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Contents Introduction ...... 2 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...... 7 Seats and Restraints ...... 41 Storage ...... 89 Instruments and Controls ...... 95 Lighting ...... 133 Infotainment System ...... 141 Climate Controls ...... 142 Driving and Operating ...... 148 Vehicle Care ...... 242 Service and Maintenance ...... 314 Technical Data ...... 325 Customer Information ...... 329 eCall ...... 334 Index ...... 336 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
2 INTRODUCTION Introduction Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to Caution confirm the features. Caution indicates a hazard that Keep this manual in the vehicle for could result in property or vehicle quick reference. damage. Danger, Warning, and Caution The names, logos, emblems, slogans, Warning messages found on vehicle vehicle model names, and vehicle labels and in this manual describe body designs appearing in this manual hazards and what to do to avoid or including, but not limited to, GM, the reduce them. GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem, and XT4 are trademarks and/ A circle with a slash through it is a or service marks of General Motors { Danger safety symbol which means “Do not,” LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Danger indicates a hazard with a “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this or licensors. high level of risk which will result happen.” This manual describes features that in serious injury or death. may or may not be on the vehicle Symbols because of optional equipment that The vehicle has components and was not purchased on the vehicle, labels that use symbols instead of model variants, country specifications, { Warning text. Symbols are shown along with features/applications that may not be Warning indicates a hazard that the text describing the operation or available in your region, or changes information relating to a specific could result in injury or death. subsequent to the printing of this component, control, message, gauge, owner's manual. or indicator. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. DX4A0LSE2005EN © 2020 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INTRODUCTION 3 M : Shown when the owner's manual B : Engine Coolant Temperature I : Registered Technician has additional instructions or / information. _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited : Remote Vehicle Start H * : Shown when the service manual : Flammable > : Seat Belt Reminders has additional instructions or [ : Forward Collision Alert I : Side Blind Zone Alert information. R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location h : Stop/Start 0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — + : Fuses 7 : Tyre Pressure Monitor “see page.” j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/ Vehicle Symbol Chart Restraints Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Here are some additional symbols that Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly a : Under Pressure may be found on the vehicle and what Installed they mean. See the features in this V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator manual for information. | : Lane Change Alert u : Air Conditioning System @ : Lane Departure Warning G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil A : Lane Keep Assist 9 : Airbag Readiness Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) : : Oil Pressure $ : Brake System Warning Light X : Park Assist 9 : Dispose of Used Components ~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator Properly O : Power P : Do Not Apply High Pressure Water 7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
4 INTRODUCTION Instrument Panel Overview Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INTRODUCTION 5 1. Air Vents 0 146. 10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Driver Information Centre (DIC) 0 0 49 (If Equipped). Controls. See Driver Information 2. Exterior Lamp Controls 133. 0 11. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 219 (If Centre (DIC) 120. Indicator Lever. See Turn and 0 Lane-Change Signals 0 137. Equipped). 22. Horn 97. 0 0 IntelliBeam System Button (If 12. Power Sockets 100. 23. Steering Wheel Adjustment 96 Equipped). See Exterior Lamp 13. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode (Out of View). Controls 0 133. Control 0 188. 24. Cruise Control 0 189. 3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual 14. Stop/Start Disable Switch. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 193 (If Mode 0 181 (If Equipped). Stop/Start System 0 167. Equipped). 4. Instrument Cluster 0 104. 15. Traction Control/Electronic Heated Steering Wheel 0 96 (If 0 Driver Information Centre (DIC) Stability Control 186. Equipped). Display. See Driver Information 16. Hazard Lights 0 136. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) 0 0 Centre (DIC) 120. 17. USB Port. See the infotainment System 211 (If Equipped). 5. Windscreen Wiper/Washer 0 97. manual. 25. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 123 Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0 99. 18. Infotainment Controls. See the (Out of View) (If Equipped). 6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. infotainment manual. 26. Data Link Connector. See See Ignition Positions 0 164. 19. Shift Lever. See Automatic Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check 0 Engine Light) 0 111 (Out of View). 7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Transmission 177. 0 27. Instrument Panel Illumination Headlamp System 135. 20. Park Assist Button. See 0 Assistance Systems for Parking or Control 138. 8. Home Button. See the 0 0 infotainment manual and Reversing 203. 28. Bonnet Release. See Bonnet 244 Infotainment 0 141. Automatic Parking Assist (APA) (Out of View). Button. See Assistance Systems 29. Electric Parking Brake 0 184. 9. Dual Automatic Climate Control 0 System 0 142. for Parking or Reversing 203. 21. Steering Wheel Controls 0 96. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
6 INTRODUCTION 2 NOTES Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 7 Power Mirrors ...... 32 Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors ...... 33 Windows Heated Mirrors ...... 33 Automatic Dimming Mirror ...... 34 Keys Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 34 Keys and Locks Interior Mirrors { Warning Keys ...... 7 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 34 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with a Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 34 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...... 8 Automatic Dimming Rearview Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and Mirror ...... 34 children or others could be System Operation ...... 8 Rear Camera Mirror ...... 34 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 14 seriously injured or killed. They Door Locks ...... 16 Windows could operate the power windows Power Door Locks ...... 18 Windows ...... 37 or other controls or make the Delayed Locking ...... 18 Power Windows ...... 37 vehicle move. The windows will Automatic Door Locks ...... 19 Sun Visors ...... 39 function with the RKE transmitter Lockout Protection ...... 19 in the vehicle, and children or Roof Safety Locks ...... 19 others could be caught in the path Sunroof ...... 39 Doors of a closing window. Do not leave Tailgate ...... 20 children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 28 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 28 Steering Column Lock ...... 29 Anti-theft Locking System ...... 30 Immobiliser Operation ...... 30 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...... 32 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
8 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS To remove the key, press the button Remote Keyless Entry near the bottom of the transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the (RKE) System Operation key out without pressing the button. The Keyless Access system allows for If it becomes difficult to turn the key, vehicle entry when the transmitter is inspect the key blade for debris. within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” following. See your dealer if a new key is needed. The RKE transmitter functions may Remote Keyless Entry work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. (RKE) System Other conditions can affect the See Declaration of Conformity 0 329. performance of the transmitter. See The key inside the Remote Keyless If there is a decrease in the Remote Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used 0 8. for all locks. Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 9 If equipped with remote folding Press and hold K until the windows mirrors, press and hold Q for fully open. Windows will not operate one second to remotely fold the unless remote window operation is mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle enabled. See Vehicle Personalisation Personalisation 0 127. 0 127. K : Press to unlock the driver door / : Press and release Q and then and the fuel door. Press K again immediately press and hold / for at within five seconds to unlock all least four seconds to start the engine doors. The RKE transmitter can be from outside the vehicle using the programmed to unlock all doors on RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle the first button press. See Vehicle Start 0 14. Personalisation 0 127. The indicators With Power Tailgate Shown, Without 7 : Press and release one time to Similar may flash to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. When initiate vehicle locator. The exterior Q : Press to lock all doors and the fuel remotely unlocking the vehicle at lamps flash and the horn chirps three flap. The indicators may flash and/or night, the lights come on briefly to times. Press and hold 7 for the horn may sound on the second light your approach to the vehicle. three seconds to sound the panic press to indicate locking. See Vehicle alarm. The horn sounds and the 0 Pressing K will disarm the alarm indicators flash for 30 seconds, Personalisation 127. 0 system. See Vehicle Alarm System 28. or until 7 is pressed again or the If the driver door is open when is Q If equipped with remote folding vehicle is started. pressed, all doors will lock and the K driver door will immediately unlock, mirrors, press and hold for b : If equipped, press twice quickly if Open Door Anti-Lockout is enabled. one second to remotely unfold the to open or close the tailgate. See Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. If the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. Press once to stop the liftgate from passenger door is open when Q is moving. pressed, all doors lock. Auto Door Relock : If a door is not Pressing Q may also arm the alarm opened or the vehicle is not started system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 28. within three minutes of unlocking the Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
10 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS vehicle and disarming the alarm Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the . It has been more than five seconds system with the RKE transmitter, all Driver Door since the first lock/unlock button doors are automatically locked and When the doors are locked and the press. the vehicle alarm system is re-armed. RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of . Two lock/unlock button presses Keyless Access Operation the driver door handle, pressing the were used to unlock all doors. lock/unlock button on the driver door With the Keyless Access system, you . Any vehicle door has opened and handle will unlock the driver door. all doors are now closed. can lock and unlock the doors and If the lock/unlock button is pressed access the tailgate without removing again within five seconds, all Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the RKE transmitter from your pocket, passenger doors will unlock. Passenger Doors handbag, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter should be within 1 m When the doors are locked and the (3 ft) of the tailgate or door being RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of opened. the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button on that door handle Keyless Access can be programmed to will unlock all doors. Pressing the unlock all doors on the first lock/ lock/unlock button will cause all doors unlock press from the driver door. to lock if either of the following Keyless Access can also be turned on occurs: or off. See Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. . The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors. If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to . Any vehicle door has opened and seating positions of memory 1 or 2. Driver Shown, Passenger Similar all doors are now closed. See Memory Seats 0 47. Pressing the lock/unlock button will Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of cause all doors to lock if any of the Exterior Door Handles and Tailgate following occur: If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior door handles and tailgate can be disabled and enabled. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 11 Disabling Keyless Unlocking: Anti-Theft Unlocking from Any Door Temporary Disable of Passive Locking With the vehicle off, press and hold Q When all doors are unlocked using the and K on the RKE transmitter at the lock/unlock button, the Anti-theft Temporarily disable passive locking by same time for approximately Locking system will be deactivated. pressing and holding K on the three seconds. The indicator lamps Passive Locking interior door switch with a door open will flash four times quickly to for at least four seconds, or until three indicate access is disabled. Using any With Keyless Access, this vehicle will chimes are heard. Passive locking will exterior handle to unlock the doors or lock several seconds after all doors then remain disabled until Q on the open the tailgate will cause the have been closed if the vehicle is off interior door is pressed, or until the indicator lamps to flash four times and at least one RKE transmitter has vehicle is switched on. quickly, indicating access is disabled. been removed or none remain in the Remote Left in Vehicle Alert If disabled, disarm the alarm system interior. before starting the vehicle. The fuel door will also lock. When the vehicle is turned off and an Enabling Keyless Unlocking: If other electronic devices interfere RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle, with the RKE transmitter signal, the the horn will chirp three times after all doors are closed. To turn on or off, With the vehicle off, press and hold Q vehicle may not detect the RKE see Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. and K on the RKE transmitter at the transmitter inside the vehicle. same time for approximately If passive locking is enabled, the doors Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert three seconds. The indicator lamps may lock with the RKE transmitter will flash twice quickly to indicate inside the vehicle. Do not leave the If the vehicle is on, with a door open, access is enabled. RKE transmitter in an unattended and then all doors are closed, the vehicle. vehicle will check for RKE Anti-Theft Locking from Any Door transmitter(s) inside. If an RKE When all doors are locked using the To customise the doors to transmitter is not detected, the Driver lock/unlock button, a second press of automatically lock when exiting the Information Centre (DIC) will display vehicle, see Vehicle Personalisation NO REMOTE DETECTED and the horn the button within five seconds will 0 activate the Anti-theft Locking 127. will chirp three times. System. This occurs only once each time the vehicle is driven. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
12 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS To turn on or off, see Vehicle Starting the Vehicle with a Low Personalisation 0 127. Transmitter Battery Keyless Tailgate Opening To improve vehicle security, the Press the touch pad on the tailgate transmitter is equipped with a motion handle to open the tailgate if the RKE sensor. When starting the vehicle, transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). if the transmitter has been idle for a while, move the transmitter slightly Key Access and try starting the vehicle. When To access a vehicle with a weak starting the vehicle, if the transmitter transmitter battery, see Door Locks battery is discharged or there is signal 0 16. interference, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED, REPLACE Programming Transmitters to BATTERY IN KEY, or NO REMOTE 1. Place the transmitter in the front the Vehicle DETECTED PLACE KEY IN KEY cupholder. POCKET THEN START YOUR 2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or Only RKE transmitters programmed to VEHICLE. If the vehicle still does not N (Neutral), press the brake this vehicle will work. If a transmitter start and the DIC displays the same pedal and ENGINE START/STOP. is lost or stolen, a replacement can be warnings above, follow the steps purchased and programmed through shown below. Replace the transmitter battery your dealer. When the replacement as soon as possible. transmitter is programmed to this To start the vehicle: vehicle, all remaining transmitters Battery Replacement must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer { work once the new transmitter is Warning programmed. Never allow children to play with the RKE transmitter. The transmitter contains a small (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Warning (Continued) Caution
battery, which can be a choking Always replace the battery with the hazard. If swallowed, internal burns correct type. Replacing the battery can occur, resulting in severe injury with an incorrect type could or death. Seek medical attention potentially create a risk of battery immediately if a battery is explosion. Dispose of used batteries swallowed. according to instructions and local laws. Do not attempt to burn, crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid exposing the battery to { Warning environments with extremely low 1. Press the button on the side of air pressures or high temperatures. To avoid personal injury, do not the transmitter near the bottom touch metal surfaces on the RKE and pull the key out. Never pull transmitter when it has been Replace the battery if the DIC displays the key out without pressing the exposed to extreme heat. These REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY. button. surfaces can be hot to the touch at temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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2. Separate the two halves of the 3. Remove the old battery. Do not Batteries in this product must not be transmitter using a flat tool use a metal object. disposed of with household waste. inserted into the bottom centre 4. Insert the new battery on the Batteries must be recycled at an of the transmitter. Do not use back housing, positive side facing appropriate facility. Contact local the key slot. down. Replace with a CR2032 or authorities for details on recycling. equivalent battery. 5. Align the front and back housing Remote Vehicle Start then snap the transmitter This feature allows the engine to be together. started from outside of the vehicle. 6. Reinsert the key. / : This button is on the RKE transmitter for remote start. The climate control system will determine the best mode and temperature setting for operation during the remote start. Once the Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 15 vehicle is started with the ENGINE Starting the Engine Using Remote can be requested 30 seconds after START/STOP button, the climate Start starting. This provides a total of control system will begin to operate at 30 minutes. the last customer-selected operating 1. Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter. The remote start can only be mode and temperature. The rear extended once. demist may come on during remote 2. Immediately press and hold / start based on cold ambient for at least four seconds or until When the remote start is extended, conditions. The rear fog indicator light the indicator lamps flash. The the second 15-minute period is added does not come on during remote start. indicators flashing confirms the on to the first 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes. If the vehicle has auto heated or request to remote start the ventilated seats they may come on vehicle has been received. A maximum of two remote starts, or a during a remote start. See Heated and During the remote start the remote start with an extension, are 0 Ventilated Front Seats 49. doors will be locked and the allowed between ignition cycles. Laws in some local communities may parking lamps will remain on as The ignition must be turned on and restrict the use of remote starters. For long as the engine is running. then off before the remote start example, some laws may require a The engine will shut off after procedure can be used again. person using remote start to have the 15 minutes unless a time Cancelling a Remote Start vehicle in view. Check local extension is made or the ignition regulations for any requirements. is turned on. To cancel a remote start, do any of the following: Do not use remote start if the vehicle 3. With the RKE transmitter in the is low on fuel. The vehicle may run vehicle, press the brake pedal . Press and hold / until the out of fuel. and start the vehicle to drive. parking lamps turn off. Other conditions can affect the Extending Engine Run Time . Turn on the hazard warning lights. performance of the transmitter. See . Turn the vehicle on and then off. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The engine run time can also be 0 8. extended by another 15 minutes, if during the first 15 minutes Steps 1and 2 are repeated while the engine is still running. An extension Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
16 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks Will Not Work Warning (Continued) The remote start will not operate if { Warning . Outsiders can easily enter any of the following occur: through an unlocked door . The RKE transmitter is in the Unlocked doors can be dangerous. when you slow down or stop vehicle. . Passengers, especially the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from . The vehicle is not turned off. children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving happening. . The bonnet is not closed. vehicle. The doors can be . The hazard warning flashers unlocked and opened while To lock/unlock the doors from outside are on. the vehicle is moving. The the vehicle: chance of being thrown out of . There is an emission control the vehicle in a crash is . Press Q or K on the Remote system malfunction. increased if the doors are not Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. . The engine coolant temperature is locked. So, all passengers See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 0 too high. should wear seat belts System Operation 8. properly and the doors should . The oil pressure is low. . Use the key in the key lock be locked whenever the cylinder in the driver door. The . Two remote vehicle starts or a vehicle is driven. key lock cylinder is covered with start with an extension have . Young children who get into a cap. already been used. unlocked vehicles may be To lock/unlock the doors from inside . The vehicle is not in P (Park). unable to get out. A child can the vehicle: be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent . Press Q or K on the power door injuries or even death from lock switch. See Power Door Locks heat stroke. Always lock the 0 18. vehicle whenever leaving it. . Push down on the door lock knob (Continued) to lock a door. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 17 . Pull the door handle once to Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder To replace the cap: Access (In Case of Dead Battery) unlock it. Pull the door handle 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the again to unlatch it. open position and hold it open Keyless Access until the cap installation is complete.
To access the driver door key lock cylinder: The RKE transmitter must be within 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the 1 m (3 ft) of the door or tailgate being open position and hold it open 2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the opened. Press the button on the door until the cap removal is back of the cap between the handle to open. See “Keyless Access” complete. seal (5) and the metal base (4). in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 2. Insert the key into the slot (3) on 0 Operation 8. the bottom of the cap (2) and lift the key upward. 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove. 4. Use the key in the cylinder. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
18 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 5. Check that the cap is secure. Power Door Locks Free-Turning Locks The door key lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted. The free-turning door lock feature prevents the lock from being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it to the vertical position with the correct key fully inserted. Remove the key and insert it again. If this does not reset the lock, turn the key halfway around in the cylinder and repeat the reset procedure.
Q : Press to lock the doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when locked. K : Press to unlock the doors. The fuel door is also locked or unlocked using these features. Delayed Locking 3. Slide the cap forward and press This feature delays the locking of the the forward edge to install the doors until five seconds after all doors cap in place. are closed. 4. Release the door handle. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 19 Delayed locking can only be turned on If a vehicle door is unlocked and then has not reduced, the driver door will when Open Door Anti-Lockout has opened and closed, the doors will lock unlock and the horn will chirp three been turned off. either when your foot is removed from times. the brake or the vehicle speed Lockout Protection can be manually When Q is pressed on the power door becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph). lock switch while the door is open, a overridden with the driver door open chime will sound three times To unlock the doors: by pressing and holding Q on the indicating delayed locking is active. . Press K on the power door lock power door lock switch. The doors will lock automatically switch. Open Door Anti-Lockout five seconds after all doors are closed. . Shift the gearbox into P (Park). If a door is reopened before that time, If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned the five-second timer will reset when Automatic door locking can be on and the vehicle is turned off, the all doors are closed again. programmed. See Vehicle driver door is open, and locking is Personalisation 0 127. requested, all the doors will lock and Press Q on the door lock switch again the driver door will remain unlocked. or press Q on the RKE transmitter to Lockout Protection The Open Door Anti-Lockout feature lock the doors immediately. can be turned on or off. See Vehicle If the ignition is on or in ACC/ Personalisation 0 127. This feature can also be programmed. ACCESSORY and the power door lock 0 See Vehicle Personalisation 127. switch is pressed with the driver door Safety Locks open, all the doors will lock and only Automatic Door Locks the driver door will unlock. The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear The vehicle is programmed so that If the vehicle is off and locking is doors from inside the vehicle. when the doors are closed, the requested while a door is open, when ignition is on, and the gear lever is all doors are closed the vehicle will moved out of P (Park), the doors check for RKE transmitters inside. will lock. If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
20 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 2. Open the door from the outside. Doors When the safety lock is enabled, adults and older children will not be Tailgate able to open the rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety locks to enable the doors to open from the { Warning inside. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle To cancel the safety lock: if it is driven with the tailgate or 1. Unlock the door and open it boot/hatch open, or with any from the outside. objects that pass through the seal between the body and the boot/ 2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do hatch or tailgate. Engine exhaust The safety lock is on the inside edge the same for the other door. of the rear doors. To use the contains carbon monoxide (CO) safety lock: which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and 1. Move the lever down to the lock even death. position. If the vehicle must be driven with 2. Close the door. the tailgate or boot/hatch open: 3. Do the same for the other . Close all of the windows. rear door. . Fully open the air outlets on To open a rear door when the safety or under the instrument lock is on: panel. 1. Unlock the door by activating the . Adjust the climate control inside handle, by pressing the system to a setting that power door unlock switch, or by brings in only outside air and using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 21 Manual Tailgate For Keyless Access, the RKE Warning (Continued) transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate to automatically unlock set the fan speed to the it. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) “ highest setting. See Climate System Operation 0 8. Control Systems” in the Index. The tailgate has an electric latch. . If the vehicle is equipped with If the battery is disconnected or has a power tailgate, disable the low voltage, the tailgate will not open. power tailgate function. The tailgate will resume operation See Engine Exhaust 0 171. when the battery is reconnected and charged. Always close the tailgate before Caution driving. Power Tailgate Operation To avoid damage to the tailgate or To open the tailgate, press K on the tailgate glass, make sure the area power door lock switch or press K on above and behind the tailgate is the RKE transmitter twice to unlock { Warning clear before opening it. all doors. Press the touch pad on the You or others could be injured if underside of the tailgate handle and caught in the path of the power lift up. tailgate. Make sure there is no one Use the pull cup to lower and close in the way of the tailgate as it is the tailgate. Do not press the touch opening and closing. pad while closing the tailgate. This will cause the tailgate to be unlatched. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
22 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that Caution can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the tailgate from opening Driving with an open and into overhead obstructions such as a unsecured tailgate may result in garage door or roof-mounted cargo. damage to the power tailgate The tailgate can be manually opened components. all the way. OFF : Opens manually only. To power open or close the tailgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode. . Press b twice quickly on the RKE transmitter until the tailgate . Press l on the bottom of the moves. tailgate next to the pull cup to . Press 8 on the driver door. The close. driver door must either be Press any tailgate button, or the touch unlocked or locked without the pad, or b on the RKE transmitter security armed. while the tailgate is moving to stop it. . Press the touch pad on the Press any tailgate button again or underside of the tailgate handle press b twice quickly on the RKE The power tailgate switch is on the after unlocking all doors. A locked transmitter to restart the operation in driver door. The vehicle must be in vehicle can be opened if the RKE the reverse direction. Pressing the P (Park). transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of touch pad on the tailgate handle will the touch pad. restart the motion, but only in the The modes are: opening direction. MAX : Opens to maximum height. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 23 possible support strut failure. manually close the tailgate. This will Caution A repetitive chime will sound while allow normal power operation the falling tailgate detection feature is functions to resume. Manually forcing the tailgate to operating. Remove any excess weight. open or close during a power cycle If the vehicle is locked while the If the tailgate continues to tailgate is closing, and an obstacle is can damage the vehicle. Allow the automatically close after opening, see power cycle to complete. encountered that prevents the tailgate your dealer for service before using from completely closing, the horn will the power tailgate. sound as an alert that the tailgate did The power tailgate may be temporarily Interfering with the power tailgate not close. disabled under extreme low motion or manually closing the Pinch sensors are on the side edges of temperatures, or after repeated power tailgate too quickly after power the tailgate. If an object is caught cycling over a short period of time. opening may resemble a support strut between the tailgate and the vehicle If this occurs, the tailgate can still be failure. This could also activate the and presses against a sensor, the operated manually. falling tailgate detection feature. Allow tailgate will reverse direction and If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) the tailgate to complete its operation open fully. The tailgate will remain while the power function is in and wait a few seconds before open until it is activated again or progress, the tailgate will continue to manually closing the tailgate. closed manually. completion. If the vehicle is Obstacle Detection Features accelerated before the tailgate has Setting the 3/4 Mode completed moving, the tailgate may If the tailgate encounters an obstacle To change the position the tailgate stop or reverse direction. Check for during a power open or close cycle, stops at when opening: Driver Information Centre (DIC) the tailgate will automatically reverse messages and make sure the tailgate direction and move a short distance 1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and is closed and latched before driving. away from the obstacle. After power open the tailgate. removing the obstruction, the power Falling Tailgate Detection 2. Stop the tailgate movement at tailgate operation can be used again. the desired height by pressing If the power tailgate automatically If the tailgate encounters multiple any tailgate button. Manually closes after a power opening cycle, it obstacles on the same power cycle, adjust the liftgate position if indicates that the system is reacting the power function will deactivate. needed. to excess weight on the tailgate or a After removing the obstructions, Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
24 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 3. Press and hold l next to the Hands-Free Operation pull cup handle on the bottom of If equipped, the tailgate may be the tailgate until the indicators operated with a kicking motion under flash and a beep sounds. This the left-hand corner of the rear indicates the setting has been bumper at the location of the recorded. projected logo. The liftgate cannot be set below a The RKE transmitter must be within minimum programmable height. 1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to If there is no light flash or sound, operate the power tailgate hands-free. then the height adjustment may be too low. The hands-free feature will not work while the tailgate is moving. To stop Manual Operation the tailgate while in motion use one Kick Zone Direction Select OFF to manually operate the of the tailgate switches. To operate, kick your foot straight up tailgate. See “Manual Tailgate” at the in one swift motion under the beginning of this section. left-hand corner of the rear bumper at the location of the projected logo, Caution then pull it back.
Attempting to move the tailgate too Caution quickly and with excessive force may result in damage to the Splashing water may cause the vehicle. tailgate to open. Keep the RKE transmitter away from the rear Operate the tailgate manually with a bumper detection area or turn the smooth motion and moderate speed. tailgate mode to OFF when cleaning Length of Kick Zone The system includes a feature which or working near the rear bumper to limits the manual closing speed to avoid accidental opening. protect the components. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 25 . Do not sweep your foot side The projected logo will not work to side. under these conditions: . Do not keep your foot under the . The vehicle battery is low. bumper; the tailgate will not . The transmission is not in activate. P (Park). . Do not touch the tailgate until it . Hands Free Tailgate Control is set has stopped moving. to Off in vehicle personalisation. . This feature may be temporarily See Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. disabled under some conditions. . The power tailgate is turned off. If the tailgate does not respond to the kick, open or close the tailgate . The vehicle remains parked for by another method or start the 72 hours or more, with no RKE vehicle. The feature will be 1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free transmitter use or Keyless Access re-enabled. Operation Detection Zone operation. To re-enable, press any 2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo button on the RKE transmitter or When closing the tailgate using this Detection Zone open and close a vehicle door. feature, there will be a short delay. The tail lights will flash and a chime The projected logo shows where the The projected logo will not work for a will sound. Step away from the kicking motion is to take place. single RKE transmitter when a tailgate before it starts moving. The projected logo will only be transmitter: available for this RKE transmitter after Projected Logo . Has been left within it has been out of range for at least approximately 5 m (15 ft) of the If equipped with this feature, a vehicle 20 seconds. tailgate for several minutes. logo will be projected for one minute If an RKE transmitter is again onto the ground near the rear bumper . Has been left inside the vehicle detected within approximately 2 m and all vehicle doors are closed. when an RKE transmitter is detected (6 ft) of the tailgate, or another within approximately 2 m (6 ft). The hands-free operation has been . Has approached the area outside projected logo may not be visible detected, the one-minute timer will be of the tailgate five times within under brighter daytime conditions. reset. 10 minutes. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
26 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Lens Cleaning
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the recessed lens. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 27 Hands-Free Tailgate and Projected Logo Availability Action Hands-Free Tailgate Projected Logo RKE transmitter entering projected logo Operative On for one minute detection zone RKE transmitter left inside projected Operative Off until RKE transmitter button is logo detection zone for minimum of pressed or a door is opened and closed 10 minutes RKE transmitter brought in and out of Operative Off for one hour or until RKE projected logo detection zone five times transmitter button press or a door is or more within 10 minutes opened and closed Vehicle remains parked for more than Operative Off until RKE transmitter button is 72 hours pressed or a door is opened and closed Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off Power tailgate is turned off Non-operative Off Hands-free tailgate is disabled in Non-operative Off vehicle personalisation Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
28 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Vehicle Security Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. If the driver door is opened without A door, the hood, or the tailgate first unlocking with the RKE This vehicle has theft-deterrent is open. transmitter, the horn will chirp and features; however, they do not make Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. the lights will flash to indicate the vehicle impossible to steal. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, Arming the Alarm System or the door is not unlocked by K Vehicle Alarm System 1. Close the tailgate and the hood. pressing on the RKE transmitter This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm Turn off the vehicle. during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. system. 2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways: The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door, the tailgate, or the . Use the RKE transmitter. hood is opened without first . Use the Keyless Access disarming the system. When the system. alarm is activated, the indicators flash and the horn sounds for about . With a door open, press the 30 seconds. The alarm system will inside Q. then re-arm to monitor for the next 3. After 30 seconds the alarm unauthorised event. system will arm, and the Disarming the Alarm System indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm To disarm the alarm system or turn system is operating. Pressing Q off the alarm if it has been activated: The indicator light, on the instrument on the RKE transmitter a second . Press K on the RKE transmitter. time will bypass the 30-second panel near the windscreen, indicates . Unlock the vehicle using the the status of the system. delay and immediately arm the alarm system. Keyless Access system. Off : Alarm system is disarmed. The vehicle alarm system will not arm . Start the vehicle. On Solid : Vehicle is secured during if the doors are locked with the key. To avoid setting off the alarm by the delay to arm the system. accident: Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 29 . Lock the vehicle after all The power sounder provides an . Make sure there are no occupants have left the vehicle audible alarm that is different from obstructions blocking the sensors and all doors are closed. the vehicle's horn. It has its own in the front overhead console. . Always unlock a door with the power source, and can sound an alarm when the vehicle's battery is Inclination and Intrusion RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Sensors Disable Switch Access system. compromised. If the vehicle battery must be It is recommended that the inclination Unlocking the driver door with the key and intrusion sensors be deactivated if will not disarm the system or turn off disconnected, first deactivate the “ ” pets are left in the vehicle or if the the alarm. power sounder. See Vehicle Storage under Battery in Battery 0 259. vehicle is being transported. How to Detect a Tamper The inclination sensor can set off the With the vehicle turned off, press o Condition alarm if it senses movement of the in the overhead console. The indicator If K is pressed and the horn chirps vehicle, such as a change in vehicle lamp will come on momentarily, and the lights flash three times, the orientation. indicating that the sensor has been alarm was activated while the alarm The intrusion sensor monitors the disabled until the next time the alarm system was armed. vehicle interior, and can set off the system is armed. If the alarm system has been alarm if it senses an unauthorised Steering Column Lock activated, a message will appear on entry into the vehicle's interior. Do not the DIC. allow passengers or pets to remain in If equipped, the steering column lock the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is a theft-deterrent device. This Power Sounder, Inclination is activated. feature locks the steering column Sensor and Intrusion Sensor Before arming the theft-deterrent when the vehicle is turned off and the In addition to the standard system and activating the intrusion driver door is opened, or when the theft-deterrent system features, this sensor: driver door is opened and then the system may also have an inclination vehicle is turned off. The steering . Make sure all doors and windows column unlocks when the vehicle is sensor, an intrusion sensor, and power are completely closed. sounder. turned on. . Secure any loose items such as a sunvisors. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
30 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS The Driver Information Centre (DIC) column, turn the vehicle off and deadbolt lock can also be engaged may display one of these messages: open the driver door to reset the with the Keyless Access system. See “ ” . A message to service the steering system. Then turn the vehicle on Keyless Access Operation under and immediately turn the steering Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System column lock indicates that an 0 issue has been detected with the wheel from side to side for about Operation 8. column lock feature and the 15 seconds. In some cases, When the doors are secured with the vehicle should be serviced. significant force may be needed to deadbolt, they cannot be unlocked or disengage the column. . A message that the steering opened using the controls or handles column is locked indicates that To prevent the steering column lock inside the vehicle. the engine is running, but the from engaging, straighten the front K wheels before turning off the vehicle. Press on the transmitter once to steering column is still locked. It is open the deadbolt and unlock the normal for the column to be driver door. Pressing the button again locked during a remote start, but Anti-theft Locking System within five seconds will unlock all of the column should unlock after the doors. the brake pedal is depressed and { Warning the vehicle is started. No message Immobiliser Operation will display during a remote start. Do not use the system if there are This vehicle has a passive . people in the vehicle! The doors A message that the steering wheel theft-deterrent system. must be turned and the vehicle cannot be unlocked or opened from must be started again indicates the inside. The system does not have to be that the column lock mechanism manually armed or disarmed. is engaged, the column locking The vehicle is equipped with a The vehicle is automatically device was unable to unlock the deadbolt locking feature in addition to immobilised when the vehicle is steering column, and the vehicle the standard door locks. turned off. did not start. If this happens, immediately turn the steering The deadbolt is engaged whenever you The immobilisation system is wheel from side to side to press Q on the RKE transmitter twice disarmed when the ignition is on or in disengage the column lock. If this within five seconds with all doors ACC/ACCESSORY and a valid does not unlock the steering closed and the vehicle off. The transmitter is present in the vehicle. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 31 undamaged, try another transmitter. Do not modify or remove the system. Or, you may try placing the The system may not work properly, transmitter in the front cupholder and it could void the warranty. located in the centre console. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. The security light, in the instrument If the ignition mode will not change cluster, comes on if there is a problem with the other transmitter or in the with arming or disarming the front cupholder, your vehicle needs theft-deterrent system. service. If the ignition does change The system has one or more RKE modes, the first transmitter may be transmitters matched to an faulty. See your dealer who can service immobiliser control unit in your the theft-deterrent system and have a vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE new RKE transmitter programmed to transmitter will start the vehicle. the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, It is possible for the immobiliser you may not be able to start your system to learn new or replacement vehicle. RKE transmitters. Up to eight When trying to start the vehicle, the transmitters can be programmed for security light may come on briefly the vehicle. To program additional “ when the ignition is turned on. transmitters, see Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle” under If the engine does not start and the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System security light stays on, there is a Operation 0 8. problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the If the vehicle will not change ignition theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, on, off), and the RKE transmitter appears to be Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
32 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Exterior Mirrors 1. Wide View Side 1. Press } or | to choose the 2. Convex Side driver or passenger side mirror. Convex Mirrors The driver door mirror has two sides. The indicator light will The outboard side provides a wider illuminate. field of vision when viewing lanes that 2. Press the arrows on the control { Warning are next to the vehicle. The inboard pad to move the mirror in the A convex mirror can make things, side is convex shaped, which is curved desired direction. so more can be seen from the like other vehicles, look farther driver seat. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so away than they really are. If you cut that a little of the vehicle and too sharply into the next lane, you The passenger side mirror is convex the area behind it can be seen. could collide with a vehicle that is shaped. 4. Press } or | again to deselect driving next to you. Check the the mirror. inside mirror or glance over your Power Mirrors shoulder before changing lanes. Memory Mirrors The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 47. Lane Change Alert (LCA) The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 217. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone Alert. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 217.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 33 Indicator Power Folding Mirrors . The mirrors vibrate at normal The vehicle may have an indicator on driving speeds. the mirror housings. The indicator will Fold and unfold the mirrors one time flash when indicator or hazard using the mirror controls to reset warning flashers are used. them to their normal position. A noise may be heard during the resetting of Folding Mirrors the power folding mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding Manual Folding Mirrors operation. If equipped, manually fold the mirrors Remote Mirror Folding inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an If equipped, press and hold Q on the automatic car wash. Push the mirror RKE transmitter for approximately outward to return it to the original one second to automatically fold the position. If equipped, press to power fold the exterior mirrors. Press and hold K on mirrors. Press again to unfold. the RKE transmitter for approximately one second to unfold. See Remote Resetting the Power Folding Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation Mirrors 0 8. Reset the power folding mirrors if: This feature is turned on or off . The mirrors are accidentally through vehicle personalisation. See obstructed while folding. Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. Heated Mirrors . The mirrors do not stay in the K : Press to heat the mirrors. unfolded position. See “Rear Window Demister” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 142. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
34 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Automatic Dimming Mirror Interior Mirrors If the vehicle has the automatic dimming mirror, the driver outside Interior Rearview Mirrors mirror automatically adjusts for the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear glare of headlamps behind you. view of the area behind the vehicle. Reverse Tilt Mirrors Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors with water. and memory seats, the passenger and/ or driver mirror tilts to a preselected Manual Rearview Mirror position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the kerb to be If equipped, push the tab forward for Pull the tab to turn on the display. seen when parallel parking. daytime use and pull it rearward for Push the tab to turn it off. When off nighttime use to avoid glare of the the mirror is automatic dimming. The mirror(s) may move from their headlamps from behind. tilted position when: Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle while the . The vehicle is shifted out of Automatic Dimming display is off. R (Reverse), or remains in Rearview Mirror R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds. . The vehicle is turned off. If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from . The vehicle is driven in behind. The dimming feature comes R (Reverse) above a set speed. on when the vehicle is started. To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. Rear Camera Mirror If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror provides a wide angle camera view of the area behind the vehicle. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Press V to scroll through the . Brightness . Tilt adjustment options. Press t and u to adjust the settings using the indicators on the mirror. The indicators will remain visible for five seconds after the last button activation, and the settings will remain saved. The adjustment options are:
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36 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Troubleshooting if equipped, with the Rear Camera { Warning Washer. See Rear Window Wiper/ Washer 0 99. The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a limited view. Portions of the road, vehicles, and other objects may not be seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle using only this camera. Objects may appear closer than they are. Check the outside mirrors or glance over your shoulder when making lane changes or merging. Failure to use proper care may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. See your retailer for service if a blue screen and 3 are displayed in the mirror, and the display shuts off. Also, . The camera's mounting on the push the tab as indicated to return to vehicle has been damaged, and/or the automatic dimming mode. the position or the mounting angle The Rear Camera Mirror may not work of the camera has changed. properly or display a clear image if: . There is glare from the sun or headlights. This may obstruct objects from view. If needed, push the tab to turn off the display. . Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks the camera lens. Clean the lens with a soft damp cloth or, Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 37 Windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, { Warning open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Never leave a child, a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle, Power Windows especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat { Warning and suffer permanent injuries or Children could be seriously injured even death from heat stroke. or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave the The power windows work when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, transmitter in a vehicle with or when Retained Accessory Power children. When there are children in (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory the rear seat, use the window Power (RAP) 0 169. lockout switch to prevent operation Using the window switch, press to 0 of the windows. See Keys 7. open or pull to close the window. The windows may be temporarily disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time.
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38 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Window Lockout If equipped, pull the window switch up fully and quickly release to express Warning (Continued) close the window. override, make sure that all people Briefly press or pull the window and obstructions are clear of the switch in the same direction to stop window path. that window's express movement.
Window Automatic Reversal When the engine is on, override the System automatic reversal system by pulling The express-close feature will reverse and holding the window switch if window movement if it comes in conditions prevent it from closing. contact with an object. Extreme cold Programming the Power or ice could cause the window to Windows auto-reverse. The window will operate This feature stops the rear passenger normally after the object or condition Programming may be necessary if the window switches from working. is removed. vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the window is unable . Press 2 to engage the rear Automatic Reversal System to express-up, program each window lockout feature. The Override express-close window: indicator light is on when engaged. 1. Close all doors. . Press 2 again to disengage. { Warning 2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ Window Express Movement If automatic reversal system ACCESSORY. override is active, the window will 3. Partially open the window to be All windows can be opened without not reverse automatically. You or programmed. Then close it and holding the window switch. Press the others could be injured and the continue to pull the switch switch down fully and quickly release briefly after the window has fully to express open the window. window could be damaged. Before using automatic reversal system closed. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 39 4. Open the window and continue Roof opened comfort stop position. Press to press the switch briefly after and release again to express-open to the window has fully opened. the fully opened position. Press and Sunroof e Remote Window Operation release (1) at any time to stop If equipped, the ignition must be on movement. Press and release g (1) If equipped, this feature allows all or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained to express-close. Press and release windows to be opened remotely. Accessory Power (RAP) must be active g (1) at any time to stop If enabled in vehicle personalisation, to operate the sunroof. See Ignition movement. press and hold K on the RKE Positions 0 164 and transmitter. See Vehicle Personalisation Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 169. Sunroof Manual Operation : The 0 127. sunroof can change to manual mode by holding e (1) while opening. The Sun Visors sunroof will now open for as long as e (1) is held depressed. Press and release e (1) again to change back to express operation. Power Sunshade Express Operation : Press and release C (2) to express-open the sunshade. Press and release C (2) at any time to stop movement. Press and release Q (2) to express-close the sunshade. Press Pull the sun visor down to block glare. 1. Sunroof Switch and release Q (2) at any time to Detach the sun visor from the centre 2. Sunshade Switch stop movement. mount to pivot to the side window Power Sunshade Manual and, if equipped, extend along the rod. Sunroof Express Operation : Press and release e (1) to vent. Press and Operation : The sunshade can change release again to move to the partially to manual mode by holding C (2) depressed while opening. The Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
40 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS sunshade will now open for as long as C (2) is held depressed. Press and release C (2) again to change back to express operation. The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Automatic Reversal System The sunroof and power sunshade have an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof and power sunshade, if equipped, are Dirt and debris may collect on the operated in express-close mode. sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof If an object is in the path of the operation or noise. It could also plug express-closing, the reversal system the water drainage system. will detect an object, stop, and open Periodically open the sunroof and the sunroof or power sunshade remove any obstacles or loose debris. slightly. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing If frost or other conditions prevent area using a clean cloth, mild soap, closing, override the feature by closing and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof or power sunshade in the sunroof. manual mode. To stop movement, release the switch. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 41 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Securing Child Restraints (With Airbag System ...... 61 the Seat Belt in the Where Are the Airbags? ...... 62 Front Seat) ...... 86 Head Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...... 64 Head Restraints ...... 42 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 65 Front Seats How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 65 Seat Adjustment ...... 43 What Will You See after an Airbag Power Seat Adjustment ...... 44 Inflates? ...... 65 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 44 Airbag On-Off Switch ...... 67 Reclining Seat Backrests ...... 45 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Memory Seats ...... 47 Vehicle ...... 68 Heated and Ventilated Front Adding Equipment to the Seats ...... 49 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 69 Massage ...... 51 Airbag System Check ...... 70 Replacing Airbag System Parts Rear Seats after a Crash ...... 70 Rear Seats ...... 51 Heated Rear Seats ...... 53 Child Restraints Older Children ...... 71 Seat Belts Infants and Young Children ...... 71 Seat Belts ...... 53 Child Restraint Systems ...... 73 How to Wear Seat Belts Where to Put the Restraint ...... 76 Properly ...... 54 ISOFIX Child Restraint Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 56 Systems ...... 82 Seat Belt Use During Securing Child Restraints (With Pregnancy ...... 59 the Seat Belt in the Safety System Check ...... 59 Rear Seat) ...... 85 Seat Belt Care ...... 59 Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash ...... 60 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
42 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Head Restraints Front Seats
{ Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint, top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side of height as the top of the occupant's the head restraint, and pull up or The vehicle's front seats have head. This position reduces the push the head restraint down, and adjustable head restraints in the chance of a neck injury in a crash. release the button. Pull and push on outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint can the head restraint after the button is be adjusted. released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Rear Seats Adjusting the Rear Head Restraint The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in all three seating positions. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 43 The height of the head restraint can Front Seats 1. Pull the handle at the front of be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up the seat cushion to unlock to raise it. Try to move the head Seat Adjustment the seat. restraint to make sure that it is locked 2. Move the seat forward or in place. rearward and release the handle. { Warning 3. Try to move the seat back and You can lose control of the vehicle forth to be sure it is locked in if you try to adjust a driver seat place. while the vehicle is moving. Adjust Seat Height Adjuster the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seat backrest, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Move the lever up or down to raise or lower the seat. To adjust the seat position: Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
44 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Base Lumbar Adjustment { 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.
{ Warning To adjust a power seat, if equipped: The power seats will work with the . Move the seat forward or rearward ignition off. Children could operate by sliding the control forward or rearward. the power seats and be injured. If equipped, press and hold the front Never leave children alone in the . Raise or lower the front part of the or rear of the control to increase or vehicle. seat cushion by moving the front decrease lumbar support. of the control up or down. Uplevel Lumbar and Bolster . Raise or lower the entire seat by Adjustment moving the rear of the control up or down. To adjust the lumbar or bolster, if equipped Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 45 . Press Down (4) to make downward lumbar adjustments. Warning (Continued) . Press Forward (5) to make forward For proper protection when the adjustments of the selected vehicle is in motion, have the feature. seatback upright. So sit well back in the seat and wear the seat belt Reclining Seat Backrests properly.
{ Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be 1. Feature Select dangerous. Even when fastened, the 2. Up (lumbar only) seat belts cannot do their job. 3. Rearward The shoulder belt will not be 4. Down (lumbar only) against your body. Instead, it will be 5. Forward in front of you. In a crash, you . Move Feature Select (1) to display could go into it, receiving neck or lumbar and bolster adjustments other injuries. on the centre console. Press and release or hold to scroll through The lap belt could go up over your features. abdomen. The belt forces would be Do not have a backrest reclined if the there, not at your pelvic bones. This vehicle is moving. . Press Up (2) to make upward could cause serious internal lumbar adjustments. injuries. . Press Rearward (3) to make (Continued) rearward adjustments of the selected feature. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
46 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2. Move the backrest to the desired Power Reclining Seatbacks position, and then release the lever to lock the backrest in { Warning place. If either seatback is not locked, it 3. Push and pull on the backrest to could move forward in a sudden make sure it is locked. stop or crash. That could cause To return the seat backrest to the injury to the person sitting there. upright position: Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are 1. Lift the lever fully without locked. applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the backrest to make sure it is locked. To adjust a power seatback, if available: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 47 Memory Seats or B (Exit) until two beeps sound. To Position, and then Seat Entry manually recall these positions, press Memory. Select On or Off. See and hold 1, 2, or B until the saved “Seat Entry Memory” later in this position is reached. Follow the section. instructions under “Saving Memory . To begin Seat Exit Memory Positions.” movement when the vehicle is The vehicle identifies the current turned off and the driver door is driver's RKE transmitter number opened, or when the vehicle is (1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) turned off with the driver door System Operation 0 8. Only RKE already opened, select the Settings transmitters 1 and 2 can be used for menu, then Vehicle, then Seating automatic memory recalls. A Driver Position, and then Seat Exit Information Centre (DIC) welcome Memory. Select On or Off. See “ ” message indicating the transmitter Seat Exit Memory later in this section. If equipped, memory seats allow two number may display for the first few drivers to save and recall their unique ignition cycles following a transmitter . See Vehicle Personalisation 0 127 seat positions for driving the vehicle, change. For Seat Entry Memory to for additional setting information. work properly, save the positions to and a shared exit position for getting Identifying Driver Number out of the vehicle. Other feature the memory button (1 or 2) matching positions may also be saved, such as the RKE transmitter number displayed To identify the driver number: in the DIC welcome message. Carry power mirrors and power steering 1. Move your RKE transmitter away the linked RKE transmitter when wheel, if equipped. Memory positions from the vehicle. are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 entering the vehicle. for automatic memory recalls. 2. Start the vehicle with another Vehicle Personalisation Settings key or RKE transmitter. The DIC Before saving, adjust all available . To have the Seat Entry Memory should display the driver number memory feature positions. Turn the movement begin when the vehicle for the other RKE transmitter. vehicle on and then press and release is started, select the Settings Turn the vehicle off and remove SET; a beep will sound. Then menu, then Vehicle, then Seating the key or RKE transmitter from immediately press and hold 1, 2, the vehicle. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
48 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 3. Start the vehicle with the initial If too much time passes between To stop Manual Memory recall key or RKE transmitter. The DIC releasing SET and pressing 1, the movement, release 1, 2, or B or press should display the driver number memory position will not be any of the following controls: of your RKE transmitter. saved and two beeps will not sound. Repeat Steps 3 and 4. . Power seat Saving Memory Positions 1 or 2 corresponds to the driver . Memory SET Read these instructions completely number. See “Identifying Driver . Power mirror, with the driver or before saving memory positions. Number” previously in this passenger side mirror selected To save preferred driving positions section. . Power steering wheel, if equipped 1 and 2: 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second Manual Memory recall movement for 1. Turn the vehicle on or to ACC/ driver using 1 or 2. B ACCESSORY. 1, 2, or buttons may be initiated To save the position for B and Seat and may complete to the saved A DIC welcome message may Exit Memory features, repeat Steps 1– memory position if the vehicle is in or indicate driver number 1 or 2. 4 using B. This saves the position for out of P (Park). 2. Adjust all available memory getting out of the vehicle. Seat Entry Memory features to the desired driving Save preferred memory feature position. The vehicle identifies the number of positions to both 1 and 2 if you are the current driver's RKE transmitter 3. Press and release SET; a beep the only driver. (1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will sound. Manually Recalling Memory System Operation 0 8. If the RKE 4. Immediately press and hold the Positions transmitter is 1 or 2, and Seat Entry 1 or 2 memory button matching B Memory is enabled in vehicle the above DIC welcome message Press and hold 1, 2, or to recall the personalisation, the positions saved to until two beeps sound. previously saved memory positions if the same memory button number 1 or you are driver 1 or 2 identified in the 2 are automatically recalled when the DIC welcome message. vehicle is turned on, or turned from off to ACC/ACCESSORY. RKE transmitters 3–8 will not provide automatic memory recalls. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 49 To turn Seat Entry Memory on or off, Seat Exit Memory Obstructions “ ” see Vehicle Personalisation Settings Seat Exit Memory is not linked to an If something has blocked the driver previously in this section and Vehicle RKE transmitter. The position saved to seat while recalling a memory Personalisation 0 127. B is used for all drivers. To turn Seat position, the recall may stop. Remove The vehicle must be in P (Park) to Exit Memory on or off, see "Vehicle the obstruction and try the recall start Seat Entry Memory. Seat Entry Personalisation Settings" previously in again. If the memory position still Memory recall will complete if the this section and Vehicle Personalisation does not recall, see your dealer. vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) prior 0 127. to reaching the saved memory Heated and Ventilated position. If turned on, the position saved to B is automatically recalled when one of Front Seats To stop Seat Entry Memory recall the following occurs: movement, turn the vehicle off or press any of the following controls: . The vehicle is turned off and the { Warning driver's door is opened within a . If temperature change or pain to Power seat short time. B the skin cannot be felt, the seat . Memory SET, 1, 2, or . The vehicle is turned off with the heater may cause burns. To reduce . Power mirror, with the driver or driver's door open. the risk of burns, use care when passenger side mirror selected To stop Seat Exit Memory movement, using the seat heater, especially for . Power steering wheel, if equipped press any of the following memory long periods of time. Do not place controls: anything on the seat that insulates If the saved memory seat position . Power seat against heat, such as a blanket, does not automatically recall or recalls cushion, cover, or similar item. This to the wrong positions, the driver's . Memory SET, 1, 2, or B may cause the seat heater to RKE transmitter number (1 or 2) may overheat. An overheated seat heater not match the memory button . Power mirror, with the driver or number that positions were saved to. passenger side mirror selected may cause a burn or may damage the seat. Try storing the position to the other . Power steering wheel, if equipped memory button or try the other RKE transmitter. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
50 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS and one for the lowest. If the front programmed to always be enabled heated seats are on high, the level when the vehicle is on. If equipped may automatically be lowered after with a heated steering wheel, the auto approximately 30 minutes. heated steering wheel activation will A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls follow the heated seat auto activation or pushes air through the seat. The air and the heated steering wheel is not cooled. indicator will follow the status of the steering wheel heat. The passenger seat may take longer to 0 heat up. See Vehicle Personalisation 127. Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats If the vehicle is equipped with auto Uplevel Buttons Shown, Base Buttons heated or ventilated seats, and the If equipped, the heated seats will turn Similar engine is running, this feature will on automatically during a remote If equipped, the buttons are near the automatically activate the heated or start if it is cold outside and the climate controls on the centre stack. ventilated seats at the level required ventilated seats will turn on To operate, the engine must be by the vehicle's interior temperature. automatically if it is hot outside. running. If equipped, the heated steering wheel The active high, medium, low, or off will turn on automatically during a Press J or z to heat the driver or heated or ventilated seat level will be remote start if it is cold outside. The passenger cushion and backrest. indicated by the manual heated and heated and ventilated seat indicators C { ventilated seat buttons on the centre and heated steering wheel indicator Press or to ventilate the driver console. Use the manual heated and may not come on during this or passenger seat. ventilated seat buttons on the centre operation. console to turn auto heated or Press the button once for the highest The heated and ventilated seats and setting. With each press of the button, ventilated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied, the auto heated or heated steering wheel may cancel the seat will change to the next lower when the vehicle is started. These setting, and then to the off setting. ventilated seats feature will not activate that seat. The auto heated features can be manually selected The indicator lights above the buttons after the ignition is turned on. indicate three for the highest setting and ventilated seats feature can be Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 51 The temperature performance of an 1. Turn the selection control (1) to Rear Seats unoccupied seat may be reduced. This view massage options on the is normal. infotainment display. Rear Seat Reminder The heated or ventilated seats will not 2. Select massage feature. If equipped, the message REAR SEAT turn on during a remote start unless 3. Press up or down to select the REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT they are enabled in the vehicle massage type. displays under certain conditions personalisation menu. See Remote indicating there may be an item or Vehicle Start 0 14 and 4. Press forward or rearward to passenger in the rear seat. Check Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. change the intensity. before exiting the vehicle. 5. To activate massage at last This feature will activate when a Massage massage type and intensity second row door is opened while the settings or to turn massage off, vehicle is on, or up to 10 minutes press the massage On/Off before the vehicle is turned on. There control (2). will be an alert when the vehicle is The massage feature will turn off after turned off. The alert does not directly approximately 20 minutes. Press the detect objects in the rear seat; instead, massage button to restart the massage under certain conditions, it detects feature. when a rear door is opened and closed, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat. The feature is active only once each time the vehicle is turned on and off, and will require reactivation by opening and closing the second row If equipped, the ignition must be on doors. There may be an alert even to use the massage feature. when there is nothing in the rear seat; To activate and adjust massage: for example, if a child entered the Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
52 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS vehicle through the rear door and left the vehicle without the vehicle being Warning (Continued) turned off. injury to the person sitting there. The feature can be turned on or off. Always push and pull on the 0 See Vehicle Personalisation 127. seatbacks to be sure they are Manually Folding the Backrests locked.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat { Warning belts still fastened may cause A seat belt that is improperly damage to the seat or the seat 3. Pull on the lever on the top of routed, not properly attached, belts. Always unfasten the seat the backrest to unlock it and fold or twisted will not provide the belts and return them to their the backrest forward. protection needed in a crash. The normal stowed position before For outboard backrests, a tab person wearing the belt could be folding a rear seat. near the backrest lever moves seriously injured. After raising the forward when the backrest is rear backrest, always check to be 1. Place the front backrests in the unlocked. sure that the seat belts are properly upright position. See Reclining routed and attached, and are not Seat Backrests 0 45. Raising the Seatbacks twisted. 2. Lower the rear head restraint. See Head Restraints 0 42. { Warning To raise the seat backrest: If either seatback is not locked, it 1. Push the seatback rearward until could move forward in a sudden it locks in the upright position. stop or crash. That could cause For outboard seats, a tab near (Continued) the backrest lever retracts when the backrest is locked in place. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 53 2. Make sure the rear seat belts are If equipped, the rear heated seat Seat Belts in the belt guide and are not buttons are on the rear of the centre twisted or caught between the console. This section describes how to use seat seat cushion and the backrest. M L belts properly, and some things not Press or to heat the left outboard to do. Heated Rear Seats or right outboard seat. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the { Warning { Warning seat will change to the next lower Do not let anyone travel where a setting, and then to the off setting. seat belt cannot be worn properly. If temperature change or pain to The indicator lights on the buttons the skin cannot be felt, the seat indicate three for the highest setting In a crash, if you or your heater may cause burns. See the and one for the lowest. passenger(s) are not wearing seat Warning under Heated and belts, injuries can be much worse Ventilated Front Seats 0 49. than if you are wearing seat belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
54 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS When riding in a vehicle, you travel as Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Warning (Continued) fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle should I have to wear a stops suddenly, you keep going until seat belt? not allow passengers to travel in something stops you. It could be the A: Airbags are supplemental systems any area of the vehicle that is not windscreen, the instrument panel, equipped with seats and seat belts. only. They work with seat belts — or the seat belts! not instead of them. Whether or Always wear a seat belt, and check When you wear a seat belt, you and not an airbag is provided, all that all passenger(s) are restrained the vehicle slow down together. There occupants still have to buckle up properly too. is more time to stop because you stop to get the most protection. over a longer distance and, when worn Also, in nearly all regions, the law properly, your strongest bones take This vehicle has indicators as a requires wearing seat belts. the forces from the seat belts. That is reminder to fasten the seat belts. See why wearing seat belts makes such Seat Belt Reminders 0 108. How to Wear Seat Belts good sense. Why Seat Belts Work Properly Questions and Answers About Seat Belts Follow these rules for everyone's protection. Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle There are additional things to know after a crash if I am wearing a about seat belts and children, seat belt? including smaller children and infants. A: You could be — whether you are If a child will be riding in the vehicle, wearing a seat belt or not. Your see Older Children 0 71 or chances of being conscious during Infants and Young Children 0 71. and after a crash, so you can Review and follow the rules for unbuckle and get out, are much children in addition to the following greater if you are belted. rules. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 55 It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap unbelted people are hurt more often belt. If you slid under it, the belt in crashes than those who are wearing would apply force on your seat belts. abdomen. This could cause serious There are important things to know or even fatal injuries. about wearing a seat belt properly. . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.
