 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-22 Door ...... 2-10 Lane Departure Warning Brake System Warning ...... 5-20 Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 Light ...... 5-22 Charging System ...... 5-18 Power Door ...... 2-12 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-16 Cruise Control ...... 5-27 Safety ...... 2-13 LATCH System Electric Parking Brake ...... 5-21 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Replacing Parts after a Engine Coolant Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-25 Crash ...... 3-54 Temperature Warning ...... 5-24 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-25 Tethers for Children ...... 3-48 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (8,1)

i-8 INDEX

Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) N for Children (LATCH Engine Power ...... 5-37 Navigation System) ...... 3-48 Fuel System ...... 5-37 ® OnStar ...... 14-2 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-5 Key and Lock ...... 5-38 Net, Convenience ...... 4-4 Front Seats ...... 3-5 Lamp ...... 5-38 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 Object Detection System . . . . .5-39 M Ride Control System ...... 5-41 O Magnetic Ride Control ...... 9-30 Security ...... 5-42 Object Detection System Maintenance Service Vehicle ...... 5-42 Messages ...... 5-39 Records ...... 11-15 Starting the Vehicle ...... 5-42 Odometer ...... 5-13 Maintenance Schedule Tire ...... 5-42 Trip ...... 5-13 Recommended Fluids Transmission ...... 5-43 Off-Road and Lubricants ...... 11-13 Vehicle ...... 5-34 Recovery ...... 9-5 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-18 Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-43 Oil Manual Mode ...... 9-24 Vehicle Speed ...... 5-44 Engine ...... 10-6 Memory Features ...... 1-7 Washer Fluid ...... 5-44 Engine Oil Life System ...... 10-9 Memory Seats ...... 3-7 Window ...... 5-44 Messages ...... 5-37 Messages Mirrors Pressure Light ...... 5-25 Airbag System ...... 5-42 Automatic Dimming Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-41 Battery Voltage and Rearview ...... 2-20 Convex ...... 2-18 Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Charging ...... 5-34 ® OnStar Brake System ...... 5-35 Folding ...... 2-19 Heated ...... 2-20 System, In Brief ...... 1-24 Compass ...... 5-35 ® OnStar Additional Door Ajar ...... 5-36 Power ...... 2-19 Monitor System, Tire Information ...... 14-5 Engine Cooling System ...... 5-36 ® Pressure ...... 10-43 OnStar Connections ...... 14-3 Engine Oil ...... 5-37 ® Multi-band Antenna ...... 7-11 OnStar Diagnostics ...... 14-5 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (9,1)

INDEX i-9

OnStar® Emergency ...... 14-2 Parking or Backing Privacy OnStar® Navigation ...... 14-2 Assistance Systems ...... 9-43 Radio Frequency OnStar® Overview ...... 14-1 Passenger Airbag Status Identification (RFID) ...... 13-15 OnStar® Security ...... 14-2 Indicator ...... 5-17 Program Ordering Passenger Compartment Air Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-8 Service Publications ...... 13-11 Filter ...... 8-12 Proposition 65 Warning, Outlets Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-34 California ...... 10-2 Power ...... 5-6 Perchlorate Materials Overheated Engine Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 R Protection Personalization Radio Frequency Operating Mode ...... 10-16 Vehicle ...... 5-44 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-15 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-14 Phone Statement ...... 13-15 Overview, Infotainment Bluetooth ...... 7-18, 7-20, 7-24 Radios System ...... 7-3 Port AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 USB ...... 7-14 Reception ...... 7-10 P Power Satellite ...... 7-9 Park Door Locks ...... 2-12 Reading Lamps ...... 6-7 Shifting Into ...... 9-19 Mirrors ...... 2-19 Rear Climate Control System . . . 8-9 Shifting Out of ...... 9-20 Outlets ...... 5-6 Rear Seat Parking Protection, Battery ...... 6-8 Pass-Through Door ...... 3-13 Brake and P (Park) Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-19 Rear Seats ...... 3-11 Mechanism Check ...... 10-21 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Heated ...... 3-12 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-21 Steering Fluid ...... 10-16 Rearview Mirrors Windows ...... 2-21 Automatic Dimming ...... 2-20 Pregnancy, Using Safety Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-6 Belts ...... 3-20 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (10,1)

i-10 INDEX

Recommended Restraints Safety Belts (cont'd) Fuel ...... 9-55 Where to Put ...... 3-47 Reminders ...... 5-15 Recommended Fluids and Retained Accessory Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-21 Lubricants ...... 11-13 Power (RAP) ...... 9-19 Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-20 Records Ride Control Systems Safety Defects Reporting Maintenance ...... 11-15 Magnetic ...... 9-30 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Recreational Vehicle Messages ...... 5-41 General Motors ...... 13-13 Towing ...... 10-74 Roads U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Reimbursement Program, Driving, Wet ...... 9-6 Safety Locks ...... 2-13 GM Mobility ...... 13-5 Roadside Service ...... 13-5 Safety System Check ...... 3-21 Remote Keyless Entry Roof Satellite Radio ...... 7-9 (RKE) System ...... 2-2, 2-3 Sunroof ...... 2-24 Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-48 SD Card Reader ...... 7-17 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-25 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 10-57 Replacement Parts Running the Vehicle While Seats Airbags ...... 3-40 Parked ...... 9-22 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Maintenance ...... 11-14 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . 3-9 Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-40 S Heated, Rear ...... 3-12 Replacing LATCH System Safety Belts ...... 3-14 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-5 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-54 Care ...... 3-21 Memory ...... 3-7 Replacing Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-20 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-4 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-21 How to Wear Safety Belts Rear ...... 3-11 Reporting Safety Defects Properly ...... 3-15 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-6 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-16 Securing Child General Motors ...... 13-13 Restraints ...... 3-54, 3-57 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (11,1)

