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In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3 Air Vents ...... 8-8 Vehicle Features ...... 1-15 Maintenance ...... 8-9 Performance and Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Maintenance ...... 1-20 Controls ...... 5-2 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information ...... 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Indicators ...... 5-8 Starting and Operating ...... 9-15 Windows ...... 2-1 Information Displays ...... 5-28 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-22 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-35 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-23 Doors ...... 2-15 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-46 Drive Systems ...... 9-25 Vehicle Security...... 2-17 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-55 Brakes ...... 9-26 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-19 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-29 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-21 Lighting ...... 6-1 Cruise Control ...... 9-32 Windows ...... 2-22 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-43 Roof ...... 2-26 Interior Lighting ...... 6-6 Fuel ...... 9-60 Lighting Features ...... 6-8 Trailer Towing...... 9-64 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-69 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Front Seats ...... 3-4 Introduction ...... 7-1 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Rear Seats ...... 3-13 General Information ...... 10-2 Safety Belts ...... 3-16 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-3 Airbag System ...... 3-24 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-28 Child Restraints ...... 3-38 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Electrical System ...... 10-30 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-38 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Jump Starting ...... 10-75 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-78 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Appearance Care ...... 10-81 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Privacy...... 13-14 General Information ...... 11-1 Cadillac Premium Care OnStar ...... 14-1 Maintenance ...... 11-3 OnStar Overview...... 14-1 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 Special Application OnStar Additional Services ...... 11-9 Information ...... 14-6 Additional Maintenance Index ...... i-1 and Care ...... 11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-13 Maintenance Records ...... 11-16 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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specifications, features/applications Using this Manual that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to To quickly locate information about the printing of this owner manual. the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an Refer to the purchase alphabetical list of what is in the documentation relating to your manual and the page number where The names, logos, emblems, specific vehicle to confirm the it can be found. slogans, vehicle model names, and features. vehicle body designs appearing in Keep this manual in the vehicle for Danger, Warnings, and this manual including, but not limited quick reference. to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Cautions the CADILLAC Emblem, and XTS Canadian Vehicle Owners Warning messages found on vehicle are trademarks and/or service labels and in this manual describe marks of General Motors LLC, its Propriétaires Canadiens hazards and what to do to avoid or subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. reduce them. A French language manual can be For vehicles first sold in Canada, obtained from your dealer, at substitute the name “General www.helminc.com, or from: { Danger Motors of Canada Limited for ” On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Cadillac Motor Car Division Danger indicates a hazard with a wherever it appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du high level of risk which will result concessionnaire ou à l'adresse in serious injury or death. This manual describes features that savant: may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Helm, Incorporated was not purchased on the vehicle, Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive model variants, country Plymouth, MI 48170 Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22940213 A First Printing © 2014 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Symbols G : Air Conditioning { Warning Refrigerant Oil The vehicle has components and Warning indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) could result in injury or death. text. Symbols are shown along with g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls the text describing the operation or or OnStar® (if equipped) information relating to a specific component, control, message, $ : Brake System Warning Light { Caution gauge, or indicator. I : Certified Technician Caution indicates a hazard that M : This symbol is shown when " : Charging System could result in property or vehicle you need to see your owner manual : Cruise Control damage. for additional instructions or I information. B : Engine Coolant Temperature * : This symbol is shown when O : Exterior Lamps you need to see a service manual H : Flammable for additional instructions or information. . : Fuel Gauge Vehicle Symbol Chart + : Fuses Here are some additional symbols 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam A circle with a slash through it is a that may be found on the vehicle Changer safety symbol which means “Do and what they mean. For more ( : Heated Steering Wheel Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let information on the symbol, refer to j the Index. : LATCH System Child this happen.” Restraints 9 : Airbag Readiness Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp # : Air Conditioning : : Oil Pressure Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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2 NOTES Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-1
In Brief Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-11 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Steering Wheel (RCTA) System ...... 1-18 Adjustment ...... 1-11 Parking Assist ...... 1-18 Instrument Panel Interior Lighting ...... 1-11 Automatic Parking Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Exterior Lighting ...... 1-13 Assist (APA) ...... 1-18 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13 Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) Initial Drive Information Climate Controls ...... 1-14 System ...... 1-18 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Transmission ...... 1-15 Active Emergency Braking Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...... 1-19 System ...... 1-4 Vehicle Features Power Outlets ...... 1-19 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-5 Infotainment System ...... 1-15 Universal Remote System . . . 1-19 Door Locks ...... 1-5 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15 Sunroof ...... 1-19 Trunk ...... 1-6 Cruise Control ...... 1-16 Windows ...... 1-6 Driver Information Performance and Maintenance Seat Adjustment ...... 1-7 Center (DIC) ...... 1-16 Traction Control/Electronic Memory Features ...... 1-9 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Stability Control ...... 1-20 Second Row Seats ...... 1-9 System ...... 1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-21 Heated and Ventilated Lane Departure Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-21 Seats ...... 1-9 Warning (LDW) ...... 1-17 Driving for Better Fuel Head Restraint Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . 1-17 Economy ...... 1-22 Adjustment ...... 1-10 Side Blind Zone Roadside Service ...... 1-22 Safety Belts ...... 1-10 Alert (SBZA) ...... 1-17 OnStar® ...... 1-22 Passenger Sensing Rear Vision System ...... 1-10 Camera (RVC) ...... 1-18 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-3
1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 6. Hazard Warning Flashers on 11. Data Link Connector (DLC) 2. Electric Parking Brake on page 6-5. (Out of View). See Malfunction page 9-27. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Indicator Lamp on page 5-18. Instrument Panel Illumination on page 9-56. 12. Cruise Control on page 9-32. Control on page 6-6. Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). See Adaptive Cruise Control on Head-Up Display (HUD) on Lane Departure Warning (LDW) page 9-35 (If Equipped). page 5-31 (If Equipped). on page 9-56. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) 3. Exterior Lamp Controls on Traction Control/Electronic System on page 9-50 (If page 6-1. Stability Control on page 9-29. Equipped). Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 7. Infotainment on page 7-1. Phone Button. See Steering Lane-Change Signals on 8. Glove Box Button. See Glove Wheel Controls on page 5-2. page 6-5. Box on page 4-2. Heated Steering Wheel on 4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9. Parking Assist Button. See page 5-2 (If Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) Assistance Systems for Parking 13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Display. See Driver Information or Backing on page 9-44. page 5-2. Center (DIC) on page 5-28. Automatic Park Assist (APA) 14. Horn on page 5-3. 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Button. See Assistance Systems 15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3. for Parking or Backing on page 5-2. page 9-44. 16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. 9. Instrument Panel Storage on See Ignition Positions on page 4-1. page 9-15. 10. Hood Release. See Hood on 17. Shift Lever. See Automatic page 10-4. Transmission on page 9-23. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
1-4 In Brief
18. Instrument Panel Storage on Initial Drive 7 : Press and release one time to page 4-1 (If Equipped). initiate vehicle locator. Press and 19. Dual Automatic Climate Control Information hold for three seconds to sound the System on page 8-1. This section provides a brief panic alarm. Press again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. Heated and Ventilated Front overview about some of the Seats on page 3-11 (If important features that may or may X : Press twice quickly to release Equipped). not be on your specific vehicle. the trunk. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Q : Press to lock all doors. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors, depending on the Press the key release button near vehicle personalization settings. the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key. The key can be See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization on used for the driver door. page 5-46. See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-5
Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks If equipped with remote start, the To cancel a remote start, do any of engine can be started from outside the following: of the vehicle. . Press and hold / until the Starting the Vehicle parking lamps turn off. 1. Press and release Q on the . Turn on the hazard warning RKE transmitter. flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. 2. Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until See Remote Vehicle Start on the turn signal lamps flash. page 2-9. 3. Press the brake pedal and select Door Locks the ON/RUN/START ignition . From the inside, press Q or K. mode to drive the vehicle. To lock or unlock a door manually: See Power Door Locks on When the vehicle starts, the parking . Use the key in the driver door. page 2-13. lamps will turn on and remain on as The key cylinder is covered by a long as the engine is running. The cap. See Door Locks on . From the outside, press Q or K doors will be locked and the climate page 2-11. on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) control system may come on. . From the inside, to lock a door System Operation on page 2-3. The engine will continue to run for push down on the door lock 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a knob on top of the door. To From the outside, if the vehicle is 10-minute time extension. Remote unlock a door, pull once on the equipped with Keyless Access, start can be extended only once. door handle to unlock it, and press the button on the door handle again to open it. when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within range to Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
1-6 In Brief
unlock it. See Remote Keyless See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The power window switches on the Entry (RKE) System Operation on System Operation on page 2-3 and driver door control all the windows. page 2-3. Trunk on page 2-15. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Trunk Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows on page 2-22.
To open the trunk, press | from The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ inside the vehicle or press twice X ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, quickly on the Remote Keyless or when Retained Accessory Power Entry (RKE) transmitter, or press the (RAP) is active. See Retained touch pad on the rear of the trunk Accessory Power (RAP) on above the license plate after page 9-20. unlocking all doors. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-7
Seat Adjustment See Power Seat Adjustment on See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-6. page 3-7. Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar Base Base Shown, Uplevel Similar To adjust the seat: To adjust the lumbar support: To adjust the seatback: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control . Press and hold the control . Tilt the top of the control forward or rearward. forward to increase or rearward rearward to recline. to decrease lumbar support. . . Raise or lower the front part of Tilt the top of the control forward the seat cushion by moving the . Press and hold the control to raise. front of the control up or down. upward to raise or downward to See Reclining Seatbacks on lower the height of the lumbar page 3-7. . Raise or lower the seat by support. moving the rear of the control up or down. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
1-8 In Brief
Uplevel Seat Adjustment . Move Feature Select (1) to Massage display seat adjustments on the Uplevel Seat Control center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll through features. . Press Up (2) to make upward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press Rearward (3) to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press Down (4) to make downward adjustments of the selected feature. Driver Seat Shown, Passenger Seat Similar . Press Forward (5) to make 1. Feature Select forward adjustments of the 1. Feature Select 2. Up selected feature. 2. Next Higher Massage Type 3. Rearward See Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. 3. Decrease Massage Intensity 4. Down 4. Next Lower Massage Type 5. Forward 5. Increase Massage Intensity If equipped, the ignition must be on 6. Massage On/Off to use all uplevel seat features. If equipped, the ignition must be on to display massage controls (1 through 5). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-9
Massage On/Off (6) may be used memory buttons also store outside Heated and Ventilated for a limited amount of time with the mirror and power tilt and telescoping vehicle ignition in OFF. steering column positions. Seats See Massage on page 3-12. See Memory Seats on page 3-8 and Vehicle Personalization on Memory Features page 5-46. Second Row Seats On some vehicles, either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. See Rear Seats on page 3-13.
If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in Driver Buttons Shown, Passenger ON/RUN/START. Buttons Similar Press J or z to heat the driver or If equipped, the SET, "1," "2," and passenger seat cushion and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door seatback. and front passenger door are used to manually save and recall memory Press C or { to ventilate the driver settings for the driver and or passenger seat. passenger seats. The driver Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Press the button once for the See Head Restraints on page 3-2 . Lower Anchors and Tethers for highest setting. With each press of and Power Seat Adjustment on Children (LATCH System) on the button, the seat will change to page 3-6. page 3-46. the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights Safety Belts Passenger Sensing next to the buttons indicate three for System the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-11. United States Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and Refer to the following sections for adjusted properly. important information on how to use To achieve a comfortable seating safety belts properly: Canada position, change the seatback . Safety Belts on page 3-16. The passenger sensing system will recline angle as little as necessary turn off the front outboard . How to Wear Safety Belts while keeping the seat and the head passenger frontal airbag and knee Properly on page 3-17. restraint height in the proper airbag under certain conditions. No position. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-18. other airbag is affected by the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-11
passenger sensing system. See 2. Press one of the four arrows to Steering Wheel Passenger Sensing System on move the mirror. page 3-31. Adjustment 3. Move the selector switch to ) to The passenger airbag status deselect the mirror. indicator lights on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. The vehicle has manual folding See Passenger Airbag Status mirrors or, if equipped, power folding Indicator on page 5-17. mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on page 2-20. Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror Exterior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Press the control to move the tilt Mirror and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror Do not adjust the steering wheel will automatically reduce the glare while driving. from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on Interior Lighting when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Dome Lamp 1. Move the selector switch to L on page 2-21. The dome lamp is in the overhead (Left) or R (Right) to choose the console. driver or passenger mirror. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
1-12 In Brief
Reading Lamps There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off:
To change the dome lamp settings, Press the button near the rear press: passenger reading lamps. OFF: Turns the lamp off, even For more information on interior when a door is open. lighting, see Instrument Panel DOOR: The lamp comes on Illumination Control on page 6-6. automatically when a door is opened.