{ Warning You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your seat belt properly.
. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you (if possible). . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to . Wear the lap part of the belt low become loose or twisted. and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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{ Warning The seat belt can be pinched if it is routed under plastic trim on the seat, such as trim around the rear backrest folding handle or side airbag. In a crash, pinched seat belts might not be able to provide adequate protection. Never allow seat belts to be routed under plastic trim pieces. Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats" in the Index. Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back. Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull 3. Push the latch plate into the 5. To make the lap part tight, pull the belt across you. Do not let it buckle until it clicks. up on the shoulder belt. get twisted. Pull up on the latch plate to The lap-shoulder belt may lock if make sure it is secure. you pull the belt across you very Position the release button on quickly. If this happens, let the the buckle so that the seat belt belt go back slightly to unlock it. could be quickly unbuckled if Then pull the belt across you necessary. more slowly. 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
58 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS To unlatch the belt, push the button effectiveness of the seat belt in a cannot be seen, they are part of the on the buckle. The belt should return crash. See How to Wear Seat Belts seat belt assembly. They can help to its stowed position. Properly 0 54. tighten the seat belts during the early Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the stages of a moderate to severe frontal, seat belt webbing returns quickly to near frontal, or rear crash if the the stowed position, the retractor may threshold conditions for pretensioner lock and cannot be pulled out. If this activation are met. Seat belt happens, pull the seat belt straight out pretensioners can also help tighten firmly to unlock the webbing, and the seat belts in a side crash or then release it. If the webbing is still roll-over event. locked in the retractor, see your Pretensioners work only once. If the retailer. pretensioners activate in a crash, the Before a door is closed, be sure the pretensioners and probably other seat belt is out of the way. If a door is parts of the vehicle's seat belt system slammed against a seat belt, damage will need to be replaced. See Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash can occur to both the seat belt and 0 the vehicle. Press and hold the release button 60. while raising or lowering the height Do not sit on the outboard seat belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster adjuster to the desired position. while entering or exiting the vehicle or The vehicle has a shoulder belt height After the height adjuster is set to the at any time while sitting in the seat. adjuster for the driver and front desired position, try to move it down Sitting on the seat belt can damage outboard passenger seating positions. without pressing the release button to the webbing and hardware. Adjust the height so that the shoulder make sure it has locked into position. Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides portion of the belt is on the shoulder Seat Belt Pretensioners and not falling off of it. The belt Rear seat belt comfort guides may should be close to, but not contacting, This vehicle has seat belt provide added seat belt comfort for the neck. Improper shoulder belt pretensioners for front row and older children who have outgrown height adjustment could reduce the second row outboard occupants. booster seats and for some adults. Although the seat belt pretensioners Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 59 When installed on a shoulder belt, the Safety System Check comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. Periodically check the seat belt reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch The comfort guides for the second row plates, retractors, shoulder belt height outboard seating positions of this adjusters (if equipped) and seat belt vehicle are provided in a package in anchorages to make sure they are all the glovebox or cargo area. in working order. Look for any other Instructions are included with the loose or damaged seat belt system guides. parts that might keep a seat belt system from performing properly. See Seat Belt Use During your dealer to have it repaired. Torn, Pregnancy frayed or twisted seat belts may not A pregnant woman should wear a protect you in a crash. Torn or frayed Seat belts work for everyone, lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion seat belts can rip apart under impact including pregnant women. Like all should be worn as low as possible, forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, have occupants, they are more likely to be below the rounding, throughout the it replaced immediately. If a belt is seriously injured if they do not wear pregnancy. twisted, it may be possible to untwist seat belts. The best way to protect the foetus is it by reversing the latch plate on the to protect the mother. When a seat webbing. If the twist cannot be belt is worn properly, it is more likely corrected, ask your retailer to fix it. that the foetus will not be hurt in a Make sure the seat belt reminder light crash. For pregnant women, as for is working. See Seat Belt Reminders anyone, the key to making seat belts 0 108. effective is wearing them properly. Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat Belt Care 0 59. Seat Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
60 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Seat belts should be properly cared for Replacing Seat Belt Have the seat belt pretensioners and maintained. System Parts after a Crash checked if the vehicle has been in a Seat belt hardware should be kept dry crash, or if the airbag readiness light and free of dust or debris. As stays on after you start the vehicle or necessary, exterior hard surfaces and { Warning while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 109. seat belt webbing may be lightly A crash can damage the seat belt cleaned with mild soap and water. system in the vehicle. A damaged Ensure there is not excessive dust or seat belt system may not properly { Warning debris in the mechanism. If dust or protect the person using it, debris exists in the system please see Safety procedures must be followed the dealer. Parts may need to be resulting in serious injury or even at all times when disposing of the replaced to ensure proper death in a crash. To help make sure vehicle or vehicle parts. Disposal functionality of the system. the seat belt systems are working should be performed only by an properly after a crash, have them authorised service centre, to help inspected and any necessary { Warning protect the environment and your replacements made as soon as health. Do not bleach or dye seat belt possible. webbing. It may severely weaken the webbing. In a crash, they might After a minor crash, replacement of not be able to provide adequate seat belts may not be necessary. But protection. Clean and rinse seat belt the seat belt assemblies that were webbing only with mild soap and used during any crash may have been lukewarm water. Allow the webbing stressed or damaged. See your retailer to dry. to have the seat belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the seat belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 61 Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the centre of the steering wheel { Warning The vehicle has the following airbags: for the driver and on the instrument You can be severely injured or . A frontal airbag for the driver panel for the front outboard passenger. killed in a crash if you are not . A frontal airbag for the front wearing your seat belt, even with outboard passenger For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG is airbags. Airbags are designed to on the lower part of the instrument work with seat belts, not replace . A knee airbag for the driver. panel. them. Also, airbags are not designed . A knee airbag for the front For seat-mounted side impact airbags, to inflate in every crash. In some outboard passenger. the word AIRBAG is on the side of the crashes seat belts are the only . A seat-mounted side impact airbag backrest or side of the seat closest to restraint. See When Should an for the driver the door. Airbag Inflate? 0 64. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG Wearing your seat belt during a for the front outboard passenger is on the ceiling or trim. crash helps reduce your chance of . A roof-rail airbag for the driver Airbags are designed to supplement hitting things inside the vehicle or and the passenger seated directly the protection provided by seat belts. being ejected from it. Airbags are behind the driver Even though today's airbags are also “supplemental restraints” to the designed to help reduce the risk of seat belts. Everyone in the vehicle . A roof-rail airbag for the front injury from the force of an inflating outboard passenger and the should wear a seat belt properly, bag, all airbags must inflate very whether or not there is an airbag passenger seated directly behind quickly to do their job. the front outboard passenger for that person. Here are the most important things to All vehicle airbags have the word know about the airbag system: AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
62 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Where Are the Airbags? { Warning { Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of an or very close to, any airbag when it eye, anyone who is up against, inflates can be seriously injured or or very close to, an airbag when it killed. Always secure children inflates can be seriously injured or properly in the vehicle. To read killed. Do not sit unnecessarily how, see Older Children 0 71 or close to any airbag, as you would be Infants and Young Children 0 71. if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Seat belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear a seat belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible The driver frontal airbag is in the while still maintaining control of centre of the steering wheel. the vehicle. The seat belts and the The front outboard passenger frontal front outboard passenger airbags There is an airbag readiness light on airbag is in the passenger side are most effective when you are the instrument cluster, which shows instrument panel. sitting well back and upright in the the airbag symbol. seat with both feet on the floor. The system checks the airbag Occupants should not lean on or electrical system for malfunctions. sleep against the door or side The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag windows in seating positions with 0 seat-mounted side impact airbags Readiness Light 109. and/or roof-rail airbags. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side steering column. The front outboard Similar Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, glove box. passenger seat-mounted side impact front outboard passenger, and second airbags are in the sides of the row outboard passengers are in the seatbacks closest to the door. ceiling above the side windows.
{ Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
64 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS severe a crash is likely to be in time In addition, the vehicle has advanced Warning (Continued) for the airbags to inflate and help technology frontal airbags. Advanced restrain the occupants. The vehicle technology frontal airbags adjust the airbag must be kept clear. Do not has electronic sensors that help the restraint according to crash severity. put anything between an occupant airbag system determine the severity and an airbag, and do not attach or Knee airbags are designed to inflate in of the impact. Deployment thresholds moderate to severe frontal or put anything on the steering wheel can vary with specific vehicle design. hub or on or near any other airbag near-frontal impacts. Knee airbags are Frontal airbags are designed to inflate not designed to inflate during vehicle covering. in moderate to severe frontal or near rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many Do not use seat accessories that frontal crashes to help reduce the side impacts. block the inflation path of a potential for severe injuries, mainly to Seat-mounted side impact airbags are seat-mounted side impact airbag. the driver's or front outboard designed to inflate in moderate to passenger's head and chest. Never secure anything to the roof of severe side crashes depending on the a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by Whether the frontal airbags will or location of the impact. Seat-mounted routing a rope or tie-down through should inflate is not based primarily side impact airbags are not designed any door or window opening. If you on how fast the vehicle is travelling. to inflate in frontal impacts, near do, the path of an inflating roof-rail It depends on what is hit, the frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear direction of the impact, and how impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag will be blocked. quickly the vehicle slows down. airbag is designed to inflate on the Frontal airbags may inflate at side of the vehicle that is struck. When Should an Airbag different crash speeds depending on Roof-rail airbags are designed to Inflate? whether the vehicle hits an object inflate in moderate to severe side straight on or at an angle, and crashes depending on the location of This vehicle is equipped with airbags. 0 whether the object is fixed or moving, the impact. In addition, these roof-rail See Airbag System 61. Airbags are rigid or deformable, narrow or wide. airbags are designed to inflate during designed to inflate if the impact Frontal airbags are not intended to a rollover or in a severe frontal exceeds the specific airbag system's impact. Roof-rail airbags are not deployment threshold. Deployment inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or many side impacts. designed to inflate in rear impacts. thresholds are used to predict how Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 65 either side of the vehicle is struck or if wheel or the instrument panel. In What Will You See after an the sensing system predicts that the moderate to severe side collisions, vehicle is about to roll over on its even belted occupants can contact the Airbag Inflates? side, or in a severe frontal impact. inside of the vehicle. After frontal, knee, and seat-mounted In any particular crash, no one can Airbags supplement the protection side impact airbags inflate, they say whether an airbag should have provided by seat belts by distributing quickly deflate, so quickly that some inflated simply because of the vehicle the force of the impact more evenly people may not even realise the damage or the repair costs. over the occupant's body. airbags inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for What Makes an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are some time after deployment. Some designed to help contain the head and components of the airbag module may Inflate? chest of occupants in the outboard be hot for several minutes. For seating positions in the first and In a deployment event, the sensing location of the airbags, see Where Are second rows. The rollover capable the Airbags? 0 62. system sends an electrical signal roof-rail airbags are designed to help triggering a release of gas from the reduce the risk of full or partial The parts of the airbag that come into inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the ejection in rollover events, although contact with you may be warm, but airbag causing the bag to break out of no system can prevent all such not too hot to touch. There may be the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and ejections. some smoke and dust coming from related hardware are all part of the the vents in the deflated airbags. airbag module. But airbags would not help in many Airbag inflation does not prevent the types of collisions, primarily because driver from seeing out of the For airbag locations, see Where Are the the occupant's motion is not toward Airbags? 0 62. windscreen or being able to steer the those airbags. See When Should an vehicle, nor does it prevent people 0 How Does an Airbag Airbag Inflate? 64. from leaving the vehicle. Airbags should never be regarded as Restrain? anything more than a supplement to In moderate to severe frontal or near seat belts. frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
66 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS to normal operation; the doors can be Additional windscreen breakage may { Warning locked, the interior lamps can be also occur from the front outboard turned off, and the hazard warning passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there may flashers can be turned off using the . Airbags are designed to inflate be dust in the air. This dust could controls for those features. If any of cause breathing problems for only once. After an airbag inflates, these systems are damaged in the you will need some new parts for people with a history of asthma or crash they may not operate as normal. other breathing trouble. To avoid the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will this, everyone should leave the { Warning not be there to help protect you in vehicle as soon as it is safe to do another crash. A new system will so. If you have breathing problems A crash severe enough to inflate the include airbag modules and but cannot get out of the vehicle airbags may have also damaged possibly other parts. The service after an airbag inflates, then get important functions in the vehicle, manual for the vehicle covers the fresh air by opening a window or a such as the fuel system, brake and need to replace other parts. door. If you experience breathing steering systems, etc. Even if the . The vehicle has a crash sensing problems following an airbag vehicle appears to be drivable after and diagnostic module which deployment, you should seek a moderate crash, there may be records information after a crash. medical attention. concealed damage that could make See Vehicle Data Recording and it difficult to safely operate the Privacy 0 332. vehicle. The vehicle has a feature that may . Let only qualified technicians automatically unlock the doors, turn Use caution if you should attempt work on the airbag systems. on the interior lamps and hazard to restart the engine after a crash Improper service can mean that warning lights, and shut off the fuel has occurred. an airbag system will not work system after the airbags inflate. The properly. See your dealer for feature may also activate, without service. airbag inflation, after an event that In many crashes severe enough to exceeds a predetermined threshold. inflate the airbag, windscreens are After turning the ignition off and then broken by vehicle deformation. on again, the fuel system will return Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 67 Airbag On-Off Switch Infant. An infant (less than 1 year the child to travel in the front seat old) must travel in the front seat so that the driver can constantly If the instrument panel has the switch because: monitor the child's condition. pictured in the following illustration, the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch . My vehicle has no rear seat; Medical Condition. A passenger has that you can use to manually turn the . My vehicle has a rear seat too small a medical condition which, front outboard passenger airbag on or to accommodate a rear-facing infant according to his or her physician: off. No other airbag is affected by the seat; or . Causes the passenger airbag to pose airbag on-off switch. . The infant has a medical condition a special risk for the passenger; and which, according to the infant's . Makes the potential harm from the physician, makes it necessary for passenger airbag in a crash greater the infant to ride in the front seat so than the potential harm from that the driver can constantly turning off the airbag and allowing monitor the child's condition. the passenger, even if belted, to hit Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to the instrument panel or windscreen 12 must travel in the front seat in a crash. because: . My vehicle has no rear seat; { Warning . Although children ages 1 to 12 ride If the front outboard passenger in the rear seat(s) whenever possible, frontal airbag is turned off for a children ages 1 to 12 sometimes person who does not belong to a This switch should only be turned to must travel in the front because no category indicated in this section, the OFF position if the person in the space is available in the rear seat(s) that person will not have the extra front outboard passenger position of my vehicle; or protection of an airbag. In a crash, belongs to a category indicated in this the airbag will not be able to inflate section: . The child has a medical condition which, according to the child's and help protect the person sitting physician, makes it necessary for there. Do not turn off the front (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
68 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS off. See Airbag On-Off Light 0 109. The Warning (Continued) front outboard passenger airbag will remain turned off until you turn it outboard passenger frontal airbag back on again. unless the person sitting there belongs to a category indicated in this section. { Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. For example, the front outboard passenger frontal airbag could inflate even though To turn the front outboard passenger the airbag on-off switch is airbag on again, insert the ignition key turned off. into the airbag on-off switch, push in, To help avoid injury to yourself or and move the switch to the ON others, have the vehicle serviced position. right away. See Airbag Readiness The front outboard passenger frontal Light 0 109 for more information, airbag is now enabled, and may including important safety inflate. See Airbag On-Off Light 0 109. To turn off the front outboard information. passenger frontal airbag, insert the Servicing the ignition key into the airbag on-off Airbag-Equipped Vehicle switch, push in, and move the switch Airbags affect how the vehicle should to the OFF position. be serviced. There are parts of the The airbag off light will come on and airbag system in several places around stay on to let you know the front the vehicle. Your dealer and the outboard passenger airbag is turned Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 69 service manual have information . Steering wheel, instrument panel, about servicing the vehicle and the Warning (Continued) overhead console, ceiling trim, airbag system. or pillar garnish trim authorised service centre, to help protect the environment and your . Inner door seals, including { Warning health. speakers For up to 10 seconds after the Your retailer and the service manual vehicle is turned off and the battery Adding Equipment to the have information about the location of is disconnected, an airbag can still the airbag modules and sensors, sensing and diagnostic modules and inflate during improper service. You Airbag-Equipped Vehicle airbag wiring, along with the proper can be injured if you are close to an Adding accessories that change the replacement procedures. airbag when it inflates. Avoid vehicle's frame, bumper system, yellow connectors. They are height, front end, or side sheet metal If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail probably part of the airbag system. may keep the airbag system from airbags, see Different Size Tyres and 0 Be sure to follow proper service working properly. Wheels 283 for additional important information. procedures, and make sure the The operation of the airbag system person performing work for you is can also be affected by changing, If the vehicle must be modified qualified to do so. including improperly repairing or because you have a disability and have replacing, any parts of the following: questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle's . Airbag system, including airbag airbag system, or if you have modules, front or side impact questions about whether the airbag { Warning sensors, sensing and diagnostic system will be affected if the vehicle is module, or airbag wiring Safety procedures must be followed modified for any other reason, see at all times when disposing of the . Front seats, including stitching, your retailer. vehicle or vehicle parts. Disposal seams or zip fasteners should be performed only by an . Seat belts (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
70 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System { Warning The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash regularly scheduled maintenance or Safety procedures must be followed replacement. Make sure the airbag { Warning at all times when disposing of the readiness light is working. See Airbag vehicle or vehicle parts. Disposal Readiness Light 0 109. A crash can damage the airbag should be performed only by an systems in the vehicle. A damaged authorised service centre, to help Caution airbag system may not properly protect the environment and your protect you and your passenger(s) health. If an airbag covering is damaged, in a crash, resulting in serious opened, or broken, the airbag may injury or even death. To help make not work properly. Do not open or sure the airbag systems are working break the airbag coverings. If there properly after a crash, have them are any opened or broken airbag inspected and any necessary coverings, have the airbag covering replacements made as soon as and/or airbag module replaced. For possible. the location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 62. See If an airbag inflates, you will need to your dealer for service. replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 109. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 71 Child Restraints { Danger Older Children . Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are in the rear seat and using a seat belt in a suitable way. . Children not wearing a seat belt can be thrown out in a crash. . Whenever a child is occupying a seat, the lap belt should be in a low position close to the hips, touching { Danger the child's thighs. This prevents loading to the This picture shows a child seated in Correct Seat Belt Use for Older abdomen in a crash. a seat with a lap-shoulder belt used Children incorrectly. If a child uses the belt this way, in a crash the child can To verify if a child is able to use a suffer injuries and risk of death. lap-shoulder belt, make sure the child's knees fold comfortably on the edge of the seat. The shoulder belt Infants and Young Children should be positioned between the neck and the child's arm and the lap Everyone in a vehicle needs belt as low as possible over the protection! This includes infants and child's hip. all other children. Neither the distance travelled nor the age and size of the traveller changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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{ Warning Warning (Continued) { Warning Children can be seriously injured or For example, in a crash at only Children who are up against, strangled if a shoulder belt is 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) or very close to, any airbag when it wrapped around their neck. Never infant will suddenly become a inflates can be seriously injured or leave children unattended in a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's killed. Never put a rear-facing child vehicle and never allow children to arms. An infant or child should be restraint in the front outboard seat. play with the seat belts. secured in an appropriate child Secure a rear-facing child restraint restraint. in a rear seat. It is also better to Every time infants and young children secure a forward-facing child ride in vehicles, they should have the restraint in a rear seat. If you must protection provided by appropriate secure a forward-facing child child restraints. Neither the vehicle's restraint in the front outboard seat, seat belt system nor its airbag system always move the front passenger is designed for them. seat as far back as it will go. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 73 For each type of child restraint, there are many different models available. { Warning When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a A young child's hip bones are still motor vehicle. so small that the vehicle seat belt may not remain low on the hip The instruction manual that is bones, as it should. Instead, it may provided with the child restraint settle up around the child's states the weight and height abdomen. In a crash, the belt would limitations for that particular child restraint. In addition, there are many apply force on a body area that is kinds of child restraints available for unprotected by any bony structure. children with special needs. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of Child restraints are devices used to serious or fatal injuries during a restrain, seat, or position children in { Warning the vehicle and are sometimes called crash, young children should always child seats or car seats. To reduce the risk of neck and head be secured in an appropriate child injury in a crash, infants and restraint. There are three basic types of child toddlers should be secured in a restraints: rear-facing child restraint until age Child Restraint Systems . Forward-facing child restraints two, or until they reach the . Rear-facing child restraints maximum height and weight limits Infants and children should be placed of their child restraint. in the rear seat and properly . Belt-positioning booster seats restrained, according to the terms in The proper child restraint for your this manual. child depends on their size, weight, A young child's hip bones are so small and age, and also on whether the that the vehicle's regular seat belt may child restraint is compatible with the not remain low on the hip bones, as it vehicle in which it will be used. should. Instead, there is a possibility Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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that it will load the abdomen and Group Weight Class cause serious or fatal injury in a Danger (Continued) 22 to 36 kg (49 crash. Group III must be deactivated. This also to 79 lb) applies to certain forward-facing child restraints as indicated in the tables listed in this manual.
See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 67. When a child restraint is being used, pay attention to the following usage and installation instructions and also those supplied with the child restraint. { Danger Always comply with local or national regulations. In some countries, the use NEVER use a rearward-facing child of child restraints is forbidden on restraint on a seat protected by an certain seats. ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it; Group Weight Class DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the Model A : Group 0 and 0+ – Baby Seat CHILD can occur. Up to Group 0 Model B : Group I – Child Seat 10 kg (22 lb) Model C : Group II and III – Up to Group 0+ Booster Seat 13 kg (28 lb) { Danger Child restraints are designed to be 9 to 18 kg (20 Group I fastened with the lap-shoulder belt or If using a rear-facing child restraint to 39 lb) on the front passenger seat, the the ISOFIX anchors. Some child 15 to 25 kg (34 restraints also use a top tether or airbag for the front passenger seat Group II to 55 lb) support leg. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 75 Child Restraint Classification Danger (Continued) Warning (Continued) For reference, child restraints available in the market are classified based on . After a crash, it is necessary seat belt or ISOFIX, in order the child's mass. Carefully observe the to replace the child restraint to avoid the child restraint installation and usage instructions because it may have suffered from being thrown forward in given by the child restraint non-visible damage. case of sudden braking. manufacturer. . Always restrain your child in When choosing a child restraint, it is a properly installed child Make sure that the child restraint: important to consider the child's restraint, even on short trips. . height in addition to its age and mass. Is installed in accordance with the . Allow children to enter and instructions given by the child exit the vehicle only on the restraint manufacturer. { side facing away from traffic. Danger . Has the label of approval of safety . Make sure that the child regulations certification, in terms restraint is installed properly. of the local laws. If the child restraint is not { Warning . Is suitable for your vehicle. properly attached, the risk of serious injury in the event of . When carrying a child, follow Selecting the Right Child a collision increases. the procedures for the Restraint . Do not attach or place objects transport of children established by the local laws. The rear seats are the most or other materials on the convenient location to fasten a child child restraint. . In some countries, the use of restraint. . Do not leave any loose objects child restraints is forbidden on certain seats. Children should travel facing rearward in the vehicle. During an in the vehicle to as late an age as impact, an object may move . After removing the child from possible. This makes sure that the and cause injuries to the the vehicle, keep the child child's backbone, which is still very occupants. restraint attached with the weak, is under less strain in the event (Continued) (Continued) of a crash. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
76 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS General Motors recommends using a Where to Put the Restraint genuine GM child restraint. { Danger According to accident statistics, Ensure that the child restraint to be Infants and children must never be children and infants are safer when installed is compatible with the carried on the lap of another properly restrained in an appropriate vehicle type. occupant. child restraint secured in a rear seating position. Make sure that the mounting location Although an infant does not weigh of the child restraint within the much, it will be so heavy during a Whenever possible, children aged vehicle is correct as per the tables crash that it will be impossible to 12 and under should be secured in a included in this manual. See Where to rear seating position. Put the Restraint 0 76. hold it, even if the occupant is attached to the seat belt. Never put a rear-facing child restraint The provisions established by the laws in the front. This is because the risk have priority over the provisions of to the rear-facing child is so great if this manual. the airbag deploys.
{ Danger { Danger Never use a single seat belt with an NEVER use a rearward-facing child adult and a child. During an impact, restraint on a seat protected by an the seat belt will exert strong ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it; pressure on the child, causing DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the serious or fatal injury. CHILD can occur. Never allow two children to share the same seat belt. Both could suffer serious injuries in a crash. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 77 FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège AIRBAG ATTIVO di fronte ad esso: { Danger d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un pericolo di MORTE o LESIONI GRAVI siège protégé par un COUSSIN per il BAMBINO! When using a child restraint on the GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui, NL: Gebruik NOOIT een achterwaarts front passenger seat, the airbag sous peine d'infliger des BLESSURES systems for the front passenger seat gericht kinderzitje op een stoel met GRAVES, voire MORTELLES à een ACTIEVE AIRBAG ervoor, om must be deactivated; if not, the l'ENFANT. triggering of the airbags poses a DODELIJK of ERNSTIG LETSEL van DE: Nach hinten gerichtete het KIND te voorkomen. risk of fatal injury to the child. Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz DA: Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt This is especially the case if verwenden, der durch einen davor autostol på et forsæde med AKTIV rear-facing child restraints are used befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG AIRBAG, BARNET kan komme i on the front passenger seat. geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder LIVSFARE eller komme ALVORLIGT SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES TIL SKADE. KINDES zur Folge haben kann. CS: NIKDY nepoužívejte dětský ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de zádržný systém instalovaný proti retención infantil orientado hacia směru jízdy na sedadle, které je atrás en un asiento protegido por un chráněno před sedadlem AKTIVNÍM AIRBAG FRONTAL ACTIVO. Peligro de AIRBAGEM. Mohlo by dojít k MUERTE o LESIONES GRAVES para VÁŽNÉMU PORANĚNÍ nebo ÚMRTÍ el NIÑO. DÍTĚTE. SV: Använd ALDRIG en bakåtvänd RU: ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ устанавливать barnstol på ett säte som skyddas med детское удерживающее устройство en framförvarande AKTIV AIRBAG. EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing лицом назад на сиденье DÖDSFALL eller ALLVARLIGA автомобиля, оборудованном child restraint on a seat protected by SKADOR kan drabba BARNET. an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it; фронтальной подушкой DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the IT: Non usare mai un sistema di безопасности, если ПОДУШКА НЕ CHILD can occur. sicurezza per bambini rivolto ОТКЛЮЧЕНА! Это может привести all'indietro su un sedile protetto da к СМЕРТИ или СЕРЬЕЗНЫМ ТРАВМАМ РЕБЕНКА. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
78 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS FI: ÄLÄ KOSKAAN sijoita taaksepäin PODUSZKA POWIETRZNA. SL: NIKOLI ne nameščajte otroškega suunnattua lasten turvaistuinta Niezastosowanie się do tego zalecenia varnostnega sedeža, obrnjenega v istuimelle, jonka edessä on może być przyczyną ŚMIERCI lub nasprotni smeri vožnje, na sedež z AKTIIVINEN TURVATYYNY, LAPSI POWAŻNYCH OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA. AKTIVNO ČELNO ZRAČNO BLAZINO, VOI KUOLLA tai VAMMAUTUA TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyet saj pri tem obstaja nevarnost RESNIH VAKAVASTI. sistemini KESİNLİKLE önünde bir ali SMRTNIH POŠKODB za OTROKA. NO: Bakovervendt barnesikringsutstyr AKTİF HAVA YASTIĞI ile korunmakta SR: NIKADA ne koristiti bezbednosni må ALDRI brukes på et sete med olan bir koltukta kullanmayınız. sistem za decu u kome su deca AKTIV KOLLISJONSPUTE foran, da det ÇOCUK ÖLEBİLİR veya AĞIR ŞEKİLDE okrenuta unazad na sedištu sa kan føre til at BARNET utsettes for YARALANABİLİR. AKTIVNIM VAZDUŠNIM JASTUKOM LIVSFARE og fare for ALVORLIGE UK: НІКОЛИ не використовуйте ispred sedišta zato što DETE može da SKADER. систему безпеки для дітей, що NASTRADA ili da se TEŠKO POVREDI. PT: NUNCA use um sistema de встановлюється обличчям назад, на MK: НИКОГАШ не користете детско retenção para crianças voltado para сидінні з УВІМКНЕНОЮ седиште свртено наназад на trás num banco protegido com um ПОДУШКОЮ БЕЗПЕКИ, інакше це седиште заштитено со АКТИВНО AIRBAG ACTIVO na frente do mesmo, може призвести до СМЕРТІ чи ВОЗДУШНО ПЕРНИЧЕ пред него, poderá ocorrer a PERDA DE VIDA ou СЕРЙОЗНОГО ТРАВМУВАННЯ затоа што детето може ДА ЗАГИНЕ FERIMENTOS GRAVES na CRIANÇA. ДИТИНИ. или да биде ТЕШКО ПОВРЕДЕНО. EL: ΠΟΤΕ μη χρησιμοποιείτε παιδικό HU: SOHA ne használjon hátrafelé BG: НИКОГА не използвайте детска κάθισμα ασφαλείας με φορά προς τα néző biztonsági gyerekülést előlről седалка, гледаща назад, върху πίσω σε κάθισμα που προστατεύεται AKTÍV LÉGZSÁKKAL védett ülésen, седалка, която е защитена чрез από μετωπικό ΕΝΕΡΓΟ ΑΕΡΟΣΑΚΟ, mert a GYERMEK HALÁLÁT vagy АКТИВНА ВЪЗДУШНА διότι το παιδί μπορεί να υποστεί KOMOLY SÉRÜLÉSÉT okozhatja. ВЪЗГЛАВНИЦА пред нея - може да ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟ ή ΣΟΒΑΡΟ се стигне до СМЪРТ или СЕРИОЗНО HR: NIKADA nemojte koristiti sustav ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΣΜΟ НАРАНЯВАНЕ на ДЕТЕТО . zadržavanja za djecu okrenut prema . PL: NIE WOLNO montować fotelika natrag na sjedalu s AKTIVNIM RO: Nu utilizaţi NICIODATĂ un scaun dziecięcego zwróconego tyłem do ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM ispred njega, to pentru copil îndreptat spre partea din kierunku jazdy na fotelu, przed bi moglo dovesti do SMRTI ili spate a maşinii pe un scaun protejat którym znajduje się WŁĄCZONA OZBILJNJIH OZLJEDA za DIJETE. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 79 de un AIRBAG ACTIV în faţa sa; acest MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li The seat in front of an installed child lucru poate duce la DECESUL sau jħares lejn in-naħa ta' wara fuq sit restraint should be adjusted to ensure VĂTĂMAREA GRAVĂ a COPILULUI. protett b'AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu; proper installation according to the SK: NIKDY nepoužívajte detskú dan jista' jikkawż l-MEWT jew ĠIEĦ child restraint manual. sedačku otočenú vzad na sedadle SERJI lit-TFAL. Wherever a child restraint is installed, chránenom AKTÍVNYM AIRBAGOM, GA: Ná húsáid srian sábháilteachta be sure to follow the instructions that pretože môže dôjsť k SMRTI alebo linbh cúil RIAMH ar shuíochán a came with the child restraint and VÁŽNYM ZRANENIAM DIEŤAŤA. bhfuil mála aeir ag feidhmiú os a secure the child restraint properly. LT: JOKIU BŪDU nemontuokite atgal chomhair.Tá baol BÁIS nó GORTÚ Keep in mind that an unsecured child atgręžtos vaiko tvirtinimo sistemos DONA don PHÁISTE ag baint leis. restraint can move around in a sėdynėje, prieš kurią įrengta AKTYVI When securing a child restraint with collision or sudden stop and injure ORO PAGALVĖ, nes VAIKAS GALI the seat belts in a rear seat position, people in the vehicle. Be sure to ŽŪTI arba RIMTAI SUSIŽALOTI. study the instructions that came with properly secure any child restraint in LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ the child restraint to make sure it is the vehicle - even when no child is neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu compatible with this vehicle. in it. bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek Child restraints and booster seats vary aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu considerably in size, and some may fit AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo in certain seating positions better pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt than others. SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ. Depending on where you place the ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole child restraint and the size of the suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille child restraint, you may not be able to ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA access adjacent seat belts or ISOFIX kaitstud iste, sest see võib põhjustada anchors for additional passengers or LAPSE SURMA või TÕSISE child restraints. Adjacent seating VIGASTUSE. positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the seat belt. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
80 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Child Restraint Suitability Seating Position Seat Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Number Seating Position No N/A Yes1 Yes No Yes N/A N/A N/A Suitable for Universal Belted (Yes/No) i-Size Seating N/A N/A N/A Yes No Yes N/A N/A N/A Position (Yes/No) Seating Positions N/A N/A N/A No No No N/A N/A N/A Suitable for Lateral Fixture (L1/L2) Largest Suitable N/A N/A N/A R3 No R3 N/A N/A N/A Rearward Facing Fixture (ISO R1/R2X/ R2/R3) Largest Suitable N/A N/A N/A F3 No F3 N/A N/A N/A Forward Facing Fixture (F2X/F2/F3) Largest Suitable N/A N/A No B3 No B3 N/A N/A N/A Booster Fixture (B2/B3) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Child Restraint Suitability (cont'd) Legend and Footnotes N/A: This feature/seating position does not exist in this vehicle No: No Child Restraint permitted in this seating position Yes: Child Restraint permitted in this seating position 1: Rear Facing Child Restraints are not permitted in this seat position. If a forward facing child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move the seat as far back as possible, move the seat upward or the backrest to an upright position, if needed, to get a firm installation of the child restraint. See "Securing Child Restraints with Seat Belt in Front Seat" Section. L1: Left lateral facing position child restraint system (carry-cot) L2: Right lateral facing position child restraint system (carry-cot) R1: Rearward Facing Infant child restraint system R2X: Reduced-size Rearward Facing Toddler child restraint system R2: Reduced-size Rearward Facing Toddler child restraint system R3: Full-size Rearward Facing Toddler child restraint system F2: Reduced-height Forward Facing toddler child restraint system F2X: Reduced-height Forward Facing toddler child restraint system F3: Full-height Forward Facing Toddler child restraint system B2: Booster seat, reduced width 440 mm B3: Booster seat, full width 520 mm Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
82 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
Seat Number Position in the ISOFIX Child Restraint Securing a Child Restraint to the Vehicle Systems ISOFIX Anchors 1. Position the child restraint on 1 Driver the front of the seat on which it 2 Front Centre will be installed. 3 Front Outboard 2. Lock the ISOFIX attachments to Passenger the ISOFIX anchors following the instructions that came with the 4 2nd Row Left child restraint. 5 2nd Row Centre 3. Ensure the child restraint is 6 2nd Row Right securely mounted to the seat. 7 3rd Row Left 4. A top tether strap or support leg must be used in addition to the 8 3rd Row Centre ISOFIX anchors. Rear Seat 9 3rd Row Right The ISOFIX anchors are located behind the vertical openings in the seat trim and identified with the symbol X. Fasten ISOFIX child restraints to the ISOFIX anchors. Specific vehicle ISOFIX child restraint positions are marked in the “ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability” table. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 76. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 83 Top Tether Anchors of Vehicle if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 1. Find the top tether anchor. 2. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: . If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the backrest. Top tether anchors are located on the back of the second row backrests and are always aligned with rear seats and identified with symbol }. Do not attach anything other than a . If the position you are using child restraint system to the vehicle does not have a head top tether anchors. restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether Instructions for attaching the child over the backrest. restraint to the top tether anchor: . If the position you are using If the child restraint manufacturer has an adjustable head recommends that a top tether be restraint and you are using a attached, attach and tighten the top single tether, raise the head tether to the top tether anchor, restraint and route the tether Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
84 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS under the head restraint and Head Restraint Removal and 4. When the child restraint is in between the head restraint Reinstallation removed, reinstall the head posts. restraint before the seating The rear outboard head restraints can position is used. be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. { Warning To remove the head restraint: With head restraints that are not 1. Partially fold the backrest installed and adjusted properly, forward. See Rear Seats 0 51 for there is a greater chance that additional information. occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To reinstall the head restraint: . If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts. 3. Make sure the child restraint top 2. Press both buttons on the head tether hook is completely closed restraint posts at the same time, and secured to the top tether and pull up the head restraint. anchor. 3. Store the head restraint in a secure place. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 85 1. Insert the head restraint posts in the vehicle using a seat belt and it into the holes in the top of the uses a top tether, see ISOFIX Child backrest. The notches on the Restraint Systems 0 82 for top tether posts must face the driver side of anchor locations. the vehicle. Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Push the head restraint down. position without a top tether anchor if If necessary, press the height a national or local law requires that adjustment release button to the top tether be anchored, or if the further lower the head restraint. instructions that come with the child See Head Restraints 0 42. restraint state that the top tether must be anchored. 3. Try to move the head restraint to If the child restraint or vehicle seat make sure that it is locked in 3. Push the latch plate into the place. position does not have the ISOFIX system, you will be using the seat belt buckle until it clicks. Securing Child Restraints to secure the child restraint. Be sure Position the release button on to follow the instructions that came the buckle, away from the child (With the Seat Belt in the with the child restraint. restraint, so that the seat belt Rear Seat) If more than one child restraint needs can be quickly unbuckled if to be installed in the rear seat, be sure necessary. When securing a child restraint with 0 the seat belts in a rear seat position, to read Where to Put the Restraint 76. 4. Follow the instructions in the study the instructions that came with 1. Put the child restraint on child restraint owner's manual to the child restraint to make sure it is the seat. tighten and lock the child compatible with this vehicle. restraint using the vehicle 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run seat belt. If the child restraint has the ISOFIX the lap and shoulder portions of system, see ISOFIX Child Restraint the vehicle seat belt through or 5. If the child restraint has a top Systems 0 82 for how and where to around the child restraint. The tether, follow the child restraint install the child restraint using child restraint instructions will manufacturer's instructions ISOFIX. If a child restraint is secured show you how. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
86 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS regarding the use of the top frontal airbag. See Airbag On-Off tether. See ISOFIX Child Restraint Switch 0 67 for more information, { Warning Systems 0 82. including important safety information. A child in a rear-facing child 6. Before placing a child in the restraint can be seriously injured or child restraint, make sure it is Never put a rear-facing child restraint killed if the front outboard securely held in place. Refer to in the front. This is because the risk passenger airbag inflates. This is your child restraint to the rear-facing child is so great if because the back of the rear-facing manufacturer's instructions. the airbag deploys. child restraint would be very close To remove the child restraint, follow to the inflating airbag. A child in a the instructions in the child restraint { Danger forward-facing child restraint can owner's manual to unlock it. Unfasten be seriously injured or killed if the When using a child restraint on the the vehicle seat belt and let it return front outboard passenger airbag front passenger seat, the airbag to the stowed position. If the top inflates and the passenger seat is in systems for the front passenger seat tether is attached to a top tether a forward position. anchor, disconnect it. must be deactivated; if not, the triggering of the airbags poses a Even if the airbag switch has turned Securing Child Restraints risk of fatal injury to the child. off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. (With the Seat Belt in the This is especially the case if No one can guarantee that an rear-facing child restraints are used Front Seat) airbag will not deploy under some on the front passenger seat. This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is unusual circumstance, even though a safer place to secure a it is turned off. forward-facing child restraint. See Secure rear-facing child restraints Where to Put the Restraint 0 76. in a rear seat, even if the airbag is There may be a switch on the off. If you secure a forward-facing instrument panel that you can use to child restraint in the front outboard turn off the front outboard passenger passenger seat, always move the (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 87 backrest to an upright position, Warning (Continued) if needed, to get a tight installation of the child restraint. seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint When the airbag off switch has in a rear seat. turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator in the airbag off light should illuminate and remain { Warning illuminated when you start the If the child restraint uses a top tether, vehicle. See Airbag On-Off Light If the airbag readiness light ever see ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems 0 109. 0 82 for top tether anchor locations. comes on and stays on, it means 2. Put the child restraint on that something may be wrong with Do not secure a child restraint in a the seat. the airbag system. For example, the position without a top tether anchor if front outboard passenger frontal a national or local law requires that 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run airbag could inflate even though the top tether must be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat belt through or the airbag on-off switch is the instructions that come with the around the child restraint. The turned off. child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored. child restraint instructions will To help avoid injury to yourself or show you how. others, have the vehicle serviced When using the lap-shoulder belt to right away. See Airbag Readiness secure the child restraint in this Light 0 109 for more information, position, follow the instructions that including important safety came with the child restraint and the following instructions: information. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. Move the seat upward or the Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
88 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS regarding the use of the top tether. See ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems 0 82. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you turned the airbag off with the switch, turn on the front outboard Position the release button on passenger airbag when you remove the buckle, away from the child the child restraint from the vehicle restraint, so that the seat belt unless the person who will be sitting can be quickly unbuckled if there is a member of a passenger necessary. airbag risk group. See Airbag On-Off 0 5. Follow the instructions in the Switch 67 for more information, child restraint owner's manual to including important safety tighten and lock the child information. restraint when using the vehicle seat belt. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
STORAGE 89 Storage Storage Compartments Front Storage
Storage Compartments { Warning Storage Compartments ...... 89 Do not store heavy or sharp objects Glove Box ...... 89 in storage compartments. In a Front Storage ...... 89 crash, these objects may cause the Sunglasses Storage ...... 90 cover to open and could result in Armrest Storage ...... 90 injury. Rear Storage ...... 90 Centre Console Storage ...... 91 Umbrella Storage ...... 92 Glove Box Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover ...... 92 Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 93 To open the front storage Warning Triangle ...... 93 compartment, slide the cover forward. There are two USB ports inside. To Roof Rack System close, push the cover forward and Roof Rack System ...... 93 let go.
Lift the handle to open the glove box. Close until it latches. Use the vehicle key to lock or unlock. See Keys 0 7. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
90 STORAGE Sunglasses Storage Rear Storage
Remove the load floor hook from the holder and hook it to the weatherstrip If equipped, sunglasses storage is on There is storage in the floor of the above. the overhead console. Press the fixed rear cargo area. Lift the handle to Then return the load floor hook to the button on the cover and release to access. holder. access. Armrest Storage For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the rear seat armrest forward to access the cupholders with removable liner. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
STORAGE 91 Centre Console Storage
To install the load floor hook into the 2. Push down on the other side of holder: the load floor hook to lock into place. Press the button to access the storage area in front of the armrest cover. There is a 12-volt power socket inside. If equipped, there are two charge-only USB ports on the rear of the centre console.