INDEX i-11

Security Shifting Steering ...... 9-4 Light ...... 5-26 Into Park ...... 9-19 Fluid, Power ...... 10-16 Messages ...... 5-42 Out of Park ...... 9-20 Heated Wheel ...... 5-3 OnStar® ...... 14-2 Side Blind Zone Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Vehicle ...... 2-16 Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-51 Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-16 Signals, Turn and Storage Areas Service ...... 8-14 Lane-Change ...... 6-5 Armrest ...... 4-3 Accessories and Software Updates ...... 7-7 Cargo Management System . . . 4-4 Modifications ...... 10-3 Spare Tire Center Console ...... 4-3 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-3 Compact ...... 10-70 Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-18 Specifications and Glove Box ...... 4-2 Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 Capacities ...... 12-2 Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 Maintenance, General Speedometer ...... 5-13 Storing the Tire Sealant Information ...... 11-1 StabiliTrak and Compressor Kit ...... 10-65 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 OFF Light ...... 5-23 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-9 Publications Ordering System ...... 9-29 Sun Visors ...... 2-23 Information ...... 13-11 Start Assist, Hills ...... 9-28 Sunroof ...... 2-24 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-9 Symbols ...... iv Vehicle Messages ...... 5-42 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-20 System Service Electric Parking Starting the Engine ...... 9-17 Active Emergency Braking . . . .9-49 Brake Light ...... 5-21 Starting the Vehicle Forward Collision Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-38 Messsages ...... 5-42 Alert (FCA) ...... 9-47 Shift Lock Control Function Infotainment ...... 13-15, 7-1 Check, Automatic Systems Transmission ...... 10-21 Driver Assistance ...... 9-42 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (12,1)

i-12 INDEX

T Tires (cont'd) Trailer Sealant and Compressor Towing ...... 9-63 Tachometer ...... 5-13 Kit, Storing ...... 10-65 Transmission Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-36 Automatic ...... 9-22 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-17 Terminology and Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-10 Immobilizer ...... 2-17 Definitions ...... 10-38 Messages ...... 5-43 Thigh Support Adjustment ...... 3-5 Uniform Tire Quality Transportation Program, Time ...... 5-5 Grading ...... 10-52 Courtesy ...... 13-8 Tires Wheel Alignment and Tire Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Buying New Tires ...... 10-50 Balance ...... 10-54 Trunk ...... 2-14 Chains ...... 10-55 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-54 Turn and Lane-Change Changing ...... 10-65 When It Is Time for New Signals ...... 6-5 Compact Spare ...... 10-70 Tires ...... 10-49 Designations ...... 10-38 Winter ...... 10-35 Different Size ...... 10-52 U Towing Full-Size Spare ...... 10-71 Uniform Tire Quality Driving Characteristics ...... 9-60 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-55 Grading ...... 10-52 Equipment ...... 9-64 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-44 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-50 General Information ...... 9-60 Inspection ...... 10-48 Operation ...... 5-53 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-74 Messages ...... 5-42 Programming ...... 5-50 Trailer ...... 9-63 Pressure ...... 10-43 Updates Vehicle ...... 10-74 Pressure Light ...... 5-25 Software ...... 7-7 Traction Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-43 USB Port ...... 7-14 Control System (TCS) ...... 9-28 Rotation ...... 10-48 Using This Manual ...... iii Control System (TCS)/ Sealant and StabiliTrak® Light ...... 5-24 Compressor Kit ...... 10-57 Off Light ...... 5-23 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (13,1)

INDEX i-13

V W Windshield Replacement ...... 10-22 Vehicle Warning Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 Alarm System ...... 2-16 Brake System Light ...... 5-20 Winter Canadian Owners ...... iii Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 9-53 Driving ...... 9-7 Control ...... 9-3 Warning Light Winter Tires ...... 10-35 Identification Forward Collision Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-22 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Alert (FCA) ...... 5-23 Load Limits ...... 9-10 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Messages ...... 5-34 Indicators ...... 5-8 Personalization ...... 5-44 Warnings ...... iv Reminder Messages ...... 5-43 Cautions and Danger ...... iv Remote Start ...... 2-9 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-5 Security ...... 2-16 Washer Fluid ...... 10-17 Speed Messages ...... 5-44 Messages ...... 5-44 Towing ...... 10-74 Wheels Vehicle Care Alignment and Tire Storing the Tire Sealant Balance ...... 10-54 and Compressor Kit ...... 10-65 Different Size ...... 10-52 Tire Pressure ...... 10-41 Replacement ...... 10-54 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-11 When It Is Time for New Visors ...... 2-23 Tires ...... 10-49 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-47 Windows ...... 2-20 Messages ...... 5-44 Power ...... 2-21 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 Black plate (14,1)

i-14 INDEX

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