ON: Turns the dome lamp on. Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-13
Exterior Lighting 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 . Turn and Lane-Change Signals INT: Move the windshield wiper on page 6-5 lever to INT. Turn the x INT band . Headlamp High/Low-Beam up for more frequent wipes or down Changer on page 6-3 for less frequent wipes. If equipped The exterior lamp control is on the with Rainsense, turn the x INT turn signal lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer band to adjust the sensitivity. To turn Turn the control to the following the Rainsense feature on or off, see positions: “Rain Sense Wipers” under Vehicle O : Turns off the exterior lamps. Personalization on page 5-46. The knob returns to the AUTO OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. position after it is released. Turn to O 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move again to reactivate the the lever down. For several wipes, AUTO mode. hold the lever down. AUTO: Automatically turns the With the ignition in ACC/ n L : Pull the lever toward you to exterior lamps on and off, ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, spray windshield washer fluid and depending on outside lighting. move the lever to select the wiper activate the wipers. ; speed. : Turns on the parking lamps See Windshield Wiper/Washer on including all lamps, except the HI: Use for fast wipes. page 5-3. headlamps. LO: Use for slow wipes. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
1-14 In Brief
Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls Climate Control Buttons 3. Fan Control 1. Driver and Passenger 6. Defrost 4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature Controls 7. Rear Window Defogger Temperature) 2. Fan Control 8. Recirculation 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) 3. OFF (Fan) 6. Climate Control Selection 4. Driver and Passenger Heated (Application Tray Button) and Ventilated Seats 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Touch Screen) 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-15
See Dual Automatic Climate Control on the back of the steering wheel. Vehicle Features System on page 8-1 and Rear Tap the left control to downshift, and Climate Control System on page 8-6 the right control to upshift. A Driver (if equipped). Information Center (DIC) message Infotainment System indicates the gear the vehicle is in. See the infotainment manual for Transmission See Manual Mode on page 9-25. information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, Automatic Transmission and voice or speech recognition. Tap Shift It also includes information on settings. Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.
Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in M (Manual Mode). If equipped, the controls are Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Cruise Control increase speed to the next 5 km/h Driver Information (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second Center (DIC) detent. The DIC display is in the instrument SET−: Press the control down cluster. It shows the status of many briefly to set the speed and activate vehicle systems. cruise control. If the cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. To decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− down to the first detent. To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press SET− down to the second detent. * : Press to disengage cruise J : Press to turn the system on control without erasing the set and off. A white indicator appears in speed from memory. the instrument cluster when turned on. See Cruise Control on page 9-32 or Adaptive Cruise Control on +RES: If there is a set speed in page 9-35 (if equipped). y or z : Move SEL up or down to memory, press the control up briefly go to the previous or next selection. to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If the cruise S or T : Press to move between control is already active, use to the interactive display zones in the increase vehicle speed. To increase cluster. Press S to go back to the speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press previous menu. +RES up to the first detent. To Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-17
SEL: Press to open a menu or Lane Departure The system will not assist or alert if select a menu item. Press and hold it detects that you are actively to reset values on certain screens. Warning (LDW) steering. Override LKA by turning See Driver Information Center (DIC) If equipped, LDW may help avoid the steering wheel. LKA uses a on page 5-28. unintentional lane departures at camera to detect lane markings speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or between 60 km/h (37 mph) and greater. LDW uses a camera sensor 180 km/h (112 mph). Forward Collision Alert to detect the lane markings. The (FCA) System See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on LDW light, @, is green if a lane page 9-58. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or marking is detected. If the vehicle reduce the harm caused by departs the lane, the light will Side Blind Zone front-end crashes. FCA provides a change to amber and flash. In Alert (SBZA) green indicator, V, when a vehicle addition, the driver seat will pulse or is detected ahead. This indicator beeps will sound. If equipped, SBZA will detect displays amber if you follow a See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vehicles in the next lane over in the vehicle much too closely. When on page 9-56. vehicle's side blind zone area. approaching a vehicle ahead too When this happens, the SBZA quickly, FCA provides a flashing red Lane Keep Assist (LKA) display will light up in the alert on the windshield and rapidly corresponding outside side mirror beeps or pulses the driver seat. If equipped, LKA may help avoid and will flash if the turn signal is on. crashes due to unintentional lane See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) departures. It may assist by gently on page 9-54. System on page 9-50. turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
1-18 In Brief
Rear Vision Parking Assist When the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph), press the APA Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking button, O, to enable the system. If equipped, RVC displays a view of Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the the area behind the vehicle on the rear bumper to assist with parking See “Automatic Parking Assist center stack display when the and avoiding objects while in (APA)” under Assistance Systems vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to R (Reverse). It operates at speeds for Parking or Backing on aid with parking and low-speed less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may page 9-44. backing maneuvers. display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a Rear Automatic Braking See Assistance Systems for Parking graphic on the instrument cluster to (RAB) System or Backing on page 9-44. provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Rear Cross Traffic Alert pulses may occur if very close to an Control (ACC) it also has the Rear (RCTA) System object. Automatic Braking (RAB) system, which is designed to help avoid or The vehicle may also have the Front If equipped, when backing, the reduce the harm caused by backing Parking Assist system. RCTA system uses a triangle with crashes. If the system detects the an arrow displayed on the RVC See Assistance Systems for Parking vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a screen to warn of traffic behind your or Backing on page 9-44. crash with a detected object behind vehicle that may cross your your vehicle in your path, it may vehicle's path. In addition, beeps Automatic Parking automatically brake hard to a stop. will sound, or the driver seat will pulse. Assist (APA) See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-44 See Assistance Systems for Parking If equipped, the APA system helps or Backing on page 9-44 to search for and maneuver the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spots using automatic steering, DIC displays, and beeps. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-19
Active Emergency . Inside the center console. Read the instructions completely Braking System . On the rear of the center before attempting to program the console. Universal Remote system. Because If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise of the steps involved, it may be Control (ACC) it also has the Active Lift the cover to access the helpful to have another person Emergency Braking System, which accessory power outlet. available to assist you with includes Intelligent Brake See Power Outlets on page 5-6. programming the Universal Remote Assist (IBA) and the Automatic system. Collision Preparation (ACP) System. Universal Remote System See Universal Remote System on These systems can provide a boost page 5-55. to braking or automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a Sunroof forward gear. For vehicles equipped with a See Active Emergency Braking sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ System on page 9-53. RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof and power Power Outlets sunshade. See Ignition Positions on The accessory power outlets can be page 9-15 and Retained Accessory used to plug in electrical equipment, Power (RAP) on page 9-20. such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has three accessory If equipped, this system provides a power outlets: way to replace up to three remote . Inside the front storage area control transmitters used to activate below the climate control devices such as garage door system. openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
1-20 In Brief
the comfort open position. Press the Performance and rear of ~ again to open the sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not Maintenance fully open when the comfort feature is pressed the second time, the Traction Control/ sunshade will open fully. Electronic Stability Express Close: Press and release Control the front of ~ to express close the The Traction Control System (TCS) sunroof. limits wheel spin. The system turns Sunshade Switch on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Open/Close: Press and hold the 1. ~ Sunroof Switch The StabiliTrak system assists with front or rear of Q to open or close directional control of the vehicle in 2. Q Sunshade Switch the sunshade to the desired difficult driving conditions. The position. Sunroof Switch system also turns on automatically Express Open/Express Close: every time the vehicle is started. Vent Feature: Press and hold the Press and release the rear or front front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The Q . To turn off traction control, press of to express open or express and release the g button on the sunshade will automatically open close the sunshade. If the sunroof is approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press opened, the sunshade will express center stack. i comes on in the and hold the rear of ~ to close close within a few inches of the instrument cluster and the the vent. opened sunroof. appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control Comfort Stop Feature: This See Sunroof on page 2-26. System Messages on page 5-43. feature stops the sunroof from opening fully. Press and release the rear of ~ to open the sunroof to Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
In Brief 1-21
. To turn off both traction control tires. If the warning light comes on, to change the engine oil and filter. and StabiliTrak, press and hold stop as soon as possible and inflate The oil life system should be reset the g button on the center stack, the tires to the recommended to 100% only following an oil until i and g come on in the pressure shown on the Tire and change. Loading Information label. See instrument cluster and the Resetting the Oil Life System appropriate DIC message is Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. displayed. See Ride Control The warning light will remain on until 1. Using the DIC controls on the System Messages on page 5-43. the tire pressure is corrected. right side of the steering wheel, The low tire pressure warning light display REMAINING OIL LIFE . Press and release the g button may come on in cool weather when on the DIC. See Driver again to turn on both systems. the vehicle is first started, and then Information Center (DIC) on page 5-28. When remaining oil See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This life is low, the CHANGE Stability Control on page 9-29. may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and ENGINE OIL SOON message Tire Pressure Monitor the tires need to be inflated to the will appear on the display. See proper pressure. Engine Oil Messages on This vehicle may have a Tire page 5-38. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls the correct tire pressures. and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE See Tire Pressure Monitor System ENGINE OIL SOON message on page 10-47. and reset the oil life at 100%. Be careful not to reset the oil life Engine Oil Life System display accidentally at any time The engine oil life system calculates other than after the oil is The low tire pressure warning light engine oil life based on vehicle use changed. It cannot be reset alerts to a significant loss in and displays the CHANGE ENGINE accurately until the next oil pressure of one of the vehicle's OIL SOON message when it is time change. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
1-22 In Brief
The oil life system can also be reset . When road and weather See Roadside Service on as follows: conditions are appropriate, use page 13-5. cruise control. 1. Turn the ignition on with the ® engine off. . Always follow posted speed OnStar limits or drive more slowly when This vehicle may be equipped with a 2. Fully press and release the conditions require. accelerator pedal three times comprehensive, in-vehicle system within five seconds. . Keep vehicle tires properly that can connect to a live OnStar inflated. Advisor for Emergency, Security, If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Navigation, Connection, and SOON message is not on, the . Combine several trips into a single trip. Diagnostic Services. OnStar system is reset. services may require a paid See Engine Oil Life System on . Replace the vehicle's tires with subscription. See OnStar Overview page 10-11. the same TPC Spec number on page 14-1. molded into the tire's sidewall Driving for Better Fuel near the size. Economy . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips Roadside Service to get the best fuel economy possible. U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Canada: 1-800-882-1112 smoothly. TTY Users (U.S. Only): . Brake gradually and avoid 1-888-889-2438 abrupt stops. New vehicles are automatically . Avoid idling the engine for long enrolled in the Roadside Service periods of time. program. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1
Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Convex Mirrors ...... 2-19 Windows Power Mirrors ...... 2-20 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-20 Keys Heated Mirrors ...... 2-21 Keys and Locks Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 2-21 { Warning Keys ...... 2-1 Interior Mirrors Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-21 System ...... 2-2 a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Automatic Dimming Rearview transmitter is dangerous and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Mirror ...... 2-21 System Operation ...... 2-3 children or others could be Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Windows seriously injured or killed. They Door Locks ...... 2-11 Windows ...... 2-22 could operate the power windows Power Door Locks ...... 2-13 Power Windows ...... 2-22 or other controls or make the Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Sun Visors ...... 2-24 vehicle move. The windows will Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-13 Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . 2-25 function with the RKE transmitter Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 in the vehicle, and children or Safety Locks ...... 2-14 Roof others could be caught in the path Sunroof ...... 2-26 Doors of a closing window. Do not leave Trunk ...... 2-15 children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 2-17 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-17 Immobilizer ...... 2-18 Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-18 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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driver door and for locking the rear Remote Keyless Entry seatbacks so they cannot be folded. See Rear Seats on page 3-13. (RKE) System To remove the key, press the button See Radio Frequency Statement on near the bottom of the transmitter, page 13-12. and pull the key out. Never pull the If there is a decrease in the RKE key out without pressing the button. operating range: If it becomes difficult to turn the key, . Check the distance. The inspect the key blade for debris. transmitter may be too far from See your dealer if a new key is the vehicle. needed. . Check the location. Other Contact Roadside Service if locked vehicles or objects may be out of the vehicle. See Roadside blocking the signal. Service on page 13-5. . Check the transmitter's battery. With an active OnStar subscription, See “Battery Replacement” later an OnStar Advisor may remotely in this section. unlock the vehicle. See OnStar . If the transmitter is still not Overview on page 14-1. working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