1. Insert one side of the load floor hook into the holder. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
92 STORAGE Umbrella Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover
{ Warning An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from There is a wireless smartphone the vehicle. charger in the front of the console 0 storage. See Wireless Charging 101. Slide a compact umbrella no larger than 6 cm (2.36 in) in diameter into the opening on the driver or { Warning passenger door. Do not place objects on the cargo cover. Sudden stops or turns can cause objects to be thrown in the vehicle. You or others could be injured. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
STORAGE 93 Cargo Tie-Downs Roof Rack System
{ Warning If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack - like panelling, plywood, or a mattress - the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision and damage If equipped, the cargo cover can be the vehicle. Never carry something used to cover items in the cargo area. longer or wider than the roof rack Installing the Cargo Cover The vehicle has four cargo tie-downs on top of the vehicle unless using a in the rear compartment. 1. Slide the cargo cover into the GM certified accessory carrier. two front corner brackets until it Warning Triangle snaps in place. If equipped, the roof rack can be used 2. Attach the cords to the fixed If equipped, the warning triangle is to load items. For roof racks that do retainers on the tailgate. stored in the rear of the vehicle. not have crossrails included, GM certified crossrails can be purchased Removing the Cargo Cover as an accessory. See your retailer. To remove, disengage the cords and pull the cover out of the vehicle. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
94 STORAGE To prevent damage or loss of cargo Caution when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely Loading cargo on the roof rack that fastened. Loading cargo on the roof weighs more than 100 kg (220 lb) rack will make the vehicle's centre or hangs over the rear or sides of of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, the vehicle may damage the vehicle. sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden Do not load cargo exceeding 100 kg braking, or abrupt manoeuvres; (220 lbs) and always load cargo so otherwise it may result in loss of that it rests evenly between the control. If driving for a long distance, crossrails and does not block the on rough roads, or at high speeds, vehicle lamps or windows. Fasten occasionally stop the vehicle to make the cargo securely. sure the cargo remains in its place. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 95 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 109 Security Light ...... 119 Instruments and Airbag On-Off Light ...... 109 Main-Beam On Light ...... 119 Controls Charging System Light ...... 111 Rear Fog Lamp Light ...... 119 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Lamps On Reminder ...... 120 (Check Engine Light) ...... 111 Cruise Control Light ...... 120 Controls Brake System Warning Light . . . . 112 Door Ajar Light ...... 120 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...... 96 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 113 Service Electric Parking Brake Information Displays Steering Wheel Controls ...... 96 Driver Information Heated Steering Wheel ...... 96 Light ...... 113 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Centre (DIC) ...... 120 Horn ...... 97 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...... 123 Windscreen Wiper/Washer ...... 97 Warning Light ...... 114 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...... 99 Gear Shifting Light ...... 114 Vehicle Messages Compass ...... 100 Performance Shifting Light ...... 114 Vehicle Messages ...... 126 Clock ...... 100 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...... 114 Engine Power Messages ...... 127 Power Sockets ...... 100 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 115 Vehicle Speed Messages ...... 127 Wireless Charging ...... 101 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 115 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator ...... 115 Vehicle Personalisation Warning Lights, Gauges, and Traction Off Light ...... 116 Vehicle Personalisation ...... 127 Indicators StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 116 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Traction Control System (TCS)/ Indicators ...... 103 StabiliTrak Light ...... 116 Instrument Cluster ...... 104 Engine Coolant Temperature Speedometer ...... 106 Warning Light ...... 117 Mileometer ...... 106 Driver Mode Control Light ...... 117 Trip Odometer ...... 107 Wait-to-Start Light ...... 117 Rev Counter ...... 107 Tyre Pressure Light ...... 118 Fuel Gauge ...... 107 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...... 118 Engine Coolant Temperature Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 118 Gauge ...... 108 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Seat Belt Reminders ...... 108 Warning Light ...... 119 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
96 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while Heated Steering Wheel driving. Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel Manual Steering Wheel
( : If equipped, press to turn on or off. A light near the button displays Press the control to move the tilt and when the feature is turned on. To adjust the steering wheel: telescoping steering wheel up and The steering wheel takes about down or forward and rearward. 1. Pull the lever down. three minutes to reach Do not adjust the steering wheel while maximum heat. 2. Move the steering wheel up driving. or down. Automatic Heated Steering Wheel 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Steering Wheel Controls If equipped with remote start, the closer or away from you. heated steering wheel will turn on The infotainment system can be 4. Pull the lever up to lock the automatically during a remote start operated by using the steering wheel along with the heated seats when it is steering wheel in place. controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 97 cold outside. The heated steering Windscreen Wiper/Washer AUTO : Use this setting for wheel indicator light may not intermittent wipes when Rainsense is come on. disabled, or Rainsense wipes when If equipped with auto-heated seats, Rainsense is enabled. For intermittent the heated steering wheel will turn on wipes, move the windscreen wiper when the auto heated seats are lever to AUTO, then turn the band up activated. The heated steering wheel for more frequent wipes or down for indicator will follow the state of the less frequent wipes. If Rainsense is “ ” steering wheel heat. turned on, see Rainsense later in this section. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 49 and Windscreen Wiper with Rainsense OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. (AUTO Shown) 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move With the ignition on or in ACC/ the wiper lever down. For several Horn ACCESSORY, move the windscreen wipes, hold the wiper lever down. wiper lever to select the wiper speed. Press a on the steering wheel pad to f : Pull the windscreen wiper lever sound the horn. HI : Use for fast wipes. toward you to spray windscreen LO : Use for slow wipes. washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the windscreen wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windscreen washer has been activated. See Washer Fluid 0 256 for information on filling the windscreen washer fluid reservoir. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
98 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Heavy snow or ice can overload the Keep this area of the windscreen clear { Warning wiper motor. See Electrical System of debris to allow for best system Overload 0 265. performance. In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windscreen is Wiper Parking AUTO : Move the windscreen wiper warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid stalk to AUTO. Turn the band on the If the ignition is turned off while the wiper stalk to adjust the sensitivity. can form ice on the windscreen, wipers are on LO, HI, or AUTO with blocking your vision. Rainsense turned off, they will immediately stop. If the windscreen wiper lever is then { Warning moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the Before driving the vehicle, always wipers will restart and move to the clear snow and ice from the bonnet, base of the windscreen. windscreen, roof, and rear of the If the ignition is turned off while the vehicle, including all lamps and wipers are performing wipes due to windows. Reduced visibility from windscreen washing or Rainsense, the . Turn the band up for more snow and ice build-up could lead to wipers continue to run until they sensitivity to moisture. a crash. reach the base of the windscreen. . Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture. Rainsense Clear snow and ice from the wiper . Move the windscreen wiper lever blades and windscreen before using If Rainsense is turned on, a sensor out of the AUTO position to them. If frozen to the windscreen, near the top centre of the windscreen deactivate Rainsense. detects the amount of water on the carefully loosen or thaw them. To turn the Rainsense feature on or Damaged blades should be replaced. windscreen and controls the frequency of the windscreen wiper based on the off, see “Rain Sense Wipers” under See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 261. 0 current sensitivity setting. Vehicle Personalisation 127. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 99 Wiper Arm Assembly Protection The rear window wiper/washer N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is When using an automatic car wash, controls are on the end of the very slow, the rear wiper will move the windscreen wiper lever to windscreen wiper lever. automatically park under the rear OFF. This disables the automatic Turn the controls to adjust the spoiler. Rainsense windscreen wipers. setting. The wiper operations return to normal With Rainsense, if the transmission is OFF : Turns the wiper off. when the transmission is no longer in in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has INT : Turns on the rear wiper with a increased. very slow, the wipers will delay between wipes. automatically stop at the base of the Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear windscreen. ON : Turns on the rear wiper. If the rear wiper control is off, the rear The wiper operations return to normal 1 : Push the windscreen wiper wiper will automatically operate when the transmission is no longer in lever forward to spray washer fluid on continuously when the gear lever is in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has the rear window. The wipers will clear R (Reverse), and the front windscreen increased. the rear window and either stop or wiper is performing low or high speed return to your preset speed. For more wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, Rear Window Wiper/ washer cycles, push and hold the the gear lever is in R (Reverse), and Washer lever. the front windscreen wiper is The rear window wiper/washer will performing intermittent wipes, then not operate if the tailgate is open or the rear wiper automatically performs ajar. If the tailgate is opened while the INT wipes. rear wiper is on, the wiper returns to This feature can be turned on or off. the parked position and stops. See Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. Rear Wiper Arm Assembly The windscreen washer reservoir is Protection used for the windscreen and rear window. Check the fluid level in the When using an automatic car wash, reservoir if either washer is not move the rear wiper control to OFF to working. See Washer Fluid 0 256. disable the rear wiper. In some vehicles, if the transmission is in Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
100 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Rear Camera Washer The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again. If equipped, push the windscreen Clock wiper lever forward to spray washer The vehicle has three accessory power fluid on the rear camera lens. The The time and date for the clock can be sockets: one at the front of the centre lever returns to its starting position set using the infotainment system. See console, one under the armrest, and when released. See Rear Camera Mirror “Time/Date” in “System” under one in the rear cargo area. 0 34. “Settings” in the infotainment manual. Certain accessory power plugs may Compass not be compatible with the accessory Power Sockets power outlet and could overload The vehicle may have a compass The accessory power outlet can be vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem display on the Driver Information used to plug in electrical equipment, is experienced, see your dealer. Centre (DIC). The compass receives its such as a cell phone or MP3 player. When adding electrical equipment, heading and other information from ensure that you follow the proper the Global Positioning System (GPS) installation instructions included with aerial, StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Control (ESC), and vehicle speed Equipment 0 240. information. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Caution { Warning Warning (Continued) Hanging heavy equipment from the Wireless charging can affect the such as coins, keys, rings, paper power outlet can cause damage not operation of an implanted clips, or cards, between the covered by the vehicle warranty. pacemaker or other medical devices. smartphone and charging pad will The power outlets are designed for If you have one, it is recommended become very hot. On the rare accessory power plugs only, such as to consult with your doctor before occasion that the charging system mobile phone charge cords. using the wireless charging system. does not detect an object, and the object gets wedged between the Always unplug electrical equipment The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ smartphone and charger, remove when not in use and do not plug in ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory the smartphone and allow the equipment that exceeds the maximum Power (RAP) must be active. The object to cool before removing it 15 amps rating. wireless charging feature may not from the charging pad, to prevent correctly indicate charging when the burns. Wireless Charging vehicle is in RAP. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 169. The vehicle may have wireless charging in the storage bin under the The operating temperature is −20 °C armrest. The system operates at 145 (−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to compatible smartphone. The power 35 °C (95 °F) for the smartphone. output of the system is capable of charging at a rate up to 3 amp (15W), { Warning as requested by the smartphone. Remove all objects from the charging pad before charging your compatible smartphone. Objects, (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
102 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS To charge a compatible smartphone: smartphone is capable of to the source code, all referred licence 1. Remove all objects from the wireless charging before terms, warranty disclaimers and charging pad. The system may re-positioning it. copyright notices are available for not charge if there are any download. LG Electronics will also If the } does not illuminate, the provide open source code to you on objects between the smartphone smartphone may need to be and charging pad. CD-ROM for a charge covering the repositioned. To reposition, turn cost of performing such distribution 2. Place the smartphone face up on the smartphone 180 degrees and (such as the cost of media, shipping, the @ symbol on the wait three seconds before and handling) upon email request to charging pad. placing/aligning it on the pad [email protected]. This offer is again. valid for three (3) years from the date To maximise the charge rate, on which you purchased the product. ensure the smartphone is fully The smartphone may become warm during charging. This is seated and centred in the holder Freescale-WCT library with nothing under it. A thick normal. In warmer temperatures, Copyright (c) 2012-2014 Freescale smartphone case may prevent the speed of charging may be Semiconductor, Inc. All rights the wireless charger from reduced. reserved. working, or may reduce the Software Acknowledgements charging performance. See your 1. Redistributions of source code retailer for additional Certain Wireless Charging Module must retain the above copyright information. products from LG Electronics, Inc. notice, this list of conditions and ("LGE") contain the open source the following disclaimer. 3. A green } next to the V will software detailed below. Refer to the appear on the infotainment indicated open source licences (as are 2. Redistributions in binary form display. This indicates that the included following this notice) for the must reproduce the above smartphone is properly terms and conditions of their use. copyright notice, this list of positioned and charging. conditions and the following OSS Notice Information disclaimer in the documentation If the } turns yellow, ensure To obtain the source code that is and/or other materials provided that the charging pad is clear of contained in this product, please visit with the distribution. any objects and that the http://opensource.lge.com. In addition Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 103 3. Neither the name of the ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE Warning Lights, Gauges, copyright holder nor the names USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF of its contributors may be used ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF and Indicators to endorse or promote products SUCH DAMAGE. Warning lights and gauges can signal derived from this software that something is wrong before it without specific prior written becomes serious enough to cause an permission. expensive repair or replacement. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY Paying attention to the warning lights THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND and gauges could prevent injury. CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY Some warning lights come on briefly EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, when the engine is started to indicate INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, they are working. When one of the THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF warning lights comes on and stays on MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS while driving, or when one of the FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE gauges shows there may be a problem, DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL check the section that explains what THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR to do. Waiting to do repairs can be CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY costly and even dangerous. DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
104 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instrument Cluster
Base Level
1. Rev Counter 0 107 4. Engine Coolant Temperature 2. Driver Information Centre (DIC) Gauge 0 108 0 120 5. Fuel Gauge 0 107 3. Speedometer 0 106 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays. Press S or T to access the cluster Uplevel applications. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the list of available 1. Rev Counter 0 107 Cluster Menu applications. Not all applications will 2. Driver Information Centre (DIC) be available on all vehicles. There is an interactive display area in 0 120 . Info App. This is where the the centre of the instrument cluster. 3. Speedometer 0 106 selected Driver Information Centre 4. Engine Coolant Temperature (DIC) displays can be viewed. See Gauge 0 108 Driver Information Centre (DIC) 0 5. Fuel Gauge 0 107 120. . Audio . Navigation Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
106 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS . Phone Head-up Display (HUD) : If equipped, Speed Warning : The Speed Warning . Options this feature allows for adjusting the display allows the driver to set a angle of the HUD image and changing speed that they do not want to Audio or turning off the Speed Limit Sign. exceed. To set the Speed Warning In the Audio menu browse for music, HUD Rotation (Uplevel): Press the press the thumbwheel when Speed select from the favourites, or change thumbwheel while Adjust Rotation is Warning is displayed. Use the the audio source. Use the thumbwheel highlighted to enter Adjust Mode. thumbwheel to adjust the value and to change the station or go to the next Scroll to adjust the angle of the HUD press to set the speed. or previous track. display. Press the thumbwheel to Once the speed is set, this feature can confirm and save the setting. This be turned off by pressing the Navigation feature may only be available in thumbwheel while viewing this page. If there is no active route, press enter P (Park). If the selected speed limit is exceeded, to access the Recents or Favourites Speed Sign: If equipped, press the a pop-up warning is displayed with a list. If there is an active route, press thumbwheel while Speed Sign is chime. the thumbwheel to cancel or resume highlighted to turn it on or off. Software Information : Displays open route guidance, mute or unmute voice source software information. guidance, or access the Recents or Units : Choose English or Metric units Favourites list. by pressing the thumbwheel while the desired item is highlighted. Speedometer Phone Info Page Options : Press the The speedometer shows the vehicle's In the Phone menu, if there is no thumbwheel to select the items to be speed in either kilometres per hour active phone call, view recent calls, displayed in the Info app. See Driver (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). or scroll through contacts. If there is Information Centre (DIC) 0 120. an active call, mute the phone or Mileometer switch to handset operation. Display : Press the thumbwheel to enter the Display menu. Select to turn The odometer shows how far the Options on or off the speedometer, time, fuel vehicle has been driven, in either Use the thumbwheel to scroll through range, or, if equipped, compass or kilometres or miles. items in the Options menu. speed sign. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 107 Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge The trip odometer shows how far the reads full. vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. The trip odometer is accessed and For example, the gauge may have reset through the Driver Information indicated the tank was half full, Centre (DIC). See Driver Information but it actually took a little more or 0 Centre (DIC) 120. less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. Rev Counter . The gauge moves a little while The tachometer displays the engine turning a corner or speeding up. speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). . The gauge takes a few seconds to For vehicles with the Stop/Start stabilise after the ignition is system, when the ignition is on, the When the ignition is on, the fuel turned on and goes back to empty tachometer indicates the vehicle gauge indicates about how much fuel when the ignition is turned off. status. When pointing to AUTO STOP, is left in the tank. the engine is off but the vehicle is on There is an arrow near the fuel gauge and can move. The engine could auto pointing to the side of the vehicle the start at any time. When the indicator fuel door is on. points to OFF, the vehicle is off. When the indicator nears empty, the When the engine is on, the low fuel light comes on. There still is tachometer will indicate the engine's a little fuel left, but the vehicle should revolutions per minute (rpm). The be refuelled soon. tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm's, during Auto Stop Here are four things that some owners mode, when the engine is shutting off ask about. None of these show a and restarting. problem with the fuel gauge: Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
108 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
When the vehicle is started, this light When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to flashes and a chime may sound to remind the driver to fasten their seat remind passengers to fasten their seat belt. Then the light stays on solid belts. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the continues several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled passenger remains or becomes while the vehicle is moving. unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver seat belt is fastened, If the passenger seat belt is fastened, neither the light nor the chime is neither the chime nor the light This gauge measures the temperature activated. comes on. of the vehicle's engine. The front passenger seat belt reminder While driving under normal operating Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light light and chime may turn on if an conditions, if the red LED is object is placed on the seat such as a illuminated, the engine is too hot. Pull The vehicle may have a passenger seat briefcase, handbag, shopping bag, off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn belt reminder light. See Airbag On-Off laptop, or other electronic device. To off the engine as soon as possible. Light 0 109. turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the Seat Belt Reminders seat or fasten the seat belt. Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light There is a driver seat belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 109 Rear Passenger Seat Belt the crash sensing and diagnostic If there is a problem with the airbag Reminder Light module. For more information on the system, a Driver Information Centre airbag system, see Airbag System 0 61. (DIC) message may also come on. The vehicle may have a rear passenger seat belt reminder light. Airbag On-Off Light If the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also has a passenger airbag status indicator located in the overhead console. The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is When the vehicle is started, this light started. If the light does not come on illuminates with a solid glow to then, have it fixed immediately. remind passengers to fasten their seat belts. Then the light stays on solid or flashes with a chime until the belt is { Warning fastened. This cycle continues for a If the airbag readiness light stays When the vehicle is started, the period of time if the passenger passenger airbag status indicator remains or becomes unfastened while on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means symbols for on and off will light for the vehicle is moving. If the passenger several seconds as a system check. seat belt is fastened, neither the the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the Then, after several more seconds, the chime nor the light comes on. status indicator will light either the on vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or off symbol to let you know the Airbag Readiness Light or they could even inflate without a status of the front outboard passenger crash. To help avoid injury, have frontal airbag. This light shows if there is an the vehicle serviced right away. electrical problem with the airbag When the front outboard passenger system. The system check includes frontal airbag is manually turned off the airbag sensor(s), the pretensioners, using the airbag on-off switch on the the airbag modules, the wiring, and Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
110 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS instrument panel end face, the off symbol will illuminate and stay on as Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) a reminder that the airbag has been turned off. This light will go off when that person will not have the extra To help avoid injury to yourself or the airbag has been turned on. See protection of an airbag. In a crash, others, have the vehicle serviced Airbag On-Off Switch 0 67 for more the airbag will not be able to inflate right away. See Airbag Readiness information, including important and help protect the person sitting Light 0 109 for more information, safety information. there. including important safety Do not turn off the front outboard information. passenger frontal airbag unless the person sitting there belongs to a If the on symbol is lit, it means that category indicated in this manual. the front outboard passenger frontal See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 67 for airbag is enabled (may inflate). See more on this, including important Airbag On-Off Switch 0 67 for more safety information. information, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there { Warning are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the airbag If the airbag readiness light ever on-off switch. See your retailer for comes on and stays on, it means service. { Warning that something may be wrong with the airbag system. For example, the If the front outboard passenger front outboard passenger frontal frontal airbag is turned off for a airbag could inflate even though person who does not belong to a the airbag on-off switch is category indicated in this manual, turned off. (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 111 Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp Caution (Check Engine Light) This light is part of the vehicle's If the vehicle is driven continually emission control on-board diagnostic with this light on, the emission system. If this light is on while the control system may not work as engine is running, a malfunction has well, the fuel economy may be been detected and the vehicle may lower, and the vehicle may not run require service. The light should come smoothly. This could lead to costly The charging system light comes on on to show that it is working when repairs that might not be covered briefly when the ignition is turned on, the ignition is in Service Mode. See by the vehicle warranty. but the engine is not running, as a Ignition Positions 0 164. check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is This light may also illuminate when started. the system has detected a problem Caution with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) If the light stays on, or comes on management system. See Diesel Modifications to the engine, while driving, there may be a problem Exhaust Fluid 0 173. with the electrical charging system. transmission, exhaust, intake, Have it checked by your dealer. or fuel system, or the use of Driving while this light is on could replacement tyres that do not meet drain the battery. the original tyre specifications, can cause this light to come on. This When this light comes on, or is could lead to costly repairs not flashing, the Driver Information covered by the vehicle warranty. Centre (DIC) also displays a message. This could also affect the vehicle's If a short distance must be driven Malfunctions are often indicated by ability to pass an Emissions with the light on, be sure to turn off the system before any problem is Inspection/Maintenance test. See all accessories, such as the radio and noticeable. Being aware of the light Accessories and Modifications 0 243. air conditioner. and seeking service promptly when it comes on may prevent damage. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
112 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS When the light is on, a malfunction The DLC is under the instrument Brake System Warning has been detected. Diagnosis and panel to the left of the steering wheel. service may be required. Connecting devices that are not used Light Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient to perform an Emissions Inspection/ The vehicle brake system consists of engine operation and poor driveability, Maintenance test or to service the electronically controlled hydraulic vehicle may affect vehicle operation. brake circuits. If a fault is detected, which may go away once the engine is 0 warmed up. If this occurs, change the See Add-On Electrical Equipment 240. valves are adjusted to allow the brake fuel brand. It may require at least one See your dealer if assistance is needed. pedal to push brake fluid directly into full tank of the proper fuel to turn the The vehicle may not pass the hydraulic brake circuits. When a light off. See Fuel for Diesel Engines inspection if: fault occurs, the brake system warning 0 221. light illuminates, and Driver . The light is on when the engine is Information Centre (DIC) messages If the light remains on, see your running. may display. Vehicle speed may also retailer. . The light does not come on when be limited and the amount of brake Emissions Inspection and the ignition is in Service Mode. pedal force applied may need to Maintenance Programs increase. Have the vehicle brake . Critical emission control systems system serviced as soon as possible. If the vehicle requires an Emissions have not been completely Inspection/Maintenance test, the test diagnosed. If this happens, the equipment will likely connect to the vehicle would not be ready for vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). inspection and might require several days of routine driving before the system is ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down, or if the This light should illuminate briefly vehicle has recently been serviced. when the vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed See your retailer if the vehicle will not so it will be ready to warn if there is a pass or cannot be made ready for problem. the test. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 113 The brake system warning light may Service Electric Parking also illuminate when the parking Warning (Continued) brake is set, if the vehicle has low Brake Light brake fluid, or if the brakes are on can lead to a crash. If the light is severely worn. See Brake Fluid 0 258. still on after the vehicle has been If the brakes are overheated, DIC pulled off the road and carefully messages may display, and the vehicle stopped, have the vehicle towed for speed may be limited. If the brake service. fluid is not low, if the brakes are not overheated, and if the parking brake is fully released, then the vehicle has a Electric Parking Brake On some vehicles the service electric brake problem. Have the vehicle brake Light parking brake light should come on system serviced as soon as possible. briefly when the vehicle is started. If the light comes on while driving, If it does not come on, have it fixed so pull off the road and stop carefully. it will be ready to warn if there is a The pedal might be harder to push, problem. For vehicles with the or the pedal may go closer to the reconfigurable cluster, this light may floor. It could take longer to stop. not come on when the vehicle is If the light is still on, have the vehicle started. towed for service. See Towing the The parking brake status light comes If this light stays on, the vehicle Vehicle 0 302. on when the parking brake is applied. should be taken to a retailer as soon If the light continues flashing after as possible. See Electric Parking Brake 0 { Warning the parking brake is released, or while 184. A message may also display in driving, there is a problem with the the Driver Information Centre (DIC). The brake system might not be electric parking brake system. working properly if the brake A message may also display in the system warning light is on. Driving Driver Information Centre (DIC). with the brake system warning light If the light does not come on, (Continued) or remains flashing, see your dealer. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
114 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Antilock Brake System If both the ABS warning light and the Performance Shifting Light brake system warning light are turned (ABS) Warning Light on, ABS is not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your retailer for service. See Brake System Warning Light 0 112. Gear Shifting Light If equipped, this light may display This warning light should illuminate when Sport Mode is activated and briefly when the vehicle is turned on. certain driving conditions are met. If the light does not come on, have it Sport Mode detects when the vehicle fixed so it will be ready to warn if is being driven in a competitive there is a problem. manner, and adjusts the shifting of the gears accordingly. The colour of If the light illuminates while driving, this light may change based on how safely stop as soon as it is possible This light comes on when a gear shift is recommended for best fuel competitively the vehicle is being and turn off the vehicle. Then turn on driven. See Driver Mode Control 0 188. the vehicle again to reset the system. economy. When the arrow is pointed up, an upshift is recommended. When If the ABS warning light remains the arrow is pointed down, a All-Wheel-Drive Light turned on, or illuminates again while downshift is recommended. The driving, the vehicle needs service. number displayed with the arrow A chime may also sound when the indicates the recommended gear. light stays on. If the ABS warning light is the only light turned on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but ABS is not All-Wheel-Drive Front-Wheel-Drive functioning. Light Light Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 115 If equipped, the corresponding light LKA may assist by gently turning the If equipped, this indicator will display illuminates when an All-Wheel Drive steering wheel if the vehicle green when a vehicle is detected (AWD) mode or Front-Wheel Drive approaches a detected lane marking. ahead and amber when you are mode is selected. See Driver Mode The LKA light is amber when following a vehicle ahead much too Control 0 188. assisting. closely. If the light turns amber, there may be This light flashes amber as a Lane See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) a malfunction. See your dealer. Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to System 0 211. indicate that the lane marking has Lane Keep Assist (LKA) been crossed. Pedestrian Ahead Indicator Light LKA will not assist or alert if the indicator is active in the direction of lane departure, or if LKA detects that you are accelerating, braking, or actively steering. See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 219. Vehicle Ahead Indicator If equipped, this indicator will display After the vehicle is started, this light in amber when a nearby pedestrian is turns off and stays off if LKA has not detected in front of the vehicle. been turned on or is unavailable. See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) 0 If equipped, this light is white if LKA System 215. is turned on, but not ready to assist. This light is green if LKA is turned on and is ready to assist. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
116 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Traction Off Light See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Traction Control System 0 Control 186. (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your engine is started. dealer. If the system is working This light comes on briefly while normally, the indicator light then starting the engine. If it does not, If the light does not come on, have turns off. have the vehicle serviced by your the vehicle serviced by your dealer. dealer. If the system is working normally, the The traction off light illuminates indicator light turns off. when the Traction Control System This light illuminates when the (TCS) has been turned off by pressing StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control If the light is on and not flashing, the and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak/ (ESC) system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction ESC system have been disabled. button. Control System (TCS) is also off. A Driver Information Centre (DIC) message may display. Check the DIC This light and the StabiliTrak OFF If StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS are off, the messages to determine which light illuminate when StabiliTrak/ESC system does not assist in controlling feature(s) is no longer functioning and is turned off. the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the whether the vehicle requires service. StabiliTrak/ESC systems, and the If the TCS is off, wheel speed will be warning light turns off. If the light is on and flashing, the TCS limited when necessary to protect the and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC system is driveline from damage. Adjust driving See Traction Control/Electronic Stability actively working. accordingly. Control 0 186. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 117 See Traction Control/Electronic Stability The engine coolant temperature Control 0 186. warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. Engine Coolant If this happens, pull over and turn off Temperature Warning Light the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating 0 255. This light illuminates when Off-Road Driver Mode Control Light Mode is selected. See Driver Mode Control 0 188. Wait-to-Start Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system This light comes on when Sport Mode is working normally the indicator light is selected. goes off. For diesel engines, the wait-to-start Caution light shows that the engine is functioning properly and indicates The engine coolant temperature when the engine can be started. warning light indicates that the The fast warm-up glow plug system vehicle has overheated. Driving with makes the wait-to-start light stay on this light on can damage the engine This light comes on when Snow/Ice for a shorter amount of time than and it may not be covered by the Mode is selected. most diesel engines. vehicle warranty. See Engine 0 For more information, see Starting the Overheating 255. Engine 0 165. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
118 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Tyre Pressure Light problem is not corrected, the light will This light should come on briefly as come on at every ignition cycle. See the engine is started. If it does not Tyre Pressure Monitor Operation 0 276. come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through Caution the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some For vehicles with the Tyre Pressure Lack of proper engine oil other system problem. See your dealer. Monitor System (TPMS), this light maintenance can damage the comes on briefly when the engine is engine. Driving with the engine oil Low Fuel Warning Light started. It provides information about low can also damage the engine. tyre pressures and the TPMS. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the When the Light Is On Steady oil level as soon as possible. Add oil This indicates that one or more of the if required, but if the oil level is tyres are significantly underinflated. within the operating range and the A Driver Information Centre (DIC) tyre oil pressure is still low, have the pressure message may also display. vehicle serviced. Always follow the This light is near the fuel gauge and Stop as soon as possible, and inflate maintenance schedule for changing comes on briefly when the ignition is the tyres to the pressure value shown engine oil. turned on as a check to show it is on the Tyre and Loading Information working. 0 label. See Tyre Pressure 273. It also comes on when the fuel tank is When the Light Flashes First and low on fuel. The light turns off when Then Is On Steady fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 119 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) The security light should come on IntelliBeam Light briefly as the engine is started. If it Warning Light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent This light comes on when the system. See Immobiliser Operation IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is This light, a Driver Information Centre 0 30. enabled. See Exterior Lamp Controls (DIC) Message, and a chime are 0 133. activated when there is an issue with Main-Beam On Light the DEF. Rear Fog Lamp Light If the DEF issue has not been corrected, the light will continue to flash. The vehicle's speed may also be limited. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid 0 173. Security Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See This light comes on when the rear fog Headlamp Main/Dipped-Beam Changer lamps are in use. 0 135. See Fog Lamps 0 137. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
120 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Centre (DIC) The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. This light illuminates when the This light comes on when Adaptive exterior lamps are in use, except when Cruise Control (if equipped) is active. only the Daytime Running Lamps See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 193. (DRL) are active. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 133. Door Ajar Light Cruise Control Light
This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before The cruise control light is white when driving, check that all doors are S or T : Press to move between the the cruise control is on and ready, and properly closed. interactive display zones in the turns green when the cruise control is cluster. Press S to go back to the set and active. See Cruise Control previous menu. 0 189. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 121 y or z : Use the thumbwheel to DIC Information Displays L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. scroll to the previous or next The following is the list of all possible This number reflects only the selection. DIC information displays. Some of the approximate average fuel economy V information displays may not be : Press the thumbwheel to open a that the vehicle has right now, and available for your particular vehicle. menu or select a menu item. Press will change as driving conditions and hold to reset values on certain While in the Info Page Options menu, change. The Average Fuel Economy screens. the info pages can be restored to the can be reset by pressing V and Info Page Options default factory settings by pressing selecting yes or no while this display and holding R on the left steering is active. The info displays on the DIC can be wheel controls and the thumbwheel Fuel Range : Shows the approximate turned on or off through the on the right steering wheel controls at distance the vehicle can be driven Options menu. the same time. Doing this also resets without refuelling. LOW will be the display settings (uplevel only). 1. Press T to scroll to the Options displayed when the vehicle is low on menu. Use the thumbwheel to Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in fuel. The fuel range estimate is based scroll to Info Pages and press the either kilometres per hour (km/h) or on an average of the vehicle's fuel thumbwheel to select. miles per hour (mph). economy over recent driving history 2. Scroll y or z to move through Trip 1 or Trip 2 and Average Fuel and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. the list of possible info displays. Economy : The Trip display shows the current distance travelled, in either Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the 3. Press the thumbwheel while an kilometres (km) or miles (mi), since oil's remaining useful life. item is highlighted to select or the trip odometer was last reset. The If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is deselect that item. trip odometer can be reset by pressing displayed, that means 99% of the The info pages can also be turned on V and selecting yes or no while this current oil life remains. or off through the DIC page Info Page display is active. When the remaining oil life is low, the Options. Shows the approximate average litres CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or will appear on the display. The oil miles per gallon (mpg). This number should be changed as soon as is calculated based on the number of possible. See Engine Oil 0 247. In Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
122 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS addition to the engine oil life system NEXT OIL CHANGE message displays, since the last reset. Reset the average monitoring the oil life, additional the engine air filter should be replaced speed by pressing the thumbwheel maintenance is recommended. See the at the time of the next oil change. while this display is active to show a Maintenance Schedule booklet. When the REPLACE SOON message confirmation window to select yes The Oil Life display must be reset displays, the engine air filter should or no. after each oil change. It will not reset be replaced at the earliest Timer : This display can be used as a itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display convenience. timer. To start the timer, press the accidentally at any time other than The Air Filter Life display must be thumbwheel while this display is when the oil has just been changed. reset after the engine air filter active. The display will show the It cannot be reset accurately until the replacement. To reset, see Engine Air amount of time that has passed since next oil change. See Engine Oil Life Filter Life System 0 250. the timer was last reset. To stop the 0 System 249. DEF : Displays the Diesel Exhaust timer, press the thumbwheel briefly Tyre Pressure : Shows the Fluid (DEF) fluid level as a bar graph while this display is active and the approximate pressures of all four with individual segments that timer is running. tyres. Tyre pressure is displayed in illuminate from Empty (E) to Full (F). Press the thumbwheel while this either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds When LOW appears on the display display is active to reset the timer. per square inch (psi). If the pressure is and the segments turn red, add fluid Speed Signs : Shows sign information, low, the value for that tyre is shown in as soon as possible. For a guide on which comes from a roadway database amber. See Tyre Pressure Monitor how much to add, see Diesel Exhaust in the onboard navigation. System 0 275 and Fluid 0 173. Tyre Pressure Monitor Operation 0 276. Follow Distance/Gap Setting : When Fuel Economy : Displays average fuel Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not Air Filter Life : Shows an estimate of economy, the best fuel economy over engaged, the current follow time to the engine air filter's remaining useful the selected distance, and a bar graph the vehicle ahead is displayed as a life and the state of the system. showing instantaneous fuel economy. time value on this page. When ACC Engine Air Filter Life 95% means 95% Average Speed : Displays the average has been engaged, the display of the current air filter life remains. vehicle speed of the vehicle in switches to the gap setting page. This Messages will display based on the kilometres per hour (km/h) or miles page shows the current gap setting engine air filter life and the state of per hour (mph). This average is based along with the vehicle ahead telltale. the system. When the REPLACE AT on the various vehicle speeds recorded Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 123 Driver Assistance : If equipped, Blank Page : Allows for no shows information for Lane Keep information to be displayed in the Caution Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision cluster info display areas. Alert (FCA). If you try to use the HUD image as Head-Up Display (HUD) a parking aid, you may misjudge Battery Voltage : Shows the current the distance and damage your battery voltage. vehicle. Do not use the HUD image Coolant Temperature : Shows the { Warning as a parking aid. engine coolant temperature in either If the HUD image is too bright or degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees The HUD information can be Fahrenheit (°F). too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see displayed in various languages in Oil Temperature : Shows the engine things you need to see when it is some vehicles. The speedometer oil temperature in either degrees dark outside. Be sure to keep the reading and other numerical values Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). HUD image dim and placed low in can be displayed in either English or Engine Boost : Displays engine your field of view. metric units. manifold pressure relative to ambient The language selection is changed air pressure. It will display boost If equipped with HUD, some through the radio and the units of pressure generated by the information concerning the operation measurement is changed through the turbocharging system. “ ” of the vehicle is projected onto the instrument cluster. See Settings in Transmission Fluid Temperature : windscreen. The image is projected the Infotainment Manual and “Options” under Instrument Cluster Shows the temperature of the through the HUD lens on top of the 0 automatic transmission fluid in either instrument panel. The information 104. degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees appears as an image focused out Fahrenheit (°F). toward the front of the vehicle. Info Page Options : Scroll to choose which info pages appear on the DIC. Press the thumbwheel to select or deselect. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
124 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Some vehicle messages or alerts ! : Press to select the display view. displayed in the HUD may be cleared Each press will change the by using the steering wheel controls. display view. See Vehicle Messages 0 126. D : Lift and hold to brighten the Some information shown may not be display. Press and hold to dim the available on your vehicle if it is not display. Continue to hold to turn the equipped with these features. display off. The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as HUD Display on the Windscreen needed. The HUD may display some of the The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and following vehicle information and The HUD control is to the left of the position of sunlight on the HUD vehicle messages or alerts: steering wheel. display. This is normal. . Speed To adjust the HUD image: Polarised sunglasses could make the . Audio 1. Adjust the driver seat. HUD image harder to see. . Phone 2. Start the engine. Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation . Navigation 3. Use the following settings to Option . Performance adjust the HUD. This feature allows the angle of the . Driver Assistance Features $ : Press or lift to centre the HUD HUD image to be adjusted. . Vehicle Messages image. The HUD image can only be Press the thumbwheel while Adjust adjusted up and down, not side Rotation is highlighted to enter Adjust to side. Mode. Scroll to adjust the angle of the HUD display. Press the thumbwheel to Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 125 confirm and save the setting. This The speed limit sign can be disabled feature may only be available in in the HUD settings under Options in P (Park). See Instrument Cluster 0 104. the Cluster Menu. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. HUD Views There are four views in the HUD. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed Navigation View : This displays in any view. digital speed, indicators from speed view along with Turn-by-Turn Navigation information in some vehicles. The compass heading is Audio/Phone View : This displays displayed when navigation routing is digital speed, indicators from speed not active. view along with audio/phone Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts information. The current radio station, shown in the instrument cluster may media type, and incoming calls will be also be displayed in any HUD view. Speed View : This displays digital displayed. speed in English or metric units, All HUD views may briefly display speed limit, and indicators such as audio information when the steering vehicle ahead, Lane Departure wheel controls are used to adjust the Warning/Lane Keep Assist, and audio settings appearing in the Adaptive Cruise Control and set speed. instrument cluster. Some information only appears on vehicles that have these features, and Incoming phone calls appearing in the when they are active. instrument cluster may also display in any HUD view. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
126 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Performance View : This displays If the HUD image is not correct, Vehicle Messages digital speed, indicators from speed contact your dealer. Messages displayed on the Driver view along with rpm reading, The windscreen is part of the HUD Information Centre (DIC) indicate the transmission positions, and gear shift system. See Windscreen Replacement status of the vehicle or some action indicator (if equipped). 0 262. that may be needed to correct a Care of the HUD condition. Multiple messages may Clean the inside of the windscreen to appear one after another. remove any dirt or film that could The messages that do not require reduce the sharpness or clarity of the immediate action can be HUD image. acknowledged and cleared by pressing Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth the thumbwheel. The messages that sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the require immediate action cannot be lens gently, then dry it. cleared until that action is performed. HUD Troubleshooting All messages should be taken seriously; clearing the message does If you cannot see the HUD image not correct the problem. when the ignition is on, check that: If a SERVICE message appears, see . Nothing is covering the HUD lens. your retailer. . The HUD brightness setting is not Follow the instructions given in the too dim or too bright. messages. The system displays . The HUD is adjusted to the proper messages regarding the following height. topics: . Polarised sunglasses are not worn. . Service Messages . The windscreen and HUD lens are . Fluid Levels clean. . Vehicle Security . Brakes Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 127 . Steering driven. The vehicle may be driven Vehicle Personalisation . Ride Control Systems while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may The following are all possible vehicle . Driver Assistance Systems be reduced. Anytime this message personalisation features. Depending . Cruise Control stays on, or displays repeatedly, the on the vehicle, some may not be vehicle should be taken to your dealer available. . Lighting and Bulb Replacement for service as soon as possible. For System, Apps, and Personal . Wiper/Washer Systems Under certain operating conditions, features and functions, see “Settings” . Doors and Windows propulsion will be disabled. Try in the infotainment manual. restarting after the vehicle has been . Seat Belts To access the vehicle off for 30 seconds. personalisation menu: . Airbag Systems Vehicle Speed Messages 1. Touch the Settings icon on the . Engine and Transmission Home Page of the infotainment . Tyre Pressure SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/ display. . Battery H (MPH) 2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of This message shows that the vehicle available options. Engine Power Messages speed has been limited to the speed 3. Touch to select the desired displayed. The limited speed is a feature setting. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED protection for various propulsion and 9 This message displays when the vehicle systems, such as lubrication, 4. Touch or R to turn a feature vehicle's propulsion power is reduced. thermal, brakes, suspension, Teen off or on. A reduction in propulsion power can Driver if equipped, or tires. 5. Touch z to go to the top level of affect the vehicle's ability to the Settings menu. accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no observed reduction in The menu may contain the following: performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
128 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Rear Seat Reminder Auto Cooled Seats Touch Off or On. This allows for a chime and a message This setting automatically turns on Ionizer when the rear door has been opened and regulates the ventilated seats If equipped and on, this feature helps before or during the operation of the when the cabin temperature is warm. to clean the air inside the vehicle and vehicle. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 49. remove contaminants such as pollen, Touch Off or On. odours, and dust. See Dual Automatic Touch Off or On. Climate Control System 0 142. Climate and Air Quality Auto Heated Seats Touch Off or On. Touch and the following may display: This setting automatically turns on Collision / Detection Systems . Auto Fan Speed and regulates the heated seats when . Auto Cooled Seats the cabin temperature is cool. The Touch and the following may display: auto heated seats can be turned off by . Auto Heated Seats . Alert Type using the heated seat buttons on the . . Auto Defog centre console. See Heated and Forward Collision System 0 . Auto Rear Defog Ventilated Front Seats 49. . Front Pedestrian Detection . Ionizer Touch Off or On. . Rear Pedestrian Detection . Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier Auto Fan Speed Auto Defog . Lane Change Alert This setting specifies the amount of This setting automatically turns the airflow when the climate control fan front defogger on when the engine is . Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols started. setting is Auto Fan. . Rear Cross Traffic Alert Touch Off or On. Touch Low, Medium, or High. Alert Type Auto Rear Defog This setting specifies the type of This setting automatically turns the vehicle feedback provided, either a rear defogger on when the engine is beep or seat vibration, when you are started. in danger of colliding with an object. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 129 Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier Rear Cross Traffic Alert Forward Collision System This setting determines if an alert will This setting specifies if an alert will appear when Adaptive Cruise Control display when the vehicle detects This setting controls the vehicle brings the vehicle to a complete stop approaching rear cross traffic when in response when detecting a vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you starts R (Reverse). See Assistance Systems for ahead of you. The Off setting disables moving again. See Adaptive Cruise Parking or Reversing 0 203. all FCA and AEB functions. With the Control 0 193. Alert and Brake setting, both FCA and Touch Off or On. Touch Off or On. AEB are available. The Alert setting Comfort and Convenience disables AEB. See Automatic Lane Change Alert Emergency Braking (AEB) 0 213. Touch and the following may display: This setting specifies if an alert will . Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. display on the outside mirror to help Chime Volume Front Pedestrian Detection you avoid crashing into a vehicle in . Reverse Tilt Mirror your blind spot, or rapidly . Remote Mirror Folding This feature may help avoid or reduce approaching your blind spot, during a the harm caused by front-end crashes lane change maneuver. See Lane . Rain Sense Wipers with nearby pedestrians. 0 Change Alert (LCA) 217. . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) 0 When Lane Change Alert is disabled, . Hands Free Tailgate Control System 215. Side Blind Zone Alert is also disabled. Chime Volume Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. Touch Off or On. Rear Pedestrian Detection This setting determines the chime Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols volume level. This setting specifies if alerts will This setting enables the Rear Camera display when the vehicle detects Touch the controls on the Park Assist Symbols. See Assistance infotainment display to adjust the pedestrians behind the vehicle, when Systems for Parking or Reversing 0 203. in R (Reverse). See Rear Pedestrian volume. Alert 0 210. Touch Off or On. Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
130 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Reverse Tilt Mirror Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Exit Lighting When on, both the driver and When on and the front wiper is on, This setting specifies how long the passenger, driver, or passenger outside the rear wiper will automatically headlamps stay on after the vehicle is mirrors will tilt downward when the activate when the vehicle is shifted to turned off and exited. vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to R (Reverse). Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, improve visibility of the ground near Select Off or On. or 120 Seconds. the rear wheels. They will return to their previous driving position when Hands Free Tailgate Control Power Door Locks the vehicle is shifted out of The liftgate may be operated with a Touch and the following may display: R (Reverse) or the engine is turned off. kicking motion under the left corner 0 . See Reverse Tilt Mirrors 34. of the rear bumper. See Tailgate 0 20. Open Door Anti Lock Out . Touch Off, On - Driver and Passenger, Select Off, On-Open and Close, Auto Door Lock On - Driver, or On - Passenger. or On-Open Only. . Delayed Door Lock Remote Mirror Folding Lighting Open Door Anti Lock Out When on, the outside mirrors will Touch and the following may display: This setting prevents the driver door automatically fold or unfold when the from locking when the door is open. . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Vehicle Locator Lights If this setting is on, the Delayed Door transmitter Q or K button is pressed . Exit Lighting Lock menu will not be available. and held. See Folding Mirrors 0 33. Vehicle Locator Lights Touch Off or On. Touch Off or On. This setting flashes the headlights Auto Door Lock Rain Sense Wipers of your vehicle when you press K on When this feature is turned on, all This setting automatically turns on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) doors will automatically lock when the the wipers when moisture is detected transmitter. vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). The and the wiper switch is in Touch Off or On. doors will automatically unlock when intermittent mode. the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Touch Disabled or Enabled. Touch Off or On. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 131 Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 49 and This setting delays the locking of the This setting specifies how the vehicle 0 vehicle's doors. responds when the vehicle is locked Remote Vehicle Start 14. Touch Off or On. with the RKE transmitter. Touch Off or On. Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Remote Window Operation Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Only, or Horn Only. If equipped, this feature enables Touch and the following may display: Remote Door Unlock remote operation of the windows with . Remote Unlock Light Feedback This setting specifies whether all the RKE transmitter. See Remote . Remote Lock Feedback doors, or just the driver door, unlock Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. . Remote Door Unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Touch Off or On. . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Touch All Doors or Driver Door. Passive Door Unlock . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Start Auto Cool Seats This setting specifies which doors . Remote Window Operation unlock when using the button on the This setting automatically turns on . Passive Door Unlock driver door handle to unlock the the ventilated seats when using the vehicle. . Passive Door Lock remote start function on warm days. Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 49 and Door Only. 0 Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Vehicle Start 14. Passive Door Lock This setting flashes the exterior lamps Touch Off or On. This setting specifies if the vehicle will when the vehicle is unlocked with the Remote Start Auto Heat Seats automatically lock, or lock and RKE transmitter. provide an alert after all the doors are Touch Off or Flash Lights. This setting automatically turns on closed, and you walk away from the the heated seats when using the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. See remote start function on cold days. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
132 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On. or ACC/ACCESSORY to off if the driver door is open or opened. See Memory Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Seats 0 47. This feature sounds an alert when the Touch Off or On. RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle. This menu also enables Remote No Valet Mode Longer in Vehicle Alert. This will lock the infotainment system Touch Off or On. and steering wheel controls. It may Seating Position also limit access to vehicle storage locations, if equipped. Touch and the following may display: To enable valet mode: . Seat Entry Memory 1. Enter a four-digit code on the . Seat Exit Memory keypad. Seat Entry Memory 2. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen. This feature automatically recalls the previously stored 1 or 2 button 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. positions when the ignition is changed Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or from off to on or ACC/ACCESSORY. unlock the system. Touch Back to go 0 See Memory Seats 47. back to the previous menu. Touch Off or On. Seat Exit Memory This feature automatically recalls the previously stored exit button positions when the ignition is changed from on Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
LIGHTING 133 Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lighting Lighting Saver ...... 140 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 133 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 135 Headlamp Main/Dipped-Beam Changer ...... 135 Flash-to-Pass ...... 135 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 135 Automatic Headlamp System . . . 135 Hazard Lights ...... 136 Turn and Lane-Change The exterior lamp control is on the Signals ...... 137 indicator lever. Fog Lamps ...... 137 Cornering Lights ...... 137 Turn the control to the following positions: Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination O : Turns off the exterior lamps. The Control ...... 138 knob returns to the AUTO position Courtesy Lamps ...... 138 after it is released. Turn to O again to Dome Lamps ...... 138 reactivate the AUTO mode. Reading Lamps ...... 138 AUTO : Automatically turns the Lighting Features exterior lamps on and off, depending Entry Lighting ...... 139 on outside lighting. Exit Lighting ...... 139 ; : Turns on the parking lamps Battery Power Protection ...... 139 including all lamps, except the headlamps. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
134 LIGHTING 2 : Turns on the headlamps together To enable the IntelliBeam system, . The vehicle's speed drops below with the parking lamps and press the button on the end of the 20 km/h (12 mph). instrument panel lights. indicator lever when the exterior lamp . The IntelliBeam system is disabled control is in the AUTO or 2 position. IntelliBeam System by the button on the indicator Driving with IntelliBeam Lever. If this happens, press the If equipped, this system turns the button on the end of the indicator vehicle's main beam headlamps on The system only activates the main lever when the exterior lamp and off according to surrounding beams when driving over 40 km/h control is in the AUTO or 2 traffic conditions. (25 mph). position to reactivate the The system turns the main beam The blue main-beam on light appears IntelliBeam system. The headlamps on when it is dark enough on the instrument cluster when the instrument cluster light will come and there is no other traffic present. main beams are on. on to indicate the IntelliBeam is reactivated. This light b comes on in the There is a sensor near the top centre instrument cluster when the of the windscreen that automatically The main beams may not turn off IntelliBeam system is enabled. controls the system. Keep this area automatically if the system cannot of the windscreen clear of debris to detect another vehicle's lamps because Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam allow for best system performance. of any of the following: The main beam headlamps remain on, . The other vehicle's lamps are under the automatic control, until one missing, damaged, obstructed from of the following situations occurs: view, or otherwise undetected. . The system detects an . The other vehicle's lamps are approaching vehicle's headlamps. covered with dirt, snow, and/or . The system detects a preceding road spray. vehicle's tail lamps. . The other vehicle's lamps cannot . The outside light is bright enough be detected due to dense exhaust, that main beam headlamps are smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, not required. or other airborne obstructions. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
LIGHTING 135 . The vehicle's windscreen is dirty, Headlamp Main/ Daytime Running cracked, or obstructed by something that blocks the view of Dipped-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) the light sensor. 3 : Push the indicator lever away DRL can make it easier for others to . The vehicle is loaded such that the from you and release, to turn the see the front of your vehicle during front end points upward, causing main beams on. To return to dipped the day. the light sensor to aim high and beams, push the stalk again or pull it The dedicated DRL will come on when not detect headlamps and tail toward you and release. all of the following conditions are met: lamps. . The ignition is on. . The vehicle is being driven on . The exterior lamp control is winding or hilly roads. in AUTO. The automatic main beam headlights . The light sensor determines it is may need to be disabled if any of the daytime. above conditions exist. This indicator light turns on in the When the DRL are on, the tail lights Exterior Lamps Off instrument cluster when the and other lamps will not be on. Reminder high-beam headlamps are on. The DRL turn off when the headlamps are turned to O or the ignition is off. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is off Flash-to-Pass and the exterior lamps are on. To flash the main beams, pull the Automatic Headlamp indicator stalk toward you, and System release. When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlights come on automatically. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
136 LIGHTING in the full bright position. See Hazard Lights Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 138. When it is bright enough outside, the headlights will turn off or may change to DRL. The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off. Lights On with Wipers If the windscreen wipers are activated There is a light sensor on top of the in daylight with the engine on, and instrument panel. Do not cover the the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, sensor. the headlights, parking lights, and The system may also turn on the other exterior lamps come on. The | : Press | to make the front and headlamps when driving through a transition time for the lamps coming rear indicator lamps flash on and off. parking garage or tunnel. on varies based on wiper speed. When Press again to turn the flashers off. If the vehicle is started in a dark the wipers are not operating, these The hazard warning flashers turn on garage, the automatic headlamp lamps turn off. Move the exterior automatically if the airbags deploy. system comes on immediately. If it is lamp control to O or ; to disable light outside when the vehicle leaves this feature. the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlight system changes to the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
LIGHTING 137 Turn and Lane-Change If after signalling a turn or lane The parking lights and headlights change, the arrow flashes rapidly or must be on for the rear fog lamps Signals does not come on, a signal bulb may to work. be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a Cornering Lights bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. If equipped with cornering lamps, they 0 See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 265. automatically come on when all of the following occur: Fog Lamps . The dipped beam headlights Rear Fog Lamps are on. . The indicators are activated or the Move the lever all the way up or down steering wheel is at a turning to signal a turn. angle. . An arrow on the instrument cluster The vehicle speed is below flashes in the direction of the turn or 40 km/h (25 mph). lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is The rear fog lamps make the vehicle briefly pressed and released, the more visible from the rear in foggy or indicator flashes three times. misty conditions. The indicator and lane-change signal s : Turn the band on the lever to s can be turned off manually by moving and release it, to turn the rear fog the lever back to its original position. lamps on or off. The band will return to its original position. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
138 LIGHTING Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the To operate, press the following lowest level to which the display will buttons: be automatically adjusted. Instrument Panel j OFF : Press to turn off the dome Illumination Control lamps when a door is open. An Courtesy Lamps indicator light on the button will turn The courtesy lamps come on when on when the dome lamp override is any door is opened unless the dome activated. Press j OFF again to lamp override is activated. To deactivate this feature and the deactivate the dome lamp override, indicator light will turn off. The dome press j OFF and the indicator light lamps will come on when doors are on the button will turn off. opened. + ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome Dome Lamps lamps on manually. Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and The brightness of the instrument over the rear passenger doors. These panel lighting and steering wheel lamps come on automatically when controls can be adjusted. any door is opened. D : Move the thumbwheel up or To manually turn the reading lamps down to brighten or dim the lights. on or off: The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting. The instrument The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
LIGHTING 139 Lighting Features 1. Press ENGINE START/STOP to turn off the vehicle. Entry Lighting 2. Open the driver door. Some exterior lamps and most of the 3. Pull the indicator lever and interior lights turn on briefly at night, release. or in areas of limited lighting when K 4. Close the driver door. is pressed on the Remote Keyless The dome lamp illuminates after the Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote vehicle is turned off. The exterior Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 lamps and interior light remain on for 8. When the driver door is opened, a set amount of time, then all control lights, Driver Information automatically turn off. Centre (DIC) lights, and door pocket Press the lamp lenses on the front The exterior lamps turn off reading lamps. lights turn on. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then the immediately by turning the exterior remaining interior lights dim to off. lamp control off. Entry lighting can be disabled This feature can be changed. See manually by turning the ignition on or Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. to ACC/ACCESSORY, or by pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. Battery Power Protection This feature can be changed. See The battery saver feature is designed "Vehicle Locator Lights" under Vehicle to protect the vehicle's battery. Personalisation 0 127. If some interior lamps are left on and Press the lamp lenses over the rear Exit Lighting the ignition is turned off, the battery passenger doors. rundown protection system The headlamps, tail lamps, parking automatically turns the lamp off after lamps, outside mirror lamps, and some time. number plate lamps come on when the following is performed: Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
140 LIGHTING Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on. This protects against draining the battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position. To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM 141 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment Introduction Infotainment ...... 141 See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise in the vehicle's interior. ANC requires the factory-installed audio system, radio, speakers, amplifier (if equipped), induction system and exhaust system to work properly. Deactivation is required by your retailer if related aftermarket equipment is installed. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
142 CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control The climate control buttons on the centre console and on the climate control System ...... 142 display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Air Vents Air Vents ...... 146 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 147 Service ...... 147
1. ON/OFF 9. SYNC (Synchronised 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Temperature) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 10. Max Defrost 4. Driver Temperature Control 11. Rear Window Demister 5. Fan Control 6. Passenger Temperature Control 7. A/C (Air Conditioning) 8. Recirculation Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
CLIMATE CONTROLS 143 Climate Control Display The fan, air delivery mode, air Automatic Operation conditioning, driver and passenger The system automatically controls the temperatures, and SYNC settings can fan speed, air delivery, air be controlled by touching CLIMATE conditioning, and recirculation in on the infotainment home page or the order to heat or cool the vehicle to the climate button in the infotainment desired temperature. display application tray. A selection can then be made on the front climate When AUTO is lit, all four functions control page displayed. operate automatically. Each function can also be manually set and the Climate Control Status Display setting is displayed. Functions not manually set will continue to be automatically controlled, even if the AUTO indicator is not lit. 1. Driver and Passenger For automatic operation: Temperature Display 1. Touch or press AUTO on the 2. Fan Control display or the centre console. 3. Driver and Passenger 2. Set the temperature. Allow the Temperature Controls system time to stabilise. Then adjust the temperature as 4. Sync (Synchronised needed. Temperature) To improve fuel efficiency and to cool 5. Recirculation the vehicle faster, recirculation may be 6. Air Delivery Mode Controls The climate control status display automatically selected in warm appears briefly when the climate weather. The recirculation light will 7. Auto (Automatic Operation) control buttons on the centre console not come on. Press @ to select 8. A/C (Air Conditioning) are adjusted. recirculation; press it again to select 9. On/Off outside air. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
144 CLIMATE CONTROLS English units can be changed to the passenger settings are adjusted, Press z, Y, or [ to change the metric units through the instrument the Sync indicator light turns off direction of the airflow. Any cluster. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. when the temperatures are unlinked. combination of the three controls can OFF : Press to turn the fan on or off. Manual Operation be selected. An indicator light comes The front climate display turns off on in the selected mode button. Q R : Press the fan controls on the when the fan is turned off and the 9 To change the current mode, select centre console or the climate control system will stop air from flowing into one of the following: the cabin. If on is selected, or any display to increase or decrease the fan other buttons are pressed, the climate speed. Press and hold the controls to Y : Air is directed to the instrument control system will turn on and adjust speed more quickly. The fan panel outlets. operate at the current setting. The speed setting displays. Pressing either [ button cancels automatic fan control : Air is directed to the floor temperature control and air delivery outlets. mode can still be adjusted. and the fan can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to z : Air is directed to the windscreen. w / x : The temperature can be automatic operation. adjusted separately for the driver and 0 : Clears the windscreen of mist or Air Delivery Mode Control : When the passenger. Press to increase or frost more quickly. Air is directed to decrease the temperature. Press and the climate information is displayed, touch the desired air delivery mode on the windscreen. Press 0 to turn on hold to rapidly increase or decrease or off. Changing the air delivery mode the temperature. the climate control display to change the direction of the airflow. The also turns the defrost off. The driver and passenger selected air delivery mode button is A/C : Touch A/C on the climate temperatures can also be adjusted by lit. Touching any of the air delivery control display to turn the automatic touching the buttons on the climate buttons cancels automatic air delivery air conditioning on or off. If the fan is control display. control and the direction of the turned off or the outside temperature Sync : Touch Sync on the climate airflow can be controlled manually. falls below freezing, the air control display to link all climate zone Press AUTO to return to automatic conditioner will not run. operation. settings to the driver settings. Adjust Press AUTO to return to automatic the driver side temperature control to operation and the air conditioner runs change the linked temperature. When as needed. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
CLIMATE CONTROLS 145 @ : Press to alternate between Ionizer : If equipped with an ioniser, the interior temperature is cold and recirculating air inside the vehicle or this feature helps to clean the air the outside temperature is about 7 °C pulling in outside air. The indicator inside the vehicle and remove (45 °F) and below. light on the button is lit when contaminants such as pollen, odours, The upper grid lines on the rear recirculation mode is active. This and dust. If the climate control window are aerial lines and are not helps to quickly cool the air inside the system is on and the ioniser is intended to heat when the demister is vehicle or reduce the outside air and enabled, the ioniser status indicator activated. odours that might enter. will be lit on the climate control display. To turn the ioniser on or off, The heated outside mirrors turn on Pressing this control cancels see “Climate and Air Quality” under when the rear window demister automatic recirculation. Press AUTO Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. button is on and help to clear mist or to return to automatic operation; frost from the surface of the mirrors. recirculation runs automatically as Rear Window Demister needed. K : Press to turn the rear window Caution Manual recirculation mode is not demister on or off. An indicator light available when in Defrost or Defog on the button comes on to show that Do not try to clear frost or other modes. the rear window demister is on. material from the inside of the front windscreen and rear window Auto Defog : The climate control The demister only works when the with a razor blade or anything else system may have a sensor to ignition is on. The demister turns off that is sharp. This may damage the automatically detect high humidity if the ignition is off or in ACC/ inside the vehicle. When high ACCESSORY. rear window demister grid and humidity is detected, the climate affect the radio's ability to pick up control system may adjust to outside The rear window demister can be set stations clearly. The repairs would air supply and turn on the air to automatic operation. See “Climate not be covered by the vehicle conditioner. If the climate control and Air Quality” under Vehicle 0 warranty. system does not detect possible Personalisation 127. When Auto Rear window misting, it returns to normal Demist is selected, the rear window operation. To turn Auto Demist off or demister turns on automatically when Remote Start Climate Control on, see "Climate and Air Quality" Operation : If equipped with remote under Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. start, the climate control system may Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
146 CLIMATE CONTROLS run when the vehicle is started Sensor Air Vents remotely. The system will determine the best mode and temperature setting for operation. Once the vehicle is started with the Engine Start/Stop button, the climate control system will begin to operate at the last customer selected operating mode and temperature. The rear demist may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear demist indicator light does not come on during a remote start. If equipped, the heated seats will turn on if it is cold outside or the The solar sensor, on top of the ventilated seats will turn on if it is hot Adjustable air vents are in the centre instrument panel near the windscreen, and on the sides of the instrument outside. The heated and ventilated monitors the solar intensity. seat indicator lights may not come on panel, and on the rear of the centre during a remote start. If equipped, the The climate control system uses the console storage. heated steering wheel will come on in sensor information to adjust the Move the slider knobs to change the a remote start if it is cold outside. The temperature, fan speed, recirculation, direction of or to close off the airflow. heated steering wheel indicator light and air delivery mode for best may not come on. See Remote Vehicle comfort. Operation Tips 0 Start 14 and If the sensor is covered, the automatic . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves 0 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 49. climate control system may not work from air inlets at the base of the properly. windscreen that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
CLIMATE CONTROLS 147 . Clear snow off the bonnet to Maintenance During service, all refrigerants should improve visibility and help be reclaimed with proper equipment. decrease moisture drawn into the Venting refrigerants directly to the vehicle. Passenger Compartment atmosphere is harmful to the . Keep the path under the front Air Filter environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, seats clear of objects to help The filter reduces dust, pollen, and combustion, frostbite, or other circulate the air inside of the other airborne irritants from outside health-based concerns. vehicle more effectively. air that is pulled into the vehicle. The . Use of non-GM approved bonnet filter should be replaced as part of The air conditioning system requires air flow deflectors can adversely routine scheduled maintenance. See periodic maintenance. See your affect the performance of the your retailer regarding replacement of retailer for service. system. Check with your dealer the filter. before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. Service . Do not attach any devices to the All vehicles have a label underbonnet air vent slats. This restricts airflow that identifies the refrigerant used in and may cause damage to the air the vehicle. The refrigerant system vents. should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
148 DRIVING AND OPERATING Driving and Shifting Into Park ...... 170 Ride Control Systems Shifting out of Park ...... 170 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Parking over Things Stability Control ...... 186 That Burn ...... 171 Driver Mode Control ...... 188 Extended Parking ...... 171 Cruise Control Driving Information Engine Exhaust Cruise Control ...... 189 Driving for Better Fuel Engine Exhaust ...... 171 Speed Limiter ...... 191 Economy ...... 149 Running the Vehicle While Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 193 Distracted Driving ...... 149 Parked ...... 172 Defensive Driving ...... 150 Driver Assistance Systems Control of a Vehicle ...... 150 Diesel Particulate Filter Driver Assistance Systems ...... 201 Braking ...... 150 Diesel Particulate Filter ...... 172 Assistance Systems for Parking Steering ...... 151 Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Reversing ...... 203 Off-Road Recovery ...... 152 Rear Pedestrian Alert ...... 210 Loss of Control ...... 152 Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...... 173 Assistance Systems for Off-Road Driving ...... 153 Automatic Transmission Driving ...... 211 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 157 Automatic Transmission ...... 177 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 157 Manual Mode ...... 181 System ...... 211 Winter Driving ...... 158 Automatic Emergency If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 159 Drive Systems Braking (AEB) ...... 213 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 160 All-Wheel Drive ...... 183 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Starting and Operating System ...... 215 Brakes Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . 217 New Vehicle Run-In ...... 163 Electric Brake Boost ...... 184 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 217 Ignition Positions ...... 164 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 184 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 219 Starting the Engine ...... 165 Electric Parking Brake ...... 184 Stop/Start System ...... 167 Brake Assist ...... 186 Fuel Engine Heater ...... 168 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 186 Fuel Additives ...... 221 Retained Accessory Fuel for Diesel Engines ...... 221 Power (RAP) ...... 169 Biodiesel ...... 222 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 149 Cold Weather Operation ...... 223 Driving Information . Keep vehicle tyres properly Water in Fuel ...... 223 inflated. Running Out of Fuel ...... 226 Driving for Better Fuel . Combine several trips into a Fuel Filter Replacement ...... 227 single trip. Filling the Tank ...... 227 Economy Filling a Portable Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tyres with Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Container ...... 229 the same TPC Spec number Here are some driving tips to get the moulded into the tyre's sidewall Trailer Towing best fuel economy possible. near the size. General Towing Information . . . . 230 . Set the climate controls to the Driving Characteristics and . Follow recommended scheduled desired temperature after the maintenance. Towing Tips ...... 230 engine is started, or turn them off Trailer Towing ...... 233 when not required. Towing Equipment ...... 237 Distracted Driving Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...... 239 . On AWD vehicles, use Tour Mode when conditions permit. Distraction comes in many forms and Conversions and Add-Ons can take your focus from the task of . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 240 driving. Exercise good judgement and smoothly. do not let other activities divert your . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt attention away from the road. Many stops. local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become . Avoid idling the engine for long familiar with the local laws in periods of time. your area. . When road and weather To avoid distracted driving, keep your conditions are appropriate, use eyes on the road, keep your hands on cruise control. the steering wheel, and focus your . Always follow posted speed limits attention on driving. or drive more slowly when conditions require. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
150 DRIVING AND OPERATING . Do not use a phone in demanding Control of a Vehicle driving situations. Use a { Warning hands-free method to place or Braking, steering, and accelerating are receive necessary phone calls. Taking your eyes off the road too important factors in helping to control long or too often could cause a a vehicle while driving. . Watch the road. Do not read, take crash resulting in injury or death. notes, or look up information on Focus your attention on driving. Braking phones or other electronic devices. . Designate a front seat passenger Braking action involves perception Refer to the infotainment manual for to handle potential distractions. time and reaction time. Deciding to more information on using that push the brake pedal is perception . Become familiar with vehicle system and the navigation system, time. Actually doing it is features before driving, such as if equipped, including pairing and reaction time. programming favourite radio using a mobile phone. stations and adjusting climate Average driver reaction time is about control and seat settings. Program Defensive Driving three-quarters of a second. In that all trip information into any time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h navigation device prior to driving. Defensive driving means “always (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which expect the unexpected.” The first step could be a lot of distance in an . Wait until the vehicle is parked to in driving defensively is to wear the emergency. retrieve items that have fallen to seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 53. the floor. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind . Assume that other road users include: . Stop or park the vehicle to tend to (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other . children. Keep enough distance between drivers) are going to be careless you and the vehicle in front . Keep pets in an appropriate carrier and make mistakes. Anticipate of you. or restraint. what they may do and be ready. . Avoid needless heavy braking. . Avoid stressful conversations . Allow enough following distance . while driving, whether with a between you and the driver in Keep pace with traffic. passenger or on a mobile phone. front of you. . Focus on the task of driving. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 151 If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it vehicle is being driven, brake normally reaches the end of its travel and is but do not pump the brakes. Doing so held against that position for an could make the pedal harder to push extended period of time, power down. If the engine stops, there will steering assist may be reduced. be some power brake assist but it will Normal use of the power steering be used when the brake is applied. assist should return when the system Once the power assist is used up, it cools down. can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. See your dealer if there is a problem. Steering Bend Tips . Take bends at a reasonable speed. Electric Power Steering The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power . Reduce speed before entering a bend. Caution steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. . Maintain a reasonable steady To avoid damage to the steering If power steering assist is lost due to a speed through the bend. system, do not drive over kerbs, system malfunction, the vehicle can . Wait until the vehicle is out of the parking barriers, or similar objects be steered, but may require increased bend before accelerating gently at speeds greater than 3 km/h effort. into the straight. (1 mph). Use care when driving over If the steering assist is used for an Steering in Emergencies other objects such as lane dividers extended period of time while the and speed bumps. Damage caused vehicle is not moving, power assist . There are some situations when by misuse of the vehicle is not may be reduced. steering around a problem may be covered by the vehicle warranty. more effective than braking. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
152 DRIVING AND OPERATING . Holding both sides of the steering 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, Defensive drivers avoid most skids by wheel allows you to turn if there is nothing in the way, taking reasonable care suited to 180 degrees without removing steer the vehicle so that it existing conditions, and by not a hand. straddles the edge of the overdriving those conditions. But . The Antilock Brake System (ABS) pavement. skids are always possible. allows steering while braking. 2. Turn the steering wheel about If the vehicle starts to slide, follow one-eighth of a turn, until the these suggestions: Off-Road Recovery right front tyre contacts the . Ease your foot off the accelerator pavement edge. pedal and steer the way you want 3. Turn the steering wheel to go the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straight down the roadway. straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Loss of Control . Slow down and adjust your driving Skidding according to weather conditions. Stopping distance can be longer There are three types of skids that and vehicle control can be affected correspond to the vehicle's three when traction is reduced by water, control systems: snow, ice, gravel, or other material . Braking Skid - wheels are not on the road. Learn to recognise rolling. warning clues - such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the The vehicle's right wheels can drop off . Steering or Cornering Skid - too road to make a mirrored surface - the edge of a road onto the shoulder much speed or steering in a bend and slow down when you have any while driving. Follow these tips: causes tyres to slip and lose doubt. cornering force. . Try to avoid sudden steering, . Acceleration Skid - too much acceleration, or braking, including throttle causes the driving wheels reducing vehicle speed by shifting to spin. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 153 to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tyres to Warning (Continued) Caution slide. This could cause you to lose control Operating the vehicle for extended Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid and crash. You and your passengers periods without the front fascia only the braking skid. should always wear seat belts. lower air dam installed can cause improper airflow to the engine. Off-Road Driving Before Driving Off-Road Reattach the front fascia air dam All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles can after off-road driving. be used for off-road driving. Vehicles . Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed. without AWD and vehicles not Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road equipped with All Terrain (AT) or . Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, Driving On-Off Road (OOR) tyres must not be and check inflation pressure in all driven off-road except on a level, solid tyres, including the spare, surface. To contact the tyre if equipped. { Warning manufacturer for more information . about the original equipment tyres, Read all the information about . Unsecured cargo on the load see the warranty manual. AWD vehicles in this manual. floor can be tossed about . when driving over rough Controlling the vehicle is the key to Make sure all underbody shields, if equipped, are properly attached. terrain. You or your successful off-road driving. One of the passengers can be struck by best ways to control the vehicle is to . Know the local laws that apply to flying objects. Secure the control the speed. off-road driving. cargo properly. To gain more ground clearance if . Keep cargo in the cargo area { Warning needed, it may be necessary to remove as far forward and as low as the front fascia lower air dam. possible. The heaviest things When driving off-road, bouncing However, driving without the front should be on the floor, and quick changes in direction can spoiler reduces fuel economy. forward of the rear axle. easily throw you out of position. (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
154 DRIVING AND OPERATING Driving on Hills . Slow down when approaching the Warning (Continued) top of the hill. Driving safely on hills requires good . Heavy loads on the roof raise judgement and an understanding of . Use headlamps even during the the vehicle's centre of gravity, what the vehicle can and cannot do. day to make the vehicle more making it more likely to roll visible. over. You can be seriously or { Warning fatally injured if the vehicle { Warning rolls over. Put heavy loads Many hills are simply too steep for inside the cargo area, not on any vehicle. Driving up hills can Driving to the top of a hill at high the roof. cause the vehicle to stall. Driving speed can cause a collision. There down hills can cause loss of control. could be a drop-off, embankment, For more information about loading Driving across hills can cause a cliff, or even another vehicle. You the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits rollover. You could be injured or could be seriously injured or killed. 0 160. killed. Do not drive on steep hills. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert. Environmental Concerns Before driving on a hill, assess the . Always use established trails, steepness, traction, and obstructions. . Never go downhill forward or roads, and areas that have been If the terrain ahead cannot be seen, backward with the transmission in set aside for public off-road get out of the vehicle and walk the hill N (Neutral). The brakes could recreational driving and obey all before driving further. overheat and you could lose posted regulations. control. When driving on hills: . Do not damage shrubs, flowers, . When driving down a hill, keep . Use a low gear and keep a firm trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife. the vehicle headed straight down. grip on the steering wheel. . Do not park over things that burn. Use a low gear because the engine See Parking over Things That Burn . Maintain a slow speed. will work with the brakes to slow 0 171. . When possible, drive straight up the vehicle and help keep the or down the hill. vehicle under control. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 155 . If you cannot make it up the across. Driving across an incline { Warning hill, back straight down puts more weight on the downhill the hill. wheels which could cause a Heavy braking when going down a downhill slide or a rollover. hill can cause your brakes to . Never reverse down a hill in overheat and fade. This could cause N (Neutral) using only the . Surface conditions can be a loss of control and you or others brake. problem. Loose gravel, muddy could be injured or killed. Apply the . The vehicle can roll backward spots, or even wet grass can cause the tyres to slip sideways, brakes lightly when descending a quickly and you could lose control. downhill. If the vehicle slips hill and use a low gear to keep sideways, it can hit something that vehicle speed under control. . If driving downhill when the will trip it - a rock, a rut, etc. - and vehicle stalls, shift to a lower roll over. gear, release the parking If the vehicle stalls on a hill: . brake, and drive straight Hidden obstacles can make the 1. Apply the brakes to stop the down the hill. steepness of the incline more vehicle, and then apply the severe. If a rock is driven across parking brake. 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted with the uphill wheels, or if the after stalling, apply the parking downhill wheels drop into a rut or 2. Shift into P (Park) and then brake, shift into P (Park), and depression, the vehicle can tilt restart the engine. turn the vehicle off. even more. . If driving uphill when the 3.1. Leave the vehicle and . If an incline must be driven vehicle stalls, shift to seek help. across, and the vehicle starts to R (Reverse), release the 3.2. Stay clear of the path the slide, turn downhill. This should parking brake, and reverse help straighten out the vehicle and straight down. vehicle would take if it rolled downhill. prevent the side slipping. . Never try to turn the vehicle around. If the hill is steep . Avoid turns that take the vehicle enough to stall the vehicle, it across the incline of the hill. A hill is steep enough to cause it to that can be driven straight up or roll over. down might be too steep to drive Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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{ Warning { Warning Caution Getting out of the vehicle on the Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, Do not drive through standing downhill side when stopped across or rivers can be dangerous. Ice water if it is deep enough to cover an incline is dangerous. If the conditions vary greatly and the the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust vehicle rolls over, you could be vehicle could fall through the ice; pipe. Deep water can damage the crushed or killed. Always get out on you and your passengers could axle and other vehicle parts. the uphill side of the vehicle and drown. Drive your vehicle on safe stay well clear of the rollover path. surfaces only. If the standing water is not too deep, drive through it slowly. At faster Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Driving in Water speeds, water can get into the engine or Ice and cause it to stall. Stalling can occur if the exhaust pipe is under Use a low gear when driving in mud – { Warning water. Do not turn off the ignition the deeper the mud, the lower the when driving through water. If the gear. Keep the vehicle moving to avoid Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can exhaust pipe is under water, the getting stuck. engine will not start. When going sweep your vehicle downstream and Traction changes when driving on through water, the brakes get wet, and you and your passengers could it might take longer to stop. See sand. On loose sand, such as on drown. If it is only shallow water, it beaches or sand dunes, the tyres tend Driving on Wet Roads 0 157. can still wash away the ground to sink into the sand. This affects from under your tyres. Traction After Off-Road Driving steering, accelerating, and braking. Drive at a reduced speed and avoid could be lost, and the vehicle could Remove any brush or debris that has sharp turns or abrupt manoeuvres. roll over. Do not drive through collected on the underbody or chassis, rushing water. or under the bonnet. These Traction is reduced on hard packed accumulations can be a fire hazard. snow and ice and it is easy to lose control. Reduce vehicle speed when driving on hard packed snow and ice. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 157 After operation in mud or sand, have Other Rainy Weather Tips the brake linings cleaned and checked. Warning (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet These substances can cause glazing weather driving tips include: and uneven braking. Check the body After driving through a large puddle structure, steering, suspension, of water or a car/vehicle wash, . Allow extra following distance. lightly apply the brake pedal until wheels, tyres, and exhaust system for . Overtake with caution. damage and check the fuel lines and the brakes work normally. . Keep windscreen wiping cooling system for any leakage. Flowing or rushing water creates equipment in good condition. More frequent maintenance service is strong forces. Driving through required. flowing water could cause the . Keep the windscreen washer fluid vehicle to be carried away. If this reservoir filled. Driving on Wet Roads happens, you and other vehicle . Have good tyres with proper tread occupants could drown. Do not 0 Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle depth. See Tyres 271. traction and affect your ability to stop ignore police warnings and be very . Turn off cruise control. and accelerate. Always drive slower in cautious about trying to drive through flowing water. . Activate All-Wheel Drive (AWD) these types of driving conditions and mode. See Driver Mode Control avoid driving through large puddles 0 188. and deep-standing or flowing water. Aquaplaning Aquaplaning is dangerous. Water can Hill and Mountain Roads { Warning build up under the vehicle's tyres so Driving on steep hills or through Wet brakes can cause crashes. They they actually ride on the water. This mountains is different than driving on might not work as well in a quick can happen if the road is wet enough flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: and you are going fast enough. When stop and could cause pulling to one the vehicle is aquaplaning, it has little . Keep the vehicle serviced and in side. You could lose control of the or no contact with the road. good shape. vehicle. There is no hard and fast rule about . Check all fluid levels and brakes, (Continued) aquaplaning. The best advice is to tyres, cooling system, and slow down when the road is wet. transmission. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
158 DRIVING AND OPERATING . Shift to a lower gear when going . Be alert on top of hills; something . The Antilock Brake System (ABS) down steep or long hills. could be in your lane (e.g. stalled improves vehicle stability during car, crash). hard stops, but the brakes should { Warning . Pay attention to special road signs be applied sooner than when on dry surfaces. See Antilock Brake (e.g., falling rocks area, winding 0 Using the brakes to slow the vehicle roads, long gradients, overtaking System (ABS) 184. on a long downhill slope can cause or no-overtaking zones) and take . Allow greater following distance brake overheating, can reduce brake appropriate action. and watch for slippery spots. Icy performance, and could result in a . Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) patches can occur on otherwise loss of braking. Shift the Mode. See Driver Mode Control clear roads in shaded areas. The transmission to a lower gear to let 0 188 and surface of a curve or an overpass the engine assist the brakes on a All-Wheel Drive 0 183. can remain icy when the steep downhill slope. surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering manoeuvres and Winter Driving braking while on ice. Driving on Snow or Ice . Turn off cruise control. { Warning Snow or ice between the tyres and the . Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or road creates less traction or grip, so Mode for vehicles equipped with with the ignition off is dangerous. drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at AWD. Select Snow/Ice Mode for This can cause overheating of the about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain FWD only vehicles. See Driver brakes and loss of steering assist. begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice Mode Control 0 188 and Always have the engine running or in freezing rain until roads can be All-Wheel Drive 0 183. treated. and the vehicle in gear. Blizzard Conditions For Slippery Road Driving: Stop the vehicle in a safe place and . Drive at speeds that keep the . Accelerate gently. Accelerating too signal for help. Stay with the vehicle vehicle in its own lane. Do not quickly causes the wheels to spin unless there is help nearby. swing wide or cross the and makes the surface under the centre line. tyres slick. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 159 To get help and keep everyone in the If the Vehicle Is Stuck vehicle safe: Warning (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels . Turn on the hazard warning lights. . Fully open the air outlets on to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, . Tie a red cloth to an outside or under the instrument mud, ice, or snow. panel. mirror. If stuck too severely for the traction . Adjust the climate control system to free the vehicle, turn the { Warning system to circulate the air traction system off and use the inside the vehicle and set the rocking method. See Traction Control/ Snow can trap engine exhaust fan speed to the highest Electronic Stability Control 0 186. under the vehicle. This may cause setting. See “Climate Control exhaust gases to get inside. Engine Systems.” { Warning exhaust contains carbon monoxide For more information about CO, see (CO), which cannot be seen or Engine Exhaust 0 171. If the vehicle's tyres spin at high smelled. It can cause speed, they can explode, and you or unconsciousness and even death. others could be injured. The vehicle To save fuel, run the engine for short can overheat, causing an engine If the vehicle is stuck in snow: periods to warm the vehicle and then compartment fire or other damage. shut the engine off and partially close . Clear snow from the base of Spin the wheels as little as possible the vehicle, especially any the window. Moving about to keep warm also helps. and avoid going above 56 km/h blocking the exhaust pipe. (35 mph). . Open a window about 5 cm If it takes time for help to arrive, (2 in) on the vehicle side that when running the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode. is away from the wind, to 0 engine runs faster than the idle speed. See Driver Mode Control 188 and bring in fresh air. 0 This keeps the battery charged to All-Wheel Drive 183. (Continued) restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible, to save fuel. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
160 DRIVING AND OPERATING Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out all non-factory-installed options. Tyre and Loading Information Label Turn the steering wheel left and right Two labels on the vehicle may to clear the area around the front show how much weight it may wheels. Turn off any traction system. properly carry, the Tyre and Shift back and forth between Loading Information label and the R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, Certification/Tyre label. spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop { Warning spinning before shifting gears. Release Do not load the vehicle any the accelerator pedal while shifting, heavier than the Gross Vehicle and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in Example Label the forward and reverse directions rear Gross Axle Weight Rating causes a rocking motion that could (GAWR). This can cause A vehicle-specific Tyre and free the vehicle. If that does not get systems to break and change Loading Information label is the vehicle out after a few tries, it the way the vehicle handles. attached to the centre pillar might need to be towed out. If the This could cause loss of control (B-pillar). The Tyre and Loading vehicle does need to be towed out, see Information label shows the 0 and a crash. Overloading can Towing the Vehicle 302. also reduce stopping distance, number of occupant seating damage the tyres, and shorten positions (1), and the maximum Vehicle Load Limits the life of the vehicle. vehicle capacity weight (2) in It is very important to know how kilogrammes and pounds. much weight the vehicle can carry. The Tyre and Loading Information This weight is called the vehicle label also shows the size of the capacity weight and includes the original equipment tyres (3) and weight of all occupants, cargo, and the recommended cold tyre Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 161 inflation pressures (4). For more 3. Subtract the combined weight this reduces the available information on tyres and inflation of the driver and passengers cargo and luggage load see Tyres 0 271 and from XXX kg or XXX lbs. capacity of your vehicle.” 0 Tyre Pressure 273. 4. The resulting figure equals This vehicle is neither designed There is also important loading the available amount of cargo nor intended to tow a trailer. information on the vehicle and luggage load capacity. For Certification/Tyre label. It may example, if the “XXX” amount show the Gross Vehicle Weight equals 1400 lbs. and there Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle will be five 150 lb passengers Weight Rating (GAWR) for the in your vehicle, the amount front and rear axle. See of available cargo and luggage “Certification/Tyre Label” later in load capacity is 650 lbs. this section. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = “Steps for Determining Correct Load 650 lbs.) Limit– 5. Determine the combined 1. Locate the statement “The weight of luggage and cargo combined weight of being loaded on the vehicle. Example 1 occupants and cargo should That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight never exceed XXX kg or for Example 1 = 453 kg ” and luggage load capacity XXX lbs. on your vehicle's (1,000 lbs). placard. calculated in Step 4. 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Determine the combined 6. If your vehicle will be towing @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = weight of the driver and a trailer, load from your 136 kg (300 lbs). passengers that will be riding trailer will be transferred to in your vehicle. your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
162 DRIVING AND OPERATING 3. Available Occupant and weight of the driver, passengers, Cargo Weight = 317 kg and cargo should never exceed (700 lbs). your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tyre Label
Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg Example 2 (1,000 lbs). 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight Label Example for Example 2 = 453 kg @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = A vehicle-specific Certification/ (1,000 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). Tyre label is attached to the 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 3. Available Cargo Weight = centre pillar (B-pillar). 0 kg (0 lbs). @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = The label may show the size of the 340 kg (750 lbs). Refer to your vehicle's Tyre and vehicle's original tyres and the 3. Available Cargo Weight = Loading Information label for inflation pressures needed to 113 kg (250 lbs). specific information about your obtain the gross weight capacity vehicle's capacity weight and of the vehicle. The label shows the seating positions. The combined gross weight capacity of the vehicle. This is called the Gross Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 163 Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Starting and Operating The GVWR includes the weight of { Warning the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, Things you put inside the New Vehicle Run-In and cargo. vehicle can strike and injure The Certification/Tyre label may people in a sudden stop or turn Caution also show the maximum weights or in a crash. The vehicle does not need an for the front and rear axles, called . Put things in the cargo the Gross Axle Weight Rating elaborate run-in. But it will perform area of the vehicle. Try to better in the long run if you follow (GAWR). To find out the actual spread the weight evenly. loads on the front and rear axles, these guidelines: weigh the vehicle at a weigh . Never stack heavier things, . Do not drive at any one station. Your dealer can help with like suitcases, inside the constant speed, fast or slow, this. Be sure to spread the load vehicle so that some of for the first 800 km (500 mi). equally on both sides of the them are above the tops of Do not make full-throttle the seats. starts. Avoid downshifting to centreline. brake or slow the vehicle. . Do not leave an unsecured . Caution child restraint in the Avoid making hard stops for the first 300 km (200 mi) or vehicle. Overloading the vehicle may cause so. During this time the new damage. Repairs would not be . When you carry something brake linings are not yet covered by the vehicle warranty. Do inside the vehicle, secure it broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean not overload the vehicle. whenever you can. premature wear and earlier . Do not leave a seat folded replacement. Follow this down unless you need to. breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
164 DRIVING AND OPERATING To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle Caution (Continued) must be turned on and the brake { Warning pedal must be applied. Following run-in, engine speed and Turning off the vehicle while load can be gradually increased. Stopping the Engine/OFF (No moving may cause loss of power Indicator Light) : When the vehicle is assistance in the brake and steering stopped, press ENGINE START/STOP systems and disable the airbags. Ignition Positions once to turn the engine off. While driving, only shut the vehicle If the vehicle is in P (Park), the off in an emergency. ignition will turn off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power If the vehicle must be shut off in an (RAP) 0 169. emergency: If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), D 1. Brake using a firm and steady (Drive) or M (Manual Mode), the pressure. Do not pump the vehicle will shift to P (Park), the brakes repeatedly. This may ignition will turn off, and RAP will deplete power assist, requiring remain active. increased brake pedal force. If the vehicle is in N (Neutral), the 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). ignition will return to ACC/ This can be done while the ACCESSORY and display the message vehicle is moving. After shifting The vehicle has an electronic keyless SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver to N (Neutral), firmly apply the ignition with pushbutton start. Information Centre (DIC). brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. If the pushbutton start is not working, When the vehicle is shifted into the vehicle may be near a strong radio P (Park), the ignition will turn off. 3. Come to a complete stop and aerial signal causing interference to shift to P (Park). the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 165 4. Apply the parking brake. See continue until the engine starts. The Electric Parking Brake 0 184. ignition will then remain on. See Caution Press ENGINE START/STOP to Starting the Engine 0 165. turn the vehicle off. Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the Service Mode vehicle is moving. If you do, you If the vehicle cannot be pulled over could damage the transmission. and must be shut off while driving, This mode is available to verify the proper operation of the malfunction Shift to P (Park) only when the press and hold ENGINE START/STOP vehicle is stopped. for longer than two seconds, or press indicator lamp as may be required for twice in five seconds. emissions inspection purposes and for service and diagnostics. See Automatic ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator Transmission 0 177. Light) : This mode allows you to use Caution some electrical accessories when the With the vehicle off, and the brake engine is off. pedal not applied, pressing and If you add electrical parts or holding ENGINE START/STOP for accessories, you could change the With the ignition off, pressing more than five seconds will place the way the engine operates. Any ENGINE START/STOP once without vehicle in Service Mode. The resulting damage would not be the brake pedal applied will place the instruments and audio systems will covered by the vehicle warranty. See ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY. operate as they do in ON/RUN, but Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 240. The ignition will switch from ACC/ the vehicle will not be able to be ACCESSORY to OFF after 10 minutes driven. The engine will not start in to prevent battery rundown. Service Mode. Press ENGINE START/ Starting Procedure STOP again to turn the vehicle off. ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator 1. With the Keyless Access system, the RKE transmitter must be in Light) : This mode is for driving and Starting the Engine starting. With the ignition off and the the vehicle. Press ENGINE brake pedal applied, pressing ENGINE Place the transmission in the proper START/STOP with the brake START/STOP once will place the gear, P (Park) or N (Neutral). To pedal applied to start. If it is too ignition system in ON/RUN/START. restart the engine when the vehicle is cold, the wait-to-start light will Once engine cranking begins, release already moving, use N (Neutral) only. come on and there will be a the button. Engine cranking will short delay before starting. See Wait-to-Start Light 0 117. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
166 DRIVING AND OPERATING The engine has a fast warm-up Cold Weather Starting If the light illuminates and then turns glow plug system. The off, and it is known that the battery is Use the recommended engine oil wait-to-start light will illuminate charged, but the engine still will not when the outside temperature drops for a much shorter time than start, the vehicle needs service. below freezing. See Engine Oil 0 247. most diesel engines, due to the When the outside temperature drops If the light does not come on when rapid heating of the glow plug below –18°C (0°F), use of the engine the engine is cold, the vehicle needs system. heater is recommended. service. Caution See Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 221 for If the battery does not have enough information on what fuel to use in charge to start the engine, see Battery 0 If the wait-to-start light stays on cold weather. 259. after starting the vehicle, the If the Engine Will Not Start Check that the correct engine oil has vehicle may not run properly. Have been used and changed at appropriate the vehicle serviced right away. If you have run out of fuel, see intervals. If the wrong oil is used, the Running Out of Fuel 0 226. engine may be harder to start. 2. If the engine does not start after If the vehicle is not out of fuel, and Make sure you use the proper fuel for 15 seconds of cranking, wait the engine will not start: the prevailing weather conditions. See 0 one minute for the cranking Press ENGINE START/STOP. Fuel for Diesel Engines 221. motor to cool, then try the same Immediately after the wait-to-start If the engine starts, runs a short time, step again. light turns off, press ENGINE START/ then stops, the vehicle needs service. If you are trying to start the engine STOP to start the vehicle. after you have run out of fuel, follow If the light does not go off, wait a few { Warning the steps in Running Out of Fuel 0 226. seconds, then try starting the engine When the engine is cold, let it run for again. See your retailer for a starting Do not use petrol or starting aids, a few minutes before driving. This lets system check. such as ether, in the air intake. oil pressure build up. The engine will They could damage the engine, sound louder when it is cold. which may not be covered by the (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 167 Auto Engine Stop/Start . The engine or transmission is not Warning (Continued) When the brakes are applied and the at the required operating temperature. vehicle warranty. They could also vehicle is at a complete stop, the cause a fire, which could cause engine may turn off. When stopped, . The outside temperature is not in the tachometer displays AUTO STOP. the required operating range. serious personal injury. 0 See Rev Counter 107. When the . The vehicle is in any gear other brake pedal is released or the than D (Drive). Stop/Start System accelerator pedal is depressed, the engine will restart. . Driver modes have been selected. The Stop/Start system will shut off the engine to help conserve fuel. To maintain vehicle performance, . The vehicle is on a steep hill or It has components designed for the other conditions may cause the engine grade. increased number of starts. to automatically restart before the . The driver door has been opened brake pedal is released. or the driver seat belt has been { Warning Auto Stops may not occur and/or Auto unfastened. Starts may occur because: . The bonnet has been opened. The automatic engine Stop/Start . The climate control settings feature causes the engine to shut . The Auto Stop has reached the require the engine to be running maximum allowed time. off while the vehicle is still on. Do to cool or heat the vehicle interior. not exit the vehicle before shifting to P (Park). The vehicle may restart . The vehicle battery charge is low. and move unexpectedly. Always . The vehicle battery has recently shift to P (Park), and then turn the been disconnected. ignition off before exiting the . Minimum vehicle speed has not vehicle. been reached since the last Auto Stop. . The accelerator pedal is depressed. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
168 DRIVING AND OPERATING Auto Stop Disable Switch heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord will prevent engine heater operation at temperatures above −18 °C (0 °F).
{ Warning Do not plug in the engine block heater while the vehicle is parked in a garage or under a carport. Property damage or personal injury may result. Always park the vehicle 2. Open the bonnet and unwrap the in a clear open area away from electrical cord. The cord is The automatic engine Stop/Start buildings or structures. located on the passenger side of feature can be disabled and enabled the compartment near the air by pressing the switch with the h To Use the Engine Heater cleaner/filter. symbol. Auto Stop is enabled each 1. Turn off the engine. Check the heater cord for time you start the vehicle. damage. If it is damaged, do not When h is illuminated, the system is use it. See your dealer for a enabled. replacement. Inspect the cord for damage yearly. Engine Heater 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. The engine heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below −18 °C (0 °F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the engine Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 169 The length of time the heater should { Warning Warning (Continued) remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where Improper use of the heater cord or . Do not operate the vehicle you will be parking the vehicle for the an extension cord can damage the with the heater cord best advice on this. cord and may result in overheating permanently attached to the and fire. vehicle. Possible heater cord Retained Accessory . Plug the cord into a and thermostat damage could Power (RAP) three-prong electrical utility occur. receptacle that is protected by When the ignition is turned from on . While in use, do not let the a ground fault detection to off, the following features (if heater cord touch vehicle function. An ungrounded equipped) will continue to function parts or sharp edges. Never outlet could cause an electric for up to 10 minutes, or until the close the bonnet on the shock. driver door is opened. These features heater cord. will also work when the ignition is in . Use a weatherproof, . Before starting the vehicle, RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY: heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated unplug the cord, reattach the extension cord if needed. . Infotainment System cover to the plug, and Failure to use the securely fasten the cord. Keep . Power Windows (during RAP this recommended extension cord the cord away from any functionality will be lost when any in good operating condition, moving parts. door is opened) or using a damaged heater or extension cord, could make it . Sunroof (during RAP this overheat and cause a fire, 4. Before starting the engine, be functionality will be lost when any property damage, electric sure to unplug and store the cord door is opened) shock and injury. as it was before to keep it away . Auxiliary Power Socket (Continued) from moving engine parts. If you . Audio System do not it could be damaged. . OnStar System Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
170 DRIVING AND OPERATING Shifting Into Park The shift lock control is always Warning (Continued) functional except in the case of an To shift into P (Park): uncharged or low voltage (less than Do not leave the vehicle when the 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop, and 9-volt) battery. engine is running. If you have left hold the brake pedal down. the engine running, the vehicle can If the vehicle has an uncharged 2. Press the button on top of the move suddenly. You or others could battery or a battery with low voltage, gear lever to shift into P (Park). be injured. To be sure the vehicle try charging or jump starting the See Automatic Transmission battery. See Jump Starting 0 299. 0 will not move, even when you are 177. on fairly level ground, always apply To shift out of P (Park): 3. The P indicator on the gear lever the parking brake and shift to 1. Ensure the engine is running. will turn red when the vehicle is P (Park). in P (Park). 2. Apply the brake pedal. 3. Press and hold the shift lock Leaving the Vehicle with the If you need to leave the vehicle with release button. Engine Running the engine running, make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking 4. Move the shift lever to the brake is set before you leave it. desired position. { Warning 5. The P indicator will turn white It can be dangerous to leave the Shifting out of Park and the gear indicator on the vehicle with the engine running. This vehicle is equipped with an gear lever will turn red when the It could overheat and catch fire. electronically controlled transmission. vehicle is no longer in P (Park). It is dangerous to get out of the The shift lock release button is 6. After releasing the gear lever, it vehicle if the vehicle is not in designed to prevent inadvertent will return to the centre position. P (Park) with the parking brake shifting out of P (Park) unless the ignition is on, the brake pedal is If the vehicle cannot shift from firmly applied. The vehicle can roll. applied, and the shift lock release P (Park), a Driver Information Centre (Continued) button is pressed. (DIC) message will be displayed. See your dealer for service. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 171 Parking over Things The vehicle could turn off sooner if it Engine Exhaust is parked on a hill, due to lack of That Burn available fuel. The timer will reset if the vehicle is { Warning { Warning taken out of P (Park) while it is Engine exhaust contains carbon Things that can burn could touch running. monoxide (CO), which cannot be hot exhaust parts under the vehicle seen or smelled. Exposure to CO and ignite. Do not park over papers, can cause unconsciousness and leaves, dry grass, or other things even death. that can burn. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with Extended Parking poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow It is best not to park with the vehicle that may block underbody running. If the vehicle is left running, airflow or exhaust pipes). be sure it will not move and there is adequate ventilation. . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. See Shifting Into Park 0 170 and Engine Exhaust 0 171. . The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage. If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter . The vehicle exhaust system outside the vehicle, it will continue to has been modified, damaged, run for up to half an hour. or improperly repaired. If the vehicle is left parked and (Continued) running with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle, it will continue to run for up to an hour. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
172 DRIVING AND OPERATING If the vehicle is left with the engine Diesel Particulate Filter Warning (Continued) running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) . There are holes or openings Shifting Into Park 0 170 and system filters soot particles out of the in the vehicle body from Engine Exhaust 0 171. exhaust gases. The DPF is under the damage or aftermarket vehicle in the exhaust system. modifications that are not completely sealed. Depending on a number of factors monitored by the engine computer, If unusual fumes are detected or if the DPF will need to be cleaned of it is suspected that exhaust is accumulated solids. When cleaning is coming into the vehicle: needed, the engine computer will . Drive it only with the initiate a self-cleaning function that windows completely down. runs automatically during driving without any notification. The filter is . Have the vehicle repaired cleaned by periodically burning off the immediately. soot particles at high temperature. Never park the vehicle with the This process takes place automatically engine running in an enclosed area under set driving conditions and may such as a garage or a building that take up to 25 minutes. Fuel has no fresh air ventilation. consumption may be higher during this period. While the DPF cleaning is being Running the Vehicle While automatically controlled by the engine Parked computer, the vehicle will need to operate continuously for It is better not to park with the engine approximately 25 minutes and at running. speeds greater than 50 km/h (30 mph) to clean the DPF effectively. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 173 If the vehicle is used for numerous See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Diesel Exhaust Fluid short trips or extended slow-speed Engine Light) 0 111. operation, the engine computer may not be able to adequately heat up the { Warning { Warning exhaust system to clean the DPF Avoid getting Diesel Exhaust Fluid effectively. The engine computer has During DPF self cleaning or during (DEF) on your skin or in your eyes been designed to continuously extended idling while parked, the as it could cause irritation. For monitor the condition of the DPF. exhaust system and exhaust gases more safety, handling, and storage When the engine computer detects are very hot. Things that burn could information, see the Diesel Exhaust that the DPF is nearly full of touch hot exhaust parts under the Fluid container label. particulates and that the vehicle is not vehicle and ignite. You or others being operated in a manner that could be burned. Do not park, would allow effective automatic DPF cleaning, a Driver Information Centre or idle for an extended period of (DIC) message will display. Start the time, near or over papers, leaves, Caution cleaning process as soon as possible. dry grass, or other things that can burn. Keep the exhaust area clear of Use only DEF that is GM approved, Cleaning Process material that could ignite or burn. or fluid containing the API certified To activate the cleaning process, See Parking over Things That Burn or ISO 22241 label. The use of other continue driving safely, and keep 0 171 for more information. fluids could damage the system, vehicle speed above 50 km/h (30 mph) requiring costly repairs that will not until the warning message in the DIC be covered by the vehicle warranty. turns off. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the DPF warning message on, and the exhaust filter is not cleaned as required, the malfunction indicator lamp and the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message will come on. Retailer service is necessary. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
174 DRIVING AND OPERATING Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid In cold conditions DEF can freeze in Caution DEF can be purchased at your retailer. the DEF filler pipe opening. If this prevents the filling of the DEF tank, Do not mix fuel with DEF, and do Additionally, some diesel truck filling stations or retailers may have DEF for park the vehicle in a warm garage not put DEF in the fuel tank. This overnight. could lead to costly repairs that purchase. See “Customer Assistance ” might not be covered by the vehicle Offices in the owner's manual for warranty. phone numbers to assist in contacting a GM retailer. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 322. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used with diesel engines to reduce the Filling the DEF Tank amount of regulated emissions produced. Products such as AdBlue are types of DEF, and are approved for use in the vehicle as long as they have an API certification label or meet ISO 22241. The fluid level in the DEF tank must be maintained for the vehicle to run properly. DEF is not a fuel additive. DEF should not be mixed with or added to diesel fuel. DEF freezes when exposed to temperatures below −11 °C (12 °F). For DEF tank capacity see Capacities and 0 Specifications 326. The blue DEF cap is behind the fuel/ It is normal to hear the DEF system DEF door. Do not remove the fuel and purge fluid back into the tank after DEF caps at the same time. Fill diesel the vehicle is turned off. fuel and DEF independently. Turn the DEF cap anticlockwise to remove. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 175 add at least 7.5L (2 gal) of fluid to release the vehicle from speed limitation. When fluid reaches the top of the DEF filler pipe, stop filling. Do not top up the DEF tank. If using a bottle or jug to refill DEF, follow the instructions on the container label and use a dedicated filling aid.
Caution
Do not overfill the DEF tank and do not allow DEF to make contact with the finished surfaces of the vehicle, as it could damage the vehicle finish. If DEF is spilled during filling, wipe any affected surface with a damp cloth.
When replacing the DEF cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. Fill the DEF tank on level ground and capacity see Capacities and Push the fuel/DEF door closed. with the vehicle turned off. When Specifications 0 326. When adding DEF adding DEF, it is recommended to to an empty or very low tank, always fully fill the DEF tank. For DEF tank Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
176 DRIVING AND OPERATING DEF Low The DEF range DIC message first The speed limitation will occur in a As the DEF level drops, warnings will displays at approximately 1 600 km series of steps with the final speed automatically be displayed in the (1,000 mi). This message appears limitation being 8 km/h (5 mph) along Driver Information Centre (DIC). again at approximately 500 km with a flashing warning light and Select Vehicle Information in the DIC (300 mi) of remaining range before chimes. to view DEF level status. See Driver the exhaust fluid tank becomes empty. Adding fresh DEF to the system may Information Centre (DIC) 0 120. As the fluid level nears empty, these resolve the problem after several Refill the DEF tank at the first messages appear every time the kilometres/miles of driving, depending opportunity after a low warning vehicle is started. on several factors. If the DIC message indication to avoid vehicle speed If the DEF low warnings are ignored persists, see your retailer or additional limitations. and the DEF tank becomes empty, the DIC messages may display. It may take some time for the vehicle DIC will display messages that Service DEF System to detect that DEF has been added. describe the action needed and distance until vehicle speed is limited. If a problem occurs with the DEF If there was a vehicle speed limitation, system, a DIC message displays along it will be removed gradually and it For the DEF warning light symbol, see Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning with distance until vehicle speed is may take several kilometres/miles for 0 limited. the DIC message to update. Light 119. The speed limitation will occur in a DEF Quality Poor If DEF is added under freezing series of steps with the final speed conditions, additional time may be Use only DEF that is GM approved, limitation being 8 km/h (5 mph) along required to remove speed limitations. or fluid containing the API certified or with a flashing warning light and The DEF range DIC message first ISO 22241 label. chimes. displays at approximately 1 600 km DEF has an expiration date. If the In some cases, this message will clear (1,000 mi). This message appears system detects poor quality, itself, indicating that the DEF system again at approximately 500 km (300 or contaminated or diluted DEF, the was able to correct the condition. mi) of remaining range before the DEF DIC message will display along with If the DIC message persists, see your tank becomes empty. distance until vehicle speed is limited. retailer or additional DIC messages may display. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 177 Service Emission System Automatic Transmission The transmission does not operate If a problem occurs with the vehicle when the vehicle is off. emission system, a DIC message If the vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY, displays along with distance until the transmission can be shifted into vehicle speed is limited. The speed P (Park). limitation will occur in a series of If the vehicle is turned off while at a steps with the final speed limitation of relatively high vehicle speed, the 88 km/h (55 mph) and chimes. In transmission will automatically shift some cases, this message will clear to N (Neutral). Once the vehicle is itself, indicating that the emission stopped, P (Park) is automatically system was able to correct the selected. condition. If the DIC message persists, see your retailer or additional DIC messages may display.