There is a key inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the (RKE) System Operation The turn signal indicators may flash driver door or all doors depending and/or the horn may sound on the on the personalization settings. See The Keyless Access system allows second press to indicate locking. “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under for vehicle entry when the See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” Vehicle Personalization on transmitter is within range. See under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-46. When remotely “Keyless Access Operation” page 5-46. unlocking the vehicle at night, the following. headlamps and back-up lamps will If the driver door is open when Q is The RKE transmitter functions may come on for about 30 seconds to pressed, all doors lock and the work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from light your approach to the vehicle. driver door will immediately unlock if the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is to indicate unlocking. See “Remote Other conditions, such as those enabled. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle previously stated, can impact the Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-46. performance of the transmitter. Personalization on page 5-46. If the Memory seat positions may be passenger door is open when is Q recalled when unlocking the vehicle. pressed, all doors lock. See Memory Seats on page 3-8 and Pressing Q may also arm the alarm “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under system. See Vehicle Alarm System Vehicle Personalization on on page 2-17. page 5-46. If equipped with auto mirror folding, Pressing K will disarm the alarm pressing and holding Q for system. See Vehicle Alarm System one second will fold the mirrors. The on page 2-17. auto mirror folding feature will not If equipped with auto mirror folding, operate unless it is enabled. See pressing and holding K for Vehicle Personalization on one second will unfold the mirrors. page 5-46. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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The auto mirror folding feature will X (Remote Trunk Release): If the lock/unlock button is pressed not operate unless it is enabled. Press twice quickly to release the again within five seconds, all See Vehicle Personalization on trunk. passenger doors will unlock. page 5-46. Keyless Access Operation On some models, pressing and holding K will open all of the The Keyless Access system allows windows. the doors and trunk to be locked and unlocked without pressing the / (Remote Start): If equipped, RKE transmitter button. The RKE press and release Q and then transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) immediately press and hold / for at of the door being opened. If the least four seconds to start the vehicle has this feature, there will be engine from outside the vehicle a button on the outside front door using the RKE transmitter. See handles. Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9. Keyless Access can be Driver Side Shown, Passenger 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic programmed to unlock all doors on Alarm): Press and release to the first lock/unlock press from the Similar driver door. See Vehicle initiate vehicle locator. The exterior Pressing the lock/unlock button will Personalization on page 5-46. lamps flash and the horn chirps cause all doors to lock if any of the three times. Press and hold 7 for Keyless Unlocking/Locking from following occur: three seconds to sound the panic the Driver Door . It has been more than alarm. The horn sounds and the When the doors are locked and the five seconds since the first lock/ turn signal lamps flash for RKE transmitter is within range of unlock button press. 7 30 seconds, or until is pressed the door handle, pressing the lock/ . Two lock/unlock button presses again or the vehicle is started. unlock button on the driver door were used to unlock all doors. handle will unlock the driver door. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5
. Any vehicle door has been If other electronic devices interfere Keyless Trunk Opening opened and all doors are now with the RKE transmitter signal, the closed. Press the touch pad on the rear of vehicle may not detect the RKE the trunk above the license plate to Keyless Unlocking/Locking from transmitter inside the vehicle. open the trunk when the RKE the Passenger Doors If passive locking is enabled, the transmitter is in range. doors may lock with the RKE When the doors are locked and the transmitter inside the vehicle. Do Keyed Access RKE transmitter is within range of not leave the RKE transmitter in an To access a vehicle with a dead the door handle, pressing the lock/ unattended vehicle. unlock button on a passenger door transmitter battery, see Door Locks handle will unlock all doors. Temporary Disable Passive on page 2-11. Pressing the lock/unlock button will Locking Feature Programming Transmitters to cause all doors to lock if any of the Temporarily disable the passive the Vehicle following occur: K locking by pressing and holding Only RKE transmitters programmed . The lock/unlock button was used on the interior door switch with a to the vehicle will work. If a to unlock all doors. door open for at least four seconds, transmitter is lost or stolen, a . Any vehicle door has been or until three chimes are heard. replacement can be purchased and opened and all doors are now Passive locking will then remain programmed through your dealer. closed. disabled until Q on the interior door The vehicle can be reprogrammed is pressed, or until the vehicle is so that lost or stolen transmitters no Passive Locking turned on. longer work. Each vehicle can have This feature will lock the vehicle To customize the doors to up to eight transmitters matched several seconds after all doors are automatically lock when exiting the to it. closed, if the vehicle is off and at vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, least one RKE transmitter has been Start” under Vehicle Personalization removed or none remain in the on page 5-46. interior. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Programming with a Recognized center console storage area 4. Replace the recognized Transmitter between the driver and front transmitter with a new A new transmitter can be passenger seats. transmitter. Place the new programmed to the vehicle when 3. Remove the key lock cylinder transmitter in the transmitter there is one recognized transmitter. cap. See Door Locks on pocket. To program, the vehicle must be off page 2-11. Insert the vehicle key 5. Press the ENGINE START/ and all transmitters, both currently into the key lock cylinder on the STOP button. When the recognized and new, must be driver door handle. Then turn the transmitter is learned, the DIC with you. key counterclockwise, to the display will show that it is ready unlock position, five times within to program the next transmitter. 1. Open the center console storage 10 seconds. area and the storage tray. 6. Remove the transmitter from the The Driver Information Center transmitter pocket and press K (DIC) displays READY FOR or on the transmitter. REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC. Q To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode. 7. Return the key back into the transmitter. 2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
Programming without a 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC Recognized Transmitter displays PRESS ENGINE If there are no currently recognized START BUTTON TO LEARN, transmitters available, follow this then press the ENGINE START/ procedure to program up to eight STOP button. transmitters. This feature is not The DIC display will again show available in Canada. This procedure REMOTE LEARN PENDING, will take approximately 30 minutes PLEASE WAIT. to complete. The vehicle must be off 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional and all transmitters to be times. After the third time all programmed must be with you. previously known transmitters 1. Remove the key lock cylinder will no longer work with the cap. See Door Locks on vehicle. Remaining transmitters 4. Place the new transmitter in the page 2-11. Insert the vehicle key can be relearned during the next transmitter pocket. The into the key lock cylinder on the steps. transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area driver door handle; then turn the The DIC display should now key counterclockwise, to the between the driver and front show READY FOR REMOTE passenger seats. The storage unlock position five times within # 1. 10 seconds. area will need to be opened to access the transmitter pocket. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN 5. Press the ENGINE START/ PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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6. Remove the transmitter from the To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement transmitter pocket and press K 1. Open the center console storage or Q on the transmitter. area and the storage tray. { Caution To program additional When replacing the battery, do transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. not touch any of the circuitry on When all additional transmitters the transmitter. Static from your are programmed, press and hold body could damage the the ENGINE START/STOP transmitter. button for approximately 12 seconds to exit Replace the battery if the REPLACE programming mode. BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY 7. Return the key back into the message displays in the DIC. transmitter. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery 2. Place the transmitter in the If the transmitter battery is weak, transmitter pocket. or if there is interference with the 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or signal, the DIC may display NO N (Neutral), press the brake REMOTE DETECTED or NO pedal and the ENGINE START/ REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED STOP button. PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR Replace the transmitter battery VEHICLE when you try to start the as soon as possible. vehicle. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-39. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
1. Press the button on the side of / (Remote Vehicle Start): This the transmitter near the bottom button will be on the RKE and pull the key out. transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. If equipped, heated and ventilated front seats may also come on if enabled in vehicle personalization. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-11 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5-46 The climate control system will use the previous settings during a 3. Remove the old battery. Do not remote start. The rear window use a metal object. defogger may come on during 4. Insert the new battery on the remote start based on cold ambient back housing, positive side conditions. The rear defog indicator 2. Separate the two halves of the facing down. Replace with a light does not come on during transmitter using a flat tool CR2032 or equivalent battery. remote start. inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter. Do not use the 5. Align the front and back housing Laws in some local communities key slot. then snap the transmitter may restrict the use of remote together. starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote Remote Vehicle Start start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any If equipped, this feature allows the requirements. engine to be started from outside the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not During the remote start, the The vehicle's ignition must be use the remote start feature. The doors will be locked and the changed to ON/RUN/START and vehicle may run out of fuel. parking lamps will remain on as then back to OFF before the remote The RKE transmitter range may be long as the engine is running. start procedure can be used again. less while the vehicle is running. The engine will shut off after Canceling a Remote Start Other conditions can affect the 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition To cancel a remote start, do any of performance of the transmitter. See the following: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is put in ON/RUN/START. System on page 2-2. 3. Press the brake pedal and select . Press and hold / until the the ON/RUN/START ignition parking lamps turn off. Starting the Engine Using Remote mode to drive the vehicle. Start . Turn on the hazard warning Extending Engine Run Time flashers. 1. Press and release on the Q . Turn the vehicle on and then RKE transmitter. The engine run time can also be extended by another 10 minutes, back off. / 2. Immediately press and hold if during the first 10 minutes Conditions in Which Remote Start for at least four seconds or until Steps 1–2 are repeated while the Will Not Work the turn signal lamps flash. This engine is still running. This provides confirms the request to remote a total of 20 minutes. The remote start will not operate if any of the following occur: start the vehicle has been The remote start can only be received. If the vehicle's lamps extended once. . The ignition is in any mode other are not visible, press and than OFF. hold / for at least four seconds. A maximum of two remote starts, or a remote start with an extension, . The transmitter is in the vehicle. are allowed between ignition cycles. . The hood is not closed. . The hazard warning flashers are on. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11
. There is an emission control Press the power door lock switch to system malfunction. Warning (Continued) lock or unlock all doors . The engine coolant temperature automatically. See Power Door doors should be locked Locks on page 2-13. is too high. whenever the vehicle is . The oil pressure is low. driven. Outside the Vehicle . Two remote vehicle starts or a . Young children who get into Use the Remote Keyless Entry start with an extension have unlocked vehicles may be (RKE) transmitter, the key cylinder already been used. unable to get out. A child can on the driver front door, or the key be overcome by extreme heat cylinder on the passenger front . The vehicle is not in P (Park). and can suffer permanent door, if equipped. The key cylinder injuries or even death from is covered with a cap. Door Locks heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. Keyless Access { Warning . Outsiders can easily enter Unlocked doors can be through an unlocked door dangerous. when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to . Passengers, especially help prevent this from children, can easily open the happening. doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a Inside the Vehicle crash is increased if the On the rear doors, push down on doors are not locked. So, all the door lock knob to lock the door passengers should wear manually. Pull once on the door safety belts properly and the handle to unlock the door and again (Continued) to open the door. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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If equipped, use the Keyless Access 2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) system to lock and unlock the door. on the bottom of the cap (2) and When the doors are locked and the pry outward. RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and of the driver door handle, press the remove. lock/unlock button. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press 4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder. unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. Key Cylinder Access
To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. To access the key cylinder: 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the back of the cap (8) between the open position. 3. Move the cap forward and press seal (5) and the metal base (6). to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13
Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks This feature delays the actual The vehicle is programmed so that locking of the doors. when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is When Q is pressed on the power moved out of P (Park), the doors door lock switch, while the door is will lock. open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking To unlock the doors: is active. . Press an unlock switch on When all the doors are closed, the a door. doors will lock automatically after . Shift the transmission into five seconds. If a door is reopened P (Park). before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once The power door locks can be all the doors are closed again. programmed through the Driver Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. Information Center (DIC). See K Press Q on the door lock switch Vehicle Personalization on (Unlock): Press to unlock the page 5-46. doors. again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. Lockout Protection This feature can also be If the vehicle is in ACC/ programmed. See Vehicle ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START Personalization on page 5-46. with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter in the vehicle and the power door lock Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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switch is pressed with the driver This feature can also be The rear door power windows are door open, all the doors will lock programmed. See Vehicle also disabled. See Power Windows and only the driver door will unlock. Personalization on page 5-46. on page 2-22. If the vehicle is off with the RKE v { Safety Locks Press again to deactivate the transmitter in the vehicle and the safety locks. power door lock switch is pressed The rear door safety locks prevent If the rear inside door handle is with the driver door open, all the passengers from opening the rear being pulled when the safety lock is doors will lock and only the driver doors from inside the vehicle. door will unlock after closing all of deactivated, that door will remain the doors. locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then This feature can be manually press the safety lock twice to overridden with the driver door open deactivate the safety locks. by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When this feature is on and door locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The driver door must be closed before locking is requested for all doors to Press v { to activate the safety remain locked. When this feature is locks on the rear doors. The off, the Delayed Door Lock menu indicator light in the switch will will be available. illuminate when activated. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Trunk Lock Release Doors Warning (Continued) Trunk . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that { Warning brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See “Climate vehicle if it is driven with the Control Systems” in the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, Index. or with any objects that pass . If the vehicle is equipped with through the seal between the a power liftgate, disable the body and the trunk/hatch or power liftgate function. liftgate. Engine exhaust contains See Engine Exhaust on carbon monoxide (CO) which page 9-22. To open the trunk, press | from cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even inside the vehicle, press X twice death. quickly on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or press the If the vehicle must be driven with touch pad on the trunk above the the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: license plate. . Close all of the windows. With the Keyless Access system the . Fully open the air outlets on RKE transmitter must be within 1 m or under the instrument (3 ft) of the trunk for it to be panel. recognized. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Emergency Trunk Release following exposure to light. Pull the Handle release handle to open the trunk from the inside. After use, return to the stored position.