The shift pattern is displayed in the top of the gear lever. The selected gear position will illuminate red on the gear lever, while all others will be displayed in white. If the shift is not immediate, as in very cold conditions, the indicator on the gear lever may flash until it is fully engaged. The gear lever always starts from a centre position, represented by an up/ down arrow on the shift pattern. After releasing the gear lever, it will return P: This position locks the drive to the centre position. wheels. Use P (Park) when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
178 DRIVING AND OPERATING To shift in and out of P (Park), see { Warning Shifting Into Park 0 170 and Shifting out of Park 0 170. It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. Service Gear Lever Message It could overheat and catch fire. If the message SERVICE SHIFTER SEE It is dangerous to get out of the OWNER'S MANUAL appears in the vehicle if the vehicle is not in Driver Information Centre (DIC), the P (Park) with the parking brake gear lever needs service. Have the firmly applied. The vehicle can roll. vehicle serviced as soon as possible. If the vehicle is automatically shifting Do not leave the vehicle when the into P (Park), check to see if the engine is running. If you have left P (Park) button on top of the gear the engine running, the vehicle can This vehicle is equipped with an lever is stuck. To operate the vehicle, move suddenly. You or others could electronically controlled transmission. hold the gear lever in the desired gear, be injured. To be sure the vehicle The shift lock release button is R (Reverse) or D (Drive), until vehicle designed to prevent inadvertent will not move, even when you are speed exceeds 15 km/h (10 mph), then shifting out of P (Park) unless the release the gear lever. on fairly level ground, always apply ignition is on, the brake pedal is the parking brake and shift to applied, and the shift lock release R: Use this gear to reverse. P (Park). button is pressed. If the gear is changed from either When the vehicle is stopped, press R (Reverse) to D (Drive) or M (Manual ENGINE START/STOP to turn off the Mode), or M (Manual Mode) or D vehicle. The transmission will shift to (Drive) to R (Reverse) while the speed P (Park) automatically unless the is too high, the vehicle will change to vehicle is in N (Neutral), See “Car N (Neutral). Reduce the vehicle speed Wash Mode” later in this section. and try the shift again. The vehicle will not shift into P (Park) To shift into R (Reverse): if it is moving too fast. Stop the 1. Bring the vehicle to a vehicle and shift into P (Park). complete stop. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 179 2. Press and hold the shift lock intended for towing. If the vehicle release button on the side of the { Warning needs to be towed, see Towing the gear lever. Vehicle 0 302. Shifting into a drive gear while the 3. From the centre position, move engine is running at high speed is To shift into N (Neutral): the gear lever forward through dangerous. Unless your foot is 1. Move the gear lever forward to the first detent to the end of firmly on the brake pedal, the the first detent from the centre travel. R is illuminated in red. vehicle could move very rapidly. position. 4. After releasing the gear lever, it You could lose control and hit . If the vehicle is in P (Park), will return to the centre position. people or objects. Do not shift into apply the brake pedal and To shift out of R (Reverse): a drive gear while the engine is press the shift lock release running at high speed. 1. Bring the vehicle to a button while moving the gear complete stop. lever forward. . 2. Shift to the desired gear. N will illuminate in red. Caution 3. After releasing the gear lever, it 2. After releasing the gear lever, it will return to the centre position. will return to the centre position. Shifting out of P (Park) or At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can N (Neutral) with the engine running To shift out of N (Neutral): be used to rock the vehicle back and at high speed may damage the 1. Bring the vehicle to a forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand transmission. The repairs would not complete stop. without damaging the transmission. be covered by the vehicle warranty. 0 2. Shift to the desired gear. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 159. Be sure the engine is not running at If shifting from N (Neutral) to N: In this position, the engine does high speed when shifting the R (Reverse), press the shift lock not connect with the wheels. To vehicle. release button. restart the engine when the vehicle is 3. After releasing the gear lever, it already moving, use N (Neutral) only. The vehicle is not designed to stay in will return to the centre position. N (Neutral) for more than five minutes. It may automatically shift into P (Park). N (Neutral) is not Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
180 DRIVING AND OPERATING Car Wash Mode Car Wash Mode (Engine Off – Driver Car Wash Mode (Engine On – Driver out of Vehicle) in Vehicle) This vehicle includes a Car Wash Mode that allows the vehicle to To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) remain in N (Neutral) for use in with the engine off and the vehicle with the engine on and the vehicle automatic car washes. unoccupied: occupied: Car Wash Mode (Engine Off – Driver 1. Drive to the entrance of the 1. Drive to the entrance of the in Vehicle) car wash. car wash. To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) 2. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Apply the brake pedal. with the engine off and the vehicle 3. Open the door. 3. Shift to N (Neutral). occupied: 4. Shift to N (Neutral). 4. Release the brake pedal. The 1. Drive to the entrance of the vehicle is now ready for the car wash. 5. Turn off the engine and release the brake pedal. car wash. 2. Apply the brake pedal. 6. The indicator should continue to Car Wash Mode (Engine On – Driver 3. Shift to N (Neutral). show N. If it does not, repeat out of Vehicle) 4. Turn off the engine and release Steps 2–5. To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) the brake pedal. 7. Exit the vehicle and close the with the engine on and the vehicle unoccupied: 5. The indicator should continue to door. The vehicle is now ready show N. If it does not, repeat for the car wash. 1. Drive to the entrance of the Steps 2–4. 8. The vehicle may automatically car wash. 6. The vehicle is now ready for the shift to P (Park) when the door is 2. Apply the brake pedal. opened. car wash. 3. Open the door. 4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release the brake pedal. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 181 5. The indicator should continue to 1. Bring the vehicle to a show N. If it does not, repeat complete stop. Caution Steps 2–4. 2. From the centre position, move Spinning the tyres or holding the 6. Exit the vehicle and close the the gear lever back. vehicle in one place on a hill using door. The vehicle is now ready . If the vehicle is in P (Park), only the accelerator pedal may for the car wash. press the shift lock release damage the transmission. The 7. The vehicle may automatically button while pulling the gear repair will not be covered by the shift to P (Park) when the door is lever back. vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is opened. . D will illuminate in red. stuck, do not spin the tyres. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to Caution . After releasing the gear lever, hold the vehicle in place. it will return to the centre A transmission hot message may position. If equipped with the 2.0L L4 engine, display if the automatic gearbox To shift out of D (Drive): engine speeds may be increased while fluid is too hot. Driving under this 1. Bring the vehicle to a driving at motorway speeds while the condition can damage the vehicle. complete stop. engine is still warming up. Stop and idle the engine to cool the 2. Shift to the desired gear. automatic gearbox fluid. This Manual Mode message clears when the gearbox 3. After releasing the gear lever, it fluid has cooled sufficiently. will return to the centre position. Tap Shift Downshifting the transmission in D: This position is for normal driving. slippery road conditions could result Caution If more power is needed for in skidding. See “Skidding” under Loss overtaking, press the accelerator of Control 0 152. Driving with the engine at a high pedal down. rpm without upshifting while using Tap Shift, could damage the vehicle. To shift into D (Drive): Always upshift when necessary while using Tap Shift. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
182 DRIVING AND OPERATING 3. Press the controls on the back of controls will activate a the steering wheel to shift. Use temporary tap manual shift the left-hand steering wheel mode, allowing the transmission control to downshift, and the to be manually shifted. right-hand control to upshift. To 2. To shift to the lowest available shift to the lowest available gear, gear, press and hold the left press and hold the left control. control. To exit Permanent Tap Shift Mode: 3. To deactivate, hold the right 1. To exit M (Manual Mode) and control briefly. Automatic shifts return to D (Drive), pull back on return after no manual shifts the gear lever. The D in the shift have been done for seven to pattern will illuminate in red, 10 seconds. Vehicles with Tap Shift have controls and the M will switch to white. on the back of the steering wheel to While using Tap Shift, the vehicle will manually shift the automatic 2. After releasing the gear lever, it have firmer, quicker shifting. This can transmission. will return to the centre position. be used for sport driving or when M (Manual Mode) can be exited to climbing or descending hills, to stay in Permanent Tap Shift Mode return to D (Drive) at any speed by gear longer, or to downshift for more To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode: pulling the lever rearward from the power or engine braking. 1. With the vehicle in D (Drive), centre position. It is not necessary to The transmission will only allow pull back on the gear lever to stop the vehicle or shift to N (Neutral) shifting into gears appropriate for the activate M (Manual Mode). The or P (Park) prior to shifting back to D vehicle speed and engine revolutions M in the shift pattern will (Drive). per minute (rpm). If shifting is prevented for any reason, a SHIFT illuminate in red, and the D will Temporary Tap Manual Shift Mode switch to white. DENIED message will be displayed in To enter Temporary Tap Shift Mode: the instrument cluster. The 2. After releasing the gear lever, it transmission will not automatically will return to the centre position. 1. With the transmission in D (Drive) and not in Permanent shift to the next higher gear if the Tap Shift Mode, the Tap Shift engine rpm is too high. It will only Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 183 automatically shift to the next lower Drive Systems When a compact spare tyre is gear if the engine rpm is much installed on an AWD vehicle, the too low. system will automatically detect the All-Wheel Drive compact spare and reduce AWD Gear Shift Light Vehicles with this feature can operate performance to protect the system. To The gear shift light illuminates in the in All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode. restore AWD operation and prevent instrument cluster when a gear When the AWD feature is active, the excessive wear on the system, replace upshift is recommended for best fuel system transfers engine power, the compact spare with a full-size tyre economy or performance, depending if required, to all four wheels. The as soon as possible. See Compact Spare on driver input. system is fully automatic and adjusts Tyre 0 298. to road conditions for improved traction and control. In FWD Mode engine power is transferred to the front wheels only, and the AWD feature is off. The AWD feature is automatically activated when certain modes are selected using the Driver Mode Control switch. When an AWD mode change is requested the light will flash briefly while the system is engaging and the AWD light will be displayed when the system is active. When a non-AWD Mode is selected, the light will flash briefly while the system disengages and a 2WD light will be displayed when the AWD system is off. See Driver Mode Control 0 188. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
184 DRIVING AND OPERATING Brakes Braking in Emergencies ABS allows steering and braking at the Electric Brake Boost same time. In many emergencies, steering can help even more than Vehicles equipped with electric brake braking. boost have hydraulic brake circuits that are electronically controlled when If there is a problem with ABS, this Electric Parking Brake the brake pedal is applied during warning light stays on. See Antilock normal operation. The system Brake System (ABS) Warning Light performs routine tests and turns off 0 114. within a few minutes after the vehicle is turned off. Noise may be heard ABS does not change the time needed during this time. If the brake pedal is to put your foot on the brake pedal depressed during the tests or when and does not always decrease stopping the electric brake boost system is off, distance. If you get too close to the a noticeable change in pedal force and vehicle ahead, there will not be travel may be felt. This is normal. enough time to apply the brakes if it suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room ahead to stop, even Antilock Brake with ABS. System (ABS) Using ABS The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the The vehicle has an Electric Parking helps prevent a braking skid and Brake (EPB). The EPB can always be maintain steering while braking hard. brake pedal down firmly. Hearing and feeling ABS operate is normal. activated, even if the ignition is off. To prevent draining the battery, avoid repeated cycles of the EPB system when the engine is not running. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 185 The system has a Y Electric Parking not drive the vehicle if the Y light is 3. Press the EPB switch Brake light, and a 8 Service Parking flashing. See your dealer. See Electric momentarily. 0 Brake light. See Electric Parking Brake Parking Brake Light 113. The EPB is released when the Y 0 Light 113 and If the 8 light is on, press the EPB light is off. Service Electric Parking Brake Light switch and hold it. Continue to hold 0 113. If the 8 light is on, release the EPB by the switch until the Y light remains pressing and holding the EPB switch. Before leaving the vehicle, check for on. If the 8 light remains on, see your Continue to hold the switch until the the Y light to ensure that the retailer. Y light is off. If either light stays on parking brake is applied. If the EPB is applied while the vehicle after release is attempted, see your EPB Apply is moving, the vehicle will decelerate dealer. as long as the switch is pressed. If the To apply the EPB: switch is pressed until the vehicle Caution 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a comes to a stop, the EPB will remain complete stop. applied. Driving with the parking brake on 2. Press the EPB switch The vehicle may automatically apply can overheat the brake system and momentarily. the EPB in some situations when the cause premature wear or damage to vehicle is not moving. This is normal, brake system parts. Make sure that The Y light will flash and then stay and is done to periodically check the the parking brake is fully released on once the EPB is fully applied. If the correct operation of the EPB system. and the brake warning light is off Y light flashes continuously, then before driving. the EPB is only partially applied or If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear there is a problem with the EPB. wheels to prevent vehicle movement. Automatic EPB Release A DIC message will display. Release EPB Release the EPB and try to apply it again. The EPB will automatically release if If the light does not come on, or keeps To release the EPB: the vehicle is running, placed into flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do 1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ gear and an attempt is made to drive ACCESSORY. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
186 DRIVING AND OPERATING away. Avoid rapid acceleration when Ride Control Systems the EPB is applied, to preserve parking Warning (Continued) brake lining life. warnings provided by this system. Traction Control/Electronic Brake Assist Failure to use proper care when Stability Control driving may result in injury, death, Brake Assist detects rapid brake pedal or vehicle damage. See Defensive System Operation applications due to emergency braking 0 Driving 150. The vehicle has a Traction Control situations and provides additional System (TCS) and StabiliTrak/ braking to activate the Antilock Brake Electronic Stability Control (ESC). System (ABS) if the brake pedal is not When the vehicle is stopped on a These systems help limit wheel spin pushed hard enough to activate ABS grade, Hill Start Assist (HSA) prevents and assist the driver in maintaining normally. Minor noise, brake pedal the vehicle from rolling in an control, especially on slippery road pulsation, and/or pedal movement unintended direction during the conditions. during this time may occur. Continue transition from brake pedal release to to apply the brake pedal as the driving accelerator pedal apply. The brakes TCS activates if it senses that any of situation dictates. Brake Assist release when the accelerator pedal is the drive wheels are spinning or disengages when the brake pedal is applied. If the accelerator pedal is not beginning to lose traction. On an released. applied within a few minutes, the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle in Electric Parking Brake will apply. The AWD or Sport Mode, the system will Hill Start Assist (HSA) brakes may also release under other operate if it senses that any of the conditions. Do not rely on HSA to wheels are spinning or beginning to hold the vehicle. lose traction. When this happens, TCS { Warning HSA is available when the vehicle is applies the brakes to the spinning Do not rely on the HSA feature. facing uphill in a forward gear, wheels and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. HSA does not replace the need to or when facing downhill in pay attention and drive safely. You R (Reverse). The vehicle must come to StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the may not hear or feel alerts or a complete stop on a grade for HSA to system senses a discrepancy between activate. (Continued) the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually travelling. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 187 StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies 2. Turn the engine off and wait braking pressure at any one of the 15 seconds. vehicle's brakes to help steer the 3. Start the engine. vehicle in the direction in which you are steering. Drive the vehicle. If d comes on and If cruise control is being used and stays on, the vehicle may need more traction control or StabiliTrak/ESC The indicator light for both systems is time to diagnose the problem. If the begins to limit wheel spin, cruise in the instrument cluster. This condition persists, see your dealer. control will disengage. Cruise control light will: Turning the Systems Off and On may be turned back on when road . Flash when TCS is limiting conditions allow. TCS and StabiliTrak/ wheel spin. ESC will automatically turn on when cruise control is set. . Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is activated. Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins . Turn on and stay on when either to move. The systems may be heard or system is not working. felt while they are operating or while If either system fails to turn on or to performing diagnostic checks. This is activate, a message may display in the normal and does not mean there is a Driver Information Centre (DIC), and problem with the vehicle. d comes on and stays on to indicate It is recommended to leave both that the system is inactive and is not systems on for normal driving assisting the driver in maintaining conditions, but it may be necessary to control. The vehicle is safe to drive, turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck but driving should be adjusted Caution in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the accordingly. 0 Do not repeatedly brake or Vehicle Is Stuck 159 and “Turning d the Systems Off and On” later in this If comes on and stays on: accelerate heavily when TCS is off. section. 1. Stop the vehicle. The vehicle driveline could be damaged. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
188 DRIVING AND OPERATING To turn off only TCS, press and Adding accessories can affect vehicle release g. The Traction Off light i performance. See Accessories and displays in the instrument cluster and Modifications 0 243. a DIC message may display. To turn TCS on again, press and Driver Mode Control release g. The Traction Off light i Depending on the option package and displayed in the instrument cluster available features, Driver Mode will turn off and a DIC message may Control can include the following display. modes: Tour, Sport, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Off-Road, and Snow/Ice If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g (Front-Wheel Drive vehicles only). is pressed, the system will not turn off Press MODE on the centre console to until the wheels stop spinning. make a mode selection. Driver Mode Control Switch To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ Every press will scroll and activate the Tour : Tour Mode operates in FWD to ESC, press and hold g until the next available mode. improve fuel economy. Use this mode during normal driving operations. Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak/ Driver Mode Control will come on in ESC Off light g come on and stay on Tour Mode at every ignition cycle. Sport : Sport Mode improves vehicle in the instrument cluster. A DIC handling and acceleration on dry When AWD, Sport Mode, Snow/Ice message may display. pavement. When active, Sport Mode Mode, or Off-Road are selected, a modifies steering efforts, transmission To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on unique and persistent indicator will be shifting, AWD torque, and suspension again, press and release g. The displayed in the Driver Information tuning, if equipped. Choosing Sport Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak/ Centre (DIC). Mode also engages AWD (if equipped). ESC Off light g in the instrument The Performance Algorithm Liftfoot cluster turn off and a DIC message (PAL) feature is enabled in Sport may display. Mode. PAL allows the transmission to hold the current gear after the quick Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 189 release of a heavily applied accelerator Cruise Control disengages. See Traction Control/ pedal. This provides greater engine Electronic Stability Control 0 186. If a braking and enhanced vehicle control. collision alert occurs when cruise When PAL is activated, there may be { Warning control is activated, cruise control is an additional green gear symbol disengaged. See Forward Collision Alert Cruise control can be dangerous (FCA) System 0 211. When road appearing in the instrument cluster where you cannot drive safely at a display. See Performance Shifting Light conditions allow cruise control to be 0 steady speed. Do not use cruise safely used, it can be turned back on. 114. control on winding roads or in Cruise control will disengage if either AWD : AWD Mode provides drive heavy traffic. torque to all four wheels. Select AWD TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off. Cruise control can be dangerous on to improve traction and control on If the brakes are applied, cruise slippery road surfaces, such as gravel, slippery roads. On such roads, fast control disengages. sand, wet pavement, snow, and ice. changes in tyre traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could AWD is active in Sport and Off-Road lose control. Do not use cruise Modes. AWD is only available on control on slippery roads. vehicles equipped with AWD. For more information on AWD Mode, see All-Wheel Drive 0 183. With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be Snow/Ice (FWD Vehicles Only) : maintained without keeping your foot Snow/Ice Mode improves vehicle on the accelerator. Cruise control does acceleration on snow and ice covered not work at speeds below about roads. 40 km/h (25 mph). Off-Road (AWD Vehicles Only) : Use If the Traction Control System (TCS) this mode for off-road recreational or StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability driving. When active, Off-Road Mode Control (ESC) begins to limit wheel modifies accelerator pedal response, spin while using cruise control, the AWD torque, and TCS. Choosing cruise control automatically Off-Road Mode also engages AWD. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
190 DRIVING AND OPERATING J : Press to turn the system on and * : Press to disengage cruise control Resuming a Set Speed off. A white indicator appears in the without erasing the set speed from If the cruise control is set at a desired instrument cluster when cruise is memory. speed and then the brakes are applied turned on. Setting Cruise Control or * is pressed, the cruise control is RES+ : If there is a set speed in the disengaged without erasing the set − memory, move the thumbwheel up If J is on when not in use, SET or speed from memory. briefly to resume that speed or press RES+ could get pressed and go into Once the vehicle speed reaches about and hold to accelerate. If the cruise cruise when not desired. Keep J off 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the control is already active, use to when cruise is not being used. thumbwheel up toward RES+ briefly. increase vehicle speed. To increase The vehicle returns to the previous set speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press the 1. Press J. speed. thumbwheel up to the first detent 2. Get up to the desired speed. toward RES+. To increase speed to the Increasing Speed While Using 3. Move the thumbwheel down to next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the Cruise Control SET−. The desired set speed speedometer, press the thumbwheel briefly appears in the instrument If the cruise control system is already up to the second detent. cluster. activated: SET− : Move the thumbwheel down 4. Remove your foot from the . Move the thumbwheel up toward briefly to set the speed and activate accelerator. RES+ until the desired speed is cruise control. If the cruise control is reached, then release it. already active, use to decrease vehicle When the cruise control has been set speed. To decrease speed by 1 km/h to the desired speed, a green cruise . To increase vehicle speed in small (1 mph), move the thumbwheel down control indicator appears on the increments, move the thumbwheel toward SET−. To decrease speed to the instrument cluster and a cruise set up toward RES+ briefly. For each next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speed message appears on the press, the vehicle goes about speedometer, move the thumbwheel Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped. 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. − down toward SET to the second . To increase vehicle speed in larger detent. increments, move the thumbwheel up toward RES+ to the second Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 191 detent. For each press, the vehicle The cruise control system may going downhill, the cruise control speed increases to the next 5 km/h automatically brake to slow the system may automatically brake to (5 mph) mark on the speedometer. vehicle down. slow the vehicle down. Also, you may The speedometer reading can be The speedometer reading can be have to brake or shift to a lower gear displayed in either English or metric displayed in either English or metric to keep your speed down. If the brake units. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. units. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. pedal is applied, cruise control The increment value used depends on The increment value used depends on disengages. the units displayed. the units displayed. Ending Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Overtaking Another Vehicle While There are four ways to end cruise Control Using Cruise Control control: If the cruise control system is already Use the accelerator pedal to increase . Step lightly on the brake pedal. activated: the vehicle speed. When you take your . Press *. . Move the thumbwheel down foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow toward SET− until the desired down to the previous set cruise speed. . Shift the transmission to lower speed is reached, then While depressing the accelerator N (Neutral). release it. pedal, or shortly after its release to . Press J. override cruise, briefly moving the . To decrease vehicle speed in small − Erasing Speed Memory increments, move the thumbwheel thumbwheel down toward SET will down toward SET− briefly. For result in cruise set to the current The cruise control set speed is erased each press, the vehicle goes about vehicle speed. from memory if J is pressed or if the 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. Using Cruise Control on Hills ignition is turned off. . To decrease vehicle speed in larger How well the cruise control will work increments, move the thumbwheel on hills depends upon the vehicle Speed Limiter − down toward SET to the second speed, load, and the steepness of the The speed limiter function can be detent. For each press, the vehicle hills. When going up steep hills, you used to set a maximum speed when speed decreases to the next might have to apply the accelerator cruise control or Adaptive Cruise 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the pedal to maintain your speed. When Control (ACC) is not in use. The speed speedometer. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
192 DRIVING AND OPERATING limiter can help prevent which will change from white to Automatic Speed Limiter unintentionally driving above the green. See “Adjusting Set Maximum selected set speed. The speed can be Speed” later in this section. Press the s button. The s light s set automatically or manually using s will illuminate in white. Press the the steering wheel controls. If the light is on when the system button again to enter automatic speed is not in use, the thumbwheel could limiting mode. be accidentally moved and the system would enter speed limiting mode When automatic speed limiting is when not desired. Turn the speed activated, a brief pop-up will appear limiter off when speed limiting is not with the detected speed limit. To being used. accept the speed limit, move the thumbwheel down toward SET−. To If the maximum driving speed is decline the speed limit, move the exceeded without the accelerator thumbwheel up toward +RES. If no being firmly pressed, a chime will action is taken, the speed limit will sound and the maximum set speed be automatically accepted after will flash on the instrument cluster. a short period of time. After To override the maximum driving accepting the speed limit, the s light speed, firmly depress the accelerator will change from white to green and Manual Speed Limiter pedal. The maximum set speed will the speed limiter can be set up to flash on the instrument cluster. 8 km/h (5 mph) above or below the Press the s button. The s light on speed limit. See “Adjusting Set Press * to cancel the current set the instrument cluster will illuminate Maximum Speed” later in this section. in white. speed. The s light will illuminate in white. If the maximum driving speed is Manually set the maximum driving exceeded without the accelerator speed by moving the thumbwheel Press s to turn the speed limiter off. being firmly pressed, a chime will − down toward SET or up toward +RES. The s light will turn off. sound and the maximum set speed The desired maximum speed will will flash on the instrument cluster. remain displayed next to the s light, Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 193 To exceed the maximum driving Adaptive Cruise Control speed, firmly depress the accelerator { Warning pedal. The maximum set speed will If equipped with Adaptive Cruise flash on the instrument cluster. Control (ACC), it allows the driver to ACC has limited braking ability and select the cruise control set speed and may not have time to slow the Press * to cancel the current set following gap. Read this entire section vehicle down enough to avoid a speed. The s light will illuminate in before using this system. The collision with another vehicle you white. following gap is the following time are following. This can occur when between your vehicle and a vehicle vehicles suddenly slow or stop Press s to turn the speed limiter off. detected directly ahead in your path, s ahead, or enter your lane. Also see The light will turn off. moving in the same direction. If no “Alerting the Driver” in this section. vehicle is detected in your path, ACC Adjusting Set Maximum Speed Complete attention is always works like regular cruise control. ACC required while driving and you uses camera and radar sensors. To adjust the maximum speed when should be ready to take action and the speed limiter function is already If a vehicle is detected in your path, apply the brakes. See Defensive activated: ACC can apply acceleration or limited, Driving 0 150. . Move the thumbwheel down moderate braking to maintain the toward SET− or up toward +RES selected following gap. To disengage until the desired speed is reached. ACC, apply the brake. If ACC is Automatic speed limiting can be controlling your vehicle speed when { Warning set up to 8 km/h (5 mph) above or the traction control system (TCS) or below the speed limit. StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control ACC will not detect or brake for (ESC) system activates, the ACC may children, pedestrians, animals, . To increase or decrease vehicle automatically disengage. See Traction or other objects. speed in small increments, move Control/Electronic Stability Control the thumbwheel down toward SET Do not use ACC when: 0 186. When road conditions allow − or up toward +RES briefly. For ACC to be safely used, the ACC can be . On winding and hilly roads or each press, the maximum speed turned back on. when the sensors are blocked will change 1 km/h (1 mph). by snow, ice, or dirt. The ACC will not engage if the TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC system is disabled. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
194 DRIVING AND OPERATING J : Press to turn the system on or [ : Press to select a following gap Warning (Continued) off. The indicator turns white on the time (or distance) setting for ACC of system may not detect a instrument cluster when ACC is Far, Medium, or Near. turned on. vehicle ahead. Keep the entire Switching Between ACC and front of the vehicle clean. RES+ : Move the thumbwheel up Regular Cruise Control briefly toward RES+ to resume the . Visibility is low, such as in To switch between ACC and regular mist, rain, or snow conditions. previous set speed or to increase * vehicle speed if ACC is already cruise control, press and hold . ACC performance is limited A Driver Information Display (DIC) under these conditions. activated. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), move the message displays. See Vehicle Messages 0 . On slippery roads where fast thumbwheel up to the first detent 126. changes in tyre traction can toward RES+. To increase speed to the cause excessive wheel slip. next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, move the thumbwheel up to the second detent. SET− : Move the thumbwheel down − toward SET briefly to set the speed ACC Indicator Regular Cruise and activate ACC or to decrease Control Indicator vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. To decrease speed by When ACC is engaged, a green o 1 km/h (1 mph), move the − indicator will be lit on the instrument thumbwheel down toward SET to the cluster and the following gap will be first detent. To decrease speed to the displayed. When the regular cruise next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, move the thumbwheel control is engaged, a green J down to the second detent. indicator will be lit on the instrument cluster; the following gap will not * : Press to disengage ACC without display. erasing the selected set speed. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 195 When the vehicle is turned on, the ACC will not set at a speed less than The ACC indicator displays on the cruise control mode will be set to the 25 km/h (16 mph), although it can be instrument cluster and Head-Up last mode used before the vehicle was resumed when driving at lower Display (HUD), if equipped. When ACC turned off. speeds. is turned on, the indicator will be lit To set ACC while moving: white. When ACC is engaged, the { Warning indicator will turn green. 1. Press J. Be mindful of speed limits, Always check the cruise control 2. Get up to the desired speed. surrounding traffic speeds, and indicator on the instrument cluster weather conditions when selecting the to determine which mode cruise 3. Move the thumbwheel down – set speed. control is in before using the toward SET . feature. If ACC is not active, the 4. Remove your foot from the Resuming a Set Speed vehicle will not automatically brake accelerator. If the ACC is set at a desired speed for other vehicles, which could After ACC is set, it may immediately and then the brakes are applied, ACC cause a crash if the brakes are not apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is is disengaged without erasing the set applied manually. You and others detected closer than the selected speed from memory. could be seriously injured or killed. following gap. To begin using ACC again, move the thumbwheel up toward RES+ briefly. Setting Adaptive Cruise Control The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. If is on when not in use, it could J . If the vehicle is moving, it returns get pressed and go into cruise when to the previous set speed. not desired. Keep J off when cruise is not being used. . If the vehicle is stopped with the brake pedal applied, move the ACC can also be set while the vehicle Select the set speed desired for cruise. thumbwheel up toward RES+ and is stopped if ACC is on and the brake This is the vehicle speed when no release the brake pedal. ACC will pedal is applied. vehicle is detected in its path. hold the vehicle until the Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
196 DRIVING AND OPERATING thumbwheel is moved up toward When the accelerator pedal is . If ACC is holding the vehicle at a RES+ or the accelerator pedal is pressed, ACC will not brake stop and there is another vehicle depressed. because it is overridden. The ACC directly ahead, moving the A green ACC indicator and the set indicator will turn blue on the thumbwheel up toward RES+ will speed display on the instrument instrument panel and HUD, increase the set speed. Moving the if equipped. See Vehicle Messages thumbwheel up toward RES+ when cluster. The vehicle ahead indicator 0 may be flashing if a vehicle ahead was 126. there is no longer a vehicle ahead present and moved. See “Approaching . Move the thumbwheel up toward will cause the ACC to resume. and Following a Vehicle” later in this RES+ until the desired set speed When it is determined that there is no section. appears on the display, then vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is Once ACC has resumed, if there is no release it. beyond the selected following gap, vehicle ahead, if the vehicle ahead is . To increase vehicle speed in small then the vehicle speed will increase to beyond the selected following gap, increments, move the thumbwheel the set speed. or if the vehicle has exited a sharp up toward RES+ to the first detent. The speedometer reading can be curve, then the vehicle speed will For each press, the vehicle goes displayed in either English or metric increase to the set speed. 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. units. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. . To increase vehicle speed in larger The increment value used depends on Increasing Speed While ACC is at a the units displayed. Set Speed increments, move the thumbwheel up toward RES+ to the second Reducing Speed While ACC is at a If ACC is already activated, do one of detent. For each press, the vehicle Set Speed the following: speed increases to the next 5 km/h . Use the accelerator to get to the (5 mph) mark on the speedometer. If ACC is already activated, do one of the following: higher speed. Move the The set speed can also be increased – . thumbwheel down toward SET . while the vehicle is stopped. Use the brake to get to the desired Release the control and the lower speed. Release the brake and accelerator pedal. The vehicle will . If stopped with the brake applied, move the thumbwheel down now cruise at the higher speed. move the thumbwheel up toward toward SET– . The vehicle will RES+ until the desired set speed is now cruise at the lower speed. displayed. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 197 . Hold the thumbwheel down Selecting the Follow Distance Gap Changing the gap setting – toward SET until the desired When a slower moving vehicle is automatically changes the alert timing lower speed is reached, then detected ahead within the selected sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for release it. following gap, ACC will adjust the the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Collision Alert . To decrease vehicle speed in vehicle's speed and attempt to 0 smaller increments, move the maintain the follow distance gap (FCA) System 211. thumbwheel down toward SET− to selected. Alerting the Driver the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) Press [ on the steering wheel to slower. adjust the following gap. Each press cycles the gap button through three . To decrease vehicle speed in larger settings: Far, Medium, or Near. increments, move the thumbwheel down toward SET− to the second When pressed, the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument detent. For each press, the vehicle With Head-Up Display speed decreases to the next cluster and HUD. The gap setting will 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the be maintained until it is changed. speedometer. Since each gap setting corresponds to . To decrease speed while the a following time (Far, Medium, vehicle is stopped, move the or Near), the following distance will thumbwheel down toward SET− vary based on vehicle speed. The until the desired set speed is faster the vehicle speed, the further displayed. back your vehicle will follow a vehicle Without Head-Up Display detected ahead. Consider traffic and The speedometer reading can be weather conditions when selecting the If ACC is engaged, driver action may displayed in either English or metric following gap. The range of selectable be required when ACC cannot apply units. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. gaps may not be appropriate for all sufficient braking because of The increment value used depends on drivers and driving conditions. approaching a vehicle too rapidly. the units displayed. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
198 DRIVING AND OPERATING When this condition occurs, six red ACC automatically slows the vehicle lights or the collision alert symbol on down and adjusts vehicle speed to Warning (Continued) the HUD, if equipped, will flash on the follow the vehicle in front at the windscreen. Either eight beeps will selected follow gap. The vehicle speed and could cause a crash. Use sound from the front, or both sides of increases or decreases to follow the caution when using ACC. Your the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five vehicle in front of you, but will not complete attention is always times. See “Collision/Detection exceed the set speed. It may apply required while driving and you Systems” under Vehicle Personalisation limited braking, if necessary. When should be ready to take action and 0 127. braking is active, the brake lamps will apply the brakes. See Defensive Driving 0 150. come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the ACC Automatically Disengages Approaching and Following a brakes were applied manually. This is Vehicle normal. ACC may automatically disengage and the driver will need to manually apply Stationary or Very Slow-Moving the brakes to slow the vehicle when: Objects . The sensors are blocked. { Warning . The Traction Control System (TCS) or StabiliTrak/ESC system has ACC may not detect and react to activated or been disabled. stopped or slow-moving vehicles . There is a fault in the system. The vehicle ahead indicator is in the ahead of you. For example, the instrument cluster and HUD display. system may not brake for a vehicle . The radar falsely reports blockage The vehicle ahead indicator only it has never detected moving. This when driving in a desert or remote displays when a vehicle is detected in can occur in stop-and-go traffic or area with no other vehicles or roadside objects. A DIC message your vehicle's path moving in the when a vehicle suddenly appears may display to indicate that ACC same direction. due to a vehicle ahead changing is temporarily unavailable. If this symbol is not displaying, ACC lanes. Your vehicle may not stop will not respond to or brake for (Continued) The ACC indicator will turn white vehicles ahead. when ACC is no longer active. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 199 Notification to Resume ACC A DIC warning message may display ACC Override ACC will maintain a follow gap behind indicating to shift to P (Park) before If using the accelerator pedal while exiting the vehicle. See Vehicle a detected vehicle and slow your 0 ACC is active, the ACC indicator turns vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. Messages 126. blue on the instrument cluster and in If the stopped vehicle ahead has the HUD (if equipped) to indicate that driven away and ACC has not { Warning automatic braking will not occur. ACC resumed, the vehicle ahead indicator will resume operation when the If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and accelerator pedal is not being pressed. will flash as a reminder to check if ACC is disengaged, turned off, traffic ahead before proceeding. In or cancelled, the vehicle will no addition, the left and right sides of the longer be held at a stop. The vehicle { Warning Safety Alert Seat will pulse three can move. When ACC is holding the times, or three beeps will sound. See The ACC will not automatically ”Alert Type” and “Adaptive Cruise Go vehicle at a stop, always be apply the brakes if your foot is Notifier” in “Collision/Detection prepared to manually apply the resting on the accelerator pedal. Systems” under Vehicle Personalisation brakes. You could crash into a vehicle 0 127. ahead of you. When the vehicle ahead drives away, move the thumbwheel up toward RES { Warning Bends in the Road + or depress the accelerator pedal to resume cruise control. If stopped for Leaving the vehicle without placing more than two minutes or if the driver it in P (Park) can be dangerous. Do { Warning door is opened and the driver seat belt not leave the vehicle while it is On bends, ACC may not detect a is unfastened, the ACC automatically being held at a stop by ACC. Always vehicle ahead in your lane. You applies the Electric Parking Brake place the vehicle in P (Park) and could be startled if the vehicle (EPB) to hold the vehicle. The EPB turn off the ignition before leaving accelerates up to the set speed, status light will turn on. See Electric the vehicle. especially when following a vehicle Parking Brake 0 184. To release the exiting or entering exit ramps. You EPB, depress the accelerator pedal. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
200 DRIVING AND OPERATING ACC may occasionally provide an alert Warning (Continued) and/or braking that is considered unnecessary. It could respond to could lose control of the vehicle or vehicles in different lanes, signs, crash. Do not use ACC while driving guardrails, and other stationary on an entrance or exit ramp. Always objects when entering or exiting a be ready to use the brakes if bend. This is normal operation. The necessary. vehicle does not need service. Other Vehicle Lane Changes When following a vehicle and entering a bend, ACC may not detect the { Warning vehicle ahead and may accelerate to On bends, ACC may respond to a the set speed. When this happens, the vehicle in another lane, or may not vehicle ahead indicator will not have time to react to a vehicle in appear. your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra attention in bends and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Select an ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead appropriate speed while driving in until it is completely in the lane. The bends. brakes may need to be manually applied. ACC may operate differently in a sharp bend. It may reduce the vehicle ACC may detect a vehicle that is not speed if the bend is too sharp. in your lane and apply the brakes. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 201 Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance Towing a Trailer The cruise control set speed is erased Systems from memory if J is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. This vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or Cleaning the Sensing System reduce crash damage while driving, The camera sensor on the windscreen reversing, and parking. Read this behind the rear-view mirror and the entire section before using these radar sensors on the front of the systems. vehicle can become blocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud. These areas need to { Warning be cleaned for ACC to operate Do not use ACC when driving on steep properly. Do not rely on the Driver hills or when towing a trailer. ACC will For cleaning instructions, see Assistance Systems. These systems not detect a vehicle in the lane while do not replace the need for paying driving on steep hills. The driver will “Washing the Vehicle” under Exterior 0 attention and driving safely. You often need to take over acceleration Care 305. and braking on steep hills, especially may not hear or feel alerts or System operation may also be limited warnings provided by these when towing a trailer. If the brakes are under snow, heavy rain, or road spray systems. Failure to use proper care applied, the ACC disengages. conditions. when driving may result in injury, Disengaging ACC death, or vehicle damage. See There are three ways to Defensive Driving 0 150. disengage ACC: Under many conditions, these . Step lightly on the brake pedal. systems will not: . Press *. . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Press . J (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
202 DRIVING AND OPERATING Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features alert . Detect vehicles or objects the driver of obstacles by beeping. To outside the area monitored by change the volume of the warning the system. chime, see “Comfort and Convenience” under Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. . Work at all driving speeds. If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat, . Warn you or provide you with the driver seat cushion may provide a enough time to avoid a crash. vibrating pulse alert instead of . Work under poor visibility or beeping. To change this, see bad weather conditions. “Collision/Detection Systems” under 0 . Work if the detection sensor Vehicle Personalisation 127. is not cleaned or is covered Cleaning by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. Depending on vehicle options, keep . Work if the detection sensor these areas of the vehicle clean to is covered up, such as with a ensure the best driver assistance sticker, magnet, or metal feature performance. Driver plate. Information Centre (DIC) messages . Work if the area surrounding may display when the systems are the detection sensor is unavailable or blocked. damaged or not properly repaired. Complete attention is always required while driving, and you . Front and rear bumpers and the should be ready to take action and area below the bumpers apply the brakes and/or steer the . Front grille and headlights vehicle to avoid crashes. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 203 . Front camera lens in the front Rear Vision Camera (RVC) grille or near the front emblem When the vehicle is shifted into . Front side and rear side panels R (Reverse), the RVC displays an . Outside of the windscreen in front image of the area behind the vehicle of the rearview mirror in the infotainment display. The previous screen displays when the . Side camera lens on the bottom of vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) the outside mirrors after a short delay. To return to the . Rear side corner bumpers previous screen sooner, press any button on the infotainment system, 1. View Displayed by the . Rear Vision Camera above the shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle Camera license plate speed of approximately 12 km/h 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper (8 mph). Assistance Systems for Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area Parking or Reversing displayed is limited and objects that If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera are close to either corner of the (RVC), Rear Park Assist (RPA), Front bumper or under the bumper do not Park Assist (FPA), Surround Vision, display. Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) and A warning triangle may appear on the Reversing Warning System, Rear Cross infotainment display to show that Traffic Alert (RCTA), and Automatic RPA has detected an object. This Parking Assist (APA) may help the triangle changes from amber to red driver park or avoid objects. Always and increases in size the closer the check around the vehicle when object. parking or backing. Surround Vision 1. View Displayed by the If equipped, Surround Vision shows an Camera image of the area surrounding the vehicle, along with the front or rear Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
204 DRIVING AND OPERATING camera views on the infotainment display. The front camera is in the { Warning grille or near the front emblem, the side cameras are on the bottom of the The camera(s) do not display outside mirrors, and the rear camera children, pedestrians, bicyclists, is above the number plate. crossing traffic, animals, or any other object outside of the cameras' The Surround Vision system can be field of view, below the bumper, accessed by selecting CAMERA in the or under the vehicle. Shown infotainment display or when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). To 1. Views Displayed by the distances may be different from return to the previous screen sooner, Surround Vision Cameras actual distances. Do not drive or press any button on the infotainment 2. Area Not Shown park the vehicle using only these system, shift into P (Park), or reach a camera(s). Always check behind and vehicle speed of approximately around the vehicle before driving. 12 km/h (8 mph). Failure to use proper care may result in injury, death, or vehicle { Warning damage. The Surround Vision cameras have blind spots and will not display all objects near the corners of the vehicle. Folding outside mirrors that are out of position may not display 1. Views Displayed by the surround view correctly. Always Surround Vision Cameras check around the vehicle when 2. Area Not Shown parking or backing. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 205 Camera Views Front/Rear Junction View : Displays Touching the button multiple times a front or rear cross traffic view that will toggle between forward and shows objects directly to the left and rearward views. Park Assist and RCTA right of the front or rear of the overlays are not available when Side vehicle. Touch Junction View on the Forward/Rearward view is active. infotainment display when a camera Guidance Lines : Displays available view is active. Touching the button guidelines. multiple times will toggle between front and rear camera views. Top Down View : Displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle, Front/Rear Overhead View : Displays along with the rear camera view in the a front or rear overhead view of the infotainment display. The rear camera vehicle. Touching the button will view will be replaced by the front toggle between the two views. camera view after shifting from Front/Rear Bowl View : Displays a R (Reverse) to a forward gear or when Touch the camera view buttons along view of the vehicle from either the the vehicle is moving forward slower the bottom of the infotainment front or the rear of the vehicle. Touch than 12 km/h (8 mph). This view can display. Bowl View on the infotainment only be enabled in Front/Rear Front/Rear Standard View : Displays display when a camera view is active. Standard View by touching the Top an image of the area in front or Touching the button multiple times Down View button when the CAMERA behind the vehicle. Touch Front/Rear will toggle between forward and view is active. Standard View on the infotainment rearward views. Park Assist and RCTA Park Assist display when a camera view is active. overlays are not available when Bowl Touching the button multiple times View is active. With Front and Rear Park Assist, as will toggle between front and rear Side Forward/Rearward View : the vehicle moves at speeds of less camera views. Displays a view that shows objects than 8 km/h (5 mph) the sensors on the bumpers may detect objects up to If equipped, the front view camera next to the front or rear sides of the 1.2 m (4 ft) in front and 2.5 m (8 ft) also displays when the Park Assist vehicle. Touch Side Forward/Rearward behind the vehicle within a zone system detects an object within View on the infotainment display 25 cm (10 in) high off the ground and 30 cm (12 in). when a camera view is active. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
206 DRIVING AND OPERATING below bumper level. These detection Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. distances may be shorter during Beeps for FPA are higher pitched than warmer or humid weather. Blocked for RPA. sensors will not detect objects and Reversing Warning and Reverse can also cause false detections. Keep Automatic Braking (RAB) the sensors clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush; and clean sensors after Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control a car wash in freezing temperatures. (ACC) have the Reversing Warning System and Reverse Automatic { Warning The instrument cluster may have a Braking (RAB) system. When in park assist display with bars that R (Reverse), Reversing Warning alerts The Park Assist system does not show “distance to object” and object of rear objects at vehicle speeds detect children, pedestrians, location information for the Park greater than 8 km/h (5 mph), and RAB cyclists, animals, or objects located Assist system. As the object gets may automatically brake hard at below the bumper or that are too closer, more bars light up and the bars speeds between 1–32 km/h (0.5– close or too far from the vehicle. change colour from yellow to amber 20 mph). It is not available at speeds greater to red. An obstacle is also indicated by The Reversing Warning System will than 8 km/h (5 mph). To prevent audible beeps. The interval between beep once from the rear when an injury, death, or vehicle damage, the beeps becomes shorter as the object is first detected, or pulse twice even with Park Assist, always check vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat. the area around the vehicle and When an object is first detected in the When the system detects a potential check all mirrors before moving rear, one beep will be heard from the crash, beeps will be heard from the forward or reversing. rear, or both sides of the Safety Alert rear, or five pulses will be felt on both Seat will pulse two times. When an sides of the Safety Alert Seat. There object is very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in may also be a brief, sharp application the vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the of the brakes. vehicle front), five beeps will sound from the front or rear depending on object location, or both sides of the Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 207 Parking Brake (EPB) may be set. When { Warning { Warning it is safe, press the accelerator pedal firmly at any time to override RAB. The Reversing Warning System only RAB may not avoid many types of operates at speeds greater than reversing crashes. Do not wait for 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect the automatic braking to apply. This { Warning children, pedestrians, bicyclists, system is not designed to replace There may be instances where animals, or objects below the driver braking and only works in unexpected or undesired automatic bumper or that are too close or too R (Reverse) when an object is braking occurs. If this happens, far from the vehicle. In some detected directly behind the vehicle. either press the brake pedal or situations, such as at higher It may not brake or stop in time to firmly press the accelerator pedal to reversing speeds, there may not be avoid a crash. It will not brake for release the brakes from the RAB enough time for the short, sharp objects when the vehicle is moving system. Before releasing the brakes, application of the vehicle brake at very low speeds. It does not check the RVC and check the area system to occur. To prevent injury, detect children, pedestrians, around the vehicle to make sure it death, or vehicle damage, even with bicyclists, animals, or objects below is safe to proceed. the Reversing Warning System, the bumper or that are too close or always check the area around the too far from the vehicle. To prevent vehicle and check all mirrors before injury, death, or vehicle damage, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) reversing. even with RAB, always check the If equipped, RCTA displays a red area around the vehicle before and warning triangle with a left or right pointing arrow on the infotainment When the vehicle is in R (Reverse), while reversing. display to warn of traffic coming from if the system detects the vehicle is the left or right. This system detects reversing too fast to avoid a crash Pressing the brake pedal after the objects coming from up to 20 m with a detected object behind your vehicle comes to a stop will release (65 ft) from the left or right-hand side vehicle in your path, it may RAB. If the brake pedal is not pressed of the vehicle. When an object is automatically brake hard to a stop to soon after the stop, the Electric detected, either three beeps sound help avoid or reduce the harm caused from the left or right or three Safety by a reversing crash. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
208 DRIVING AND OPERATING Alert Seat pulses occur on the left or Automatic Parking Assist (APA) right side, depending on the direction with Braking Warning (Continued) of the detected vehicle. If equipped, APA searches for and APA does not detect or avoid traffic Use caution while reversing when steers the vehicle into parallel and that is behind or alongside of the towing a trailer, as the RCTA perpendicular parking spots. When vehicle. Always be prepared to stop detection zones that extend out from using APA, you must still change gear, the vehicle during the parking the back of the vehicle do not move while the system applies the brakes manoeuvre. further back when a trailer is towed. and accelerator. A display and audible Turning the Features On or Off beeps help to guide parking maneuvers. Press O on the centre console to X enable the system to search for a Press on the centre console to Do not use APA when towing a trailer. turn on or off the Front and Rear Park parking space that is large enough and Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle. The (RAB), and the Reversing Warning { Warning vehicle speed must be below 30 km/h System at the same time. The (18 mph). The system cannot: APA may not detect objects in the indicator light next to the button parking space, objects that are soft . Detect whether it is a legal parking comes on when the features are on space. and turns off when the features have or narrow, objects high off the been disabled. ground such as flatbed trucks, . Park exactly lined up with the objects below ground level such as vehicle next to it if the spot is Turn off Park Assist, RCTA, and RAB large potholes, or moving objects approached at an angle or if the when towing a trailer. (e.g. pedestrians). Always verify that parking space is angled. RCTA can be turned on or off through the parking space is appropriate for . Park exactly centred in a spot that vehicle personalisation. See “Collision/ parking a vehicle. APA does not is marked too large. Detection Systems” under Vehicle respond to changes in the parking . Always detect short curbs. Personalisation 0 127. space, such as movement of an adjacent vehicle, or a person or When enabled, APA searches for object entering the parking space. parallel parking spaces to the right of the vehicle. To search for a parking (Continued) space to the left, turn on the left Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 209 indicator or, if available, change the A progress arrow displays the status side selection in the infotainment of the parking maneuver. Depending display. To switch the parking mode on the space size, additional between parallel and perpendicular, manoeuvres may be required, and press and hold O during the search there will be additional instructions. process or, if available, change the When changing gears, allow the parking mode in the infotainment automatic steering to complete before display. continuing the parking manoeuvre. APA will beep and display a PARKING APA will instruct the vehicle to stop COMPLETE message. Apply the brakes once a large enough space is found. and set the vehicle in P (Park). Follow the displayed instructions. APA may automatically disengage if: Shift to R (Reverse) to engage automatic steering. The steering wheel . The steering wheel is used by the will vibrate briefly as a reminder to driver. remove your hands from the steering . The maximum allowed speed is wheel. APA uses idle speed and exceeded. braking to park. If idle speed is not . The parking brake is applied or the sufficient, gently depress the After completely passing a sufficiently vehicle is shifted into P (Park). large space, an audible beep occurs. accelerator pedal. Check surroundings A red stop symbol and a shift to and be prepared to stop to avoid . There is a failure with the APA reverse message are displayed. vehicles, pedestrians, or objects not system. detected by the system. In the event If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but . Electronic stability control or that the driver brakes, APA will not antilock brakes are activated. does not steer into the expected disengage. Manual steering by the space, this may be because the system driver automatically disengages APA. . A high priority vehicle message is is manoeuvring the vehicle into a Vehicle speed is limited to a displayed in the DIC. previously detected space. The APA maximum of 5 km/h (3 mph) during . The driver opens the door with an system does not need service. the parking manoeuvre. unfastened seat belt. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
210 DRIVING AND OPERATING The brake holds the vehicle until the parking brake or brake is applied, Warning (Continued) or the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). . The pedestrian is not directly To cancel APA, press O again. behind the vehicle, fully visible to the Rear Vision When the System Does Not Seem to Rear Pedestrian Alert Indicator Camera (RVC), or standing Work Properly upright. When a pedestrian is detected within The APA system may require a short . The pedestrian is part of a the system's range directly behind the period of driving along bends to group. calibrate. vehicle, this symbol flashes amber on the infotainment display, along with . The pedestrian is a child. Rear Pedestrian Alert two beeps from the rear, or if . Visibility is poor, including equipped, two pulses from both sides Under certain conditions, this feature nighttime conditions, fog, of the driver seat. When a pedestrian rain, or snow. can provide alerts for a pedestrian is detected close to the vehicle, the within the system's range directly symbol flashes red on the . The RVC is blocked by dirt, behind the vehicle. This feature only infotainment display, along with seven snow, or ice. works in R (Reverse) below 12 km/h beeps from the rear, or if equipped, . The RVC, tail lights, (8 mph), and detects pedestrians up to seven pulses from both sides of the or reversing lamps are not 8 m (26 ft) away during daytime driver seat. cleaned or in proper working driving. During nighttime driving, condition. feature performance is very limited. { Warning . The vehicle is not in R (Reverse). Rear Pedestrian Alert does not automatically brake the vehicle. To help avoid death or injury, It also does not provide an alert always check for pedestrians unless it detects a pedestrian, and it around the vehicle before reversing. may not detect all pedestrians if: Be ready to take action and apply (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 211 Forward Collision Alert Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) (FCA) System the brakes. See Defensive Driving or when following a vehicle too 0 If equipped, the FCA system may help 150. Keep the RVC, tail lights, and to avoid or reduce the harm caused by closely, FCA may not provide a reversing lamps clean and in good front-end crashes. When approaching warning with enough time to help repair. a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA avoid a crash. It also may not provides a red flashing alert on the provide any warning at all. FCA Rear Pedestrian Alert can be set to Off windscreen and rapidly beeps or does not warn of pedestrians, or Alert. See “Rear Pedestrian pulses the driver seat. FCA also lights animals, signs, crash barriers, Detection” in “Collision/Detection an amber visual alert if following bridges, construction barrels, Systems” under Vehicle Personalisation another vehicle much too closely. or other objects. Be ready to take 0 127. If equipped, alerts can be set to FCA detects vehicles within a distance action and apply the brakes. See 0 beeps or seat pulses. See “Alert Type” of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and Defensive Driving 150. in “Collision/Detection Systems” under operates at speeds above 8 km/h 0 Vehicle Personalisation 127. (5 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive FCA can be disabled. See “Collision/ Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect Detection Systems” under Vehicle Assistance Systems for vehicles to distances of approximately Personalisation 0 127. Driving 110 m (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. See Adaptive Cruise Control Detecting the Vehicle Ahead If equipped, when driving the vehicle 0 193. in a forward gear, Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Side { Warning Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Change FCA is a warning system and does Alert (LCA), Automatic Emergency not apply the brakes. When Braking (AEB), and/or the Front approaching a slower-moving or Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System can stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
212 DRIVING AND OPERATING FCA warnings will not occur unless Collision Alert apply the brake pedal as needed. the FCA system detects a vehicle Cruise control may be disengaged ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the when the Collision Alert occurs. vehicle ahead indicator will display Tailgating Alert green. Vehicles may not be detected on bends, motorway exit ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a vehicle ahead is partially blocked by pedestrians or other objects. FCA will With Head-Up Display not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane. The vehicle ahead indicator will { Warning display amber when you are following FCA does not provide a warning to a vehicle ahead much too closely. help avoid a crash, unless it detects Without Head-Up Display Selecting the Alert Timing a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is When your vehicle approaches blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if another detected vehicle too rapidly, the windscreen is damaged. It may the red FCA display will flash on the windscreen. Also, eight rapid also not detect a vehicle on winding high-pitched beeps will sound from or hilly roads, or in conditions that the front, or both sides of the Safety can limit visibility such as fog, rain, Alert Seat will pulse five times. When or snow, or if the headlamps or this Collision Alert occurs, the brake windscreen are not cleaned or in system may prepare for driver braking proper condition. Keep the to occur more rapidly which can cause windscreen, headlamps, and FCA a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to sensors clean and in good repair. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 213 The Collision Alert control is on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Automatic Emergency 0 steering wheel. Press [ to set the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 120. Braking (AEB) FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near, The minimum following time is or on some vehicles, Off. The first 0.5 seconds away. If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert (FCA), it also has AEB, which button press shows the current setting Unnecessary Alerts on the DIC. Additional button presses includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). will change this setting. The chosen FCA may provide unnecessary alerts When the system detects a vehicle setting will remain until it is changed for turning vehicles, vehicles in other ahead in your path that is travelling in and will affect the timing of both the lanes, objects that are not vehicles, the same direction that you may be Collision Alert and the Tailgating or shadows. These alerts are normal about to crash into, it can provide a Alert features. The timing of both operation and the vehicle does not boost to braking or automatically alerts will vary based on vehicle speed. need service. brake the vehicle. This can help avoid The faster the vehicle speed, the or lessen the severity of crashes when farther away the alert will occur. Cleaning the System driving in a forward gear. Depending Consider traffic and weather If the FCA system does not seem to on the situation, the vehicle may conditions when selecting the alert operate properly, this may correct the automatically brake moderately or timing. The range of selectable alert issue: hard. This automatic emergency timings may not be appropriate for all braking can only occur if a vehicle is . Clean the outside of the drivers and driving conditions. detected. This is shown by the FCA windscreen in front of the vehicle ahead indicator being lit. See If your vehicle is equipped with rearview mirror. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), . Clean the entire front of the 0 211. changing the FCA timing setting vehicle. automatically changes the following The system works when driving in a gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near). . Clean the headlights. forward gear between 8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph), or on vehicles Following Distance Indicator with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), The following distance to a moving above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect vehicle ahead in your path is indicated vehicles up to approximately 60 m in following time in seconds on the (197 ft). Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
214 DRIVING AND OPERATING AEB may slow the vehicle to a Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal { Warning complete stop to try to avoid a movement during this time is normal potential collision. If this happens, and the brake pedal should continue AEB is an emergency crash AEB may engage the Electric Parking to be applied as needed. IBA will preparation feature and is not Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a automatically disengage only when designed to avoid collisions. Do not stop. Release the EPB or firmly press the brake pedal is released. rely on AEB to brake the vehicle. the accelerator pedal. AEB will not brake outside of its operating speed range and only { Warning { Warning responds to detected vehicles. IBA may increase vehicle braking in AEB may not: AEB may automatically brake the situations when it may not be vehicle suddenly in situations necessary. You could block the flow . Detect a vehicle ahead on where it is unexpected and of traffic. If this occurs, take your winding or hilly roads. undesired. It could respond to a foot off the brake pedal and then . Detect all vehicles, especially turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, apply the brakes as needed. vehicles with a trailer, signs, and other non-moving tractors, muddy vehicles, etc. objects. To override AEB, firmly FCA and AEB may also detect a cyclist depress the accelerator pedal, if it is . Detect a vehicle when ahead. FCA provides a green V when safe to do so. weather limits visibility, such a cyclist is detected ahead, and as in fog, rain, or snow. displays amber if you follow a cyclist . Detect a vehicle ahead if it is Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) too closely. When approaching a partially blocked by cyclist ahead too quickly, FCA IBA may activate when the brake pedestrians or other objects. provides a red flashing alert on the pedal is applied quickly by providing a windscreen and beeps rapidly or Complete attention is always boost to braking based on the speed pulses the driver seat. AEB can of approach and distance to a vehicle required while driving, and you provide a boost to braking or ahead. should be ready to take action and automatically brake the vehicle to apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 215 help avoid or reduce the harm caused Front Pedestrian Braking by front-end collisions with a nearby { Warning cyclist when driving in a forward gear. (FPB) System If equipped, the FPB system may help FPB does not provide an alert or AEB and IBA can be disabled through automatically brake the vehicle, vehicle personalisation. See “Collision/ avoid or reduce injury and damage caused by front-end collisions with unless it detects a pedestrian. FPB Detection Systems” under Vehicle may not detect pedestrians, Personalisation 0 127. pedestrians when driving in a forward gear. FPB displays an amber indicator, including children: ~, when a pedestrian is detected close . When the pedestrian is not { Warning ahead. When approaching a detected directly ahead, fully visible, Using AEB or IBA while towing a pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides a or standing upright, or when trailer could cause you to lose red flashing alert on the windscreen part of a group. control of the vehicle and cause a and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver . Due to poor visibility, seat. FPB can provide a boost to collision. Turn the system to Alert including night-time braking or automatically brake the or Off when towing a trailer. conditions, mist, rain, vehicle. This system includes or snow. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA), and the A system unavailable message may Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . If the FPB sensor is blocked display if: system may also respond to by dirt, snow, or ice. pedestrians. See Automatic Emergency . The front of the vehicle or . If the headlights or Braking (AEB) 0 213. windscreen is not clean. windscreen are not cleaned or The FPB system can detect and alert in proper condition. . Heavy rain or snow is interfering to pedestrians in a forward gear at with object detection. Be ready to take action and apply speeds between 8 km/h (5 mph) and the brakes. For more information, . There is a problem with the 80 km/h (50 mph). During daytime see Defensive Driving 0 150. Keep StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability driving, the system detects the windscreen, headlights, and FPB Control (ESC) system. pedestrians up to a distance of sensor clean and in good repair. The AEB system does not need approximately 40 m (131 ft). During service. night-time driving, system performance is very limited. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
216 DRIVING AND OPERATING FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert some very low speed pedestrian and Brake through vehicle crashes or reduce pedestrian injury. personalisation. See “Collision/ FPB can automatically brake to Detection Systems” under Vehicle detected pedestrians between 8 km/h Personalisation 0 127. (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). Automatic braking levels may be Detecting the Pedestrian Ahead Without Head-Up Display reduced under certain conditions, such as higher speeds. When the vehicle approaches a pedestrian ahead too rapidly, the red If this happens, Automatic Braking FPB alert display will flash on the may engage the Electric Parking Brake windscreen. Eight rapid high-pitched (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. beeps will sound from the front, Release the EPB. A firm press of the or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat accelerator pedal will also release Automatic Braking and the EPB. FPB alerts and automatic braking will will pulse five times. When this not occur unless the FPB system Pedestrian Alert occurs, the brake detects a pedestrian. When a system may prepare for driver braking { Warning to occur more rapidly which can cause pedestrian is detected closely in front FPB may alert or automatically of the vehicle, the pedestrian ahead a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to brake the vehicle suddenly in indicator will display amber. apply the brake pedal as needed. Cruise control may be disengaged situations where it is unexpected Front Pedestrian Alert when the Front Pedestrian Alert and undesired. It could falsely alert occurs. or brake for objects similar in shape Automatic Braking or size to pedestrians, including shadows. This is normal operation If FPB detects it is about to crash into and the vehicle does not need a pedestrian directly ahead, and the service. To override Automatic brakes have not been applied, FPB Braking, firmly press the accelerator With Head-Up Display may automatically brake moderately pedal, if it is safe to do so. or brake hard. This can help to avoid Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 217 Automatic Braking can be disabled a forward gear, the left or right side through vehicle personalisation. See mirror display will light up if a moving Warning (Continued) “Front Pedestrian Detection” in vehicle is detected in that blind zone. “Collision/Detection Systems” under If the indicator is activated and a bicyclists, or animals. It may not Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. vehicle is also detected on the same provide alerts when changing lanes side, the display will flash as an extra under all driving conditions. Failure to use proper care when changing { Warning warning not to change lanes. Since this system is part of the Lane Change lanes may result in injury, death, Using the Front Pedestrian Braking Alert (LCA) system, read the entire or vehicle damage. Before making a system while towing a trailer could LCA section before using this feature. lane change, always check mirrors, cause you to lose control of the glance over your shoulder, and use vehicle and crash. Turn the system Lane Change Alert (LCA) the indicators. to Alert or Off when towing a If equipped, the LCA system is a trailer. lane-changing aid that assists drivers LCA Detection Zones with avoiding lane change crashes Cleaning the System that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with If FPB does not seem to operate vehicles rapidly approaching these properly, cleaning the outside of the areas from behind. The LCA warning windscreen in front of the rear-view display will light up in the mirror may correct the issue. corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the indicator is on. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) { Warning If equipped, the SBZA system is a 1. SBZA Detection Zone LCA does not alert the driver to 2. LCA Detection Zone lane-changing aid that assists drivers vehicles outside of the system with avoiding crashes that occur with detection zones, pedestrians, The LCA sensor covers a zone of moving vehicles in the side blind zone approximately one lane over from (or spot) areas. When the vehicle is in (Continued) both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
218 DRIVING AND OPERATING (11 ft). The height of the zone is When the vehicle is started, both calibration may occur more quickly if approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) outside mirror LCA displays will the vehicle is driving on a straight and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The briefly come on to indicate the system motorway with traffic and roadside Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning is operating. When the vehicle is in a objects (e.g., guardrails, barriers). area starts at approximately the forward gear, the left or right side LCA displays may not come on when middle of the vehicle and goes back mirror display will light up if a moving passing a vehicle quickly, for a 5 m (16 ft). Drivers are also warned of vehicle is detected in the next lane stopped vehicle, or when towing a vehicles rapidly approaching from up over in that blind zone or rapidly trailer. The LCA detection zones that to 25 m (82 ft) behind the vehicle. approaching that zone. If the indicator extend back from the side of the is activated in the same direction as a How the System Works vehicle do not move further back detected vehicle, this display will flash when a trailer is towed. Use caution The LCA symbol lights up in the side as an extra warning not to change while changing lanes when towing a mirrors when the system detects a lanes. trailer. LCA may alert to objects moving vehicle in the next lane over LCA is disabled when the trailer attached to the vehicle, such as a that is in the side blind zone or connection status is displayed. A DIC trailer, bicycle, or object extending out rapidly approaching that zone from message may display. The SBZA to either side of the vehicle. Attached behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it system still operates. objects may also interfere with the may be unsafe to change lanes. Before detection of vehicles. This is normal making a lane change, check the LCA LCA can be disabled through vehicle personalisation. When you disable system operation; the vehicle does not display, check mirrors, glance over need service. your shoulder, and use the indicators. LCA, SBZA is also disabled. See Vehicle Personalisation 0 127. If LCA is LCA may not always alert the driver to disabled by the driver, the LCA mirror vehicles in the next lane over, displays will not light up. especially in wet conditions or when driving on sharp curves. The system When the System Does Not does not need to be serviced. The Seem to Work Properly system may light up due to guardrails, Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror The LCA system requires some driving signs, trees, shrubs, and other Display Display for the system to calibrate to maximum performance. This Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 219 non-moving objects. This is normal that direction. It may also provide a system operation; the vehicle does not Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Warning (Continued) need service. system alert as the lane marking is crossed. The LKA system is not . Detect lane markings under LCA may not operate when the LCA poor weather or visibility sensors in the left or right corners of intended to keep the vehicle centred in the lane. It may not assist or conditions. This can occur if the rear bumper are covered with the windscreen or headlamps mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in provide an LDW alert if it detects that you are braking, accelerating or are blocked by dirt, snow or heavy rainstorms. For cleaning ice; if they are not in proper instructions, see “Washing the actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a condition; or if the sun shines Vehicle” under Exterior Care 0 305. directly into the camera. If the DIC still displays the system camera to detect lane markings unavailable message after cleaning between 60 km/h (37 mph) and . Detect road edges. both sides of the vehicle toward the 180 km/h (112 mph). . Detect lanes on winding or rear corners of the vehicle, see your hilly roads. dealer. { Warning If LKA only detects lane markings If the LCA displays do not illuminate The LKA system does not on one side of the road, it will only when moving vehicles are in the side continuously steer the vehicle. assist or provide an LDW alert blind zone or are rapidly approaching It may not keep the vehicle in the when approaching the lane on the this zone and the system is clean, the lane or give a Lane Departure side where it has detected a lane system may need service. Take the Warning (LDW) alert, even if a lane marking. Even with LKA and LDW, vehicle to your dealer. marking is detected. you must steer the vehicle. Always keep your attention on the road and The LKA and LDW systems Lane Keep Assist (LKA) maintain proper vehicle position may not: If equipped, LKA may help avoid within the lane, or vehicle damage, crashes due to unintentional lane . Provide an alert or enough injury or death could occur. Always departures. It may assist by gently steering assist to avoid a lane keep the windscreen, headlamps turning the steering wheel if the departure or crash. and camera sensors clean and in vehicle approaches a detected lane (Continued) (Continued) marking without using a indicator in Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
220 DRIVING AND OPERATING When on, A is green if LKA is . Banked roads. Warning (Continued) available to assist and provide LDW . Roads with poor lane markings, good repair. Do not use LKA in bad alerts. It may assist by gently turning such as two-lane roads. the steering wheel and display A as weather conditions or on roads with If the LKA system is not functioning unclear lane markings, such as amber if the vehicle approaches a properly when lane markings are construction zones. detected lane marking without using a clearly visible, cleaning the indicator in that direction. It may also windscreen may help. provide an LDW alert by flashing A amber as the lane marking is crossed. A camera blocked message may display if the camera is blocked. Some { Warning Additionally, there may be three beeps, or the driver seat may pulse driver assistance systems may have Using LKA while towing a trailer or three times, on the right or left, reduced performance or not work at on slippery roads could cause loss depending on the lane departure all. An LKA or LDW unavailable of control of the vehicle and a direction. message may display if the systems crash. Turn the system off. are temporarily unavailable. This Take Steering message could be due to a blocked The LKA system does not camera. The LKA system does not How the System Works continuously steer the vehicle. If LKA need service. Clean the outside of the The LKA camera sensor is on the does not detect active driver steering, windscreen behind the rearview windscreen ahead of the rear-view an alert and chime may be provided. mirror. mirror. Move the steering wheel to dismiss. LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts A When the System Does Not may occur due to tar marks, shadows, To turn LKA on and off, press on cracks in the road, temporary or the centre console. If equipped, the Seem to Work Properly construction lane markings, or other indicator light on the button The system performance may be road imperfections. This is normal illuminates when LKA is on and turns affected by: system operation; the vehicle does not off when LKA is disabled. need service. Turn LKA off if these . Close vehicles ahead. conditions continue. . Sudden lighting changes, such as when driving through tunnels. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 221 Fuel should meet or exceed the minimum requirements in the most current Caution (Continued) versions of the local fuel standards. Fuel Additives . Diesel fuel mixed with engine Do not use fuel with more than 15 oil or automatic gearbox fluid. GM recommends the use of ACDelco ppm sulphur. If available, use of diesel Diesel Fuel conditioner. This will help fuel with less sulphur is highly . Triglyceride fuels, such as raw maintain optimal engine performance. recommended for better emissions. In vegetable oil or animal fat, in GM does not recommend other countries where 15 ppm or lower any form, including with aftermarket diesel additives. sulphur is not available, do not use blends of diesel or biodiesel. In the event you refuel using diesel fuel with sulphur greater than . Marine diesel fuel and low-quality diesel, GM recommends 50 ppm. In these countries only, the fuel oils. adding ACDelco Fuel System vehicle is already designed to . Diesel-water emulsions, such Treatment Plus-Diesel to the vehicle's accommodate this level of sulphur. as Aquazole. fuel tank. ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus-Diesel can help clean Caution . Aftermarket diesel fuel engine deposits and is available at additives, which contain your GM dealership. Use of fuel that does not comply alcohol, organo-metallic with the required technical additives, or water Fuel for Diesel Engines standards may lead to engine power emulsifiers. loss, increased wear, or engine damage and may void your warranty. Caution Some improper fuels are: If the vehicle is accidentally . Diesel fuel with the addition refuelled with petrol, do not of petrol. continue driving the vehicle. The selection of a high-quality fuel is (Continued) Driving the vehicle will damage the important for maintaining optimum (Continued) vehicle performance. Diesel fuel Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
222 DRIVING AND OPERATING cold temperatures (below −18 °C or 0 ° Caution (Continued) F); however, doing so will reduce Caution power and fuel economy. Avoid using fuel system. Have the vehicle towed severe winter grade fuel in warm or Do not use homemade biodiesel or to a qualified technician to have the hot climates. It may result in stalling, home test kits because the quality petrol removed from the tank and poor starting, and damage to the fuel cannot be verified by approved fuel system. Refuel with Ultra Low injection system. scientific methods. Do not use raw Sulphur Diesel fuel. It is also vegetable oil or other unmodified Fuels improperly blended for cold recommended to have the fuel bio-oils, fats, or blends of vegetable temperature operation may result in system flushed with Ultra Low restricted fuel filters. The vehicle is oil with diesel. They could damage Sulphur Diesel, to ensure all petrol equipped with a fuel heating system the fuel system and engine, and is removed. to prevent gelling or waxing of damage would not be covered by conventional diesel fuel and biodiesel the vehicle warranty. Some conditions, such as dirty fuel, blends, but may not prevent all cases. may decrease fuel filter life and a In the event of severe winter Biodiesel Blends CHANGE FUEL FILTER message may conditions, the fuel filter may become Fuels with a biodiesel content up to come on in the Driver Information clogged by wax naturally present in Centre (DIC). 10% by volume may be used (e.g., the fuel. To unclog it, move the named B10). Only use biodiesel blends Climate Grade Diesel Fuels vehicle to a warm garage area and up to 10% by volume that comply allow the filter to warm up. The fuel with your country's or region's fuel At temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), filter may need to be replaced. See standards. avoid using biodiesel blends above 7% Fuel Filter Replacement 0 227. by volume. Using such a fuel may cause fuel filter plugging, system Biodiesel Caution gelling, and freezing, which may adversely affect vehicle starting. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced Do not use blends containing more from vegetable oils or animal fats that than 10% biodiesel. Any engine, Severe winter grade diesel fuel, such have been chemically modified to fuel system, or exhaust as 1-D diesel fuel or Arctic grade make it compatible with diesel fuel. diesel fuel, can be used in extreme (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 223 of biodiesel blended fuels above 5% by equipped with a fuel heating system Caution (Continued) volume. When vehicles are stored for to prevent gelling or waxing of longer than one month, they should conventional diesel fuel and biodiesel after-treatment system damage be run out of biodiesel to below blends, but it may not prevent all would not be covered by the vehicle one quarter tank, refuelled with cases. warranty. biodiesel-free diesel fuel, and driven In severe winter conditions, the fuel several kilometres (miles) before filter may become clogged by wax As a renewable fuel, biodiesel provides storage. naturally present in the fuel. To some environmental benefits. unclog it, move the vehicle to a warm However, biodiesel has unique Cold Weather Operation garage area and allow the filter to properties and needs to be handled At temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), warm up. The fuel filter may need to differently than diesel fuel. Its use avoid using biodiesel blends above 5% be replaced. See Fuel Filter 0 presents additional risks and may not by volume. Using such a fuel may Replacement 227. be appropriate in all situations. cause fuel filter plugging, system Certain vehicle operating modes gelling, and freezing, which may Water in Fuel increase these risks and should be adversely affect vehicle starting. avoided. Improper fuel tank inspection or Severe winter grade diesel fuel, such cleaning, or contaminated fuel from Biodiesel fuel quality degrades with as 1-D diesel fuel or Arctic grade suppliers, may cause water to be time and exposure to high diesel fuel, can be used in extreme pumped into the fuel tank along with temperature more quickly than Ultra cold temperatures (below -18 °C or 0 ° the diesel fuel. If a WATER IN FUEL Low Sulphur Diesel fuel. More F); however, doing so will reduce message displays in the DIC, the water frequent refuelling provides the best power and fuel economy. Avoid using must be drained immediately. opportunity to have a supply of fresh severe winter grade fuel in warm or fuel. Storage at hot ambient hot climates. It may result in stalling, temperatures will accelerate biodiesel poor starting, and damage to the fuel degradation. injection system. Owners who use little fuel, or who Fuels improperly blended for cold have vehicles stored for extended temperature operation may result in periods of time, should avoid the use restricted fuel filters. The vehicle is Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Water in Fuel Troubleshooting Recommended { Warning If a WATER IN FUEL message Problem Action illuminates: Diesel fuel containing water is still Message displays Drain the fuel combustible. You or others could be Recommended and stays on. filter burned. If the fuel needs to be Problem Action immediately. drained, keep sparks, flames, and Message displays The fuel filter is If no water can smoking materials away from the but turns off approximately be drained, and mixture. during the half full of water. the temperature ignition cycle. Drain the water is below freezing, immediately. See then water may be frozen in the Caution "Removing Water from the Fuel filter. Move the vehicle to a warm Water in the diesel fuel may Filter" later in this section. location to thaw corrode internal components of the the water, and fuel system and lead to severe then drain the damage. It may also support fungus fuel. If water still or bacteria growth, which may does not drain, damage the fuel system. Even with see your retailer. a diesel fuel biocide, the fuel system may still need to be cleaned. Your retailer can advise of the appropriate solution. If the fuel tank needs to be purged to remove water, see your retailer or a qualified technician. Improper purging may damage the fuel system. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Recommended Caution Problem Action Immediately A large amount Driving with this message on may after refuelling, of water is in the damage the fuel injection system message displays fuel tank. Drain and the engine. If the message and stays on. the fuel filter illuminates directly after refuelling, immediately. water has been pumped into the If the message fuel tank. Turn off the engine and remains drain the water immediately. illuminated, or illuminates again without Removing Water from the Fuel Filter refuelling, then To drain water: 3. Turn the drain plug fuel tank purging anticlockwise using a 1. Turn the engine off and apply is required. See suitable tool. the parking brake. your dealer. If the 4. With the engine turned off, press message displays 2. Place a container under the filter and hold ENGINE START/STOP and the vehicle drain valve, which is on the without applying the brake for stalls or running bottom of the fuel filter. five seconds to place the vehicle is rough, do not in Service Mode. See Ignition drive until the Positions 0 164. Wait water-contami- approximately five seconds, and nated fuel is then press ENGINE START/STOP drained. again to turn it off. This operation will enhance water flow out of the filter. The filter is drained as soon as diesel fuel emerges from the port. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
226 DRIVING AND OPERATING 5. Retighten the drain plug by . The fuel filter water drain valve 4. After a few attempts, if the turning it clockwise. was opened while the engine was engine still does not start, see 6. Properly dispose of the running. your retailer. To prime the fuel lines: water-contaminated fuel. Running Out of Fuel 7. Start the engine and let it run for 1. With the engine turned off, press a few minutes. During the and hold ENGINE START/STOP draining process, air may have without applying the brake for { Warning entered the fuel system. If the five seconds to place the vehicle Diesel fuel is flammable. It could engine stalls, the fuel system in Service Mode. See Ignition may need to be primed. See “Fuel Positions 0 164. Wait start a fire if something ignites it, Priming” following. approximately five seconds and and people could be burned. Do not press ENGINE START/STOP allow it to spill on hot engine parts, Fuel Priming again to turn it off. Perform this and keep matches or other ignition For the fuel system to work properly, step three times or more while sources away. there must not be any air in the fuel the engine is turned off. lines. If air does enter, the engine may 2. Press and hold ENGINE START/ If the engine has stalled due to not start and the fuel lines will need STOP while applying the brake running out of fuel, add at least 7.6 L to be primed before operating the for a maximum of 40 seconds at (2 gal) of fuel if parked on a level vehicle. a time, with five seconds surface, or up to 18.9 L (5 gal) of fuel If air is present, the following may between attempts, until the if parked on a slope, and perform the have occurred: engine starts. If the engine tries procedure under “Fuel Priming” previously in this section. . The vehicle has run out of fuel. to run, but does not run smoothly, increase the engine . The fuel filter was removed. revolutions slightly by using the . The fuel lines were removed or accelerator pedal. This will help disconnected. force air through the system. 3. Repeat Step 2 if the engine stalls and will not restart. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 227 Fuel Filter Replacement 8. Start the engine and let it idle for five minutes. Check the fuel filter and air bleed valve for { Warning leaks. Diesel fuel is flammable. It could start a fire if something ignites it, Filling the Tank and people could be burned. Do not An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates allow it to spill on hot engine parts, which side of the vehicle the fuel door and keep matches or other ignition is on. See Fuel Gauge 0 107. Do not sources away. refill the diesel fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at the same time. The fuel filter is under the vehicle on 3. Remove the filter element cap by { Warning the driver side in front of the turning it anticlockwise. left-hand rear tyre. 4. Remove the filter element and Fuel vapours and fuel fires burn 1. Drain any water from the filter. O-rings. If there is any dirt on violently and can cause injury or “ See Removing Water from Fuel the filter sealing surface, clean death. Filter” in Water in Fuel 0 223. it off. Follow these guidelines to help Keep the engine off until the 5. Install the new filter element and avoid injuries to you and others: procedure is completed. O-rings. . Read and follow all the 2. Apply the parking brake. 6. Reinstall and tighten the filter instructions on the fuel pump cap to the housing. island. 7. Use the fuel filter priming . Turn off the engine when procedure to prime the fuel filter. refuelling. See “Fuel Priming” in Water in (Continued) Fuel 0 223. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
228 DRIVING AND OPERATING The fuel door unlocks when the Warning (Continued) vehicle doors are unlocked. See { Warning Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . Keep sparks, flames, and Operation 0 8. Overfilling the fuel tank by more smoking materials away than three clicks of a standard fill from fuel. nozzle may cause: . Do not leave the fuel pump . Vehicle performance issues, unattended. including engine stalling and . Avoid using electronic devices damage to the fuel system. while refuelling. . Fuel spills. . Do not re-enter the vehicle . Under certain conditions, fuel while pumping fuel. ignites. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let Diesel fuel can foam when filling the children pump fuel. tank. The automatic pump nozzle may . Before touching the fill shut off, even if the tank is not full. nozzle, touch a metallic To open the fuel filler flap, push and Wait for the foaming to stop, and then object to discharge static release the rearward centre edge of fill the tank more slowly. Be careful electricity from your body. the flap. not to spill fuel. Wait five seconds after pumping before removing the fill . Fuel can spray out if the fuel Turn the fuel cap anticlockwise to nozzle. Clean fuel from painted cap is opened too quickly. remove. When refuelling, hang the surfaces as soon as possible. See This spray can happen if the fuel cap from the hook on the fuel Exterior Care 0 305. tank is nearly full, and is door. Fully insert and latch the fill more likely in hot weather. nozzle, begin refuelling. Reinstall the cap by turning it Open the fuel cap slowly and clockwise until it clicks. Push the fuel wait for any hissing noise to door closed until it latches. stop, then unscrew the cap all the way. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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{ Warning Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) If a fire starts while you are stopped safely. Driving the vehicle . Place the container on the refuelling, do not remove the fill will damage the engine. Tow the ground. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by vehicle for service. Have the petrol . Place the nozzle inside the fill shutting off the pump or by removed from the tank and fuel opening of the container notifying the station attendant. system. before dispensing fuel, and Leave the area immediately. keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is Filling a Portable Fuel complete. Container Caution . Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure { Warning expansion. to get the right type of cap from Filling a portable fuel container . Do not smoke, light matches, your dealer. The wrong type of fuel while it is in the vehicle can cause or use lighters while cap may not fit properly and could fuel vapours that can ignite either pumping fuel. damage the fuel system. by static electricity or other means. . Do not use electronic devices You or others could be badly while pumping fuel. Accidental Refuelling with Petrol burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always: Caution . Use approved fuel containers. If the vehicle is accidentally . Remove the container from refuelled with petrol, do not the vehicle, boot, or pickup continue driving the vehicle except bed before filling. to reach a location where it can be (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
230 DRIVING AND OPERATING When towing a trailer: Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) . Become familiar with and follow General Towing inadequate for the load, the vehicle all state and local laws that apply Information may not stop as expected. You and to trailer towing. These others could be seriously injured. requirements vary from state to Only use towing equipment that has The vehicle may also be damaged, state. been designed for the vehicle. Contact and the repairs would not be . State laws may require the use of your retailer or trailer retailer for covered by the vehicle warranty. extended side view mirrors. Even if assistance with preparing the vehicle Pull a trailer only if all the steps in not required, you should install to tow a trailer. Read the entire this section have been followed. Ask extended side view mirrors if your section before towing a trailer. your dealer for advice and visibility is limited or restricted To tow a disabled vehicle, see Towing information about towing a trailer while towing. 0 the Vehicle 302. To tow the vehicle with the vehicle. . Do not tow a trailer during the behind another vehicle such as a first 800 km (500 mi) of vehicle motor home, see Recreational Vehicle 0 Driving with a Trailer use to prevent damage to the Towing 302. engine, axle, or other parts. Trailering is different than just driving Driving Characteristics and . It is recommended to perform the the vehicle by itself. Trailer towing first oil change before heavy Towing Tips means changes in handling, towing. acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe . During the first 800 km (500 mi) { Warning trailering takes correct equipment, of trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not You can lose control when towing a and it has to be used properly. make starts at full throttle. trailer if the correct equipment is The following information has many not used or the vehicle is not driven time-tested, important trailering tips . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). properly. For example, if the trailer and safety rules. Many of these are If the transmission downshifts too is too heavy or the trailer brakes are important for your safety and that of often, a lower gear may be your passengers. Read this section selected using Manual Mode See (Continued) carefully before pulling a trailer. Manual Mode 0 181. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 231 If equipped, the following driver If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Towing a trailer requires experience. assistance features should be turned Alert (RCTA), exercise caution while The combination of the vehicle and off when towing a trailer: reversing when towing a trailer, as the trailer is longer and not as responsive . Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) RCTA detection zones that extend out as the vehicle itself. Get used to the from the back of the vehicle do not handling and braking of the . Super Cruise Control move further back when a trailer is combination by driving on a level road . Lane Keep Assist (LKA) towed. surface before driving on public roads. . Park Assist The trailer structure, the tyres, and { Warning the brakes must all be rated to carry . Automatic Parking Assist (APA) the intended load. Inadequate trailer . Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) To prevent serious injury or death equipment can cause the combination from carbon monoxide (CO) when to operate in an unexpected or unsafe If equipped, the following driver towing a trailer: manner. Before driving, inspect all assistance features should be turned trailer hitch parts and attachments, to alert or off when towing a trailer: . Do not drive with the tailgate, boot/hatch, or rear-most safety chains, electrical connectors, . Automatic Emergency window open. lamps, tyres, and mirrors. See Towing Braking (AEB) Equipment 0 237. If the trailer has . Fully open the air outlets on . Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) electric brakes, start the combination or under the instrument moving and then manually apply the . Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) panel. trailer brake controller to check that If equipped with Lane Change Alert . Adjust the climate control the trailer brakes work. During the (LCA), the LCA detection zones that system to a setting that only trip, occasionally check that the load extend back from the side of the allows in outside air. See and trailer are secure and that the vehicle do not move further back “Climate Control Systems” in lamps and any trailer brakes are when a trailer is towed. Use caution the Index. working. while changing lanes when towing a For more information about carbon trailer. monoxide, see Engine Exhaust 0 171. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
232 DRIVING AND OPERATING Towing with a Stability Control Reversing Driving on Grades System Hold the bottom of the steering wheel Reduce speed and change to a lower When towing, the stability control with one hand. To move the trailer to gear before starting down a long or system might be heard. The system the left, move that hand to the left. To steep downhill grade. If the reacts to vehicle movement caused by move the trailer to the right, move transmission is not shifted down, the the trailer, which mainly occurs that hand to the right. Always reverse brakes may overheat and result in during cornering. This is normal when slowly and, if possible, have someone reduced braking efficiency. towing heavier trailers. guide you. The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Shift Following Distance Making Turns the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under Stay at least twice as far behind the heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. vehicle ahead as you would when Caution driving without a trailer. This can help When towing at higher altitudes, to avoid heavy braking and sudden Turn more slowly and make wider engine coolant will boil at a lower turns. arcs when towing a trailer to temperature than at lower altitudes. prevent damage to your vehicle. If the engine is turned off immediately Overtaking Making very sharp turns could after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle could show More overtaking distance is needed cause the trailer to make contact signs similar to engine overheating. To when towing a trailer. The with the vehicle. avoid this, let the engine run, combination of the vehicle and trailer preferably on level ground, with the will not accelerate as quickly and is Make wider turns than normal when transmission in P (Park) for a few much longer than the vehicle alone. towing, so the trailer does not go over minutes before turning the engine off. You need to drive much farther soft shoulders, over kerbs, or collide If the overheat warning comes on, see beyond the overtaken vehicle before with road signs, trees, or other objects. Engine Overheating 0 255. turning back into the lane. Overtaking Always indicate turns well in advance. on level roadways. Avoid overtaking Do not steer or brake suddenly. on hills if possible. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 233 Parking on Hills Leaving After Parking on a Hill Engine Cooling When Trailer 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Towing { Warning . Start the engine. The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating To prevent serious injury or death, . Shift into a gear. conditions. See Engine Overheating always park your vehicle and trailer . Release the parking brake. 0 255. on a level surface when possible. 2. Release the brake pedal. Trailer Towing When parking your vehicle and your 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is trailer on a hill: clear of the chocks. Caution 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not 4. Stop and have someone pick up shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the and store the chocks. Towing a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in wheels into the curb if facing Maintenance When Trailer downhill or into traffic if facing costly repairs not covered by the uphill. Towing vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer correctly, follow the directions in 2. Have someone place chocks The vehicle needs to be serviced more under the trailer wheels. often when used to tow trailers. See this section and see your retailer for the maintenance schedule booklet for important information about 3. When the wheel chocks are in more information. It is especially towing a trailer with the vehicle. place, gradually release the brake important to check the automatic pedal to allow the chocks to gearbox fluid, engine oil, axle absorb the load of the trailer. lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailer towing 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then brake system before and during each trip. means changes in handling, apply the parking brake and shift acceleration, braking, durability, and into P (Park). Check periodically that all nuts and fuel economy. Successful, safe 5. Release the brake pedal. bolts on the trailer hitch are tight. trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
234 DRIVING AND OPERATING The following information has many . Maximum Trailer Weight Rating Gross Combined Weight time-tested, important trailering tips . Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating (GCWR) and safety rules. Many of these are Rating important for your safety and that of GCWR is the total allowable weight of your passengers. Read this section See “Trailer Brakes” under Towing the completely loaded vehicle and carefully before pulling a trailer. Equipment 0 237. trailer including any fuel, passengers, cargo, equipment, and accessories. Do Trailer Weight The only way to be sure that the not exceed the GCWR for your vehicle. weight does not exceed any of these The GCWR for the vehicle is in the ratings is to weigh the towing vehicle following Tow Rating Chart. { Warning and trailer combination, fully loaded for the trip, getting individual weights Gross Vehicle Weight Never exceed the towing capacity for each of these items. Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle. For information about the vehicle's { Warning maximum load capacity, see Vehicle Safe trailer towing requires monitoring Load Limits 0 160. When calculating of the weight, speed, altitude, road You and others could be seriously the GVWR with a trailer attached, the gradients, outside temperature, injured or killed if the trailer is too trailer tongue weight must be dimensions of the front of the trailer, heavy or the trailer brakes are included as part of the weight the and how frequently the vehicle is used inadequate for the load. The vehicle vehicle is carrying. to tow a trailer. may be damaged, and the repairs When towing a trailer, the combined would not be covered by the vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight weight of the vehicle, vehicle contents, warranty. The maximum trailer weight rating is trailer, and trailer contents must be Only tow a trailer if all the steps in calculated assuming the towing below all of the maximum weight this section have been followed. Ask vehicle has a driver, a front seat ratings for the vehicle, including: your retailer for advice and passenger, and all required trailer towing equipment. This value . GCWR: Gross Combined Weight information about towing a trailer. Rating represents the heaviest trailer the vehicle can tow, but it may be . GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight necessary to reduce the trailer weight Rating Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 235 to stay within the GCW, GVWR, Use the tow rating chart to determine maximum trailer tongue load, how much the trailer can weigh, based or GAWR-RR for the vehicle. on the vehicle model and options. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Maximum Trailer Maximum Tongue Vehicle Weight GCWR* Weight 2.0L L4 Diesel Engine (LSQ) 1 600 kg (3,527 lb) 3 965 kg (8,740 lb) 64 kg (141 lb) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.
Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight the vehicle can carry, which also Rating reduces the maximum allowable trailer weight. The Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating is the allowable trailer tongue Trailer Load Balance weight that the vehicle can support The correct trailer load balance must using a conventional trailer hitch. be maintained to ensure trailer It may be necessary to reduce the stability. Incorrect load balance is a overall trailer weight to stay within leading cause of trailer sway. the maximum trailer tongue weight rating while still maintaining the correct trailer load balance.
The trailer tongue weight contributes to the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). GVW includes the kerb weight of your vehicle, any passengers, cargo, equipment and the trailer tongue weight. Vehicle options, passengers, cargo, and equipment reduce the maximum allowable tongue weight Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 237 possible to transfer some of the cargo Towing Equipment into your vehicle. If the trailer tongue weight is too high or too low, it may Hitches be possible to rearrange some of the Always use the correct hitch cargo inside the trailer. equipment for your vehicle. Do not exceed the maximum Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and allowable tongue weight for your rough roads can affect the trailer and vehicle. Use the shortest hitch the hitch. extension available to position the Proper hitch equipment for your hitch ball closer to your vehicle. This vehicle helps maintain control of the will help reduce the effect of the vehicle-trailer combination. Many trailer tongue weight on the trailer trailers can be towed using a The trailer tongue weight (1) should hitch and the rear axle. weight-carrying hitch which has a be 4% of the loaded trailer weight (2). If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer coupler latched to the hitch ball, or a Some specific trailer types, such as hitch receiver, choose a carrier that tow eye latched to a pintle hook. boat trailers, fall outside of this range. positions the load as close to the Other trailers may require a Always refer to the trailer owner's vehicle as possible. Make sure the weight-distributing hitch that uses manual for the recommended trailer total weight, including the carrier, is spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight for each trailer. Never no more than half of the maximum tongue weight between your vehicle exceed the maximum loads for your allowable tongue weight for the and trailer axles. See “Maximum vehicle, hitch and trailer. vehicle. Trailer Tongue Weight” under Trailer 0 The trailer load balance percentage is Ask your retailer for trailer towing Towing 233 for weight limits with calculated as: weight (1) divided by information or assistance. various hitch types. weight (2) times 100. Never attach rental hitches or other After loading the trailer, separately bumper-type hitches. Only use weigh the trailer and then the trailer frame-mounted hitches that do not tongue to see if the weights are attach to the bumper. appropriate for your vehicle. If the trailer weight is too high, it may be Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
238 DRIVING AND OPERATING Hitch Cover 2. Push the bottom of the cover platform. Instructions about safety forward until the lower tabs line chains may be provided by the hitch up with the lower slots. manufacturer or by the trailer 3. Snap the hitch cover into place manufacturer. by pushing the upper corners Cross the safety chains under the forward. tongue of the trailer to help prevent 4. Reinstall the two fasteners on the tongue from contacting the road if the lower tabs. it becomes separated from the hitch. Always leave just enough slack so the Consider using mechanical sway combination can turn. Never allow controls with any trailer. Ask a safety chains to drag on the ground. trailering professional about sway controls or refer to the trailer Trailer Brakes manufacturer's recommendations and Loaded trailers over 450 kg (1,000 lb) To remove hitch cover, if equipped: instructions. must be equipped with brake systems 1. Remove the two fasteners on the Tyres and with brakes for each axle. Trailer lower tabs. braking equipment conforming to . Do not tow a trailer while using a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 2. Pull the lower edge of the cover compact spare tyre on the vehicle. requirement CAN3-D313, or its to about a 45 degree angle. . Tyres must be properly inflated to equivalent, is recommended. 3. Pull the cover downward to support loads while towing a Regional or local regulations may disengage the upper trailer. See Tyres 0 271 for require trailers to have their own attachments. instructions on proper tyre braking system if the loaded weight of To reinstall the hitch cover: inflation. the trailer exceeds certain minimums Safety Chains that can vary from region to region. 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree Read and follow the instructions for angle to the vehicle and push the Always attach chains between the the trailer brakes so they are installed, upper tabs into the slots in the vehicle and the trailer, and attach the adjusted, and maintained properly. bumper. chains to the holes on the trailer hitch Never attempt to tap into your Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING 239 vehicle's hydraulic brake system. will illuminate even if the trailer is not cluster. Reduce vehicle speed by If you do, both the vehicle anti-lock properly connected or the bulbs are gradually removing your foot from the brakes and the trailer brakes may not burned out. accelerator. If trailer sway continues, function, which could result in a StabiliTrak/ESC can reduce engine collision. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) torque to help slow the vehicle. TSC will not function if StabiliTrak/ESC is Trailer Wiring Harness Vehicles with StabiliTrak/Electronic turned off. See Traction Control/ Stability Control (ESC) have a Trailer Electronic Stability Control 0 186. Basic Trailer Wiring Sway Control (TSC) feature. Trailer The trailer wiring harness is located at sway is unintended side-to-side the rear of the vehicle and is tied to motion of a trailer while towing. If the { Warning vehicle is towing a trailer and the TSC the vehicle's frame. The harness Trailer sway can result in a crash connector can be plugged into a detects that sway is increasing, the and in serious injury or death, even trailer connector available through vehicle brakes are selectively applied your retailer. at each wheel, to help reduce if the vehicle is equipped with TSC. excessive trailer sway. If equipped with If the trailer begins to sway, reduce Trailer Lamps the Integrated Trailer Brake Control vehicle speed by gradually removing Always check that all trailer lamps are (ITBC) system, and the trailer has an your foot from the accelerator. Then working at the beginning of each trip, electric brake system, StabiliTrak/ESC pull over to check the trailer and and periodically on longer trips. may also apply the trailer brakes. vehicle to help correct possible Turn Signals When Towing a causes, including an improperly or Trailer overloaded trailer, unsecured load, improper trailer hitch configuration, When properly connected, the trailer or improperly inflated or incorrect indicators will illuminate to indicate vehicle or trailer tyres. See Towing the vehicle is turning, changing lanes, Equipment 0 237 for trailer ratings or stopping. When towing a trailer, and hitch setup recommendations. the arrows on the instrument cluster If TSC is enabled, the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak/ESC warning light will flash on the instrument Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
240 DRIVING AND OPERATING Trailer Tyres lower than the vehicle tyre speed Conversions and rating. The speed rating may be on Special Trailer (ST) tyres differ from the trailer tyre sidewall. If the speed Add-Ons vehicle tyres. Trailer tyres are rating is not shown, the default trailer designed with stiff sidewalls to help tyre speed rating is 105 km/h prevent sway and to support heavy Add-On Electrical (65 mph). loads. These features can make it Equipment difficult to determine if the trailer tyre pressures are low only based on a visual inspection. { Warning Always check all trailer tyre pressures The Data Link Connector (DLC) is before each trip when the tyres are used for vehicle service and cool. Low trailer tyre pressure is a Emission Inspection/Maintenance leading cause of trailer tyre blowouts. testing. See Malfunction Indicator 0 Trailer tyres deteriorate over time. The Lamp (Check Engine Light) 111. trailer tyre sidewall will show the A device connected to the DLC — week and year the tyre was such as an aftermarket fleet or manufactured. Many trailer tyre driver-behaviour tracking device — manufacturers recommend replacing may interfere with vehicle systems. tyres more than six years old. This could affect vehicle operation Overloading is another leading cause and cause a crash. Such devices of trailer tyre blowouts. Never load may also access information stored your trailer with more weight than the in the vehicle's systems. tyres are designed to support. The load rating is located on the trailer tyre sidewall. Always know the maximum speed rating for the trailer tyres before driving. This may be significantly Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components not to work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
242 VEHICLE CARE Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 261 Tyre Inspection ...... 280 Vehicle Care Windscreen Replacement ...... 262 Tyre Rotation ...... 280 Gas Strut(s) ...... 262 When It Is Time for New General Information Tyres ...... 281 Headlamp Aiming Buying New Tyres ...... 282 General Information ...... 243 Front Headlight Aiming ...... 263 Different Size Tyres and Accessories and Wheels ...... 283 Modifications ...... 243 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement ...... 264 Wheel Alignment and Tyre Vehicle Checks LED Lighting ...... 264 Balance ...... 284 Doing Your Own Front Indicator Lamps ...... 264 Wheel Replacement ...... 284 Service Work ...... 243 Back-Up Lamps ...... 264 Tyre Chains ...... 285 Bonnet ...... 244 If a Tyre Goes Flat ...... 285 Engine Compartment Electrical System Tyre Sealant and Overview ...... 246 Electrical System Overload ...... 265 Compressor Kit ...... 287 Engine Oil ...... 247 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 265 Storing the Tyre Sealant and Engine Oil Life System ...... 249 Engine Compartment Fuse Compressor Kit ...... 293 Automatic Transmission Block ...... 266 Tyre Changing ...... 293 Fluid ...... 250 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 269 Compact Spare Tyre ...... 298 Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 250 Wheels and Tyres Jump Starting Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 250 Tyres ...... 271 Jump Starting ...... 299 Cooling System ...... 251 All-Season Tyres ...... 272 Engine Overheating ...... 255 Winter Tyres ...... 272 Towing the Vehicle Washer Fluid ...... 256 Summer Tyres ...... 273 Towing the Vehicle ...... 302 Brakes ...... 257 Tyre Pressure ...... 273 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 302 Brake Fluid ...... 258 Tyre Pressure for High-Speed Battery ...... 259 Appearance Care Operation ...... 275 All-Wheel Drive ...... 260 Exterior Care ...... 305 Tyre Pressure Monitor Starter Switch Check ...... 260 Interior Care ...... 309 System ...... 275 Park Brake and P (Park) Floor Mats ...... 312 Tyre Pressure Monitor Mechanism Check ...... 260 Operation ...... 276 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 243 General Information Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks resulting from modifications or the For service and parts needs, visit your installation or use of non-GM certified dealer. You will receive genuine parts parts, including control module or Doing Your Own and trained and supported service software modifications, is not covered Service Work people. under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining { Accessories and warranty coverage for affected parts. Warning Modifications GM Accessories are designed to It can be dangerous to work on complement and function with other your vehicle if you do not have the Adding non-dealer accessories or systems on the vehicle. See your proper knowledge, service manual, making modifications to the vehicle dealer to accessorise the vehicle using tools, or parts. Always follow can affect vehicle performance and genuine GM Accessories installed by a owner's manual procedures and safety, including such things as dealer technician. airbags, braking, stability, ride and consult the service manual for your handling, emissions systems, Also, see Adding Equipment to the vehicle before doing any aerodynamics, durability, and Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69. service work. electronic systems like anti-lock brakes, traction control, and stability If doing some of your own service control. These accessories or work, use the proper service manual. modifications could even cause It tells you much more about how to malfunction or damage not covered by service the vehicle than this the vehicle warranty. manual can. Damage to suspension components This vehicle has an airbag system. caused by modifying vehicle height Before attempting to do your own outside of factory settings will not be service work, see Servicing the covered by the vehicle warranty. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
244 VEHICLE CARE If the vehicle is equipped with remote vehicle start, open the bonnet before { Warning performing any service work to prevent remote starting the vehicle Components under the bonnet can accidentally. See Remote Vehicle Start get hot from running the engine. To 0 14. help avoid the risk of burning unprotected skin, never touch these Keep a record with all parts receipts components until they have cooled, and list the mileage and the date of and always use a glove or towel to any service work performed. avoid direct skin contact. Caution Clear any snow from the bonnet Even small amounts of before opening. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and contamination can cause damage to To open the bonnet: locate the secondary release vehicle systems. Do not allow lever under the front centre of contaminants to contact the fluids, 1. Pull the bonnet release lever with the bonnet. Push the secondary reservoir caps, or dipsticks. the i symbol. It is on the bonnet release lever to the right lower left side of the instrument to release. panel. Bonnet 3. After you have partially lifted the bonnet, the gas strut system will automatically lift the bonnet and { Warning hold it in the fully open position. For vehicles with auto engine stop/ To close the bonnet: start, turn the vehicle off before 1. Before closing the bonnet, make opening the bonnet. If the vehicle is sure all filler caps are fitted on on, the engine will start when the properly, and all tools are bonnet is opened. You or others removed. could be injured. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 245 2. Pull the bonnet down until the strut system is no longer holding up the bonnet. 3. Allow the bonnet to fall. Check to make sure the bonnet is latched completely. Repeat this process with additional force if necessary.
{ Warning Do not drive the vehicle if the bonnet is not latched completely. The bonnet could open fully, block your vision, and cause a crash. You or others could be injured. Always close the bonnet completely before driving. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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VEHICLE CARE 247 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 250. Engine Oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine 0 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil Compartment Overview 246 for the 0 To ensure proper engine performance location. 247. and long life, careful attention must 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine be paid to engine oil. Following these Oil 0 247. simple, but important steps will help { Warning protect your investment: 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of The engine oil dipstick handle may View). See Cooling System 0 251. . Use engine oil approved to the be hot; it could burn you. Use a proper specification and of the towel or glove to touch the dipstick 5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake 0 proper viscosity grade. See handle. Fluid 258. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in 6. Battery 0 259. this section. If a low oil Driver Information Centre 7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and . Check the engine oil level regularly (DIC) message displays, check the oil Pressure Cap. See Cooling System and maintain the proper oil level. level. 0 251. See “Checking Engine Oil” and “ ” Follow these guidelines: 8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal When to Add Engine Oil in this (Under Cover). See Jump Starting section. . To get an accurate reading, park 0 299. . Change the engine oil at the the vehicle on level ground. Check the engine oil level after the 9. Windscreen Washer Fluid appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System 0 249. engine has been off for at least Reservoir. See Washer Fluid two hours. Checking the engine oil 0 256. . Always dispose of engine oil level on steep gradients or too “ 10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block properly. See What to Do with soon after engine shutoff can ” 0 266. Used Oil in this section. result in incorrect readings. Checking Engine Oil Accuracy improves when checking 11. Remote Negative (-) Battery a cold engine prior to starting. Terminal. See Jump Starting Check the engine oil level regularly, 0 Remove the dipstick and check the 299. every 650 km (400 mi), especially level. prior to a long trip. The engine oil Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
248 VEHICLE CARE . If unable to wait two hours, the explanation of what kind of oil to use. Selecting the Right Engine Oil engine must be off for at least For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Selecting the right engine oil depends 15 minutes if the engine is warm, Capacities and Specifications 0 326. on both the proper oil specification or at least 30 minutes if the and viscosity grade: engine is not warm. Pull out the Caution dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper Specification towel or cloth, then push it back Do not add too much oil. Oil levels Use engine oils that meet the dexosD in all the way. Remove it again, above or below the acceptable specification. Engine oils that have keeping the tip down, and check operating range shown on the been approved by GM as meeting the the level. dipstick are harmful to the engine. dexosD specification are marked with When to Add Engine Oil If the oil level is above the the dexosD approved logo. See operating range (i.e. the engine has www.gmdexos.com. so much oil that the oil level rises above the cross-hatched area that shows the correct operating range), the engine could be damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit driving the vehicle, and seek help from a service professional to remove the excess oil. Caution If the oil is below the cross-hatched See Engine Compartment Overview Failure to use the recommended area at the tip of the dipstick and the 0 246 for the location of the engine oil engine oil or equivalent can result engine has been off for at least fill cap. 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the in engine damage not covered by recommended oil and then recheck Add enough oil to put the level the vehicle warranty. the level. See “Selecting the Right somewhere in the proper operating Engine Oil” later in this section for an range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when done. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 249 Viscosity Grade properly dispose of clothing or rags When the system has calculated that Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade containing used engine oil. See the oil life has been diminished, it engine oil. manufacturer's warnings about the indicates that an oil change is use and disposal of oil products. necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL When selecting an oil of the Used oil can be a threat to the SOON message comes on. Change the appropriate viscosity grade, it is oil as soon as possible within the next recommended to select an oil of the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, correct specification. See if driving under the best conditions, “Specification” earlier in this section. the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash the oil life system may indicate that Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil or pouring it on the ground, into an oil change is not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil and filter Flushes sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a place must be changed at least once a year Do not add anything to the oil. The that collects used oil. and at this time the system must be recommended oils meeting the dexos reset. Your dealer has trained service specification are all that is needed for Engine Oil Life System people who will perform this work and good performance and engine reset the system. It is also important protection. When to Change Engine Oil to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and Engine oil system flushes are not This vehicle has a computer system keep it at the proper level. recommended and could cause engine that indicates when to change the damage not covered by the vehicle engine oil and filter. This is based on a Resetting the Oil Life System warranty. combination of factors which include After you change the oil, the oil life What to Do with Used Oil engine revolutions, engine system will need to be reset. See your temperature, and miles driven. Based dealer for service. Used engine oil contains certain on driving conditions, the mileage at elements that can be unhealthy for which an oil change is indicated can If the system is ever reset accidentally, your skin and could even cause vary considerably. For the oil life the oil must be changed at 5 000 km cancer. Do not let used oil stay on system to work properly, the system (3,000 mi) since the last oil change. your skin for very long. Clean your must be reset every time the oil is Remember to reset the oil life system skin and nails with soap and water, changed. whenever the oil is changed. or a good hand cleaner. Wash or Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
250 VEHICLE CARE See “Oil Life” under Driver Information Engine Air Filter Life 1. Place the vehicle in P (Park). 0 Centre (DIC) 120 for information on System 2. Display the Air Filter Life on the the engine oil life system. DIC. See Driver Information Centre If equipped, this feature provides the (DIC) 0 120. Automatic Transmission engine air filter's remaining life and T Fluid best timing for a change. The timing 3. Press on the steering wheel to to change an engine air filter depends move to the Reset/Disable A transmission fluid leak is the only on driving and environmental display area. Select Reset then reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, conditions. press V. take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible. When to Change Engine Air 4. Press V to confirm to reset. Filter Caution When the Driver Information Centre Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (DIC) displays a message to replace The engine air cleaner/filter is in the Using the incorrect automatic the engine air filter at the next oil engine compartment on the passenger transmission fluid may damage the change, follow this timing. side of the vehicle. See Engine vehicle, and the damage may not be When the DIC displays a message to Compartment Overview 0 246. covered by the vehicle warranty. replace the engine air filter soon, When to Inspect the Engine Air Always use the correct automatic replace the engine air filter at the gearbox fluid. See Recommended earliest convenience. The system must Cleaner/Filter 0 Fluids and Lubricants 322. be reset after the engine air filter has . For intervals on inspecting and been changed. changing the engine air cleaner/ See your retailer to have the fluid and If the DIC displays a message to check filter, see your retailer. filter changed at the intervals. the engine air filter system, see your . If equipped with Engine Air Filter retailer. Life System, see Engine Air Filter Life System 0 250. How to Reset Engine Air Filter Life System To reset: Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 251 . If driving in dusty areas, follow the engine air filter inspection and { Warning changing intervals, see your retailer. Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or How to Inspect/Replace the others to be burned. Use caution Engine Air Cleaner/Filter when working on the engine. Do Do not start the engine or have the not start the engine or drive the engine running with the engine air vehicle with the air cleaner/filter cleaner/filter housing open. Before off, as flames may be present if the removing the engine air cleaner/filter, engine backfires. make sure that the engine air cleaner/ filter housing and nearby components 1. Remove the six screws on top of are free of dirt and debris. Remove the the engine air cleaner/filter Caution engine air cleaner/filter. Lightly tap housing. and shake the engine air cleaner/filter If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt (away from the vehicle), to release 2. Lift the air cleaner/filter cover can easily get into the engine, dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air housing away from the engine. cleaner/filter for damage, and replace 3. Pull out the filter. which could damage it. Always have if damaged. Do not clean the engine the air cleaner/filter in place when 4. Inspect or replace the engine air air cleaner/filter or components with driving. cleaner/filter. water or compressed air. 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the To inspect or replace the engine air filter cover housing. Cooling System cleaner/filter: The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
252 VEHICLE CARE What to Use { Warning Do not touch heater or radiator { Warning hoses, or other engine parts. They Do not touch heater or radiator can be very hot and can burn you. hoses, or other engine parts. They Do not run the engine if there is a can be very hot and can burn you. leak; all coolant could leak out. Do not run the engine if there is a That could cause an engine fire and leak; all coolant could leak out. can burn you. Fix any leak before That could cause an engine fire and driving the vehicle. can burn you. Fix any leak before driving the vehicle. 1. Electric Engine Cooling Fan Engine Coolant (Out of View) The engine cooling system in the Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, 2. Coolant Surge Tank and vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine drinkable water and DEX-COOL Pressure Cap coolant mixture. This coolant needs to coolant. This mixture: be checked and changed at . Gives freezing protection down to appropriate levels. See Recommended { Warning −37 °C (−34 °F), outside Fluids and Lubricants 0 322. An underbonnet electric fan can temperature. The following explains the cooling . Gives boiling protection up to start up even when the engine is system and how to check and add 129 °C (265 °F), engine not running and can cause injury. coolant when it is low. If there is a temperature. Keep hands, clothing, and tools problem with engine overheating, see away from any underbonnet Engine Overheating 0 255. . Protects against rust and electric fan. corrosion. . Will not damage aluminium parts. . Helps keep the proper engine temperature. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 253 How to Add Coolant to the Caution Surge Tank Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that { Warning meets GM Standard GMW3420 and Spilling coolant on hot engine parts clean, drinkable water. Anything can burn you. Coolant contains else can cause damage to the ethylene glycol and it will burn if engine cooling system and the the engine parts are hot enough. vehicle, which would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Never dispose of engine coolant by Check to see if coolant is visible in the { Warning putting it in the rubbish, pouring it on coolant surge tank. If the coolant Steam and scalding liquids from a the ground, or pouring into sewers, inside the coolant surge tank is hot cooling system are under streams, or bodies of water. Have the boiling, do not do anything else until coolant changed by an authorised it cools down. If coolant is visible but pressure. Turning the pressure cap, service centre, familiar with legal the coolant level mark is not at or even a little, can cause them to jet requirements regarding used coolant above the indicated mark, add a 50/ out at high speed and you could be disposal. This will help protect the 50 mixture of clean, drinkable water burned. Never turn the cap when environment and your health. and DEX-COOL coolant. Be sure the the cooling system, including the pressure cap itself, is hot. Wait for Checking Coolant cooling system is cool before this is done. See Engine Overheating 0 255. the cooling system and pressure The vehicle must be on a level surface The coolant surge tank is in the cap to cool. when checking the coolant level. engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 246. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Failure to follow the specific If the pressure cap is not tightly coolant filling procedure could installed, coolant loss and engine cause the engine to overheat and damage may occur. Be sure the cap could cause system damage. is properly and tightly secured. If coolant is not visible in the surge tank, contact your retailer. Automatic Coolant Service Filling Instructions The coolant surge tank pressure cap It is recommended to take Diesel can be removed when the cooling engine vehicles to the retailer for system, including the surge tank 3. If topping up the level in the coolant system servicing. However, pressure cap and upper radiator hose, coolant surge tank, add the if that is not possible, the vehicle is is no longer hot. proper mixture until the level equipped with an Automatic Coolant reaches the mark on the front of Service Fill feature. the tank and replace the cap. Operate the vehicle. Repeat steps To fill the system, use the following 1–3, as necessary. steps: If filling the system (such as 1. With a cold system, add coolant after servicing), follow the to the indicated mark on the Automatic Coolant Service Filling surge tank. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly Instructions. 2. Turn the ignition on. See Ignition anticlockwise. If a hiss is heard, Positions 0 164. wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some 3. Turn off the air conditioning. pressure left. 4. Apply the parking brake. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 255 5. At the same time, depress the 9. Idle the engine for two minutes to see if the engine cooling fan is accelerator and the brake pedals before turning off and allowing running. If the engine is overheating, for two seconds, then release. the engine to cool down. the fan should be running. If it is not, 6. Start the vehicle within five to 10. Allow the system to completely do not continue to run the engine. 10 seconds. cool down and make a note of Have the vehicle serviced. the level of the coolant in the 7. Idle for three minutes while Caution adding fluid as the level drops surge tank. If low, add fluid to below the indicated mark on the the indicated mark and repeat Steps 3–9. Do not run the engine if there is a surge tank. leak in the engine cooling system. 8. Reinstall the cap and run the Engine Overheating This can cause a loss of all coolant engine at 2000 RPM for and can damage the system and 10 minutes while watching the The vehicle has several indicators to vehicle. Have any leaks fixed coolant temperature gauge to be warn of the engine overheating. right away. sure the temperature has risen There is an engine coolant but is not overheating. temperature gauge and an engine If Steam Is Coming from the coolant temperature warning light on If the temperature has not risen Engine Compartment or the temperature is indicating the instrument cluster. See Engine overheating, stop the process by Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 108 and returning to idle and turning off Engine Coolant Temperature Warning { Warning the engine. Then return to Light 0 117. The vehicle may also Step 1. If the coolant filling display a message on the Driver Steam and scalding liquids from a process cannot be completed Information Centre (DIC). hot cooling system are under pressure. Turning the pressure cap, without overheating, see your If the decision is made not to lift the even a little, can cause them to jet retailer for assistance. bonnet when this warning appears, get out at high speed and you could be If the temperature has risen and service help right away. burned. Never turn the cap when is not overheating, proceed to If the decision is made to lift the the cooling system, including the Step 9. bonnet, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
256 VEHICLE CARE 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off use. If operating the vehicle in an area Warning (Continued) the road, shift to P (Park) or where the temperature may fall below N (Neutral), and let the freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient pressure cap itself, is hot. Wait for engine idle. protection against freezing. the cooling system and pressure cap to cool. If the engine coolant temperature Adding Washer Fluid gauge is no longer in the overheated area or the engine coolant The appropriate message will appear If No Steam Is Coming from the temperature warning light no longer in the Driver Information Centre (DIC) Engine Compartment displays, the vehicle can be driven. when the fluid level is low. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly If an engine overheat warning is for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe displayed but no steam can be seen or distance from the vehicle in front. heard, the problem may not be too If the warning does not come back on, serious. Sometimes the engine can get continue to drive normally and have a little too hot when the vehicle: the cooling system checked for proper . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. fill and function. . Stops after high-speed driving. If the warning continues, pull over, Open the cap with the washer symbol stop, and park the vehicle right away. on it. Add washer fluid until the tank . Idles for long periods in traffic. is full. See Engine Compartment If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the Overview 0 246 for reservoir location. with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn 1. Turn the air conditioning off. off the engine until it cools down. Caution 2. Turn the heater on to the highest . Do not use washer fluid that temperature and to the highest Washer Fluid contains any type of water fan speed. Open the windows as What to Use repellent coating. This can necessary. cause the wiper blades to When windscreen washer fluid is chatter or skip. needed, be sure to read the (Continued) manufacturer's instructions before Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 257 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Caution (Continued) can cause a brake squeal when the Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly . Do not use engine coolant indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean (antifreeze) in the windscreen warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes. washer. It can damage the are worn and new pads are needed. windscreen washer system The sound can come and go or can be Properly torqued wheel nuts are and paint. heard all the time when the vehicle is necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tyres are rotated, . Do not mix water with moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. inspect brake pads for wear and ready-to-use washer fluid. evenly tighten wheel nuts in the Water can cause the solution proper sequence to torque to freeze and damage the { Warning specifications. See Capacities and washer fluid tank and other Specifications 0 326. parts of the washer system. The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not Brake pads should be replaced as . When using concentrated complete sets. washer fluid, follow the work well. That could lead to a manufacturer instructions for crash. When the brake wear Brake Pedal Travel adding water. warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. See your dealer if the brake pedal does . Fill the washer fluid tank only not return to normal height, or if three-quarters full when it is there is a rapid increase in pedal very cold. This allows for travel. This could be a sign that brake fluid expansion if freezing Caution service may be required. occurs, which could damage the tank if it is Continuing to drive with worn-out Replacing Brake System Parts completely full. brake pads could result in costly Always replace brake system parts brake repair. with new, approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes may not work properly. The braking performance expected can change in Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
258 VEHICLE CARE many other ways if the wrong . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic When the brake fluid falls to a low replacement brake parts are installed system. Have the brake hydraulic level, the brake warning light comes or if parts are improperly installed. system fixed. With a leak, the on. See Brake System Warning Light brakes will not work well. 0 112. Brake Fluid Always clean the brake fluid reservoir Brake fluid absorbs water over time cap and the area around the cap which degrades the effectiveness of before removing it. the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid at Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding the specified intervals to prevent increased stopping distance. See fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is 0 added when the linings are worn, Maintenance Schedule 315. there will be too much fluid when What to Add new brake linings are installed. Add or The brake master cylinder reservoir is remove fluid, as necessary, only when Use only GM approved DOT 3 brake filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake work is done on the brake hydraulic fluid from a clean, sealed container. fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Recommended Fluids and system. 0 See Engine Compartment Overview Lubricants 322. 0 246 for the location of the reservoir. { Warning Checking Brake Fluid { Warning If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the surface, the brake fluid level should be if the engine is hot enough. You or between the minimum and maximum brake system. This could result in others could be burned, and the marks on the brake fluid reservoir. the loss of braking leading to a vehicle could be damaged. Add possible injury. Always use the There are only two reasons why the brake fluid only when work is done proper GM approved brake fluid. brake fluid level in the reservoir may on the brake hydraulic system. go down: . Normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 259 When using a 12-volt battery charger Caution on the 12-volt AGM battery, some Warning (Continued) chargers have an AGM battery setting If brake fluid is spilled on the on the charger. If available, use the Do not smoke near a vehicle's vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint AGM setting on the charger, to limit battery. finish can be damaged. Immediately charge voltage to 14.8 volts. Follow When working around a vehicle's wash off any painted surface. the charger manufacturer's battery, shield your eyes with instructions. protective glasses. Battery Keep children away from vehicle The original equipment battery is batteries. maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid. Refer to the replacement number { Warning shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Batteries have acid that can burn Engine Compartment Overview 0 246 you and gas that can explode. You for battery location. can be hurt badly if you are not Stop/Start System careful. The vehicle has a Stop/Start system to Follow instructions carefully when shut off the engine to help conserve working around a battery. fuel. See Stop/Start System 0 167. { Warning Battery posts, terminals and related The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass Do not use a match or flame near a accessories contain lead and lead Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery. vehicle's battery. If you need more compounds which can cause cancer Installation of a standard 12-volt light, use a torch. and reproductive harm. Wash battery will result in reduced 12-volt hands after handling. battery life. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
260 VEHICLE CARE Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check Park Brake and P (Park) If the vehicle battery must be Mechanism Check disconnected, unlock the vehicle using { Warning the RKE transmitter to disarm the power sounder and disconnect the When you are doing this inspection, { Warning battery within 15 seconds. the vehicle could move suddenly. When you are doing this check, the Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, If the vehicle moves, you or others vehicle could begin to move. You or negative (-) cable from the battery to could be injured. others could be injured and keep the battery from running down. property could be damaged. Make Extended Storage: Remove the black, 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is room in front of the negative (-) cable from the battery or sure there is enough room vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be use a battery trickle charger. around the vehicle. ready to apply the regular brake at 2. Apply both the parking brake once should the vehicle begin All-Wheel Drive and the regular brake. to move. Transfer Case Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Under normal driving conditions, engine immediately if it starts. vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your transfer case fluid does not require foot on the regular brake, apply the maintenance unless there is a fluid 3. Try to start the engine in each parking brake. leak or unusual noise. If required, gear. The vehicle should start . To check the parking brake's have the transfer case serviced by only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). holding ability: With the engine your dealer. If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for running and the transmission in service. N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 261 . To check the P (Park) mechanism's Front Wiper Blade Replacement 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper holding ability: With the engine blade replacement. To replace the wiper blade assembly: running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed 1. Pull the windscreen wiper Rear Wiper Blade Replacement by the regular brake. assembly away from the To remove the wiper blade: windscreen. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper Blade Replacement Windscreen wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windscreen wiper blade length and 1. Set the vehicle in ACC/ type, see Maintenance Replacement ACCESSORY and turn on the rear Parts 0 323. windscreen wiper. The wiper will stop pointing down. See Rear 0 Caution 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle Window Wiper/Washer 99. of the wiper blade where the 2. Push ENGINE START/STOP to Allowing the wiper arm to touch wiper arm attaches. turn the vehicle off. the windscreen when no wiper 3. With the catch open, pull the 3. Lift the wiper arm away from the blade is installed could damage the wiper blade down towards the window. windscreen. Any damage that windscreen far enough to release occurs would not be covered by the it from the J-hooked end of the 4. Push the release lever (2) to vehicle warranty. Do not allow the wiper arm. disengage the hook and push the wiper arm to touch the windscreen. wiper arm (1) out of the blade 4. Remove the wiper blade. assembly (3). Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
262 VEHICLE CARE 5. Push the new blade assembly may display messages, or they may securely on the wiper arm until not work at all. See your dealer for Warning (Continued) the release lever clicks into place. proper windshield replacement. damage periodically. Check to make 6. Start the engine and the rear Acoustic Windscreen sure the bonnet/boot/tailgate is wiper will return to its normal held open with enough force. position. The vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windscreen. If the windscreen If struts are failing to hold the Windscreen Replacement needs to be replaced be sure to get an bonnet/boot/tailgate, do not acoustic windscreen so you will operate. Have the vehicle serviced. HUD System continue to have the benefits an acoustic windscreen can provide. The windscreen is part of the HUD system. If the windscreen needs to be Gas Strut(s) Caution replaced, make sure you get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD This vehicle is equipped with gas Do not apply tape or hang any image may look out of focus. strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting objects from gas struts. Also do not and holding open the bonnet/boot/ push down or pull on gas struts. Driver Assistance Systems tailgate system in full open position. This may cause damage to the If the windshield needs to be replaced vehicle. and the vehicle is equipped with a { Warning front camera sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, a GM If the gas struts that hold open the replacement windshield is bonnet, boot, and/or tailgate fail, recommended. The replacement you or others could be seriously windshield must be installed injured. Take the vehicle to your according to GM specifications for retailer for service immediately. proper alignment. If it is not, these Visually inspect the gas struts for systems may not work properly, they signs of wear, cracks, or other (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 263 Headlamp Aiming Front Headlight Aiming Headlamp alignment has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp alignment may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dealer. Bonnet Tailgate
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264 VEHICLE CARE Bulb Replacement 1. Turn the steering wheel in the Back-Up Lamps opposite direction as the bulb in For the proper type of replacement need of replacement. bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure 2. Remove the fasteners securing not listed in this section, contact your the front wheel arch liner. retailer. 3. Pull back the wheel arch liner to Caution expose the rear of the indicator lamp. Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This can cause damage to the vehicle's electrical system.