Use the handle to assist in closing the trunk. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. If the vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area can still be accessed by folding the rear seat: 1. Fold down the rear seatback. { Caution See Rear Seats on page 3-13. 2. Reach inward through the Do not use the emergency trunk opening to locate the emergency release handle as a tie-down or trunk release handle. anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage 3. Pull the release handle to open the handle. the trunk.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17
Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured will bypass the 30-second delay during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm This vehicle has theft-deterrent Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. system. features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, or the trunk The vehicle alarm system will not the vehicle impossible to steal. is open. arm if the doors are locked with Vehicle Alarm System Slow Flash: Alarm system is the key. armed. If the driver door is opened without This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm first unlocking with the RKE system. Arming the Alarm System transmitter, the horn will chirp and 1. Close the trunk and the hood. the lights will flash to indicate Turn off the vehicle. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked 2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways: by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10–second . Use the RKE transmitter. pre-alarm, the alarm will be . Use the Keyless Access activated. system. The alarm will also be activated if a . With a door open, press the passenger door, the trunk, or the inside Q. hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the 3. After 30 seconds the alarm alarm is activated, the turn signals system will arm, and the flash and the horn sounds for about The indicator light, on the indicator light will begin to slowly 30 seconds. The alarm system will instrument panel near the flash indicating the alarm system then re-arm to monitor for the next windshield, indicates the status of is operating. Pressing Q on the unauthorized event. the system. RKE transmitter a second time Off: Alarm system is disarmed. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start To disarm the alarm system or turn Condition is activated to enter the ACC/ off the alarm if it has been activated: If K is pressed and the horn chirps ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ . Press K on the RKE transmitter. and the lights flash three times, the RUN/START mode and a valid alarm was activated while the alarm transmitter is present in the vehicle. . Unlock the vehicle using the system was armed. Keyless Access system. If the alarm system has been . Start the vehicle. activated, a message will appear on To avoid setting off the alarm by the DIC. See Security Messages on accident: page 5-44. . Lock the vehicle after all Immobilizer occupants have left the vehicle The security light in the instrument and all doors are closed. See Radio Frequency Statement on cluster comes on if there is a . Always unlock a door with the page 13-12. problem with arming or disarming RKE transmitter or use the the theft-deterrent system. Immobilizer Operation Keyless Access system. The system has one or more RKE Unlocking the driver door with the This vehicle has a passive transmitters matched to an key will not disarm the system or theft-deterrent system. immobilizer control unit in your turn off the alarm. The system does not have to be vehicle. Only a correctly matched manually armed or disarmed. RKE transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever The vehicle is automatically damaged, you may not be able to immobilized when the vehicle is start your vehicle. turned off. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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When trying to start the vehicle, the It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors security light may come on briefly system to learn new or replacement when the ignition is turned on. RKE transmitters. Up to eight Convex Mirrors If the engine does not start and the transmitters can be programmed for security light stays on, there is a the vehicle. To program additional problem with the system. Turn the transmitters, see “Programming { Caution ignition off and try again. Transmitters to the Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) A convex mirror can make things, If the vehicle will not change ignition System Operation on page 2-3. like other vehicles, look farther modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/ away than they really are. If you Do not leave the key or device that RUN/START, OFF), and the RKE cut too sharply into the right lane, transmitter appears to be disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. you could hit a vehicle on the undamaged, try another transmitter. right. Check the inside mirror or Or, you may try placing the glance over your shoulder before transmitter in the transmitter pocket changing lanes. in the center console. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-39. The passenger side mirror is convex If the ignition modes will not change shaped. A convex mirror's surface is with the other transmitter, your curved so more can be seen from vehicle needs service. If the ignition the driver seat. does change modes, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new RKE transmitter programmed to the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Folding Mirrors Mirror The vehicle may have a driver Manual Folding Mirrors exterior automatic dimming mirror The mirrors can be folded inward that will automatically adjust for the toward the vehicle to prevent glare of headlamps behind. damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror Memory Mirrors outward to return it to the original The vehicle may have memory position. mirrors. See Memory Seats on page 3-8. Power Folding Mirrors Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have SBZA. See 1. Move the selector switch to L Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on (Left) or R (Right) to choose the page 9-54. driver or passenger mirror. Turn Signal Indicator 2. Press one of the four arrows to The vehicle has a turn signal move the mirror. indicator on the mirror housings. 3. Move the selector switch to ) to The indicator will flash when a turn deselect the mirror. signal or the hazard warning flashers are used.
1. If the vehicle is equipped with power folding mirrors, move the selector switch to the ) position. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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2. Press the down arrow to fold the The mirror(s) return to the original Interior Mirrors mirrors. position when: 3. Press the down arrow again to . The vehicle is shifted out of Interior Rearview Mirrors unfold the mirrors. R (Reverse), or remains in R (Reverse) for about Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Heated Mirrors 30 seconds. view of the area behind your vehicle. (Rear Window Defogger): . The ignition is turned off. = If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle Press to heat the mirrors. . The vehicle is driven in may have three control buttons at See Dual Automatic Climate Control R (Reverse) above a set speed. the bottom of the mirror. See your System on page 8-1. To turn this feature on or off, see dealer for more information about Vehicle Personalization on OnStar and how to subscribe to it. Reverse Tilt Mirrors page 5-46. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. If equipped with memory seats, the Do not spray glass cleaner directly passenger and/or driver mirror tilts on the mirror. Use a soft towel to a preselected position when the dampened with water. vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be seen when Automatic Dimming parallel parking. Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a { Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows or the sunroof, if equipped. closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the Power Windows extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. { Warning The power windows only operate Children could be seriously with the ignition in ACC/ injured or killed if caught in the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, path of a closing window. Never or when Retained Accessory Power leave the Remote Keyless Entry (RAP) is active. See Retained (RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with Accessory Power (RAP) on children. When there are children page 9-20. in the rear seat, use the window The power window switches on the lockout switch to prevent driver door control all the windows. operation of the windows. See Each passenger door has a switch Keys on page 2-1. that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Windows with the express feature Override Windows allow the windows to be raised and If the vehicle battery has been lowered all the way without holding { Warning recharged or disconnected, or is not the switch. working, the front power windows If express override is activated, Press or pull the switch fully and will need to be reprogrammed for the window will not reverse the express-up feature to work. release it to activate the express automatically. You or others could feature. Before reprogramming, replace or be injured and the window could recharge the vehicle's battery. The express mode can be canceled be damaged. Before you use To program: by briefly pressing or pulling the express override, make sure that switch. all people and obstructions are 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or clear of the window path. ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Express Window Anti-Pinch RAP is active, close all doors. Feature 2. Press and hold the power If any object is in the path of the The anti-pinch feature can be overridden. Hold the window switch window switch until the window window when the express-up is is fully open. active, the window will stop at the all the way up to the second obstruction and auto-reverse to a position. The window will rise for as 3. Pull the power window switch up preset factory position. Weather long as the switch is held. Once the until the window is fully closed. conditions such as severe icing may switch is released, the express mode is reactivated. 4. Continue holding the switch up also cause the window to for approximately two seconds auto-reverse. The window will return In this mode, the window can close after the window is completely to normal operation after the on an object in its path. Use care closed. obstruction or condition is removed. when using the override mode. The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Window Operation from Window Lockout If the indicator light flashes, the Outside the Vehicle feature may not be working properly. The vehicle may be equipped with a remote venting window feature. Sun Visors As you approach the vehicle, press K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter long enough for the windows to start lowering to the full open position. Pressing the K again will cause window movement to stop. This feature may be turned off by your dealer. This feature prevents the rear Pull the sun visor down to block passenger windows from operating, glare. Detach the sun visor from the except from the driver position. center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod. Press v { to activate the window lockout. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. The rear door locks are also disabled. See Safety Locks on page 2-14. Press v { again to deactivate the lockout switch. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Rear Window Sunshade When shifting the vehicle into R (Reverse), the sunshade will automatically retract if it is extended. It will re-extend after a short delay when shifting into D (Drive). If equipped, the rear seat center armrest may have rear window sunshade buttons. Rear Passenger Door Sunshades
Attach it to the hooks at the top of the window. On vehicles with a rear window To close the sunshade, use the sunshade, the sunshade switch is handle to release it from the hooks on the overhead console. The and roll it down. sunshade only operates with the ignition in ON/RUN/START. To open the sunshade, press and release the switch. The sunshade will fully extend. To close the sunshade, press and release the switch again. The sunshade will fully If equipped, use the handle to pull close. the sunshade up. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Roof Sunroof Switch Sunshade Switch Vent Feature: Press and hold the Open/Close: Press and hold the Sunroof front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The front or rear of Q to open or close For vehicles equipped with a sunshade will automatically open the sunshade to the desired sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press position. RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in and hold the rear of ~ to close Express Open/Express Close: Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to the vent. Press and release the rear or front operate the sunroof and power Comfort Stop Feature: The of Q to express open or express sunshade. See Ignition Positions on sunroof has a comfort stop feature close the sunshade. If the sunroof is page 9-15 and Retained Accessory that stops the sunroof from opening opened, the sunshade will express Power (RAP) on page 9-20. fully. Press and release the rear of close within a few inches of the ~ to open the sunroof to the opened sunroof. comfort open position. Pressing the Anti-Pinch Feature rear of ~ again will open the sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not If an object is in the path of the fully open when the comfort stop sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, feature is pressed the second time, the anti-pinch feature will detect the the sunshade will open fully. object and stop the sunroof/ sunshade from closing at the point Express Close: Press and release of the obstruction. The sunroof/ the front of ~ to express close the sunshade will then return to the sunroof. full-open position. To close the sunroof/sunshade, see “Express Open/Express Close” earlier in this 1. ~ Sunroof Switch section. 2. Q Sunshade Switch Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system, this is normal. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - crc - 5/16/14
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2 NOTES Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Seats and Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belts ...... 3-16 Vehicle ...... 3-36 Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Adding Equipment to the Properly ...... 3-17 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-36 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-18 Airbag System Check ...... 3-37 Head Restraints Safety Belt Use During Replacing Airbag System Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Pregnancy ...... 3-22 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-37 Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-23 Front Seats Child Restraints Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Safety System Check ...... 3-23 Safety Belt Care ...... 3-23 Older Children ...... 3-38 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-6 Infants and Young Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-7 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...... 3-24 Children ...... 3-40 Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-7 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-43 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-7 Airbag System Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-44 Memory Seats ...... 3-8 Airbag System ...... 3-24 Lower Anchors and Tethers Heated and Ventilated Front Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-26 for Children (LATCH Seats ...... 3-11 When Should an Airbag System) ...... 3-46 Massage ...... 3-12 Inflate? ...... 3-28 Replacing LATCH System Rear Seats What Makes an Airbag Parts After a Crash ...... 3-52 Securing Child Restraints Rear Seats ...... 3-13 Inflate? ...... 3-29 (Rear Seat) ...... 3-53 Rear Seat Armrest ...... 3-14 How Does an Airbag Securing Child Restraints Heated Rear Seats ...... 3-15 Restrain? ...... 3-30 (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-55 Rear Seat What Will You See after an Pass-Through Door ...... 3-16 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-30 Passenger Sensing System ...... 3-31 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Head Restraints
{ 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 The height of the head restraint can If your vehicle has rear head top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted. restraints that fold down, always height as the top of the occupant's To raise or lower the head restraint, return them to the full upright head. This position reduces the press the button located on the side position whenever an occupant is chance of a neck injury in a crash. of the head restraint and pull up or seated in the seat. Front Seats push the head restraint down, and release the button. Pull and push on The vehicle's front seats have the head restraint after the button is adjustable head restraints in the released to make sure that it is outboard seating positions. locked in place. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Rear Seats head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is The vehicle's rear seats have locked in place. adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.