LED Lighting To replace one of these bulbs: This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. Front Indicator Lamps
Uplevel 4. Remove the indicator bulb socket See your retailer for indicator from the lamp housing by replacement. rotating it anticlockwise. Base level 5. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall. To replace one of these lamps: Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 265 1. Remove the fasteners to remove Electrical System Headlamp Wiring the trailer hitch cover. An electrical overload may cause the 2. Access the lamp through the Electrical System Overload lamps to go on and off, or in some opening in the underbody. cases to remain off. Have the The vehicle has fuses and circuit 3. Disconnect the electrical headlamp wiring checked right away if breakers to protect against an the lamps go on and off or remain off. connector from the bulb electrical system overload. assembly. When the current electrical load is too Windscreen Wipers heavy, the circuit breaker opens and If the wiper motor overheats due to closes, protecting the circuit until the heavy snow or ice, the windscreen current load returns to normal or the wipers will stop until the motor cools problem is fixed. This greatly reduces and will then restart. the chance of circuit overload and fire Although the circuit is protected from caused by electrical problems. electrical overload, overload due to Fuses and circuit breakers protect heavy snow or ice may cause wiper power devices in the vehicle. linkage damage. Always clear ice and Replace a bad fuse with a new one of heavy snow from the windscreen the identical size and rating. before using the windscreen wipers. If there is a problem on the road and If the overload is caused by an a fuse needs to be replaced, the electrical problem and not snow or 4. Turn the bulb socket same amperage fuse can be borrowed. ice, be sure to get it fixed. anticlockwise and pull the bulb Choose some feature of the vehicle straight out of the socket. that is not needed to use and replace Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5. Replace the bulb and reverse it as soon as possible. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Steps 1–4 to reinstall. protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
266 VEHICLE CARE breakers. This greatly reduces the Engine Compartment Fuse chance of damage caused by electrical Caution problems. Block The underbonnet fuse block is in the Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may { Danger engine compartment, on the driver side of the vehicle. damage it. Always keep the covers Fuses and circuit breakers are on any electrical component. marked with their ampere rating. Do not exceed the To remove the fuse block cover, press specified amperage rating when the clips on the cover and lift it replacing fuses and circuit breakers. straight up. Use of an oversized fuse or circuit The vehicle may not be equipped with breaker can result in a vehicle fire. all of the fuses, relays, and features You and others could be seriously shown. injured or killed.
To check a fuse, look at the silver-coloured band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a Caution bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Do not pull the engine Fuses of the same amperage can be compartment fuse block lever, since temporarily borrowed from another it is intended only for service fuse location, if a fuse goes out. purposes. If pulled, vehicle Replace the fuse as soon as possible. malfunction may occur. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Fuses Usage 7 Trailer stop/Turn LH 8 Memory seat module 9 Pedestrian friendly alert function 10 Semi-active damping system 11 DC DC Battery 1/2 12 Rear demister 13 Heated mirror 14 - 15 Passive entry passive start 16 Front wiper 17 Passenger power seat 18 Power tailgate module 19 Driver power seat 21 Sunroof 22 Rear wiper Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 23 Trailer interface 5 Trailer brake module 2 3 Anti-lock brake 6 Rear closure system pump Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 26 Transmission control 46 Engine control 65 Air conditioning module/Ignition module/Ignition control 27 Instrument panel 48 Rear drive control 67 - body/Ignition module 2 68 - 28 Rear wiper 49 Heating ventilation/ 69 - 29 Trailer ignition Air conditioning blower motor 70 Trailer parking light 30 Malfunction 72 Starter pinion indicator lamp 50 - 51 - 75 Engine control 32 Rear drive control module module 1 54 - 76 Powertrain off engine 33 Front heated seat 55 - 78 Horn 34 Hands-free/Window 56 Starter motor 79 Washer pump switch 57 - 81 Transmission control 35 Diesel exhaust fuel 58 - heater module/Engine 59 Main beam headlights control module/ 36 Fuel module left/right Cooling pump 39 Massage 60 Trailer interface 82 Nitrogen oxide sensor 40 Steering column lock module 1 83 Ignition coil 41 - 61 - 84 Powertrain on engine 43 Heated steering wheel 62 - 85 Shunt 44 Seat ventilation 63 - 86 Shunt Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Fuses Usage Relays Usage The instrument panel fuse block is on the driver side of the instrument 87 Diesel fuel heater 1 66 Powertrain panel, between the steering wheel and 88 Aeroshutter 71 Trailer parking light the door. To access the fuses, remove the panel, starting at the top. Once 89 Selective catalytic 73 Air conditioning clips are disengaged, the tabs along reduction module control the bottom of the door can be 92 Trailer stop/Turn 80 Starter pinion disengaged from the instrument panel to remove the door. right 90 Powertrain sensor 93 Automatic headlight 94 Diesel exhaust fuel levelling/Canister vent heater solenoid 98 Diesel fuel heater 95 Smart sensors 96 Diesel fuel heater 2 Instrument Panel Fuse 99 - Block
Relays Usage 4 - 20 Rear demister 25 Front wiper control To reinstall the door, place the bottom 31 Run/Crank tabs into the slots, and rotate the door into position, engaging the clips. 37 Front wiper speed 42 - 64 Starter motor Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Fuses Usage F12 - F13 - F14 - F15 Transmission control module (Stop/Start) F16 Amplifier F17 - F18 Video processing module F19 Power steering column F20 Body control module 6 F21 Body control module 4 The vehicle may not be equipped with Fuses Usage F22 Body control module 7 all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. F6 Heated seat battery 1 F23 Electric steering column lock Fuses Usage F7 Heated seat battery 2 F24 Airbag F1 Left power window F8 Body control module 3 F25 Data link connector F2 Right power window F9 Electric parking brake switch F26 - F3 - F10 Body control module 2 F27 - F4 DC DC battery 2/1 (Stop/Start) F28 - F5 Auxiliary power socket F11 - – cargo F29 Body control module 8 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Fuses Usage Relay Usage Wheels and Tyres F30 Overhead console K1 - Tyres F31 Steering wheel control Retained accessory K2 F32 - power Every new GM vehicle has K3 - high-quality tyres made by a F33 Heating ventilation/Air leading tyre manufacturer. See the conditioning K4 - warranty manual for information F34 CGM K5 - regarding the tyre warranty and F35 Heated switch where to get service. For F36 Charger additional information refer to the tyre manufacturer. F37 Auxiliary power socket – front { Warning F38 Telematics F39 Display . Poorly maintained and improperly used tyres are F40 Obstacle detection dangerous. F41 Body control module 1 . Overloading the tyres can (Stop/Start) cause overheating as a F42 Radio result of too much flexing. F43 Auxiliary power socket There could be a blowout – console (circuit and a serious crash. See breaker) Vehicle Load Limits 0 160. F44 Auxiliary power socket (Continued) – console Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
272 VEHICLE CARE All-Season Tyres Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with all-season . Underinflated tyres pose . Replace any tyres that tyres. These tyres are designed to the same danger as have been damaged by provide good overall performance on overloaded tyres. The impacts with potholes, most road surfaces and weather resulting crash could cause curbs, etc. conditions. Original equipment tyres designed to GM's specific tyre serious injury. Check all . Improperly repaired tyres tyres frequently to performance criteria have a TPC can cause a crash. Only specification code moulded onto the maintain the the dealer or an authorised sidewall. Original equipment recommended pressure. tyre service centre should all-season tyres can be identified by Tyre pressure should be repair, replace, dismount, the last two characters of this TPC checked when the tyres and mount the tyres. code, which will be “MS.” are cold. Consider installing winter tyres on the . Do not spin the tyres in . Overinflated tyres are vehicle if frequent driving on snow or excess of 56 km/h ice-covered roads is expected. more likely to be cut, (35 mph) on slippery punctured, or broken by a All-season tyres provide adequate surfaces such as snow, performance for most winter driving sudden impact - such as mud, ice, etc. Excessive conditions, but they may not offer the when hitting a pothole. spinning may cause the same level of traction or performance Keep tyres at the tyres to explode. as winter tyres on snow or ice-covered recommended pressure. roads. See Winter Tyres 0 272. . Worn or old tyres can See Tyre Pressure for High-Speed Winter Tyres cause a crash. If the tread Operation 0 275 for inflation is badly worn, pressure adjustment for This vehicle was not originally replace them. high-speed driving. equipped with winter tyres. Winter (Continued) tyres are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 273 roads. Consider installing winter tyres Summer Tyres on the vehicle if frequent driving on Caution (Continued) ice or snow covered roads is expected. This vehicle may come with 235/ See your dealer for details regarding 55R18 or 245/45R20 high performance when not in use. If the tires have winter tyre availability and proper tyre summer tyres. These tyres have a been subjected to -7 °C (20 °F) or selection. Also, see Buying New Tyres special tread and compound that are less, let them warm up in a heated 0 282. optimised for maximum dry and wet space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for road performance. This special tread 24 hours or more before being With winter tyres, there may be and compound will have decreased installed or driving a vehicle on decreased dry road traction, increased performance in cold climates, and on road noise and shorter tread life. After which they are installed. Do not ice and snow. It is recommended that apply heat or blow heated air changing to winter tyres, be alert for winter tyres be installed on the changes in the vehicle handling and directly on the tyres. Always inspect vehicle if frequent driving at tyres before use. See Tyre Inspection braking. temperatures below approximately 5 ° 0 280. If using winter tyres: C (40 °F) or on ice or snow covered roads is expected. See Winter Tyres . Use tyres of the same brand and 0 272. tread type on all four wheel Tyre Pressure positions. Caution Tyres need the correct amount of . Use only radial ply tyres of the air pressure to operate effectively. same size, load range and speed High performance summer tires rating as the original equipment have rubber compounds that lose { Warning tyres. flexibility and may develop surface Winter tyres with the same speed cracks in the tread area at Neither tyre underinflation nor rating as the original equipment tyres temperatures below -7 °C (20 °F). overinflation is good. may not be available for H, V, W, Y Always store high performance Underinflated tyres, or tyres and ZR speed rated tyres. If winter summer tires indoors and at that do not have enough air, tyres with a lower speed rating are temperatures above -7 °C (20 °F) can result in: chosen, never exceed the tyre's (Continued) (Continued) maximum speed capability. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
274 VEHICLE CARE pressure needed to support the the vehicle has not been driven for Warning (Continued) vehicle's maximum load carrying at least three hours or no more capacity. See Vehicle Load Limits than 1.6 km (1 mi). . Tyre overloading and 0 overheating, which could 160. Remove the valve cap from the lead to a blowout. How the vehicle is loaded affects tyre valve stem. Press the tyre . Premature or vehicle handling and ride comfort. gauge firmly onto the valve to get irregular wear. Never load the vehicle with more a pressure measurement. If the weight than it was designed to cold tyre inflation pressure . Poor handling. carry. matches the recommended pressure on the Tyre and Loading . Reduced fuel economy. When to Check Information label, no further Overinflated tyres, or tyres that Check the pressure of the tyres adjustment is necessary. If the have too much air, can result in: once a month or more. Do not inflation pressure is low, add air . Unusual wear. forget the compact spare, if the until the recommended pressure is . Poor handling. vehicle has one. The cold compact reached. If the inflation pressure spare tyre pressure should be at is high, press on the metal stem in . Rough ride. 420 kPa (60 psi). See Compact the centre of the tyre valve to . Needless damage from Spare Tyre 0 298. release air. road hazards. How to Check Recheck the tyre pressure with the Use a good quality pocket-type tyre gauge. The Tyre and Loading Information gauge to check tyre pressure. Put the valve caps back on the label on the vehicle indicates the Proper tyre inflation cannot be valve stems to keep out dirt and original equipment tyres and the determined by looking at the tyre. moisture and prevent leaks. Use correct cold tyre inflation Check the tyre inflation pressure only valve caps designed for the pressures. The recommended when the tyres are cold, meaning vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors pressure is the minimum air Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 275 could be damaged and would not Vehicles with 235/55R18 or 245/45R20 The Tyre Pressure Monitor System be covered by the vehicle size tyres require inflation pressure (TPMS) uses radio and sensor warranty. adjustment when driving the vehicle technology to check tyre pressure at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the Tyre Pressure for higher. Set the cold tyre inflation air pressure in your vehicle's tyres and pressure to 20 kPa (3 psi) above the transmit tyre pressure readings to a High-Speed Operation recommended cold tyre pressure receiver located in the vehicle. shown on the Tyre and Loading Each tyre, including the spare (if { Warning Information label. provided), should be checked monthly Return the tyres to the recommended when cold and inflated to the Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h cold tyre inflation pressure when inflation pressure recommended by (100 mph) or higher, puts high-speed driving has ended. See the vehicle manufacturer on the additional strain on tyres. Sustained Vehicle Load Limits 0 160 and vehicle placard or tyre inflation high-speed driving causes excessive Tyre Pressure 0 273. pressure label. (If your vehicle has heat build-up and can cause sudden tyres of a different size than the size tyre failure. This could cause a Tyre Pressure Monitor indicated on the vehicle placard or crash, and you or others could be System tyre inflation pressure label, you killed. Some high-speed rated tyres should determine the proper tyre require inflation pressure inflation pressure for those tyres.) Caution adjustment for high-speed As an added safety feature, your operation. When speed limits and Modifications made to the Tyre vehicle has been equipped with a tyre road conditions allow the vehicle to Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) by pressure monitoring system (TPMS) be driven at high speeds, make sure anyone other than an authorised that illuminates a low tyre pressure the tyres are rated for high-speed telltale when one or more of your service facility may void operation, are in excellent tyres is significantly under-inflated. authorisation to use the system. condition, and are set to the correct Accordingly, when the low tyre cold tyre inflation pressure for the pressure telltale illuminates, you vehicle load. should stop and check your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate them to Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
276 VEHICLE CARE the proper pressure. Driving on a When the malfunction indicator is the spare tyre and wheel assembly. significantly under-inflated tyre illuminated, the system may not be The TPMS sensors monitor the air causes the tyre to overheat and can able to detect or signal low tyre pressure in the tyres and transmit the lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation pressure as intended. TPMS tyre pressure readings to a receiver also reduces fuel efficiency and tyre malfunctions may occur for a variety located in the vehicle. tread life, and may affect the vehicle's of reasons, including the installation handling and stopping ability. of replacement or alternate tyres or Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent the substitute for proper tyre TPMS from functioning properly. maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction responsibility to maintain correct tyre telltale after replacing one or more pressure, even if under-inflation has tyres or wheels on your vehicle to not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or When a low tyre pressure condition is illumination of the TPMS low tyre alternate tyres and wheels allow the detected, the TPMS illuminates the pressure telltale. TPMS to continue to function low tyre pressure warning light on the properly. Your vehicle has also been equipped instrument cluster. If the warning See Tyre Pressure Monitor Operation light comes on, stop as soon as with a TPMS malfunction indicator to 0 indicate when the system is not 276 for additional information. possible and inflate the tyres to the operating properly. The TPMS See Declaration of Conformity 0 329. recommended pressure shown on the Tyre and Loading Information label. malfunction indicator is combined 0 with the low tyre pressure telltale. Tyre Pressure Monitor See Vehicle Load Limits 160. When the system detects a Operation A message to check the pressure in a malfunction, the telltale will flash for specific tyre displays in the Driver approximately one minute and then This vehicle may have a Tyre Pressure Information Centre (DIC). The low tyre remain continuously illuminated. This Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is pressure warning light and the DIC sequence will continue upon designed to warn the driver when a warning message come on at each subsequent vehicle start-ups as long low tyre pressure condition exists. ignition cycle until the tyres are as the malfunction exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each inflated to the correct inflation tyre and wheel assembly, excluding pressure. Using the DIC, tyre pressure Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 277 levels can be viewed. For additional about one minute and then stays on information and details about the DIC Caution for the remainder of the ignition cycle. operation and displays see Driver A DIC warning message also displays. Information Centre (DIC) 0 120. Tyre sealant materials are not all The malfunction light and DIC the same. A non-approved tyre warning message come on at each The low tyre pressure warning light sealant could damage the TPMS may come on in cool weather when ignition cycle until the problem is sensors. TPMS sensor damage corrected. Some of the conditions that the vehicle is first started, and then caused by using an incorrect tyre turn off as the vehicle is driven. This can cause these to come on are: sealant is not covered by the could be an early indicator that the air . One of the road tyres has been pressure is getting low and needs to vehicle warranty. Always use only replaced with the spare tyre. The be inflated to the proper pressure. the GM approved tyre sealant spare tyre does not have a TPMS available through your dealer or sensor. The malfunction light and A Tyre and Loading Information label, included in the vehicle. attached to your vehicle, shows the DIC message should go off after size of the original equipment tyres the road tyre is replaced and the and the correct inflation pressure for Factory-installed Tyre Inflater Kits use sensor matching process is “ the tyres when they are cold. See a GM-approved liquid tyre sealant. performed successfully. See TPMS ” Vehicle Load Limits 0 160 for an Using non-approved tyre sealants Sensor Matching Process example of the Tyre and Loading could damage the TPMS sensors. See following. Information label and its location. Tyre Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 287 . The TPMS sensor matching Also see Tyre Pressure 0 273. for information regarding the inflator process was not done or not kit materials and instructions. The TPMS can warn about a low tyre completed successfully after pressure condition but it does not TPMS Malfunction Light and rotating the tyres. The malfunction light and the DIC replace normal tyre maintenance. See Message Tyre Inspection 0 280, Tyre Rotation message should go off after 0 280, and Tyres 0 271. The TPMS will not function properly if successfully completing the sensor one or more of the TPMS sensors are matching process. See "TPMS missing or inoperable. When the Sensor Matching Process" system detects a malfunction, the low following. tyre pressure warning light flashes for Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
278 VEHICLE CARE . One or more TPMS sensors are Tyre Fill Alert (If Equipped) missing or damaged. The { Warning This feature provides visual and malfunction light and the DIC audible alerts outside the vehicle to message should go off when the Overinflating a tyre could cause the help when inflating an underinflated TPMS sensors are installed and tyre to rupture and you or others tyre to the recommended cold tyre the sensor matching process is could be injured. Do not exceed the pressure. performed successfully. See your maximum pressure listed on the dealer for service. When the low tyre pressure warning tyre sidewall. light comes on: . Replacement tyres or wheels do not match the original equipment 1. Park the vehicle in a safe, level If the tyre is overinflated by more tyres or wheels. Tyres and wheels place. than 35 kPa (5 psi), the horn will other than those recommended 2. Apply the parking brake firmly. sound multiple times and the could prevent the TPMS from indicator lamp will continue to flash functioning properly. See Buying 3. Place the vehicle in P (Park). for several seconds after filling stops. 0 New Tyres 282. 4. Add air to the tyre that is To release and correct the pressure, while the indicator lamp is still . Operating electronic devices or underinflated. The indicator flashing, briefly press the centre of the being near facilities using radio lamp will flash. valve stem. When the recommended wave frequencies similar to the When the recommended pressure is reached, the horn TPMS could cause the TPMS pressure is reached, the horn sounds once. sensors to malfunction. sounds once and the indicator If the indicator lamp does not flash If the TPMS is not functioning lamp will stop flashing and within 15 seconds after starting to properly, it cannot detect or signal a briefly turn solid. inflate the tyre, the tyre fill alert has low tyre pressure condition. See your Repeat these steps for all not been activated or is not working. dealer for service if the TPMS underinflated tyres that have malfunction light and DIC message illuminated the low tyre pressure If the hazard warning flashers are on, come on and stay on. warning light. the tyre fill alert visual feedback will not work properly. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 279 The TPMS will not activate the tyre TPMS Sensor Matching Process 1. Apply the parking brake. fill alert properly under the following Each TPMS sensor has a unique 2. Place the vehicle in Service conditions: identification code. The identification Mode. See Ignition Positions . There is interference from an code needs to be matched to a new 0 164. external device or transmitter. tyre/wheel position after rotating the 3. Make sure the Tyre Pressure info . The air pressure from the inflation vehicle's tyres or replacing one or display option is turned on. The device is not sufficient to inflate more of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS info displays on the DIC can be the tyre. sensor matching process should also turned on and off through the be performed after replacing a spare . There is a malfunction in Options menu. See Driver tyre with a road tyre containing the Information Centre (DIC) 0 120. the TPMS. TPMS sensor. The malfunction light . There is a malfunction in the horn and the DIC message should go off at 4. Use the DIC controls on the or indicator lamps. the next ignition cycle. The sensors right-hand side of the steering are matched to the tyre/wheel wheel to scroll to the Tyre . The identification code of the positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, Pressure screen under the DIC TPMS sensor is not registered to in the following order: driver side info page. the system. front tyre, passenger side front tyre, 5. Press and hold the thumbwheel . The battery of the TPMS sensor passenger side rear tyre, and driver located in the centre of the DIC is low. side rear tyre. See your dealer for controls on the right-hand side service or to purchase a relearn tool. If the tyre fill alert does not operate of the steering wheel. due to TPMS interference, move the You have two minutes to match the The horn sounds twice to signal vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or first tyre/wheel position, and the receiver is in relearn mode forward and try again. If the tyre fill five minutes overall to match all four and the TYRE LEARNING alert feature is not working, use a tyre tyre/wheel positions. If it takes longer, ACTIVE message displays on the pressure gauge. the matching process stops and must DIC screen. be restarted. 6. Start with the driver side The TPMS sensor matching process is front tyre. outlined below: Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
280 VEHICLE CARE 7. Place the relearn tool against the 12. Set all four tyres to the . The tyre has a puncture, cut, tyre sidewall, near the valve recommended air pressure level or other damage that cannot stem. Then press the button to as indicated on the Tyre and be repaired well because of the activate the TPMS sensor. A horn Loading Information label. size or location of the damage. chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been Tyre Inspection matched to this tyre and wheel Tyre Rotation position. We recommend that the tyres, Tyres should be rotated at the including the spare tyre, if the 8. Proceed to the passenger side intervals specified in the front tyre, and repeat the vehicle has one, be inspected for Maintenance Schedule. See procedure in Step 7. signs of wear or damage at least Maintenance Schedule 0 315. once a month. 9. Proceed to the passenger side Tyres are rotated to achieve a rear tyre, and repeat the Replace the tyre if: uniform wear for all tyres. The procedure in Step 7. . The indicators at three or more first rotation is the most 10. Proceed to the driver side rear places around the tyre can important. tyre, and repeat the procedure in be seen. Step 7. The horn sounds two Anytime unusual wear is noticed, times to indicate the sensor . There is cord or fabric showing rotate the tyres as soon as identification code has been through the tyre's rubber. possible, check for proper tyre matched to the driver side rear . The tread or sidewall is inflation pressure, and check for tyre, and the TPMS sensor damaged tyres or wheels. If the matching process is no longer cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. unusual wear continues after the active. The TYRE LEARNING rotation, check the wheel ACTIVE message on the DIC . The tyre has a bump, bulge, alignment. See When It Is Time for display screen goes off. or split. New Tyres 0 281 and 11. Turn the vehicle off. Wheel Replacement 0 284. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 281 Check that all wheel nuts are get grease on the wheel mounting properly tightened. See “Wheel surface or on the wheel nuts or Nut Torque” under Capacities and bolts. Specifications 0 326. When It Is Time for New { Warning Tyres Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on Factors such as maintenance, the parts to which it is fastened, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle can make wheel nuts become loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tyres. loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause a Use this rotation pattern when crash. When changing a wheel, rotating the tyres. remove any rust or dirt from Do not include the compact spare places where the wheel attaches tyre in the tyre rotation. to the vehicle. In an emergency, Adjust the front and rear tyres to a cloth or a paper towel can be the recommended inflation used; however, use a scraper or pressure on the Tyre and Loading wire brush later to remove all Information label after the tyres rust or dirt. have been rotated. See Tyre Pressure 0 273 and Lightly coat the inner diameter of 0 Vehicle Load Limits 160. the wheel hub opening with wheel Tread wear indicators are one way to bearing grease after a wheel Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor tell when it is time for new tyres. change or tyre rotation to prevent System. See Tyre Pressure Monitor Tread wear indicators appear when corrosion or rust build-up. Do not Operation 0 276. the tyres have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
282 VEHICLE CARE or less of tread remaining. See Tyre ageing. This area should be free of performance, ride and handling, Inspection 0 280 and grease, petrol, or other substances traction control, and tyre pressure Tyre Rotation 0 280. that can deteriorate rubber. monitoring performance. GM's The rubber in tyres ages over time. Parking for an extended period can TPC Spec number is moulded onto This also applies to the spare tyre, cause flat spots on the tyres that may the tyre's sidewall near the tyre if the vehicle has one, even if it is result in vibrations while driving. size. If the tyres have an never used. Multiple factors including When storing a vehicle for at least a all-season tread design, the TPC temperatures, loading conditions, and month, remove the tyres or raise the Spec number will be followed by inflation pressure maintenance affect vehicle to reduce the weight from the how fast ageing takes place. GM tyres. MS for mud and snow. recommends that tyres, including the GM recommends replacing worn spare if equipped, be replaced after six Buying New Tyres tyres in complete sets of four. years, regardless of tread wear. To Uniform tread depth on all tyres identify the age of a tyre, use the tyre GM has developed and matched specific tyres for the vehicle. The will help to maintain the manufacturing date which is the last performance of the vehicle. four digits of the DOT Tyre original equipment tyres installed Identification Number (TIN) which is were designed to meet General Braking and handling performance moulded into one side of the tyre Motors Tyre Performance Criteria may be adversely affected if all the sidewall. The first two digits represent Specification (TPC Spec) system tyres are not replaced at the same the week (01–52) and the last two rating. When replacement tyres time. If proper rotation and digits, the year. For example, the third are needed, GM strongly maintenance have been done, all week of the year 2010 would have a four tyres should wear out at four-digit DOT date of 0310. recommends buying tyres with the same TPC Spec rating. about the same time. See Tyre Vehicle Storage Rotation 0 280 for information on GM's exclusive TPC Spec system proper tyre rotation. However, if it Tyres age when stored normally considers over a dozen critical is necessary to replace only one mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a specifications that impact the axle set of worn tyres, place the vehicle that will be stored for at least overall performance of the vehicle, a month in a cool, dry, clean area new tyres on the rear axle. away from direct sunlight to slow including brake system Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 283 Winter tyres with the same speed Vehicles that have a tyre pressure rating as the original equipment Warning (Continued) monitoring system could give an tyres may not be available for H, in a crash or other vehicle inaccurate low-pressure warning if V, W, Y and ZR speed rated tyres. damage. Use the same size, load non-TPC Spec rated tyres are Never exceed the winter tyre's installed. See Tyre Pressure range, and type of tyres as the 0 maximum speed capability when original tyres. Monitor System 275. using winter tyres with a lower The Tyre and Loading Information speed rating. label indicates the original equipment tyres on the vehicle. { Warning { Warning See Vehicle Load Limits 0 160 for Tyres could explode during Using bias-ply tyres on the the label location and more improper service. Attempting to vehicle may cause the wheel rim information about the Tyre and mount or dismount a tyre could flanges to develop cracks after Loading Information label. cause injury or death. Only your many miles of driving. A tyre dealer or authorised tyre service and/or wheel could fail suddenly Different Size Tyres and centre should mount or and cause a crash. Use only Wheels radial-ply tyres with the wheels dismount the tyres. If wheels or tyres are installed that are on the vehicle. a different size than the original equipment wheels and tyres, vehicle If the vehicle tyres must be performance, including its braking, { Warning replaced with a tyre that does not ride and handling characteristics, have a TPC Spec number, make stability, and resistance to rollover Mixing tyres of different sizes, may be affected. If the vehicle has tread patterns, or types on the sure they are the same size, load electronic systems such as antilock same axle may cause loss of range, speed rating, and brakes, rollover airbags, traction control of the vehicle, resulting construction (radial) as the (Continued) original tyres. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
284 VEHICLE CARE control, electronic stability control, necessary on a regular basis. Consider Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or All-Wheel Drive, the performance an alignment check if there is unusual nuts, or Tyre Pressure Monitor System of these systems can also be affected. tyre wear or the vehicle is significantly (TPMS) sensors with new GM original pulling to one side or the other. Some equipment parts. { Warning slight pull to the left or right, depending on the crown of the road { Warning If different sized wheels are used, and/or other road surface variations there may not be an acceptable such as troughs or ruts, is normal. Using the wrong replacement level of performance and safety if If the vehicle is vibrating when driving wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts tyres not recommended for those on a smooth road, the tyres and can be dangerous. It could affect wheels are selected. This increases wheels may need to be rebalanced. the braking and handling of the the chance of a crash and serious See your dealer for proper diagnosis. vehicle. Tyres can lose air, and injury. Only use GM specific wheel cause loss of control, causing a and tyre systems developed for the Wheel Replacement crash. Always use the correct wheel, vehicle, and have them properly Replace any wheel that is bent, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for installed by a GM certified cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. replacement. technician. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks See Buying New Tyres 0 282 and Caution 0 air, replace it. Some aluminium wheels Accessories and Modifications 243. can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. The wrong wheel can also cause Wheel Alignment and Tyre problems with bearing life, brake Balance Your dealer will know the kind of cooling, speedometer or odometer wheel that is needed. calibration, headlamp aim, bumper The tyres and wheels were aligned and Each new wheel should have the same height, vehicle ground clearance, balanced at the factory to provide the load-carrying capacity, diameter, and tyre or tyre chain clearance to longest tyre life and best overall width, offset, and be mounted the the body and chassis. performance. Adjustments to wheel same way as the one it replaces. alignment and tyre balancing are not Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 285 Used Replacement Wheels Only use low profile tyre chains that much more likely to leak out slowly. are the proper size for the tyres and But if there is ever a blowout, here are add no more than 12 mm thickness to a few tips about what to expect and { Warning the tyre tread and inner sidewall. what to do: Replacing a wheel with a used one If a front tyre fails, the flat tyre is dangerous. How it has been used Caution creates a drag that pulls the vehicle or how far it has been driven may toward that side. Take your foot off be unknown. It could fail suddenly Do not install traction devices on the accelerator pedal and grip the and cause a crash. When replacing the rear tyres. steering wheel firmly. Steer to wheels, use a new GM original maintain lane position, and then equipment wheel. Drive slowly and follow the cable gently brake to a stop, well off the manufacturer's instructions. If the road, if possible. Tyre Chains cables are contacting the vehicle, stop A rear blowout, particularly on a and retighten them. If the contact curve, acts much like a skid and may Use tyre chains or other traction continues, slow down until it stops. require the same correction as used in devices only when necessary. a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the Before using tyre chains, check with Caution vehicle. It may be very bumpy and the tyre manufacturer to make sure To help avoid damage to the noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off tyre chains are compatible with the the road, if possible. tyres on the vehicle. Follow the vehicle, drive slowly, do not spin manufacturer's instructions. the wheels, and readjust or remove the device if it contacts the vehicle. Tyre chains are only permitted on { Warning 235/55R18 size tyres. Install them on Driving on a flat tyre will cause the front tyres only, as tightly as If a Tyre Goes Flat permanent damage to the tyre. possible with the ends securely Re-inflating a tyre after it has been fastened. It is unusual for a tyre to blow out while driving, especially if the tyres driven on while severely are maintained properly. See Tyres (Continued) 0 271. If air goes out of a tyre, it is Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
286 VEHICLE CARE If a tyre goes flat, avoid further tyre Warning (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly Warning (Continued) to a level place, well off the road, underinflated or flat may cause a if possible. Turn on the hazard 5. Place wheel chocks, blowout and a serious crash. Never warning flashers. See Hazard Lights if equipped, on both sides of attempt to re-inflate a tyre that has 0 136. the tyre at the opposite been driven on while severely corner of the tyre being underinflated or flat. Have your changed. dealer or an authorised tyre service { Warning centre repair or replace the flat tyre Changing a tyre can be dangerous. This vehicle may come with a jack as soon as possible. The vehicle can slip off the jack and and spare tyre or a tyre sealant and roll over or fall causing injury or compressor kit. To use the jacking death. Find a level place to change equipment to change a spare tyre the tyre. To help prevent the vehicle safely, follow the instructions below. 0 { Warning from moving: Then see Tyre Changing 293. To use the tyre sealant and compressor kit, Lifting a vehicle and getting under 1. Apply the parking brake see Tyre Sealant and Compressor Kit it to do maintenance or repairs is firmly. 0 287. dangerous without the appropriate 2. Put an automatic When the vehicle has a flat tyre (2), safety equipment and training. If a transmission in P (Park) or a jack is provided with the vehicle, it use the following example as a guide manual gearbox in 1 (First) or to assist you in the placement of is designed only for changing a flat R (Reverse). wheel chocks (1), if equipped. tyre. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured 3. Turn off the engine and do or killed if the vehicle slips off the not restart while the vehicle is raised. jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a 4. Do not allow passengers to flat tyre. remain in the vehicle. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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enclosed area that has no fresh air equipment could strike someone. ventilation. For more information, Store the tyre sealant and see Engine Exhaust 0 171. compressor kit in its original location.
{ Warning If this vehicle has a tyre sealant and 1. Wheel Chock (If Equipped) compressor kit, there may not be a 2. Flat Tyre Overinflating a tyre could cause the spare tyre or tyre changing equipment, tyre to rupture and you or others and on some vehicles there may not The following information explains be a place to store a tyre. how to repair or change a tyre. could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the tyre sealant and The tyre sealant and compressor can Tyre Sealant and compressor kit instructions and be used to temporarily seal punctures inflate the tyre to its recommended up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area Compressor Kit pressure. Do not exceed the of the tyre. It can also be used to recommended pressure. inflate an under inflated tyre. { Warning If the tyre has been separated from Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tyre is too with poor ventilation is dangerous. { Warning severely damaged for the tyre sealant Engine exhaust may enter the and compressor kit to be effective. vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Storing the tyre sealant and carbon monoxide (CO) which compressor kit or other equipment Read and follow all of the tyre sealant cannot be seen or smelled. It can in the passenger compartment of and compressor kit instructions. cause unconsciousness and even the vehicle could cause injury. In a The kit includes: death. Never run the engine in an sudden stop or collision, loose (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
288 VEHICLE CARE Using the Tyre Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tyre When using the tyre sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tyre faster. If a tyre goes flat, avoid further tyre and wheel damage by driving slowly 9. Power Plug to a level place. Turn on the hazard 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve 10. Air Only Hose warning flashers. See Hazard Lights 2. Sealant/Air Hose 0 136. 3. Base of Sealant Canister Tyre Sealant See If a Tyre Goes Flat 0 285 for other 4. Tyre Sealant Canister Read and follow the safe handling important safety warnings. 5. On/Off Button instructions on the label adhered to 6. Slot on Top of Compressor the tyre sealant canister (4). Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tyre. 7. Pressure Deflation Button Check the tyre sealant expiration date 8. Pressure Gauge on the tyre sealant canister. The tyre 1. Remove the tyre sealant sealant canister (4) should be replaced canister (4) and compressor from before its expiration date. its storage location. See Storing Replacement tyre sealant canisters are the Tyre Sealant and Compressor available at your local dealer. Kit 0 293. There is only enough sealant to seal 2. Remove the air only hose (10) one tyre. After usage, the tyre sealant and the power plug (9) from the canister must be replaced. bottom of the compressor. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 289 3. Place the compressor on the ground near the flat tyre.
5. Slide the base of the tyre sealant 7. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) to canister (3) into the slot on the the tyre valve stem by turning it top of the compressor (6) to hold clockwise until tight. 4. Attach the air only hose (10) to it upright. 8. Plug the power plug (9) into the the sealant canister inlet Make sure the tyre valve stem is accessory power outlet in the valve (1) by turning it clockwise positioned close to the ground so vehicle. Unplug all items from until tight. the hose will reach it. other accessory power outlets. 0 6. Remove the valve stem cap from See Power Sockets 100. the flat tyre by turning it Do not pinch the power plug anticlockwise. cord in the door or window. 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tyre sealant and compressor kit on. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
290 VEHICLE CARE The compressor will inject 13. Unplug the power plug (9) from sealant and air into the tyre. Caution the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. The pressure gauge (8) will If the recommended pressure initially show a high pressure cannot be reached after 14. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) while the compressor pushes the approximately 25 minutes, the anticlockwise to remove it from sealant into the tyre. Once the vehicle should not be driven farther. the tyre valve stem. sealant is completely dispersed The tyre is too severely damaged 15. Replace the tyre valve stem cap. into the tyre, the pressure will and the tyre sealant and quickly drop and start to rise 16. Remove the tyre sealant again as the tyre inflates with compressor kit cannot inflate the canister (4) from the slot on top air only. tyre. Remove the power plug from of the compressor (6). the accessory power outlet and 17. Turn the air only hose (10) 11. Inflate the tyre to the unscrew the inflating hose from the anticlockwise to remove it from recommended inflation pressure tyre valve. using the pressure gauge (8). The the tyre sealant canister inlet recommended inflation pressure valve (1). can be found on the Tyre and 12. Press the on/off button (5) to 18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) Loading Information label. See turn the tyre sealant and clockwise onto the sealant 0 Tyre Pressure 273. compressor kit off. canister inlet valve (1) to prevent The pressure gauge (8) may read The tyre is not sealed and will sealant leakage. higher than the actual tyre continue to leak air until the 19. Return the air only hose (10) and pressure while the compressor is vehicle is driven and the sealant power plug (9) back to their on. Turn the compressor off to is distributed in the tyre. original storage location. get an accurate pressure reading. Therefore, Steps 13–21 must be The compressor may be turned done immediately after Step 12. on/off until the correct pressure Be careful while handling the is reached. tyre sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 291 If the tyre pressure has fallen Using the Tyre Sealant and more than 68 kPa (10 psi) below Compressor Kit without Sealant the recommended inflation to Inflate a Tyre (Not Punctured) pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tyre is too severely damaged The kit includes: and the tyre sealant cannot seal 20. If the flat tyre was able to inflate the tyre. to the recommended inflation If the tyre pressure has not pressure, remove the maximum dropped more than 68 kPa speed label from the sealant (10 psi) from the recommended canister and place it in a highly inflation pressure, inflate the visible location. tyre to the recommended Do not exceed the speed on this inflation pressure. label until the damaged tyre is 24. Wipe off any sealant from the repaired or replaced. wheel, tyre, or vehicle. 21. Return the equipment to its 25. Dispose of the used tyre sealant original storage location in the canister (4) at a local dealer or in vehicle. accordance with local state codes 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve 22. Immediately drive the vehicle and practices. 2. Sealant/Air Hose 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the 26. Replace it with a new canister 3. Base of Sealant Canister sealant in the tyre. available from your dealer. 4. Tyre Sealant Canister 23. Stop at a safe location and check 27. After temporarily sealing a tyre 5. On/Off Button the tyre pressure. Refer to using the tyre sealant and 6. Slot on Top of Compressor Steps 1–10 under “Using the Tyre compressor kit, take the vehicle 7. Pressure Deflation Button Sealant and Compressor Kit to an authorised dealer within 8. Pressure Gauge without Sealant to Inflate a Tyre 161 km (100 mi) of driving to (Not Punctured).” have the tyre repaired or replaced. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
292 VEHICLE CARE 3. Place the compressor on the 9. Inflate the tyre to the ground near the flat tyre. recommended inflation pressure Make sure the tyre valve stem is using the pressure gauge (8). The positioned close to the ground so recommended inflation pressure the hose will reach it. can be found on the Tyre and Loading Information label. See 4. Remove the valve stem cap from Tyre Pressure 0 273. the flat tyre by turning it anticlockwise. The pressure gauge (8) may read higher than the actual tyre 5. Attach the air only hose (10) to pressure while the compressor is the tyre valve stem by turning it on. Turn the compressor off to clockwise until tight. get an accurate pressure reading. 9. Power Plug The compressor may be turned 10. Air Only Hose 6. Plug the power plug (9) into the accessory power outlet in the on/off until the correct pressure If a tyre goes flat, avoid further tyre vehicle. Unplug all items from is reached. and wheel damage by driving slowly other accessory power outlets. to a level place. Turn on the hazard See Power Sockets 0 100. Caution warning flashers. See Hazard Lights 0 136. Do not pinch the power plug If the recommended pressure cord in the door or window. See If a Tyre Goes Flat 0 285 for other cannot be reached after important safety warnings. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle approximately 25 minutes, the must be running while using the vehicle should not be driven farther. 1. Remove the compressor from its air compressor. The tyre is too severely damaged storage location. See Storing the and the tyre sealant and Tyre Sealant and Compressor Kit 8. Press the on/off button (5) to compressor kit cannot inflate the 0 293. turn the tyre sealant and compressor kit on. tyre. Remove the power plug from 2. Remove the air only hose (10) the accessory power outlet and and the power plug (9) from the The compressor will inflate the tyre with air only. unscrew the inflating hose from the bottom of the compressor. tyre valve. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 293 10. Press the on/off button (5) to Storing the Tyre Sealant 5. Remove the tyre sealant and turn the tyre sealant and and Compressor Kit compressor kit from the bag. compressor kit off. To store the tyre sealant and Be careful while handling the The tyre sealant and compressor kit is compressor kit, reverse the steps. compressor as it could be warm in a bag in the rear compartment after usage. storage area. Tyre Changing 1. Open the tailgate. 11. Unplug the power plug (9) from Removing the Spare Tyre and the accessory power outlet in the 2. Remove the cargo cover, Tools vehicle. if equipped. 12. Turn the air only hose (10) 3. Lift the load floor. Use the hook anticlockwise to remove it from to hold the load floor open. See the tyre valve stem. Rear Storage 0 90. 13. Replace the tyre valve stem cap. 14. Return the air only hose (10) and power plug (9) back to their original storage location. 15. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle. The tyre sealant and compressor kit has accessory adapters located in a 1. Wrench compartment on the bottom of its 2. Jack housing that can be used to inflate air 3. Strap mattresses, balls, etc. 4. Tow Hook (If Equipped) 4. Turn the retainer nut anticlockwise to remove the tyre To access the spare tyre and tools: sealant and compressor kit bag. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
294 VEHICLE CARE 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate 2. For vehicles equipped with a 0 20. wheel cover or centre cap, pull 2. Remove the cargo cover, the cover or centre cap away if equipped. from the wheel to remove it. 3. Lift the load floor. Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until the flat tyre is repaired or replaced. If the vehicle has a centre cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the centre cap after they are loosened. 4. Turn the retainer nut anticlockwise and remove the Remove the entire centre cap if spare tyre. the wheel has a smooth centre cap. Place the chisel end of the Place the spare tyre next to the wheel wrench in the slot on the tyre being changed. wheel, and gently prize it off. 5. The jack and tools are stored Insert the hook (2) into the below the spare tire. opening on the tailgate (1) to Remove them from their hold it open. container and place them near the tyre being changed. Removing the Flat Tyre and Installing the Spare Tyre 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tyre Goes Flat 0 285. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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{ Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
3. Turn the wheel wrench Locate the notch on the sheet anticlockwise to loosen all the metal weld flange. Place the { Warning wheel nuts, but do not remove centre of the jack lift head on the them yet. centre of the sheet metal notch. Lifting a vehicle and getting under The jack must not be used in any it to do maintenance or repairs is Caution other position. dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a Make sure that the jack lift head is jack is provided with the vehicle, it in the correct position or you may { Warning is designed only for changing a flat damage your vehicle. The repairs Getting under a vehicle when it is tyre. If it is used for anything else, would not be covered by your lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the you or others could be badly injured warranty. vehicle slips off the jack, you could or killed if the vehicle slips off the be badly injured or killed. Never get jack. If a jack is provided with the 4. Position the jack lift head at the under a vehicle when it is vehicle, only use it for changing a jack location nearest the supported only by a jack. flat tyre. flat tyre. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
296 VEHICLE CARE Do not raise the vehicle yet. Caution 6. Put the compact spare tyre { Warning Using a jack to raise the vehicle near you. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on without positioning it correctly 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the the parts to which it is fastened, could damage your vehicle. When jack handle clockwise. Raise the can make wheel nuts become raising your vehicle on a jack, be vehicle far enough off the ground loose after time. The wheel sure to position it correctly under so there is enough room for the could come off and cause a the frame and avoid contact with road tyre to clear the ground. crash. When changing a wheel, the plastic moulding. remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt.
8. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 9. Remove the flat tyre. 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack until the slot in the jack lift head fits into the metal flange located behind the cut out on the plastic moulding. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 297 13. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle anticlockwise. Caution (Continued) the proper torque specification. See { Warning Capacities and Specifications 0 326 Wheel nuts that are improperly or for the wheel nut torque incorrectly tightened can cause the specification. wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the supplied by the aftermarket wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, manufacturer when using accessory and spare wheel. locking wheel nuts. See Capacities 0 11. Place the compact spare tyre on and Specifications 326 for original the wheel-mounting surface. equipment wheel nut torque specifications. { Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts or Caution 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in nuts because the nuts might come a crisscross sequence, as shown. loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall Improperly tightened wheel nuts 15. Lower the jack all the way and off, causing a crash. can lead to brake pulsation and disc remove the jack from under the damage. To avoid expensive brake vehicle. 12. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten repairs, evenly tighten the wheel 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly each nut by hand until the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to with the wheel wrench. is held against the hub. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
298 VEHICLE CARE When reinstalling the wheel cover or To store the flat or spare tyre and 7. Attach the hook to the loop end centre cap on the full-size tyre, tools: of the strap. tighten all five plastic caps hand snug 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate 8. Tighten the strap. with the aid of the wheel wrench and 0 20. tighten them with the wheel wrench 9. Replace the cargo cover, an additional one-quarter of a turn. 2. Replace the jack and tools in if equipped. their original storage location. 10. Close the tailgate and make sure Caution 3. Lower the load floor. it is fully latched.
Wheel covers will not fit on the 4. Place the tyre, lying flat, in the The compact spare is for temporary rear storage compartment. use only. Replace the compact spare vehicle's compact spare. If you try tyre with a full-size tyre as soon as to put a wheel cover on the 5. Place the loop end of the strap you can. compact spare, the cover or the through the tailgate striker. spare could be damaged. Compact Spare Tyre
Storing a Flat or Spare Tyre and { Warning Tools Driving with more than one { Warning compact spare tyre at a time could result in loss of braking and Storing a jack, a tyre, or other handling. This could lead to a crash equipment in the passenger and you or others could be injured. compartment of the vehicle could Use only one compact spare tyre at cause injury. In a sudden stop or a time. collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in 6. Route the strap through the the proper place. wheel as shown. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 299 If this vehicle has a compact spare Jump Starting tyre, it was fully inflated when new; Caution however, it can lose air over time. For more information about the Check the inflation pressure regularly. When the compact spare is vehicle battery, see Battery 0 259. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). installed, do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash If the battery has run down, try to use Stop as soon as possible and check with guide rails. The compact spare another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to that the spare tyre is correctly inflated can get caught on the rails which after being installed on the vehicle. use the following steps to do it safely. can damage the tyre, wheel, and The compact spare tyre is designed for other parts of the vehicle. temporary use only. The vehicle will { Warning perform differently with the spare tyre installed and it is recommended that Do not use the compact spare on Batteries can hurt you. They can be the vehicle speed be limited to other vehicles. dangerous because: 80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the Do not mix the compact spare tyre or tread of the spare tyre, have the . They contain acid that can wheel with other wheels or tyres. They standard tyre repaired or replaced as burn you. will not fit. Keep the spare tyre and its soon as convenient and return the . They contain gas that can wheel together. spare tyre to the storage area. explode or ignite. When using a compact spare tyre, the Caution . They contain enough AWD (if equipped), ABS, and Traction electricity to burn you. Control systems may engage until the Tyre chains will not fit the compact If you do not follow these steps spare tyre is recognised by the vehicle, spare. Using them can damage the especially on slippery roads. Adjust exactly, some or all of these things vehicle and the chains. Do not use can hurt you. driving to reduce possible wheel slip. tyre chains on the compact spare. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
300 VEHICLE CARE 3. Good Battery Negative Caution Terminal Caution (Continued) 4. Good Battery Positive Ignoring these steps could result in Terminal damaged. Only use a vehicle that costly damage to the vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a would not be covered by the vehicle The jump start remote positive negative ground for jump starting. warranty. Trying to start the vehicle terminal (1) and the remote negative by pushing or pulling it will not ground terminal (2) for the discharged battery are on the driver side of the 2. Position the two vehicles so that work, and it could damage the vehicle. they are not touching. vehicle. The jump start negative terminal (3) 3. Apply the parking brake firmly and positive terminal (4) are on the and put the transmission in battery of the vehicle providing the P (Park). See Shifting Into Park jump start. 0 170. The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a Caution cover. Remove the cover to expose the If any accessories are left on or terminal. plugged in during the jump starting 1. Check the other vehicle. It must procedure, they could be damaged. have a 12-volt battery with a The repairs would not be covered negative ground system. by the vehicle warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or unplug all Caution accessories on either vehicle when jump starting. 1. Discharged Remote Battery If the other vehicle does not have a Positive Terminal 12-volt system with a negative 2. Discharged Remote Battery ground, both vehicles can be 4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both Negative Ground Terminal (Continued) vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 301 10. Try to start the vehicle that had { Warning { Warning the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine parts needs service. when the engine is not running and can injure you badly. Keep your can injure you. Keep hands, hands away from moving parts Caution clothing, and tools away from any once the engine is running. underbonnet electric fan. If the jump leads are connected or 5. Connect one end of the red removed in the wrong order, positive (+) cable to the remote electrical shorting may occur and { positive (+) terminal on the damage the vehicle. The repairs Warning discharged battery. would not be covered by the vehicle Using a match near a battery can 6. Connect the other end of the red warranty. Always connect and cause battery gas to explode. People positive (+) cable to the remove the jump leads in the have been hurt doing this, and positive (+) terminal of the good correct order, making sure that the some have been blinded. Use a battery. cables do not touch each other or other metal. torch if you need more light. 7. Connect one end of the black Battery fluid contains acid that can negative (–) cable to the negative burn you. Do not get it on you. (–) terminal of the good battery. Jump Lead Removal If you accidentally get it in your 8. Connect the other end of the Reverse the sequence exactly when eyes or on your skin, flush the place black negative (–) cable to the removing the jump leads. with water and get medical help – remote negative ( ) ground After starting the disabled vehicle and immediately. terminal on the driver side shock removing the jump leads, allow it to tower for the discharged battery. idle for several minutes. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
302 VEHICLE CARE Towing the Vehicle The vehicle is equipped with specific Caution (Continued) attachment points to be used by the towing provider. These holes may be Caution the vehicle a short distance. Use used to pull the vehicle from a flat caution and low speeds. The road surface onto the flatbed tow Incorrectly towing a disabled transmission must be truck. vehicle may cause damage. The in (N) Neutral when moving the damage would not be covered by vehicle. Recreational Vehicle the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to suspension components. Towing GM recommends a flatbed tow truck Use the proper straps around the to transport a disabled vehicle. Use Recreational vehicle towing means tyres to secure the vehicle. Do not ramps to help reduce approach angles, towing the vehicle behind another drag a locked wheel/tyre. Use tyre if necessary. A towed vehicle should vehicle, such as behind a motor home. skates or dollies under any locked have its drive wheels off the ground. The two most common types of wheel/tyre while loading the Contact a professional towing service recreational vehicle towing are known vehicle. Do not use a sling type lift if the disabled vehicle must be towed. as dinghy towing and dolly towing. to tow the vehicle. This could Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle damage the vehicle. with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a Caution dolly. Here are some important things to Improper use of the towing eye can consider before recreational vehicle damage the vehicle. If equipped, use towing: the towing eye to load a disabled vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck . Become familiar with the local from a flat road surface, or to move laws that apply to recreational vehicle towing. These laws may (Continued) vary by region. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 303 . The towing capacity of the towing Dinghy Towing must be towed, a dolly should be vehicle. Be sure to read the tow used. See the following information on vehicle manufacturer's dolly towing. recommendations. Dolly Towing . How far the vehicle will be towed. Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can be towed. . The proper towing equipment. See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. . If the vehicle is ready to be towed. Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is Caution prepared to be towed. If the vehicle is towed with all four Caution wheels on the ground, the Loading up to the Dolly drivetrain components could be 1. On level ground start the engine. Use of a shield mounted in front of damaged. The repairs would not be the vehicle grille could restrict covered by the vehicle warranty. Do 2. Release the parking brake. airflow and cause damage to the not tow the vehicle with all four 3. Apply the brake pedal and hold transmission. The repairs would not wheels on the ground. until the end of step 5. be covered by the vehicle warranty. 4. Push and hold the Electric If using a shield, only use one that The vehicle is neither designed nor Parking Brake (EPB) switch. After attaches to the towing vehicle. intended to be towed with all four 15 seconds, the EPB amber wheels on the ground. If the vehicle tell-tale warning light will begin flashing in the IP cluster. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
304 VEHICLE CARE 5. When the indicator flashes 2. Connect the negative (-) terminal Towing the Vehicle from amber, release the EPB within connector to the 12–volt battery. the Rear five seconds. Then, push and 3. Close the hood. release the EPB switch and release the brake pedal. 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the 6. The EPB amber tell-tale warning vehicle and dolly for unloading. light will remain flashing and the parking brake will be released if 5. Unfasten the vehicle from the the process is successful. dolly. 7. Put the front wheels on the dolly. 6. Start the engine. 8. Shift the transmission to 7. Shift the transmission to P (Park). R (Reverse). 9. Turn the vehicle off. 8. Drive vehicle off of the dolly. 10. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 9. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 11. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the 10. Apply the brake pedal and hold vehicle and dolly for towing. until step 12. 12. Open the bonnet. 11. Push and hold the EPB switch for 5 seconds. 13. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal connector from the 12– 12. The EPB amber tell-tale warning volt battery. light in the IP cluster will turn off. 14. Close and latch the bonnet. 13. Apply and release the Parking Unloading from the Dolly Brake by pushing the EPB switch. 1. On level ground open the bonnet. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Caution Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Towing the vehicle from the rear Exterior Care correct product usage, necessary could damage it. Also, repairs would safety precautions, and appropriate not be covered by the vehicle Locks disposal of any vehicle care warranty. Never have the vehicle Locks are lubricated at the factory. product. towed from the rear. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Caution 0 322. Avoid using high-pressure washers Washing the Vehicle closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash surface of the vehicle. Use of power it often and out of direct sunlight. washers exceeding 8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or Caution removal of paint and decals.
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they Caution can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage Do not power wash any component occurs, it would not be covered by under the bonnet that has this the vehicle warranty. Approved e symbol. cleaning products can be obtained This could cause damage that from your dealer. Follow all would not be covered by the vehicle manufacturer directions regarding warranty. (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
306 VEHICLE CARE If using an automatic car wash, follow soon as possible. If necessary, use Protecting Exterior Bright Metal the car wash instructions. The non-abrasive cleaners that are marked Mouldings windscreen wiper and rear window safe for painted surfaces to remove wiper, if equipped, must be off. foreign matter. Caution Remove any accessories that may be Occasional hand waxing or mild damaged or interfere with the car polishing should be done to remove Failure to clean and protect the wash equipment. residue from the paint finish. See your bright metal mouldings can result Rinse the vehicle well, before washing dealer for approved cleaning products. in a hazy white finish or pitting. This damage would not be covered and after, to remove all cleaning Do not apply waxes or polishes to by the vehicle warranty. agents completely. If they are allowed uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, to dry on the surface, they could stain. simulated wood, or flat paint as Dry the finish with a soft, clean damage can occur. The bright metal mouldings on the chamois or an all-cotton towel to vehicle are aluminium, chrome, avoid surface scratches and water Caution or stainless steel. To prevent damage spotting. always follow these cleaning instructions: Finish Care Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a base coat/ . Be sure the moulding is cool to Application of aftermarket clearcoat clear coat paint finish may damage the touch before applying any sealant/wax materials is not it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and cleaning solution. recommended. If painted surfaces are polishes that are made for a base damaged, see your dealer to have the . Use only approved cleaning coat/clear coat paint finish on the solutions for aluminium, chrome, damage assessed and repaired. Foreign vehicle. materials such as calcium chloride or stainless steel. Some cleaners and other salts, ice melting agents, are highly acidic or contain road oil and tar, tree sap, bird To keep the paint finish looking new, alkaline substances and can droppings, chemicals from industrial keep the vehicle garaged or covered damage the mouldings. chimneys, etc., can damage the whenever possible. . Always dilute a concentrated vehicle's finish if they remain on cleaner according to the painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as manufacturer's instructions. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 307 . Do not use cleaners that are not . Aftermarket appearance caps or Windscreen and Wiper Blades intended for automotive use. covers while the lamps are Clean the outside of the windscreen illuminated, due to excessive heat . Use a nonabrasive wax on the with glass cleaner. vehicle after washing to protect generated. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free and extend the moulding finish. Caution cloth or paper towel soaked with Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, windscreen washer fluid or a mild Emblems, Decals, and Stripes Failure to clean lamps properly can detergent. Wash the windscreen cause damage to the lamp cover thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Insects, road grime, sap, and a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. build-up of vehicle wash/wax clean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems, treatments may cause wiper streaking. decals, and stripes. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" Replace the wiper blades if they are previously in this section. worn or damaged. Damage can be Caution caused by extreme dusty conditions, Lamp covers are made of plastic, and sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice. some have a UV protective coating. Do Using wax on low gloss black finish not clean or wipe them when dry. stripes can increase the gloss level Weatherstrips Do not use any of the following on and create a non-uniform finish. Apply weatherstrip lubricant on lamp covers: Clean low gloss stripes with soap weatherstrips to make them last and water only. . Abrasive or caustic agents. longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at . Washer fluids and other cleaning Air Intakes least once a year. Hot, dry climates agents in higher concentrations may require more frequent than suggested by the Clear debris from the air intakes, application. Black marks from rubber manufacturer. between the bonnet and windscreen, material on painted surfaces can be when washing the vehicle. . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other removed by rubbing with a clean harsh cleaners. cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 322. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
308 VEHICLE CARE Tyres Brake System Caution (Continued) Use a stiff brush with tyre cleaner to Visually inspect brake lines and hoses clean the tyres. that have been sprayed with for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, magnesium chloride or calcium cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake Caution chloride. These are used on roads pads for wear and discs for surface for conditions such as dust and ice. condition. Inspect drum brake linings/ Using petroleum-based tyre Always wash the chrome with soap shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect all dressing products on the vehicle and water after exposure. other brake parts. may damage the paint finish and/or Steering, Suspension, and tyres. When applying a tyre Chassis Components dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces Caution Visually inspect steering, suspension, on the vehicle. and chassis components for damaged, To avoid surface damage on wheels loose, or missing parts or signs of and wheel trims, do not use strong wear at least once a year. Wheels and Wheel Trim soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, Inspect power steering for proper Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap cleaners or brushes. Use only GM attachment, connections, binding, and water to clean the wheels. After approved cleaners. Do not drive the leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. rinsing thoroughly with clean water, vehicle through an automatic car Visually check constant velocity joint dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax wash that uses silicon carbide tyre/ boots and axle seals for leaks. may then be applied. wheel cleaning brushes. Damage could occur and the repairs would Body Component Lubrication Caution not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Lubricate all key lock cylinders, bonnet hinges, tailgate hinges, and the Chrome wheels and chrome wheel steel fuel flap hinges, unless the trim may be damaged if the vehicle components are plastic. Applying is not washed after driving on roads silicone grease on weatherstrips with a (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 309 clean cloth will make them last Original manufacturer replacement Use a soft bristle brush to remove longer, seal better, and not stick or parts will provide the corrosion dust from knobs and crevices on the squeak. protection while maintaining the instrument cluster. Using a mild soap vehicle warranty. solution, immediately remove hand Underbody Maintenance lotions, sunscreen, and insect Finish Damage At least twice a year, spring and fall, repellent from all interior surfaces or use plain water to flush any corrosive Quickly repair minor chips and permanent damage may result. materials from the underbody. Take scratches with touch-up materials Use cleaners specifically designed for care to thoroughly clean any areas available from your dealer to avoid the surfaces being cleaned to prevent where mud and other debris can corrosion. Larger areas of finish permanent damage. Apply all cleaners collect. damage can be corrected in your directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not Do not directly power wash the dealer's body and paint shop. spray cleaners on any switches or transfer case and/or front/rear axle Chemical Paint Spotting controls. Remove cleaners quickly. output seals. High pressure water can Airborne pollutants can fall upon and Before using cleaners, read and follow overcome the seals and contaminate all safety instructions on the label. the fluid. Contaminated fluid will attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, ring-shaped While cleaning the interior, open the decrease the life of the transfer case doors and windows to get proper and/or axles and should be replaced. discolourations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint ventilation. Sheet Metal Damage surface. See “Finish Care” previously in To prevent damage, do not clean the If the vehicle is damaged and requires this section. interior using the following cleaners sheet metal repair or replacement, or techniques: make sure the body repair shop Interior Care . Never use a razor or any other applies anti-corrosion material to To prevent dirt particle abrasions, sharp object to remove soil from parts repaired or replaced to restore regularly clean the vehicle's interior. any interior surface. corrosion protection. Immediately remove any soiling. . Never use a brush with stiff Newspapers or dark garments can bristles. transfer colour to the vehicle's interior. . Never rub any surface aggressively or with too much pressure. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
310 VEHICLE CARE . Do not use laundry detergents or Cleaning the windscreen with water . For solid soil, remove as much as dishwashing soaps with during the first three to six months of possible prior to vacuuming. degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use ownership will reduce tendency to fog. To clean: approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. A concentrated Speaker Covers 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free soap solution will create streaks Vacuum around a speaker cover colour-fast cloth with water. and attract dirt. Do not use gently, so that the speaker will not be Microfiber cloth is recommended solutions that contain strong or damaged. Clean spots with water and to prevent lint transfer to the caustic soap. mild soap. fabric or carpet. . Do not heavily saturate the Coated Mouldings 2. Remove excess moisture by upholstery when cleaning. gently wringing until water does Coated mouldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. . Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3. Start on the outside edge of the sponge or soft, lint-free cloth soil and gently rub toward the Interior Glass dampened with water. centre. Fold the cleaning cloth to To clean, use a terry cloth fabric . When heavily soiled, use warm a clean area frequently to dampened with water. Wipe droplets soapy water. prevent forcing the soil in to the left behind with a clean dry cloth. fabric. If necessary, use a commercial glass Fabric/Carpet/Suede 4. Continue gently rubbing the cleaner after cleaning with plain water. Start by vacuuming the surface using soiled area until there is no a soft brush attachment. If a rotating longer any colour transfer from Caution vacuum brush attachment is being the soil to the cleaning cloth. used, only use it on the floor carpet. 5. If the soil is not completely To prevent scratching, never use Before cleaning, gently remove as removed, use a mild soap abrasive cleaners on automotive much of the soil as possible: solution followed only by plain glass. Abrasive cleaners or . Gently blot liquids with a paper water. aggressive cleaning may damage towel. Continue blotting until no the rear window defogger. more soil can be removed. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 311 If the soil is not completely removed, it may be necessary to use a Caution Caution (Continued) commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for Do not attach a device with a dry naturally. Never use heat, colourfastness before using a suction cup to the display. This may steam, or spot removers. Do not use commercial upholstery cleaner or spot cause damage and would not be cleaners that contain silicone or lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean covered by the vehicle warranty. wax-based products. Cleaners the entire fabric or carpet. containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance After cleaning, use a paper towel to Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, blot excess moisture. Other Plastic Surfaces, Low and feel of leather or soft trim, and are not recommended. Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Gloss Paint Surfaces, and and Vehicle Information and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces Do not use cleaners that increase Radio Displays gloss, especially on the instrument Use a microfibre cloth on high gloss Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened panel. Reflected glare can decrease surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use with water to remove dust and loose visibility through the windscreen a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, under certain conditions. can scratch the surface. Then gently use a soft microfiber cloth dampened clean by rubbing with a microfibre with a mild soap solution. Caution cloth. Never use window cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand wash the Caution Use of air fresheners may cause microfibre cloth separately, using mild permanent damage to plastics and soap. Do not use bleach or fabric Soaking or saturating leather, painted surfaces. If an air freshener softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry especially perforated leather, as well comes in contact with any plastic before next use. as other interior surfaces, may or painted surface in the vehicle, cause permanent damage. Wipe blot immediately and clean with a excess moisture from these surfaces soft cloth dampened with a mild after cleaning and allow them to (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
312 VEHICLE CARE Floor Mats . Do not use a floor mat if the Caution (Continued) vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver soap solution. Damage caused by { Warning side floor. air fresheners would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If a floor mat is the wrong size or is . Use the floor mat with the correct not properly installed, it can side up. Do not turn it over. interfere with the pedals. Cargo Cover and . Do not place anything on top of Interference with the pedals can the driver side floor mat. Convenience Net cause unintended acceleration and/ . Use only a single floor mat on the or increased stopping distance If equipped, wash with warm water driver side. and mild detergent. Do not use which can cause a crash and injury. chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water, Make sure the floor mat does not . Do not place one floor mat on top and then dry completely. interfere with the pedals. of another. Care of Seat Belts Use the following guidelines for Keep belts clean and dry. proper floor mat usage. . The original equipment floor mats { Warning were designed for your vehicle. Do not bleach or dye seat belt If the floor mats need replacing, it webbing. It may severely weaken is recommended that certified the webbing. In a crash, they might floor mats be purchased. Non-certified floor mats may not not be able to provide adequate fit properly and may interfere with protection. Clean and rinse seat belt the pedals. Always check that the webbing only with mild soap and floor mats do not interfere with lukewarm water. Allow the webbing the pedals. to dry. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
VEHICLE CARE 313 Removing and Replacing the 3. Make sure the floor mat is Floor Mats properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere The driver and passenger side floor with the pedals. mats are held in place by two button-type retainers.
1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and pushing down to snap into position. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
314 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE General Information tyre rotations and additional Service and maintenance items like tyres, brakes, Maintenance Your vehicle is an important batteries, and wiper blades. investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle. Caution General Information Follow this schedule to help protect General Information ...... 314 against major repair expenses Damage caused by improper resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance can lead to costly Maintenance Schedule maintenance. It may also help to repairs and may not be covered by Maintenance Schedule ...... 315 maintain the value of the vehicle if it the vehicle warranty. Maintenance is sold. It is the responsibility of the intervals, checks, inspections, Recommended Fluids, owner to have all required recommended fluids, and lubricants Lubricants, and Parts maintenance performed. Recommended Fluids and are important to keep the vehicle in Lubricants ...... 322 Your retailer has trained technicians good working condition. who can perform required Maintenance Replacement Do not have chemical flushes that Parts ...... 323 maintenance using genuine replacement parts. They have are not approved by GM performed Maintenance Records up-to-date tools and equipment for on the vehicle. The use of flushes, Maintenance Records ...... 324 fast and accurate diagnostics. Many solvents, cleaners, or lubricants that dealers have extended evening and are not approved by GM could Saturday hours, courtesy damage the vehicle, requiring transportation, and online scheduling expensive repairs that are not to assist with service needs. covered by the vehicle warranty. Your retailer recognises the importance of providing competitively The Tyre Rotation and Required priced maintenance and repair Services are the responsibility of the services. With trained technicians, vehicle owner. It is recommended to your retailer is the place for routine have your retailer perform these maintenance such as oil changes and services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 315 Proper vehicle maintenance helps to . Mainly driven in hilly or Maintenance Schedule keep the vehicle in good working mountainous terrain. condition, improves fuel economy, and . Frequently towing a trailer. Owner Checks and Services reduces vehicle emissions. . Used for high speed or competitive Check the engine oil level. See Engine Because of the way people use driving. Oil 0 247. vehicles, maintenance needs vary. There may need to be more frequent . Used for taxi, police, or delivery Once a Month checks and services. The Additional service. . Check the tyre inflation pressures. Required Services - Normal are for Refer to the information in the See Tyre Pressure 0 273. vehicles that: Maintenance Schedule Additional . Inspect the tyres for wear. See Tyre . Carry passengers and cargo within Required Services - Severe chart. Inspection 0 280. recommended limits on the Tyre . Check the windscreen washer fluid and Loading Information label. See { Warning 0 “Vehicle Load Limits” in the level. See Washer Fluid 256. owner's manual. Performing maintenance work can Engine Oil Change be dangerous and can cause serious . Are driven on reasonable road Change engine oil and filter when surfaces within legal driving limits. injury. Perform maintenance work only if the required information, indicated by the Engine Oil Life System, 30 000 km, or at one year, . Use the recommended fuel. See proper tools, and equipment are Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 221. whichever comes first (15 000 km or available. If they are not, visit your at six months under severe driving Refer to the information in the retailer for a trained technician to conditions). When the CHANGE Maintenance Schedule Additional do the work. See "Doing Your Own ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, Required Services - Normal chart. Service Work" in the owner's have the engine oil and filter changed The Additional Required Services - manual. within the next 1 000 km. The system Severe are for vehicles that are: must be reset. Your dealer has trained . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic service people who will perform this in hot weather. work and reset the system. It is also Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
316 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE important to check the oil regularly Vehicle Inspection and Required . Inspect brake system. See Exterior over the course of an oil drain interval Services Care 0 305. and keep it at the proper level. Inspect the following items when . Visually inspect steering, Drain the diesel fuel filter of water indicated by the oil life system, at 30 suspension, and chassis when the oil is changed or when the 000 km, or at one year, whichever components for damage, including WATER IN FUEL CONTACT SERVICE comes first. See Tyre Rotation 0 280. cracks or tears in the rubber boots, message displays. loose or missing parts, or signs of . Check engine oil level and oil wear, at least once a year. See Engine Air Filter Change life percentage. If needed, change Exterior Care 0 305. engine oil and filter, and reset oil When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL life system. See Engine Oil 0 247 . Inspect power steering for proper CHANGE message displays, the engine and attachment, connections, binding, air filter should be replaced at the Engine Oil Life System 0 249. leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. next engine oil change. When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON . Check the air filter life percentage. . Visually inspect halfshafts and message displays, the engine air filter If necessary, replace the engine air drive shafts for excessive wear, should be replaced at the earliest filter and reset the engine air filter lubricant leaks, and/or damage convenience. Reset the engine air life system. See Engine Air Filter including: tube dents or cracks, filter life system after the engine air Life System 0 250. constant velocity joint or universal joint looseness, cracked or missing filter is replaced. See Engine Air Filter . Check engine coolant level. See Life System 0 250. 0 boots, loose or missing boot Cooling System 251. clamps, centre bearing excessive Air Conditioning Desiccant . Check the windscreen washer fluid looseness, loose or missing (Replace Every Seven Years) level. See Washer Fluid 0 256. fasteners, and axle seal leaks. The air conditioning system requires . Check the tyre inflation pressures. . Check the restraint system maintenance every seven years. This See Tyre Pressure 0 273. components. See Safety System Check 0 59. service requires replacement of the . Inspect the tyre wear. See Tyre desiccant to help the longevity and Inspection 0 280. . Visually inspect fuel system for efficient operation of the air damage or leaks. conditioning system. This service can . Visually check for fluid leaks. be complex. See your dealer. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 317 . Visually inspect the exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. . Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care 0 305. . Check the parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 260. . Check the accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. If the hold open is low, service the gas strut. See Gas Strut(s) 0 262. . Check the tyre sealant expiration date, if equipped. See Tyre Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 287. . Inspect sunroof track and seal, if equipped. See Sunroof 0 39. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - 30 000 km 60 000 km 90 000 km
Normal 120 000 km 150 000 km 180 000 km 210 000 km 240 000 km 270 000 km 300 000 km 330 000 km 360 000 km 390 000 km 420 000 km 450 000 km 480 000 km 510 000 km 540 000 km 570 000 km 600 000 km Rotate the tyres, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change the engine oil and filter, if needed. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Check the engine air filter life percentage and status. Change the engine air filter, if needed. (1) Drain the diesel fuel filter of water. Replace the passenger compartment air filter. (2) @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Replace fuel filter. (3) @@@@@@@@@@ Inspect the evaporative control system. (4) @@@@@@@@@@ Change the rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (5) @ @ Drain and fill the engine cooling system. (6) @ @ Visually inspect the accessory drive belts. (7) @ @ Replace brake fluid. (8) Replace windscreen wiper blades. (9) @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Replace bonnet and/or body lift support gas @ @ @ @ @ struts. (10) Replace the air conditioning desiccant. (11) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 319 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule (4) Visually check all fuel and vapour Additional Required Services - lines and hoses for proper attachment, Normal connection, routing, and condition. (1) Or every four years, whichever (5) Do not directly power wash the comes first. If driving in dusty transfer case and/or front/rear axle conditions, inspect the filter at each output seals. High pressure water can oil change or more often as needed. overcome the seals and contaminate See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 250. the transfer case fluid. Contaminated (2) Or every two years, whichever fluid will decrease the life of the comes first. More frequent passenger transfer case and/or axles and should compartment air filter replacement be replaced. may be needed if driving in areas with (6) Or every five years, whichever heavy traffic, poor air quality, high comes first. See Cooling System 0 251. dust levels, or environmental (7) Or every 10 years, whichever allergens. Passenger compartment air comes first. Inspect for fraying, filter replacement may also be needed excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if there is reduced airflow, window if needed. misting, or odours. Your GM retailer can help determine when to replace (8) Replace the brake fluid every the filter. two years. See Brake Fluid 0 258. (3) Or as indicated by the Driver (9) Or every 12 months, whichever Information Centre (DIC) or two years comes first. See Wiper Blade whichever comes first. The fuel filter Replacement 0 261. may need to be replaced more often (10) Or every 10 years, whichever based on biodiesel usage, driving in comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 262. climates with severe dust, off-road driving, or towing a trailer for (11) Replace the air conditioning extended periods. desiccant every seven years. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - 15 000 km 30 000 km 45 000 km 60 000 km 75 000 km 90 000 km
Severe 105 000 km 120 000 km 135 000 km 150 000 km 165 000 km 180 000 km 195 000 km 210 000 km 225 000 km 240 000 km 255 000 km 270 000 km 285 000 km 300 000 km Rotate the tyres, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change the engine oil and filter, if needed. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Check the engine air filter life percentage and status. Change the engine air filter, if needed. (1) Drain the diesel fuel filter of water. Replace the passenger compartment air filter. (2) @@@@@@@@@@ Replace fuel filter. (3) @ @ @ @ @ Inspect the evaporative control system. (4) @ @ @ @ @ Change the rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (5) @ @ Change the automatic gearbox fluid. @ @ @ @ @ Drain and fill the engine cooling system. (6) @ Visually inspect the accessory drive belts. (7) @ Replace brake fluid. (8) Replace windscreen wiper blades. (9) @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Replace bonnet and/or body lift support gas @ @ struts. (10) Replace the air conditioning desiccant. (11) Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 321 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule (4) Visually check all fuel and vapour Additional Required Services - lines and hoses for proper attachment, Severe connection, routing, and condition. (1) Or every four years, whichever (5) Do not directly power wash the comes first. If driving in dusty transfer case and/or front/rear axle conditions, inspect the filter at each output seals. High pressure water can oil change or more often as needed. overcome the seals and contaminate See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 250. the transfer case fluid. Contaminated (2) Or every two years, whichever fluid will decrease the life of the comes first. More frequent passenger transfer case and/or axles and should compartment air filter replacement be replaced. may be needed if driving in areas with (6) Or every five years, whichever heavy traffic, poor air quality, high comes first. See Cooling System 0 251. dust levels, or environmental (7) Or every 10 years, whichever allergens. Passenger compartment air comes first. Inspect for fraying, filter replacement may also be needed excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if there is reduced airflow, window if needed. misting, or odours. Your GM retailer can help determine when to replace (8) Replace the brake fluid every the filter. two years. See Brake Fluid 0 258. (3) Or as indicated by the Driver (9) Or every 12 months, whichever Information Centre (DIC) or two years comes first. See Wiper Blade whichever comes first. The fuel filter Replacement 0 261. may need to be replaced more often (10) Or every 10 years, whichever based on biodiesel usage, driving in comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 262. climates with severe dust, off-road driving, or towing a trailer for (11) Replace the air conditioning extended periods. desiccant every seven years. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
322 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Electronic Limited-Slip Differential DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Hydraulic Apply Fluid (AWD Only) Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 251. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexosD specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexosD is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 247. Bonnet Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders, Bonnet and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant. See your dealer. Hinges Rear Axle/Front Axle See your dealer. Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid. See your dealer. Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant. See your dealer. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windscreen Washer Automotive windscreen washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 23430313 A3210C Engine Oil Filter ASM 55511058 - Cartridge 55511059 PF2268G Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60 cm (23.62 in) 84580856 - Passenger Side – 50 cm (19.68 in) 84580859 - Rear — 30 cm (11.81 in) 84215609 - Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
324 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
TECHNICAL DATA 325 Vehicle Identification Specifications” under Capacities and Technical Data Specifications 0 326 for the vehicle's Vehicle Identification engine code. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Number (VIN) ...... 325 There may be a large barcode on the Service Parts Identification ...... 325 certification label on the centre pillar Vehicle Data that you can scan for the following information: Capacities and Specifications . . . . 326 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...... 328 . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation corner of the instrument panel, on the . Paint information driver side of the vehicle. It can be . seen through the windscreen from Production options outside. The Vehicle Identification If there is not a large barcode on this Number (VIN) also appears on the label, then you will find this same Vehicle Certification and Service Parts information on a label under the labels and certificates of title and tailgate area. registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See “Engine Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
326 TECHNICAL DATA Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the bonnet. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 9.2 L 9.7 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 L 5.3 qt Fuel Tank FWD 60.2 L 15.9 gal AWD 61.7 L 16.3 gal Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
TECHNICAL DATA 327 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Turbo Diesel 2 Automatic - Engine (LSQ)
Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 2.0L L4 Turbo Diesel 128 Kw (172 hp) @ 381 Y (281 lb ft) @ 2.0 L 15 +/- 5:1 Engine 3500 rpm 1500-2750 rpm
Fuel Consumption and Emissions Information Urban Extra-Urban Combined With 2.0L L4 LSQ Engine and 9-Speed MJD Automatic Transmission Carbon Dioxide (g/km) TBD TBD TBD Fuel Economy (L/100 km) TBD TBD TBD Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
328 TECHNICAL DATA Engine Drive Belt Routing
2.0L L4 Diesel Engine Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
CUSTOMER INFORMATION 329 Customer Information Peter-Dornier-Strasse 10, Customer 88131 Lindau, Germany Information Declaration of Conformity Operating frequency: 76-77 GHz Transmission Systems Maximum transmit power: 35 dBm Customer Information or 3.16w This vehicle has systems that transmit Declaration of Conformity ...... 329 Side Blind Zone Alert/Rear Cross and/or receive radio waves subject to Traffic Alert Vehicle Data Recording and 2014/53/EU. The manufacturers of the Privacy systems listed below declare Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. Vehicle Data Recording and conformity with Directive 2014/53/EU. Rixbecker Straße 75 Privacy ...... 332 The full text of the EU declaration of Cybersecurity ...... 333 conformity for each system is 59552 Lippstadt Infotainment System ...... 333 available at the following Internet Operating frequency: 24.25 GHz address: www.cadillaceurope.com. Maximum transmit power: 20 dBm or Importer 100mW GM Mobility Europe GmbH Rear Collision Mitigation Bethmannstraße 50-54 Ort Delphi Electronics & Safety Systems 60311 Frankfurt am Main 2151 East Lincoln Road Hessen Kokomo, Indiana 46902 Germany USA Forward Collision Alert and Adaptive Operating frequency: 76-77 GHz Cruise Control Maximum transmit power: 22.5 dBm ADC Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH Passive Entry Passive Start Key Fobs DENSO Corporation Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
330 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 1-1, Showa-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi-ken, 448-8661, Japan Operating frequency: 433.92 MHz Maximum transmit power: 0.258 mW Passive Entry Passive Start Module DENSO Corporation 1-1, Showa-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi-ken, 448-8661, Japan Operating frequency: 125 kHz Maximum transmit power: 0.968 mW Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Schrader Electronics Ltd. 11 Technology Park Belfast Road Antrim Bt41 1QS Northern Ireland United Kingdom Operating frequency: 433.92 MHz Maximum transmit power: 10 dBm Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
CUSTOMER INFORMATION 331 Tyre Jack Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
332 CUSTOMER INFORMATION Declaration of Conformity The person authorised to complete Vehicle Data Recording Pursuant to Machinery Directive 2006/ the technical file: 42/EC Lisa Pennick-Taylor and Privacy We hereby declare that the product: General Motors Company Event Data Recorders Product Description: Scissor/Screw GMNA, USA Data Storage Modules in the Vehicle Automotive Jack Signed by: A large number of electronic Type/Part Number: 13508400 Phillip Hubler components of your vehicle contain Base Jack data storage modules temporarily or Engineering Group Manager Tyre/ permanently storing technical data Is in conformity with Machinery Wheel Systems Directive 2006/42/EC. about the condition of the vehicle, GMNA, USA events, and errors. In general, this Technical standards applied: technical information documents the GMW14337 Standard Equipment Jack condition of parts, modules, systems, – Hardware Tests or the environment: GMW15005 Standard Equipment Jack . Operating conditions of system and Spare Tyre, Vehicle Test components (e.g., filling levels). . Status messages of the vehicle and its single components (e.g., number of wheel revolutions/ rotational speed, deceleration, lateral acceleration). . Dysfunctions and defects in important system components. . Vehicle reactions in particular driving situations (e.g., inflation of an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system). Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
CUSTOMER INFORMATION 333 . Environmental concerns (e.g., Additional functions contractually data. To minimise security risks, temperature). agreed upon with the client (e.g., please do not connect your vehicle This data is exclusively technical and vehicle location in emergency cases) electronic systems to unauthorised helps identify and correct errors as allow the transmission of particular devices or connect your vehicle to any well as optimise vehicle functions. vehicle data from the vehicle. unknown or untrusted networks (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or similar Motion profiles indicating travelled Cybersecurity technology). In the event you suspect routes cannot be created with any security incident impacting your this data. GM collects information about the use data or the safe operation of your of your vehicle including operational If services are used (e.g., repair works, vehicle, please stop operating your and safety related information. We vehicle and contact your retailer. service processes, warranty cases, collect this information to provide, quality assurance), employees of the evaluate, improve, and troubleshoot Infotainment System service network (manufacturer our products and services and to included) are able to read out this develop new products and services. If the vehicle is equipped with a technical information from the event The protection of vehicle electronics navigation system as part of the and error data storage modules systems and customer data from infotainment system, use of the applying special diagnostic devices. unauthorised outside electronic access system may result in the storage of If required, you will receive further or control is important to GM. GM destinations, addresses, telephone information at these dealers. After an maintains appropriate security numbers, and other trip information. error has been corrected, the data is standards, practices, guidelines and See the infotainment manual for deleted from the error storage module controls aimed at defending the information on stored data and for or constantly overwritten. vehicle and the vehicle service deletion instructions. When using the vehicle, situations ecosystem against unauthorised may occur in which these technical electronic access, detecting possible data related to other information malicious activity in related networks, (crash report, damage to the vehicle, and responding to suspected witness statements, etc.) may be cybersecurity incidents in a timely, associated with a specific person — coordinated and effective manner. possibly, with the assistance of an Security incidents could impact your expert. safety or compromise your private Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
334 ECALL eCall eCall Overview emergency centre. Press K within two seconds to cancel the manually This vehicle is equipped with a 112 activated eCall. based eCall system that is free of eCall Overview charge. A problem with the system may be eCall Overview ...... 334 indicated by the following: In the event of a crash, an eCall-equipped vehicle may . Red light near the phone button automatically call the nearest 112 displays emergency centre. If built-in sensors . Light near the phone button does detect a crash, an emergency call is not display with the vehicle placed automatically. An advisor will switched on determine whether help is needed. . Driver Information Centre message The exact location of the crash site is may appear sent to the emergency centre even if the occupants of the vehicle are Contact your retailer for service. unable to communicate with When the system is active, the green emergency personnel. light near the phone button is lit. Usage of personal data is strictly limited to the purpose of handling the emergency call to the emergency number 112. The eCall system may collect and process the following data: The eCall system can also be activated . Vehicle Identification Number manually. Press X on the overhead . Vehicle type, such as passenger console to contact the nearest 112 vehicle or light commercial vehicle Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
ECALL 335 . Vehicle propulsion storage type, The system activity log is kept for the such as petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG, duration of the emergency call, or a electric, or hydrogen maximum of 13 hours after the call . Last three vehicle locations and was initiated. direction of travel The data subject, or vehicle owner, . Automatic activation log file for has the right to access the data and, the system and its timestamp as appropriate, to request the rectification, erasure or blocking of Data collected by the eCall system is personal data when the processing of shared only with the 112 emergency the data does not comply with local centre when a connection is made. regulations. Any third parties who Data collected by the system is: have received the data must be notified of any rectification, erasure, . Temporarily stored in the system or blocking necessary in order to memory, but it is not available comply with local regulations unless it outside of the system before an proves impossible or involves a eCall is triggered. disproportionate effort. . Not traceable and not subject to The data subject, or vehicle owner, constant tracking during normal has a right to complain to the system operation. competent data protection authority if . Stored in the system's memory but he or she feels that his or her rights is automatically and continuously have been infringed as a result of the deleted. processing of his or her personal data. Vehicle location data is continuously overwritten and limited to the last three locations for normal operation of the system. Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
336 INDEX Index A Airbags (cont'd) Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 243 On-Off Switch ...... 67 Accessory Power ...... 169 Readiness Light ...... 109 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 193 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Add-On Electrical Equipment ...... 240 Vehicles ...... 68 Adjustments System Check ...... 61 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 44 Alarm Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...... 250 Vehicle Security ...... 28 Air Conditioning ...... 142 Alert Air Filter Lane Change ...... 217 Life System ...... 250 Rear Pedestrian ...... 210 Air Filter, Passenger Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 217 Compartment ...... 147 All-Season Tyres ...... 272 Air Vents ...... 146 All-Wheel Drive ...... 183, 260 Airbag System Light ...... 114 Check ...... 70 Anti-theft How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . .65 Locking System ...... 30 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . .65 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 184 What Will You See after an Warning Light ...... 114 Airbag Inflates? ...... 65 Appearance Care When Should an Airbag Exterior ...... 305 Inflate? ...... 64 Interior ...... 309 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 62 Armrest Storage ...... 90 Airbags Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 211 Adding Equipment to the Assistance Systems for Parking Vehicle ...... 69 and Reversing ...... 203 Light On-Off ...... 109 Auto Stop On-Off Light ...... 109 Stop/Start System ...... 167 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INDEX 337 Automatic Braking (cont'd) Check Dimming Mirrors ...... 34 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . 213 Engine Light (Malfunction Door Locks ...... 19 Braking System Indicator) ...... 111 Emergency Braking (AEB) ...... 213 Front Pedestrian (FPB) ...... 215 Child Restraints Headlamp System ...... 135 Bulb Replacement Infants and Young Children ...... 71 Transmission ...... 177 Front Indicator Lamps ...... 264 ISOFIX ...... 82 Transmission Fluid ...... 250 Headlamp Aiming ...... 263 Older Children ...... 71 Automatic Transmission Headlamps ...... 264 Securing ...... 85, 86 Manual Mode ...... 181 Reversing Lamps ...... 264 Systems ...... 73 B Buying New Tyres ...... 282 Circuit Breakers ...... 265 Cleaning Battery ...... 259 C Exterior Care ...... 305 Exterior Lighting Battery Calibration ...... 100 Interior Care ...... 309 Saver ...... 140 Capacities and Specifications ...... 326 Climate Control Systems Jump Starting ...... 299 Carbon Monoxide Dual Automatic ...... 142 Power Protection ...... 139 Engine Exhaust ...... 171 Clock ...... 100 Biodiesel ...... 222 Liftgate ...... 20 Cluster, Instrument ...... 104 Blade Replacement, Wiper ...... 261 Winter Driving ...... 158 Cold Weather Operation ...... 223 Bonnet ...... 244 Cargo Compact Spare Tyre ...... 298 Brake Cover ...... 92 Compartments Electric Boost ...... 184 Tie-Downs ...... 93 Storage ...... 89 Parking, Electric ...... 184 Caution, Danger, and Warning ...... 2 Compass ...... 100 System Warning Light ...... 112 Centre Console Storage ...... 91 Compressor Kit, Tyre Sealant ...... 287 Brakes ...... 257 Chains, Tyre ...... 285 Conformity Antilock ...... 184 Charging Declaration of ...... 329 Assist ...... 186 Wireless ...... 101 Control Fluid ...... 258 Charging System Light ...... 111 Traction and Electronic Braking ...... 150 Stability ...... 186 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
338 INDEX Control of a Vehicle ...... 150 Diesel Particulate Filter ...... 172 Driving (cont'd) Convex Mirrors ...... 32 Distracted Driving ...... 149 Wet Roads ...... 157 Coolant Dome Lamps ...... 138 Winter ...... 158 Engine Temperature Gauge ...... 108 Door Dual Automatic Climate Engine Temperature Warning Ajar Light ...... 120 Control System ...... 142 Light ...... 117 Delayed Locking ...... 18 E Cooling ...... 142 Locks ...... 16 eCall Overview ...... 334 Cooling System ...... 251 Power Locks ...... 18 Electric Brake Boost ...... 184 Cornering Lights ...... 137 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...... 328 Electric Parking Brake ...... 184 Courtesy Lamps ...... 138 Drive Systems Electric Parking Brake Light ...... 113 Cover All-Wheel Drive ...... 183, 260 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 240 Cargo ...... 92 Driver Assistance Systems ...... 201 Electrical System Cruise Control ...... 189 Driver Information Engine Compartment Fuse Light ...... 120 Centre (DIC) ...... 120 Block ...... 266 Cruise Control, Adaptive ...... 193 Driver Mode Control ...... 188 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 265 Cybersecurity ...... 333 Driver Mode Control Light ...... 117 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 269 Driving D Overload ...... 265 Assistance Systems ...... 211 Danger, Warning, and Caution ...... 2 Engine Better Fuel Economy ...... 149 Data Collection Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 250 Characteristics and Infotainment System ...... 333 Check Light (Malfunction Towing Tips ...... 230 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 135 Indicator) ...... 111 Defensive ...... 150 Declaration of Conformity ...... 329 Compartment Overview ...... 246 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 157 Defensive Driving ...... 150 Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 108 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 159 Delayed Locking ...... 18 Coolant Temperature Loss of Control ...... 152 Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...... 173 Warning Light ...... 117 Off-Road ...... 153 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Cooling System ...... 251 Off-Road Recovery ...... 152 Warning Light ...... 119 Drive Belt Routing ...... 328 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 160 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INDEX 339 Engine (cont'd) Filter, Fuel (cont'd) Exhaust ...... 171 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 250 Filling a Portable Fuel Heater ...... 168 Flash-to-Pass ...... 135 Container ...... 229 Oil Life System ...... 249 Flat Tyre ...... 285 Filling the Tank ...... 227 Oil Pressure Light ...... 118 Changing ...... 293 Filter Replacement ...... 227 Overheating ...... 255 Floor Mats ...... 312 Gauge ...... 107 Power Messages ...... 127 Fluid Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 118 Running While Parked ...... 172 Automatic Transmission ...... 250 Running out of Fuel ...... 226 Starting ...... 165 Brakes ...... 258 Water in Fuel ...... 223 Engine Air Filter Life System ...... 250 Washer ...... 256 Fuel for Diesel Engines ...... 221 Engines Fog Lamp Light, Rear ...... 119 Fuses Diesel Fuel ...... 221 Fog Lamps ...... 137 Engine Compartment Fuse Entry Lighting ...... 139 Folding Mirrors ...... 33 Block ...... 266 Equipment, Towing ...... 237 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 265 Exhaust Fluid System ...... 211 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 269 Diesel ...... 173 Front Indicator Lamps ...... 264 G Exit Lighting ...... 139 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Gas Strut(s) ...... 262 Extended Parking ...... 171 System ...... 215 Gauges Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 133 Front Seats Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 108 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 135 Adjustment ...... 43 Fuel ...... 107 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 140 Heated and Ventilated ...... 49 Mileometer ...... 106 Front Storage ...... 89 F Rev Counter ...... 107 Fuel Filter ...... 172 Speedometer ...... 106 Additives ...... 221 Replacement (Fuel) ...... 227 Trip Odometer ...... 107 Biodiesel ...... 222 Warning Lights and Cold Weather Operation ...... 223 Indicators ...... 103 Diesel Engines ...... 221 Gear Shifting Light ...... 114 Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . 149 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
340 INDEX General Information Heating ...... 142 K Service and Maintenance ...... 314 High-Speed Operation ...... 275 Keyless Entry Towing ...... 230 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 157 Remote (RKE) System ...... 8 Vehicle Care ...... 243 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 186 Keys ...... 7 Horn ...... 97 Glove Box ...... 89 L How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 54 H Lamps HVAC ...... 142 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 136 Cornering ...... 137 Head Restraints ...... 42 I Courtesy ...... 138 Head-up Display ...... 123 Ignition Positions ...... 164 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 135 Headlamps Indicator Dome ...... 138 Aiming ...... 263 Pedestrian Ahead ...... 115 Exterior Controls ...... 133 Automatic ...... 135 Vehicle Ahead ...... 115 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 135 Bulb Replacement ...... 264 Indicator and Lane-Change Exterior Lighting Battery Daytime Running Signals ...... 137 Saver ...... 140 Lamps (DRL) ...... 135 Infants and Young Children, Front Indicator ...... 264 Flash-to-Pass ...... 135 Restraints ...... 71 Malfunction Indicator (Check Lamps On Reminder ...... 120 Infotainment ...... 141 Engine) ...... 111 Main-Beam On Light ...... 119 Infotainment System ...... 333 On Reminder ...... 120 Main/Dipped Beam Changer . . . . . 135 Instrument Cluster ...... 104 Reading ...... 138 Heated Instrument Panel Overview ...... 4 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 217 Rear Seats ...... 53 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 34 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 219 Steering Wheel ...... 96 Introduction ...... 2 Lane Keep Assist Light ...... 115 Heated and Ventilated Front ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems . . . . 82 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 56 Seats ...... 49 J LED Lighting ...... 264 Heated Mirrors ...... 33 Jump Starting ...... 299 Liftgate ...... 20 Heater Light Engine ...... 168 Performance Shifting ...... 114 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INDEX 341 Lighting Lights (cont'd) M Entry ...... 139 Main-Beam On ...... 119 Main-Beam On Light ...... 119 Exit ...... 139 Main/Dipped Beam Changer . . . . . 135 Maintenance Illumination Control ...... 138 Seat Belt Reminders ...... 108 Records ...... 324 LED ...... 264 Security ...... 119 Maintenance Schedule ...... 315 Lights Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 113 Recommended Fluids and Airbag On-Off ...... 109 StabiliTrak OFF ...... 116 Lubricants ...... 322 Airbag Readiness ...... 109 Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 111 All-Wheel Drive ...... 114 (TCS)/StabiliTrak ...... 116 Manual Mode ...... 181 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Traction Off ...... 116 Massage ...... 51 Warning ...... 114 Tyre Pressure ...... 118 Memory Seats ...... 47 Brake System Warning ...... 112 Wait to Start ...... 117 Messages Charging System ...... 111 Lights, Hazard ...... 136 Engine Power ...... 127 Check Engine (Malfunction Lock Vehicle ...... 126 Indicator) ...... 111 Steering Column ...... 29 Vehicle Speed ...... 127 Cruise Control ...... 120 Locking Systems, Anti-theft ...... 30 Mileometer ...... 106 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ...... 119 Locks Trip ...... 107 Door Ajar ...... 120 Automatic Door ...... 19 Mirror Driver Mode Control ...... 117 Delayed Locking ...... 18 Rear Camera ...... 34 Electric Parking Brake ...... 113 Door ...... 16 Mirrors Engine Coolant Temperature Lockout Protection ...... 19 Automatic Dimming ...... 34 Warning ...... 117 Power Door ...... 18 Automatic Dimming Rear View . . . .34 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 118 Safety ...... 19 Convex ...... 32 Flash-to-Pass ...... 135 Loss of Control ...... 152 Folding ...... 33 Fog Lamp, Rear ...... 119 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 118 Heated ...... 33 Gear Shifting ...... 114 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 44 Manual Rearview ...... 34 Lane Keep Assist ...... 115 Front Seats ...... 44 Power ...... 32 Low Fuel Warning ...... 118 Tilt in Reverse ...... 34 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
342 INDEX Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 34 Parking R Mode ...... 188 Brake and P (Park) Reading Lamps ...... 138 Driver Control ...... 188 Mechanism Check ...... 260 Rear Camera Mirror ...... 34 Monitor System, Tyre Pressure . . . . 275 Extended ...... 171 Rear Fog Lamp Light ...... 119 N Over Things That Burn ...... 171 Rear Pedestrian Alert ...... 210 Parking or Reversing New Vehicle Running-In ...... 163 Rear Seats ...... 51 Assistance Systems ...... 203 Heated ...... 53 O Passenger Compartment Air Rear Storage ...... 90 Off-Road ...... 153 Filter ...... 147 Rear View Mirrors ...... 34 Driving ...... 153 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator ...... 115 Automatic Dimming ...... 34 Recovery ...... 152 Performance Shifting Light ...... 114 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...... 203 Oil Personalisation Rear Window Washer/Wiper ...... 99 Engine ...... 247 Vehicle ...... 127 Reclining Seat Backrests ...... 45 Engine Oil Life System ...... 249 Power Recommended Fluids and Pressure Light ...... 118 Door Locks ...... 18 Lubricants ...... 322 Older Children, Restraints ...... 71 Mirrors ...... 32 Records Operation Outlets ...... 100 Maintenance ...... 324 Fog Lamps ...... 137 Protection, Battery ...... 139 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...... 302 Outlets Retained Accessory (RAP) ...... 169 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power ...... 100 Seat Adjustment ...... 44 System ...... 8 Overheating, Engine ...... 255 Windows ...... 37 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 14 Overview Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ...... 59 Replacement Parts Instrument Panel ...... 4 Privacy Airbags ...... 70 P Vehicle Data Recording ...... 332 Maintenance ...... 323 Park Replacing Airbag System ...... 70 Shifting Out of ...... 170 Replacing Seat Belt System Park Assist ...... 203 Parts after a Crash ...... 60 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INDEX 343 Restraints Seat Belts (cont'd) Servicing the Airbag ...... 68 Where to Put ...... 76 Replacing after a Crash ...... 60 Shifting Retained Accessory Use During Pregnancy ...... 59 Into Park ...... 170 Power (RAP) ...... 169 Seats Out of Park ...... 170 Rev Counter ...... 107 Adjustment, Front ...... 43 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...... 217 Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 34 Head Restraints ...... 42 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 137 Roads Heated and Ventilated Front ...... 49 Spare Tyre Driving, Wet ...... 157 Heated, Rear ...... 53 Compact ...... 298 Roof Lumbar Adjustment, Front ...... 44 Specifications and Capacities ...... 326 Sunroof ...... 39 Memory ...... 47 Speed Limiter ...... 191 Roof Rack System ...... 93 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 44 Speedometer ...... 106 Rotation, Tyres ...... 280 Rear ...... 51 StabiliTrak Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...... 328 Reclining Seat Backrests ...... 45 OFF Light ...... 116 Running out of Fuel ...... 226 Securing Child Restraints ...... 85, 86 Start Assist, Hill ...... 186 Running the Vehicle While Security Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 14 Parked ...... 172 Light ...... 119 Starter Switch Check ...... 260 Running-In, New Vehicle ...... 163 Vehicle ...... 28 Starting the Engine ...... 165 S Vehicle Alarm ...... 28 Steering ...... 151 Service ...... 147 Heated Wheel ...... 96 Safety Locks ...... 19 Accessories and Wheel Adjustment ...... 96 Safety System Check ...... 59 Modifications ...... 243 Wheel Controls ...... 96 Sealant Kit, Tyre ...... 287 Doing Your Own Work ...... 243 Steering Column Lock ...... 29 Seat Belts ...... 53 Maintenance Records ...... 324 Stop/Start System ...... 167 Care ...... 59 Maintenance, General Storage How to Wear Seat Belts Information ...... 314 Rear ...... 90 Properly ...... 54 Parts Identification ...... 325 Storage Areas Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 56 Service Electric Parking Brake Armrest ...... 90 Reminders ...... 108 Light ...... 113 Cargo Cover ...... 92 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
344 INDEX Storage Areas (cont'd) T Tyres (cont'd) Centre Console ...... 91 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 30 Chains ...... 285 Front ...... 89 Time ...... 100 Changing ...... 293 Glove Box ...... 89 Towing Compact Spare ...... 298 Roof Rack System ...... 93 Driving Characteristics ...... 230 Different Size ...... 283 Sunglasses ...... 90 Equipment ...... 237 If a Tyre Goes Flat ...... 285 Umbrella ...... 92 General Information ...... 230 Inspection ...... 280 Storage Compartments ...... 89 Recreational Vehicle ...... 302 Pressure ...... 273, 275 Storing the Tyre Sealant and Trailer ...... 233 Pressure Light ...... 118 Compressor Kit ...... 293 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...... 239 Pressure Monitor Operation ...... 276 Struts Vehicle ...... 302 Pressure Monitor System ...... 275 Gas ...... 262 Traction Rotation ...... 280 Stuck Vehicle ...... 159 Control System Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 287 Summer Tyres ...... 273 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light ...... 116 Sealant and Compressor Kit, Sun Visors ...... 39 Off Light ...... 116 Storing ...... 293 Sunglass Storage ...... 90 Traction Control/Electronic Wheel Alignment and Tyre Sunroof ...... 39 Stability Control ...... 186 Balance ...... 284 Switches Trailer Wheel Replacement ...... 284 Airbag On-Off ...... 67 Sway Control (TSC) ...... 239 When It Is Time for New Symbols ...... 2 Towing ...... 233 Tyres ...... 281 System Transmission Winter ...... 272 Engine Air Filter Life ...... 250 Automatic ...... 177 U Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 211 Fluid, Automatic ...... 250 Umbrella Storage ...... 92 Infotainment ...... 141, 333 Triangle, Warning ...... 93 Roof Rack ...... 93 Trip Odometer ...... 107 V Systems Tyres ...... 271 Vehicle Driver Assistance ...... 201 All-Season ...... 272 Alarm System ...... 28 Buying New Tyres ...... 282 Control ...... 150 Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-13527557) - 2020 - crc - 3/18/20
INDEX 345 Vehicle (cont'd) Warning (cont'd) Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 325 Caution and Danger ...... 2 Load Limits ...... 160 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Messages ...... 126 Indicators ...... 103 Personalisation ...... 127 Warning Triangle ...... 93 Remote Start ...... 14 Warnings Security ...... 28 Hazard Lights ...... 136 Speed Messages ...... 127 Washer Fluid ...... 256 Towing ...... 302 Water in Fuel ...... 223 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 115 Wheels Vehicle Care Alignment and Tyre Balance . . . . . 284 Storing the Tyre Sealant and Different Size ...... 283 Compressor Kit ...... 293 Replacement ...... 284 Tyre Pressure ...... 273 When It Is Time for New Tyres . . . . 281 Vehicle Data Recording and Where to Put the Restraint ...... 76 Privacy ...... 332 Windows ...... 37 Vehicle Security Power ...... 37 Steering Column Lock ...... 29 Windshield Ventilation, Air ...... 146 Replacement ...... 262 Visors ...... 39 Wiper/Washer ...... 97 W Winter Driving ...... 158 Wait to Start Light ...... 117 Winter Tyres ...... 272 Warning Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 261 Brake System Light ...... 112 Wipers Rear Washer ...... 99 Wireless Charging ...... 101 20_CAD_XT4_COV_en_GB_DX4A0LSE2005EN_2020MAR01.ai 1 2/11/2020 12:59:40 PM
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