To adjust the head restraint forward or rearward, press the button located on the side facing of the head restraint and move the head restraint forward or rearward until The head restraint can be folded the desired locking position is forward to allow for better visibility reached. Try to move the head when the rear seat is unoccupied. restraint after the button is released To fold the head restraint, press the to make sure that it is locked in button on the side of the head place. restraint. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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When an occupant or child restraint Front Seats is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the full upright position. Pull the head restraint up Seat Adjustment and push it rearward until it locks Uplevel Seat Adjustment into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is If equipped, the ignition must be on locked. to use all uplevel seat features. Always adjust the head restraint so Uplevel Seat Control that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. The head restraint will fold forward Rear outboard head restraints are automatically. not removable.
1. Feature Select 2. Up 3. Rearward 4. Down 5. Forward Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. Move Feature Select (1) to Lumbar and Bolster Support To adjust bolster support, display seat adjustments on the if equipped: center stack. Press and release To adjust lumbar support, or hold to scroll through if equipped: features. . Press Up (2) to make upward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press Rearward (3) to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press Down (4) to make downward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press Forward (5) to make . Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to forward adjustments of the . Press and release or hold selected feature. Feature Select (1) to scroll to bolster support on the center lumbar support on the center stack. stack. . Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust bolster . Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust lumbar support inward or outward. forward or rearward. . Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust lumbar support up or down. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Upper Shoulder Support Power Seat Adjustment To adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped: { 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.
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar To adjust: . Move the seat forward or . Press and release or hold rearward by sliding the control Feature Select (1) to scroll to forward or rearward. upper shoulder support on the . Raise or lower the front part of center stack. the seat cushion by moving the . Press Forward (5) or front of the control up or down. Rearward (3) to adjust shoulder . Raise or lower the seat by support forward or rearward. moving the rear of the control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-7. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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To adjust the lumbar support, see . Press and hold the control Reclining Seatbacks Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-7. upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the support. Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating See Seat Adjustment on page 3-4 pulse alert in the driver seat to help for uplevel lumbar seat adjustment. avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9-43. Thigh Support Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar To adjust: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. Base If equipped, pull up on the lever. Then pull or push on the support to To adjust: lengthen or shorten. Release the . Press and hold the control lever to lock in place. forward to increase or rearward to decrease support. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Memory Seats { Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. Do not have a seatback reclined if The lap belt could go up over the vehicle is moving. Driver Buttons Shown, Passenger your abdomen. The belt forces Buttons Similar would be there, not at your pelvic If equipped, the SET, "1," "2," and bones. This could cause serious B (Exit) buttons on the driver door internal injuries. and front passenger door are used For proper protection when the to manually save and recall memory vehicle is in motion, have the settings for the driver and seatback upright. Then sit well passenger seats. The driver back in the seat and wear the memory buttons also store outside safety belt properly. mirror and power tilt and telescoping steering column positions. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Storing Memory Positions To save positions to the B (Exit) If the vehicle is ON and in P (Park), To save positions to the “1” and “2” button and easy exit features: press and release “1,”“2,” or B to buttons: 1. Adjust the driver or passenger manually recall the previously stored memory positions. Placing 1. Adjust the driver or passenger seat to the desired position for getting out of the vehicle. the ignition in OFF/LOCK before the seat to the desired position. stored positions are reached stops If storing a driver position, also If storing a driver exit position, the recall. adjust the outside mirrors and also adjust the power tilt and the power tilt and telescoping telescoping steering column and Automatically Recalling Memory steering column the outside mirrors on some Positions (Auto Memory Recall) vehicles. (Driver Only) 2. Press and release SET. A beep will sound. 2. Press and release SET. A beep The Auto (Automatic) Memory will sound. Recall feature automatically recalls 3. Immediately press and hold “1” the current driver’s previously stored until two beeps sound. 3. Immediately press and hold B “1” or “2” position when entering the 4. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a until two beeps sound. vehicle. second driver using “2.” Manually Recalling Memory Depending upon the Auto Memory Positions Recall feature enabled in the vehicle personalization menu, memory “1” If the vehicle is OFF or not in or “2” positions are recalled in the P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or following ways: B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions. Releasing To activate the recall when On - Driver Door Open is selected in the "1,” "2," or B before the stored personalization menu, do one of the positions are reached stops the following: recall. . Press K on the RKE transmitter and open the driver door. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. Press K on the RKE transmitter Easy Exit Recall (Driver Only) Obstructions when the driver door is If programmed on in the vehicle If something has blocked the driver already open. personalization menu, the easy exit seat while recalling a memory . Press the lock/unlock button on feature automatically moves the position, the recall may stop. the outside driver door handle driver seat, power tilt and Remove the obstruction. Then do and open the driver door. The telescoping steering column, and one of the following: outside mirrors on some vehicles to RKE transmitter must be present . If manually recalling the position, for the recall to activate. the memory positions saved to the press and hold the appropriate B (Exit) button. See Storing To activate the recall when On - At “ manual control for the memory Memory Positions listed previously. Ignition On is selected in the vehicle ” item that is not recalling for See also Vehicle Personalization on personalization menu: two seconds. Try recalling again page 5-46. by pressing the appropriate . Place the ignition in ON/RUN/ Easy exit recall automatically memory button. START. activates when one of the following . If automatically recalling the See Vehicle Personalization on occurs: position, press and hold the page 5-46. . The vehicle is turned off and the appropriate manual control for To stop recall movement, press one driver door is opened within a the memory item that is not of the memory, power mirror, short time. recalling for two seconds. Try or power seat controls; or press the recalling again by opening the . The vehicle is turned off with the power tilt and telescoping steering driver door open. driver door and pressing K on column control. If On - At Ignition the RKE transmitter. On is selected in the vehicle personalization menu, placing the . If recalling the exit position, ignition in OFF/LOCK also stops the press and hold the appropriate recall. manual control for the exit feature not recalling for two seconds. Then try recalling the exit position again. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the memory position is still not cooled. When a heated seat is recalling, see your dealer for turned on, the symbol turns red. service. When a ventilated seat is turned on, the symbol turns blue. Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the Front Seats highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to { Warning the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights If you cannot feel temperature next to the buttons indicate three for change or pain to the skin, the the highest setting and one for the seat heater may cause burns. To lowest. If the heated seats are on reduce the risk of burns, people If available, the buttons are near the high, the level may automatically be with such a condition should use climate controls on the center stack. lowered after approximately 30 minutes. care when using the seat heater, To operate, the ignition must be in especially for long periods of ON/RUN/START. The passenger seat may take time. Do not place anything on Press J or z to heat the driver or longer to heat up. the seat that insulates against passenger seat cushion and Remote Start Heated and heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seatback. Ventilated Seats cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to Press C or { to ventilate the driver During a remote start, the heated or overheat. An overheated seat or passenger seat. ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned on automatically. When it is heater may cause a burn or may When this feature is off, the heated cold outside, the heated seats turn damage the seat. and ventilated seat symbols on the on, and when it is hot outside the buttons are white. A ventilated seat ventilated seats turn on. The heated has a fan that pulls or pushes air or ventilated seats are canceled through the seat. The air is not when the ignition is turned on. Press Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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the heated or ventilated seat button Massage Press Massage On/Off (6) to recall to use the heated or ventilated seats the last massage type and intensity. after the vehicle is started. 1. Move Feature Select (1) to The heated or ventilated seat display seating adjustments on indicator lights do not turn on during the center stack. Press and a remote start. release or hold forward or The temperature performance of an rearward to scroll to massage unoccupied seat may be reduced. options and activate. Activation This is normal. may be limited to a predetermined amount of time. The heated or ventilated seats may It may deactivate if the driver be enabled or disabled in the door is opened with the vehicle personalization menu. See ignition off. Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 and Vehicle Personalization on Driver Seat Shown, Passenger 2. Press Next Higher Massage page 5-46. Seat Similar Type (2) or Next Lower Massage Type (4) to select the next higher 1. Feature Select or lower massage type. 2. Next Higher Massage Type 3. Press Increase Massage 3. Decrease Massage Intensity Intensity (5) or Decrease 4. Next Lower Massage Type Massage Intensity (3) to 5. Increase Massage Intensity increase or decrease the 6. Massage On/Off intensity of the massage. If equipped, the ignition must be on Massage On/Off (6) may be used to to display massage controls (1 activate massage for a limited time through 5). when the vehicle ignition is in OFF. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Rear Seats To fold the seatback: Raising the Seatback Folding the Seatback { Warning On some vehicles, either side of the seatback can be folded for more If either seatback is not locked, it cargo space. Fold a seatback only could move forward in a sudden when the vehicle is not moving. stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. { Caution Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are Folding a rear seat with the safety locked. belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety { Warning belts and return them to their 1. Pull the lever on top of the seatback to unlock it. normal stowed position before A safety belt that is improperly folding a rear seat. A red tab near the seatback routed, not properly attached, lever raises when the seatback or twisted will not provide the is unlocked. protection needed in a crash. The 2. Fold the seatback forward. person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the Repeat the steps to fold the rear seatback, always check to be other seatback, if desired. sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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To raise a seatback: To lock or unlock a seatback: Rear Seat Armrest 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place. 2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position. 3. Repeat the steps to raise the other seatback, if necessary. When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked 1. Insert the vehicle key into the position. The rear seat has an armrest in the lock next to the seatback release center of the seatback. Lower the Locking and Unlocking the lever. armrest to access the cupholders. Seatback 2. Turn the key toward the front of To fold, lift the armrest up and push The rear seatbacks can be locked the vehicle to lock or unlock the it rearward until it is flush with the or unlocked using the vehicle key. seatback. seatback. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the The armrest may also have controls other seatback, if desired. for the rear window sunshade and/ When the seatback is locked, the or the infotainment system. See the seatback release lever will not work. infotainment manual and Rear The seatbacks cannot be folded Window Sunshade on page 2-25. down when the seatback lock is engaged. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Heated Rear Seats On vehicles without rear climate controls, press the button again to turn this feature off. The light on the { Warning button will turn off. On vehicles with If you cannot feel temperature rear climate controls, this feature turns on at the highest setting. With change or pain to the skin, the each press of the button, the heated seat heater may cause burns. seat changes to the next lower See the Warning under Heated setting, and then the off setting. and Ventilated Front Seats on Three lights indicate the highest page 3-11. setting, and one light indicates the lowest. If the heated seats are on Rear Heated Seat Buttons with high, the level may automatically be Rear Climate Controls Shown, lowered after approximately 30 minutes. Base Similar If available, the buttons are on the rear of the center console. With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, press M or L to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback. On vehicles without rear climate controls, an indicator light on the button will turn on when the heated seat is on. On vehicles with rear climate controls, an indicator on the climate control display appears when this feature is on. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Rear Seat Safety Belts Warning (Continued) Pass-Through Door This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts are more likely to be seriously properly. It also describes some injured or killed. Do not allow things not to do with safety belts. passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped { Warning with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and Do not let anyone ride where a check that all passenger(s) are safety belt cannot be worn restrained properly too. properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much This vehicle has indicators as a worse than if you are wearing reminder to buckle the safety belts. safety belts. You can be seriously See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-15. Some vehicles have a rear seat injured or killed by hitting things pass-through door in the center of inside the vehicle harder or by the rear seatback. Fold down the being ejected from the vehicle. In center armrest and pull the latch to addition, anyone who is not open the door. buckled up can strike other The pass-through door can be passengers in the vehicle. locked or unlocked using the knob It is extremely dangerous to ride on the back of the door. Open the in a cargo area, inside or outside trunk to access the lock. Turn the of a vehicle. In a collision, knob toward Q to lock the door or passengers riding in these areas away from Q to unlock the door. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a This section is only for people of safety belt? adult size. A: You could be — whether you are There are special things to know wearing a safety belt or not. about safety belts and children. And Your chance of being conscious there are different rules for smaller during and after a crash, so you children and infants. If a child will be can unbuckle and get out, is riding in the vehicle, see Older When riding in a vehicle, you travel much greater if you are belted. Children on page 3-38 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-40. as fast as the vehicle does. If the Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why vehicle stops suddenly, you keep Follow those rules for everyone's should I have to wear safety protection. going until something stops you. belts? It could be the windshield, the It is very important for all occupants instrument panel, or the safety belts! A: Airbags are supplemental to buckle up. Statistics show that systems only; so they work with unbelted people are hurt more often When you wear a safety belt, you safety belts — not instead of and the vehicle slow down together. in crashes than those who are them. Whether or not an airbag wearing safety belts. There is more time to stop because is provided, all occupants still you stop over a longer distance and, have to buckle up to get the There are important things to know when worn properly, your strongest most protection. about wearing a safety belt properly. bones take the forces from the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt. forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash. how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. { Warning 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is You can be seriously injured, adjustable, so you can sit up or even killed, by not wearing straight. To see how, see “Seats” your safety belt properly. in the Index. . Sit up straight and always keep . Never allow the lap or your feet on the floor in front shoulder belt to become of you. loose or twisted. . Always use the correct buckle . Never wear the shoulder belt for your seating position. under both arms or behind . Wear the lap part of the belt low your back. and snug on the hips, just . Never route the lap or touching the thighs. In a crash, shoulder belt over an this applies force to the strong armrest. pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” the belt across you. Do not let it later in this section for use and get twisted. important safety information. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. 3. Push the latch plate into the If this happens, let the belt go buckle until it clicks. back all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety 5. To make the lap part tight, pull Belt Extender on page 3-23. up on the shoulder belt. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Adjust the guide so the shoulder After the height adjuster is set to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down and not falling off of it. The belt without pressing the release button should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into contacting, the neck. Improper position. shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of Safety Belt Pretensioners the safety belt in a crash. See How This vehicle has safety belt to Wear Safety Belts Properly on pretensioners for front outboard page 3-17. occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety To unlatch the belt, push the button belts during the early stages of a on the buckle. The belt should moderate to severe frontal, near return to its stowed position. frontal, or rear crash if the threshold Before a door is closed, be sure the conditions for pretensioner safety belt is out of the way. If a activation are met. Safety belt door is slammed against a safety pretensioners can also help tighten belt, damage can occur to both the the safety belts in a side crash or a safety belt and the vehicle. rollover event. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, The vehicle has a shoulder belt Push down on the release button the pretensioners and possibly other height adjuster for the driver and and move the height adjuster to the parts of the safety belt system will right front passenger seating desired position. The adjuster can need to be replaced. See Replacing positions. be moved up by pushing the slide/ Safety Belt System Parts after a trim up. Crash on page 3-24. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort To install: Guides This vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away 2. Place the guide over the belt, from the neck and head. and insert the two edges of the There is one guide for each outside 1. Remove the guide from its belt into the slots of the guide. passenger position in the rear seat. storage pocket on the side of the seatback. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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falling off of it. The belt should Warning (Continued) be close to, but not contacting, the neck. seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder To remove and store the comfort and across the chest. These parts guide, squeeze the belt edges of the body are best able to take together so that the safety belt can belt restraining forces. be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The Safety belts work for everyone, elastic cord must be under the including pregnant women. Like all belt and the guide on top. The occupants, they are more likely to elastic cord must be behind the be seriously injured if they do not belt with the plastic guide on the wear safety belts. front.
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A safety belt that is not properly 4. Buckle, position, and release the worn may not provide the safety belt as described protection needed in a crash. The previously in this section. Make person wearing the belt could be sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under around you, you should use it. impact forces. If a belt is torn or But if a safety belt is not long frayed, get a new one right away. enough, your dealer will order you Make sure the safety belt reminder an extender. When you go in to light is working. See Safety Belt order it, take the heaviest coat you Reminders on page 5-15. will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid Keep safety belts clean and dry. personal injury, do not let someone See Safety Belt Care on page 3-23. else use it, and use it only for the Safety Belt Care A pregnant woman should wear a seat it is made to fit. The extender lap-shoulder belt, and the lap has been designed for adults. Never Keep belts clean and dry. portion should be worn as low as use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety possible, below the rounding, { Warning throughout the pregnancy. belt. See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. The best way to protect the fetus is Do not bleach or dye safety belts. to protect the mother. When a safety Safety System Check It may severely weaken them. In belt is worn properly, it is more likely a crash, they might not be able to that the fetus will not be hurt in a Now and then, check that the safety provide adequate protection. crash. For pregnant women, as for belt reminder light, safety belts, Clean safety belts only with mild anyone, the key to making safety buckles, latch plates, retractors, and soap and lukewarm water. belts effective is wearing them anchorages are all working properly. properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a replaced. Vehicles with a standard wheelbase Crash and a factory installed rear seat New parts and repairs may be have the following airbags: necessary even if the safety belt { Warning system was not being used at the . A frontal airbag for the driver time of the crash. and for the front outboard A crash can damage the safety passenger. belt system in the vehicle. Have the safety belt pretensioners A damaged safety belt system checked if the vehicle has been in a . A knee airbag for the driver and may not properly protect the crash, or if the airbag readiness light for the front outboard passenger. person using it, resulting in stays on after you start the vehicle . A seat-mounted side impact serious injury or even death in a or while you are driving. See Airbag airbag for the driver and the front Readiness Light on page 5-16. crash. To help make sure the outboard passenger. safety belt systems are working . Seat-mounted side impact properly after a crash, have them airbags for the second row inspected and any necessary outboard passengers. replacements made as soon as . A roof-rail airbag for the driver possible. and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. After a minor crash, replacement of . A roof-rail airbag for the front safety belts may not be necessary. outboard passenger and the But the safety belt assemblies that passenger seated directly were used during any crash may behind the front outboard have been stressed or damaged. passenger. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Vehicles with an extended For seat-mounted side impact wheelbase or without a rear seat airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the Warning (Continued) have the following airbags: side of the seatback closest to the door. in every crash. In some crashes . A frontal airbag for the driver safety belts are the only restraint. and for the front outboard For roof-rail airbags, the word See When Should an Airbag passenger. AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. Inflate? on page 3-28. . A knee airbag for the driver and Airbags are designed to supplement Wearing your safety belt during a for the front outboard passenger. the protection provided by safety crash helps reduce the chance of belts. Even though today's airbags . A seat-mounted side impact hitting things inside the vehicle or are also designed to help reduce airbag for the driver and the front being ejected from it. Airbags are outboard passenger. the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate “supplemental restraints” to the . A roof-rail airbag for the driver very quickly to do their job. safety belts. Everyone in the and front outboard passenger. vehicle should wear a safety belt Here are the most important things properly, whether or not there is All vehicle airbags have the word to know about the airbag system: an airbag for that person. AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. { Warning For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the center of the You can be severely injured or { Warning steering wheel for the driver and on killed in a crash if you are not the instrument panel for the front wearing your safety belt, even Because airbags inflate with great outboard passenger. with airbags. Airbags are force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, against, or very close to any is on the lower part of the airbag when it inflates can be instrument panel. airbags are not designed to inflate (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) { Warning
seriously injured or killed. Do not Children who are up against, sit unnecessarily close to any or very close to, any airbag when airbag, as you would be if sitting it inflates can be seriously injured on the edge of the seat or leaning or killed. Always secure children forward. Safety belts help keep properly in the vehicle. To read you in position before and during how, see Older Children on a crash. Always wear a safety page 3-38 or Infants and Young belt, even with airbags. The driver Children on page 3-40. should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
Occupants should not lean on or The driver frontal airbag is in the sleep against the door or side center of the steering wheel. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags The front outboard passenger and/or roof-rail airbags. frontal airbag is in the passenger There is an airbag readiness light side instrument panel. on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-16 for more information. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, steering column. The front outboard Side Similar Passenger Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The second row seat-mounted side glove box. airbags for the driver and front impact airbags, for vehicles with a outboard passenger are in the side standard wheelbase and a factory of the seatbacks closest to the door. installed rear seat, are in the sides The roof-rail airbags, for vehicles of the rear seatback closest to with a standard wheelbase and a the door. factory installed rear seat, are in the ceiling above the side windows for the driver, front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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When Should an Airbag { Warning Inflate? If something is between an This vehicle is equipped with occupant and an airbag, the airbags. See Airbag System on airbag might not inflate properly page 3-24. Airbags are designed to or it might force the object into inflate if the impact exceeds the that person causing severe injury specific airbag system's deployment or even death. The path of an threshold. Deployment thresholds inflating airbag must be kept are used to predict how severe a clear. Do not put anything crash is likely to be in time for the between an occupant and an airbags to inflate and help restrain Driver Side Shown, Passenger airbag, and do not attach or put the occupants. The vehicle has Side Similar anything on the steering wheel electronic sensors that help the hub or on or near any other airbag system determine the The roof-rail airbags, for vehicles airbag covering. severity of the impact. Deployment with an extended wheelbase or thresholds can vary with specific vehicles without a factory installed Do not use seat accessories that vehicle design. rear seat, are in the ceiling above block the inflation path of a the front row side windows, for the seat-mounted side impact airbag. Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal driver and front outboard Never secure anything to the roof passenger only. or near frontal crashes to help of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags reduce the potential for severe by routing a rope or tie‐down injuries, mainly to the driver's or through any door or window front outboard passenger's head opening. If you do, the path of an and chest. inflating roof-rail airbag will be Whether the frontal airbags will or blocked. should inflate is not based primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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It depends on what is hit, the Seat-mounted side impact airbags The roof-rail airbags in vehicles with direction of the impact, and how are designed to inflate in moderate an extended wheelbase and in quickly the vehicle slows down. to severe side crashes depending vehicles without a factory installed Frontal airbags may inflate at on the location of the impact. rear seat are not intended to inflate different crash speeds depending on Seat-mounted side impact airbags during a rollover. whether the vehicle hits an object are not designed to inflate in frontal In any particular crash, no one can straight on or at an angle, and impacts, near frontal impacts, say whether an airbag should have whether the object is fixed or rollovers, or rear impacts. inflated simply because of the moving, rigid or deformable, narrow A seat-mounted side impact airbag vehicle damage or repair costs. or wide. is designed to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is struck. Frontal airbags are not intended to What Makes an Airbag inflate during vehicle rollovers, in Roof-rail airbags are designed to Inflate? rear impacts, or in many side inflate in moderate to severe side In a deployment event, the sensing impacts. crashes depending on the location of the impact. In addition, the system sends an electrical signal In addition, the vehicle has roof-rail airbags are designed to triggering a release of gas from the advanced technology frontal inflate in a severe frontal impact. inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbags. Advanced technology Roof-rail airbags are not designed airbag causing the bag to break out frontal airbags adjust the restraint to inflate in rear impacts. Both of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, according to crash severity. roof-rail airbags will inflate when and related hardware are all part of Knee airbags are designed to inflate either side of the vehicle is struck, the airbag module. in moderate to severe frontal or or in a severe frontal impact. For airbag locations, see Where Are near frontal impacts. Knee airbags The roof-rail airbags in vehicles with the Airbags? on page 3-26. are not designed to inflate during a standard wheelbase and a factory vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, installed rear seat will also inflate if or in many side impacts. the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming types of collisions, primarily from the vents in the deflated Restrain? because the occupant's motion is airbags. Airbag inflation does not In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When prevent the driver from seeing out of near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? on the windshield or being able to steer occupants can contact the steering page 3-28. the vehicle, nor does it prevent wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded people from leaving the vehicle. moderate to severe side collisions, as anything more than a supplement even belted occupants can contact to safety belts. { Warning the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust provided by safety belts by an Airbag Inflates? distributing the force of the impact could cause breathing problems more evenly over the After the frontal airbags and for people with a history of occupant's body. seat-mounted side impact airbags asthma or other breathing trouble. inflate, they quickly deflate, so To avoid this, everyone in the Rollover capable roof-rail airbags quickly that some people may not vehicle should get out as soon as are designed to help contain the even realize an airbag inflated. it is safe to do so. If you have head and chest of occupants in the Roof-rail airbags may still be at least outboard seating positions in the breathing problems but cannot partially inflated for some time after first and second rows. The rollover get out of the vehicle after an they inflate. Some components of capable roof-rail airbags are airbag inflates, then get fresh air the airbag module may be hot for designed to help reduce the risk of by opening a window or a door. several minutes. For location of the full or partial ejection in rollover If you experience breathing airbags, see Where Are the events, although no system can problems following an airbag Airbags? on page 3-26. prevent all such ejections. deployment, you should seek The parts of the airbag that come medical attention. into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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The vehicle has a feature that may other parts. The service manual automatically unlock the doors, turn Warning (Continued) for the vehicle covers the need on the interior lamps and hazard to replace other parts. warning flashers, and shut off the concealed damage that could . The vehicle has a crash sensing fuel system after the airbags inflate. make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. and diagnostic module which The feature may also activate, records information after a without airbag inflation, after an Use caution if you should attempt crash. See Vehicle Data event that exceeds a predetermined to restart the engine after a crash Recording and Privacy on threshold. You can lock the doors, has occurred. page 13-14 and Event Data and turn off the interior lamps, and Recorders on page 13-14. turn off the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those In many crashes severe enough to . Let only qualified technicians features. inflate the airbag, windshields are work on the airbag systems. broken by vehicle deformation. Improper service can mean that { Warning Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for A crash severe enough to inflate passenger airbag. service. the airbags may have also . Airbags are designed to inflate damaged important functions in only once. After an airbag Passenger Sensing the vehicle, such as the fuel inflates, you will need some new System system, brake and steering parts for the airbag system. The vehicle has a passenger systems, etc. Even if the vehicle If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there sensing system for the front appears to be drivable after a outboard passenger position. The moderate crash, there may be to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include passenger airbag status indicator (Continued) airbag modules and possibly will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of { Warning the front outboard passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect A child in a rear-facing child the presence of a properly seated restraint can be seriously injured occupant and determine if the front or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates. United States outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag should be allowed This is because the back of the to inflate or not. rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating According to accident statistics, airbag. A child in a forward-facing children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in a correct child restraint can be seriously child restraint for their weight injured or killed if the front and size. outboard passenger frontal airbag Canada inflates and the passenger seat is Whenever possible, children aged in a forward position. The words ON and OFF or the 12 and under should be secured in symbol for on and off will be visible a rear seating position. Even if the passenger sensing during the system check. See system has turned off the front Never put a rear-facing child seat in Passenger Airbag Status Indicator outboard passenger airbag(s), no on page 5-17. the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, system is fail-safe. No one can The passenger sensing system if the airbag inflates. guarantee that an airbag will not turns off the front outboard inflate under some unusual passenger frontal airbag and knee circumstance, even though the airbag, under certain conditions. No airbag(s) are off. other airbag is affected by the (Continued) passenger sensing system. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. There is a critical problem with off the front outboard passenger Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the frontal airbag and knee airbag, passenger sensing system. depending upon the person’s Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing seating posture and body build. in a rear seat, even if the system has turned off the front Everyone in the vehicle who has airbag(s) are off. If you secure a outboard passenger frontal airbag outgrown child restraints should forward-facing child restraint in and knee airbag, the off indicator wear a safety belt properly — the front outboard passenger will light and stay lit to remind you whether or not there is an airbag for seat, always move the seat as far that the airbags are off. See that person. back as it will go. It is better to Passenger Airbag Status Indicator secure the child restraint in a on page 5-17. { Warning rear seat. The passenger sensing system is If the airbag readiness light ever designed to turn on the front comes on and stays on, it means The passenger sensing system is outboard passenger frontal airbag designed to turn off the front and knee airbag anytime the system that something may be wrong outboard passenger airbag and senses that a person of adult size is with the airbag system. To help knee airbag if: sitting properly in the front outboard avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right . The front outboard passenger passenger seat. away. See Airbag Readiness seat is unoccupied. When the passenger sensing Light on page 5-16 for more system has allowed the airbags to . The system determines that an information, including important be enabled, the on indicator will light infant is present in a child safety information. restraint. and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active. . A front outboard passenger takes his/her weight off of the For some children, including seat for a period of time. children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Child Restraint restraint and restarting the Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is turn the vehicle off. Then slightly designed to turn off the front recline the vehicle seatback and outboard passenger frontal airbag adjust the seat cushion, and knee airbag if the system if adjustable, to make sure that determines that an infant is present the vehicle seatback is not in a child restraint. If a child restraint pushing the child restraint into has been installed and the on the seat cushion. indicator is lit: Also make sure the child 1. Turn the vehicle off. restraint is not trapped under the 2. Remove the child restraint from vehicle head restraint. If this the vehicle. happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints 3. Remove any additional items on page 3-2. from the seat such as blankets, If a person of adult size is sitting in cushions, seat covers, seat 6. Restart the vehicle. the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be heaters, or seat massagers. The passenger sensing system because that person is not sitting 4. Reinstall the child restraint may or may not turn off the properly in the seat. Use the following the directions provided airbags for a child in a child following steps to allow the system by the child restraint restraint depending upon the to detect that person and enable the manufacturer and refer to child's size. It is better to secure front outboard passenger frontal Securing Child Restraints (Rear a child restraint in a rear seat. airbag and knee airbag: Seat) on page 3-53 or Securing Child Restraints (Front 1. Turn the vehicle off. Passenger Seat) on page 3-55. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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2. Remove any additional material operates. We recommend that you from the seat, such as blankets, Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other cushions, seat covers, seat aftermarket equipment except when heaters, or seat massagers. Also serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific remove laptops, or other adult-sized occupant should not vehicle. See Adding Equipment to electronic devices. ride in the front outboard the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on passenger seat, if the passenger page 3-36 for more information 3. Place the seatback in the fully airbag off indicator is lit. upright position. about modifications that can affect how the system operates. 4. Have the person sit upright in Additional Factors Affecting the seat, centered on the seat A wet seat can affect the cushion, with legs comfortably System Operation performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: extended. Safety belts help keep the . 5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger in position on the seat The passenger sensing system person remain in this position for during vehicle maneuvers and may turn off the passenger two to three minutes after the on braking, which helps the passenger frontal airbag and passenger indicator is lit. sensing system maintain the knee airbag when liquid is passenger airbag status. See soaked into the seat. If this “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” happens, the off indicator will be { Warning in the Index for additional lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also If the front outboard passenger information about the importance of proper restraint use. be lit. airbag is turned off for an adult-sized occupant, the airbag A thick layer of additional material, . Liquid pooled on the seat that will not be able to inflate and help such as a blanket or cushion, has not soaked in may make it protect that person in a crash, or aftermarket equipment such as more likely that the passenger resulting in an increased risk of seat covers, seat heaters, and seat sensing system will turn on the massagers can affect how well the passenger frontal airbag and (Continued) passenger sensing system passenger knee airbag while a Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag are turned on, the seatback may interfere with the can still inflate during improper on indicator will be lit. proper operation of the passenger service. You can be injured if you sensing system. are close to an airbag when it If the front passenger seat gets wet, inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. dry the seat immediately. If the They are probably part of the airbag readiness light is lit, do not Servicing the airbag system. Be sure to follow install a child restraint or allow Airbag-Equipped Vehicle proper service procedures, and anyone to occupy the seat. See make sure the person performing Airbag Readiness Light on Airbags affect how the vehicle page 5-16 for important safety should be serviced. There are parts work for you is qualified to do so. information. of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your Adding Equipment to the The on indicator may be lit if an dealer and the service manual have object, such as a briefcase, information about servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle handbag, grocery bag, laptop, vehicle and the airbag system. To Adding accessories that change the or other electronic device, is put on purchase a service manual, see an unoccupied seat. If this is not vehicle's frame, bumper system, Service Publications Ordering height, front end, or side sheet desired, remove the object from Information on page 13-11. the seat. metal, may keep the airbag system from working properly. The { Warning operation of the airbag system can { Warning also be affected by changing or For up to 10 seconds after the Stowing of articles under the moving any parts of the front seats, vehicle is turned off and the passenger seat or between the safety belts, the airbag sensing and battery is disconnected, an airbag diagnostic module, steering wheel, passenger seat cushion and (Continued) instrument panel, any of the airbag (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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modules, ceiling or pillar garnish sensing system from properly trim, front sensors, side impact turning off the passenger airbag(s). { Caution sensors, or airbag wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-31. If an airbag covering is damaged, Your dealer and the service manual opened, or broken, the airbag have information about the location If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail may not work properly. Do not of the airbag sensors, sensing and airbags, see Different Size Tires open or break the airbag diagnostic module, and airbag and Wheels on page 10-55 for coverings. If there are any wiring. additional important information. opened or broken airbag In addition, the vehicle has a If you have to modify your vehicle coverings, have the airbag passenger sensing system for the because you have a disability and covering and/or airbag module front outboard passenger position, you have questions about whether replaced. For the location of the which includes sensors that are part the modifications will affect the airbags, see Where Are the of the passenger seat. The vehicle's airbag system, or if you Airbags? on page 3-26. See your passenger sensing system may not have questions about whether the dealer for service. operate properly if the original seat airbag system will be affected if the trim is replaced with non-GM vehicle is modified for any other covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. Replacing Airbag System GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices Parts after a Crash designed for a different vehicle. Any on page 13-3. object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort-enhancing pad Airbag System Check { Warning or device, installed under or on top A crash can damage the airbag of the seat fabric, could also The airbag system does not need interfere with the operation of the regularly scheduled maintenance or systems in the vehicle. passenger sensing system. This replacement. Make sure the airbag A damaged airbag system may could either prevent proper readiness light is working. See not work properly and may not deployment of the passenger Airbag Readiness Light on (Continued) airbag(s) or prevent the passenger page 5-16. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that protect you and your Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a passenger(s) in a crash, resulting lap-shoulder belt until the child in serious injury or even death. To passes the fit test below: help make sure the airbag systems are working properly . Sit all the way back on the seat. after a crash, have them Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, inspected and any necessary return to the booster seat. replacements made as soon as possible. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If an airbag inflates, you will need to If no, try using the rear safety replace airbag system parts. See belt comfort guide, if available. your dealer for service. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt If the airbag readiness light stays on Older children who have outgrown ” on page 3-18. If a comfort guide after the vehicle is started or comes booster seats should wear the is not available, or if the on when you are driving, the airbag vehicle safety belts. system may not work properly. Have shoulder belt still does not rest the vehicle serviced right away. See on the shoulder, then return to Airbag Readiness Light on the booster seat. page 5-16. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts wear safety belts? properly. A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the { Warning additional restraint a shoulder Never allow more than one child belt can provide. The shoulder to wear the same safety belt. The belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit safety belt cannot properly spread snugly below the hips, just the impact forces. In a crash, they touching the top of the thighs. can be crushed together and { Warning This applies belt force to the seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person Never allow a child to wear the child's pelvic bones in a crash. safety belt with the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the at a time. behind their back. A child can be abdomen, which could cause seriously injured by not wearing severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort restrained by the shoulder belt. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on The child could move too far page 3-18. forward increasing the chance of According to accident statistics, head and neck injury. The child children are safer when properly might also slide under the lap restrained in a rear seating position. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs the way back into the retractor, applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and but it cannot do this if it is That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the wrapped around a child’s neck. injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and If the shoulder belt is locked and go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the tightened around a child’s neck, the chest. need, for everyone, to use safety the only way to loosen the belt is restraints. In fact, the law in every to cut it. state in the United States and in Never leave children unattended every Canadian province says in a vehicle and never allow children up to some age must be children to play with the safety restrained while in a vehicle. belts. { Warning Every time infants and young Children can be seriously injured children ride in vehicles, they should or strangled if a shoulder belt is have the protection provided by wrapped around their neck. The appropriate child restraints. Neither shoulder belt can tighten but the vehicle's safety belt system nor cannot be loosened if it is locked. its airbag system is designed The shoulder belt locks when it is for them. pulled all the way out of the Children who are not restrained retractor. It unlocks when the properly can strike other people, shoulder belt is allowed to go all or can be thrown out of the vehicle. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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{ Warning Warning (Continued)
Never hold an infant or a child the front outboard seat, always while riding in a vehicle. Due to move the front passenger seat as crash forces, an infant or a child far back as it will go. will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate { Warning restraint. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front outboard seat. Secure a Q: What are the different types of rear-facing child restraint in a rear add-on child restraints? seat. It is also better to secure a A: Add-on child restraints, which forward-facing child restraint in a are purchased by the vehicle rear seat. If you must secure a owner, are available in four basic forward-facing child restraint in types. Selection of a particular (Continued) restraint should take into consideration not only the child's Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will { Warning Warning (Continued) be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. To reduce the risk of neck and any bony structure. This alone head injury during a crash, infants could cause serious or fatal For most basic types of child need complete support. In a injuries. To reduce the risk of restraints, there are many crash, if an infant is in a serious or fatal injuries during a different models available. When rear-facing child restraint, the crash, young children should purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in crash forces can be distributed always be secured in appropriate a motor vehicle. If it is, the across the strongest part of an child restraints. restraint will have a label saying infant's body, the back and that it meets federal motor shoulders. Infants should always vehicle safety standards. be secured in rear-facing child restraints. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular { Warning child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints A young child's hip bones are still available for children with so small that the vehicle's regular special needs. safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Child Restraint Systems
Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. vehicle's safety belt system. restraint with the seating surface A booster seat can also help a child against the back of the infant. to see out the window. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station. For CPST { Warning When securing an add-on child availability in Canada, check with restraint, refer to the instructions Transport Canada or the Provincial A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which Ministry of Transportation office. killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a Securing the Child Within the restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. Child Restraint the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not { Warning using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. A child can be seriously injured or instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured killed in a crash if the child is not child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a properly secured in the child in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure restraint. Secure the child people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly following the instructions To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in that came with that child restraint. the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is in the vehicle. Child restraint in it. systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas of the United States Where to Put the seats by lap belts or the lap belt and Canada, Certified Child Restraint portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Passenger Safety Technicians According to accident statistics, the LATCH system. See Lower (CPSTs) are available to inspect children and infants are safer when Anchors and Tethers for Children and demonstrate how to correctly properly restrained in a child (LATCH System) on page 3-46. use and install child restraints. In restraint system or infant restraint the U.S., refer to the National system secured in a rear seating Highway Traffic Safety position. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Whenever possible, children aged When securing a child restraint in a 12 and under should be secured in Warning (Continued) rear seating position, study the a rear seating position. instructions that came with the child Even if the passenger sensing Never put a rear-facing child seat in restraint to make sure it is system has turned off the right compatible with this vehicle. the front. This is because the risk to front passenger frontal airbag, no the rear-facing child is so great if the system is fail-safe. No one can Child restraints and booster seats airbag deploys. guarantee that an airbag will not vary considerably in size, and some deploy under some unusual may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make { Warning circumstance, even though it is sure the child restraint is properly turned off. A child in a rear-facing child secured. restraint can be seriously injured Secure rear-facing child restraints Depending on where you place the or killed if the right front in a rear seat, even if the airbag child restraint and the size of the passenger airbag inflates. This is is off. If you secure a child restraint, you may not be able because the back of the forward-facing child restraint in to access adjacent safety belt rear-facing child restraint would the right front seat, always move assemblies or LATCH anchors for be very close to the inflating the front passenger seat as far additional passengers or child airbag. A child in a forward-facing back as it will go. It is better to restraints. Adjacent seating child restraint can be seriously secure the child restraint in a positions should not be used if the injured or killed if the right front rear seat. child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the passenger airbag inflates and the See Passenger Sensing System safety belt. passenger seat is in a forward on page 3-31 for additional position. information. If the vehicle does not have a rear (Continued) seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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rear-facing child restraint should not In order to use the LATCH system in When installing a child restraint with be installed in the vehicle, even if your vehicle, you need a child a top tether, you must also use the airbag is off. restraint that has LATCH either the lower anchors or the Wherever a child restraint is attachments. LATCH-compatible safety belts to properly secure the installed, be sure to secure the child rear-facing and forward-facing child child restraint. A child restraint must restraint properly. seats can be properly installed never be installed using only the top using either the LATCH anchors or tether and anchor. Keep in mind that an unsecured the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not The LATCH anchorage system can child restraint can move around in a use both the safety belts and the collision or sudden stop and injure be used until the combined weight LATCH anchorage system to secure of the child plus the child restraint is people in the vehicle. Be sure to a rear-facing or forward-facing properly secure any child restraint in 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt child seat. alone instead of the LATCH the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Booster seats use the vehicle’s anchorage system once the safety belts to secure the child in combined weight is more than the booster seat. If the manufacturer 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat Tethers for Children The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these (LATCH System) this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle. booster seat can be positioned The LATCH system secures a child properly and there is no interference Not all vehicle seating positions or restraint during driving or in a crash. with the proper positioning of the child restraints have lower anchors LATCH attachments on the child lap-shoulder belt on the child. and attachments or top tether restraint are used to attach the child anchors and attachments. restraint to the anchors in the Make sure to follow the instructions vehicle. The LATCH system is that came with the child restraint, designed to make installation of a and also the instructions in this child restraint easier. manual. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the instructions for the child built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint to the vehicle. restraint. lower anchors for each LATCH A top tether anchor is built into the seating position that will vehicle. The top tether accommodate a child restraint with attachment (2) on the child restraint lower attachments (2). connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower The top tether anchors are under Anchor Locations anchors, each rear anchor position the covers, behind the rear seat, on has a label, near the crease the filler panel. Be sure to use an between the seatback and the seat anchor on the same side of the cushion. vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the To assist in locating the top tether child restraint say that the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor must be attached. symbol is on the cover. Rear Seat According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating properly restrained in a child positions with top tether anchors. restraint system or infant restraint H (Lower Anchor): Seating system secured in a rear seating positions with two lower anchors. position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-44 for additional information. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH { Warning Warning (Continued) System To reduce the risk of serious or the way back into the retractor, fatal injuries during a crash, do but it cannot do this if it is { Warning not attach more than one child wrapped around a child’s neck. restraint to a single anchor. If the shoulder belt is locked and If a LATCH-type child restraint is Attaching more than one child tightened around a child’s neck, not attached to anchors or with restraint to a single anchor could the only way to loosen the belt is the safety belt, the child restraint cause the anchor or attachment to cut it. will not be able to protect the child to come loose or even break correctly. In a crash, the child Buckle any unused safety belts during a crash. A child or others behind the child restraint so could be seriously injured or could be injured. killed. Install a LATCH-type child children cannot reach them. Pull restraint properly using the the shoulder belt all the way out anchors, or use the vehicle safety of the retractor to set the lock, belts to secure the restraint, { Warning and tighten the belt behind the following the instructions that child restraint after the child came with the child restraint and Children can be seriously injured restraint has been installed. the instructions in this manual. or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. { Caution The shoulder belt locks when it is Do not let the LATCH pulled all the way out of the attachments rub against the retractor. It unlocks when the vehicle’s safety belts. This may shoulder belt is allowed to go all (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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seating position. If you need to There are five lower LATCH anchors Caution (Continued) install child restraints in both the in the rear seat. center and left rear seating damage these parts. If necessary, . Use anchors 1 and 2 when positions, the one in the center installing a child restraint using move buckled safety belts to seating position will need to be avoid rubbing the LATCH LATCH in the right rear seating secured using the vehicle safety position. attachments. belts instead of the LATCH anchors. . Use anchors 3 and 4 when Do not fold the empty rear seat Refer to the following illustration to with a safety belt buckled. This installing a child restraint using learn which anchors to use. LATCH in the center rear seating could damage the safety belt or position. the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, . Use anchors 4 and 5 when before folding the seat. installing a child restraint using LATCH in the left rear seating position. If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, see Installing child restraints using Where to Put the Restraint on LATCH in the center and left rear page 3-44. seating positions at the same time is prohibited. You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors Make sure to attach the child in the rear seat at the same time, restraint at the proper anchor but you can install two of them. location. If you want to do this, install one This system is designed to make LATCH child restraint in the right installation of child restraints easier. rear seating position, and install the When using lower anchors, do not other one either in the left rear use the vehicle's safety belts. seating position or in the center Instead use the vehicle's anchors Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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and child restraint attachments to 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten secure the restraints. Some attachments on the child the top tether according to restraints also use another vehicle restraint to the lower the child restraint anchor to secure a top tether. anchors. instructions and the 1. Attach and tighten the lower 2. If the child restraint manufacturer following instructions: attachments to the lower recommends that the top tether anchors. If the child restraint be attached, attach and tighten does not have lower the top tether to the top tether attachments or the desired anchor, if equipped. Refer to the seating position does not have child restraint instructions and lower anchors, secure the child the following steps: restraint with the top tether and 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. the safety belts. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer Open the cover to expose instructions and the instructions the anchor. in this manual. If the position you are using does not have a headrest 1.1. Find the lower anchors for or head restraint and you the desired seating are using a single tether, position. route the tether over the 1.2. For outboard rear seating seatback. positions, put the head restraint in the upright position. See Head Restraints on page 3-2. 1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the position you are using head restraint and around has an adjustable headrest the headrest or head or head restraint and you restraint posts. are using a single tether, 3. Before placing a child in the raise the headrest or head child restraint, make sure it is restraint and route the securely held in place. To check, tether under the headrest or grasp the child restraint at the head restraint and in LATCH path and attempt to between the headrest or move it side to side and back If the position you are using head restraint posts. and forth. There should be no does not have a headrest more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of or head restraint and you movement for proper installation. are using a dual tether, route the tether over the Replacing LATCH System seatback. Parts After a Crash
{ Warning
A crash can damage the LATCH If the position you are using system in the vehicle. A damaged has an adjustable headrest LATCH system may not properly or head restraint and you secure the child restraint, are using a dual tether, resulting in serious injury or even raise the headrest or head death in a crash. To help make restraint and route the sure the LATCH system is tether under the headrest or (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the child restraint has the LATCH this position. Be sure to follow the Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the working properly after a crash, System) on page 3-46 for how and child restraint when and as the see your dealer to have the where to install your child restraint instructions say. system inspected and any using LATCH. If a child restraint is If more than one child restraint necessary replacements made as secured in the vehicle using a soon as possible. needs to be installed in the rear safety belt and it uses a top tether, seat, be sure to read Where to Put see Lower Anchors and Tethers for the Restraint on page 3-44. If the vehicle has the LATCH system Children (LATCH System) on and it was being used during a page 3-46 for top tether anchor 1. Put the child restraint on crash, new LATCH system parts locations. the seat. may be needed. Do not secure a child restraint in a For outboard rear seat positions, put the head restraint in the New parts and repairs may be position without a top tether anchor necessary even if the LATCH if a national or local law requires upright position. See Head system was not being used at the that the top tether be anchored, or if Restraints on page 3-2. time of the crash. the instructions that come with the 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of Securing Child Restraints must be anchored. the vehicle's safety belt through (Rear Seat) In Canada, the law requires that or around the restraint. The child forward-facing child restraints have restraint instructions will show When securing a child restraint in a a top tether, and that the tether be you how. rear seating position, study the attached. instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is If the child restraint or vehicle seat compatible with this vehicle. position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to the buckle so that the safety belt set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, could be quickly unbuckled if not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back necessary. into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint { Warning manufacturer instructions (Front Passenger Seat) regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear A child in a rear-facing child tether. See Lower Anchors and seat is a safer place to secure a restraint can be seriously injured Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. See or killed if the front outboard System) on page 3-46. Where to Put the Restraint on passenger frontal airbag inflates. page 3-44 This is because the back of the 7. Before placing a child in the rear-facing child restraint would child restraint, make sure it is In addition, the vehicle has a be very close to the inflating securely held in place. To check, passenger sensing system which is airbag. A child in a forward-facing grasp the child restraint at the designed to turn off the front child restraint can be seriously safety belt path and attempt to passenger frontal airbag and move it side to side and back passenger knee airbag under injured or killed if the front and forth. When the child certain conditions. See Passenger outboard passenger frontal airbag restraint is properly installed, Sensing System on page 3-31 and inflates and the passenger seat is there should be no more than Passenger Airbag Status Indicator in a forward position. 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. on page 5-17 for more information, Even if the passenger sensing To remove the child restraint, including important safety system has turned off the front unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and information. outboard passenger frontal let it return to the stowed position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in airbag, no system is fail-safe. No If the top tether is attached to a top the front. This is because the risk to one can guarantee that an airbag tether anchor, disconnect it. the rear-facing child is so great, will not deploy under some if the airbag deploys. unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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In Canada, the law requires that 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through Secure rear-facing child restraints attached. or around the restraint. The child in a rear seat, even if the airbag When using the lap-shoulder belt to restraint instructions will show is off. If you secure a you how. forward-facing child restraint in secure the child restraint in this the front seat, always move the position, follow the instructions that front passenger seat as far back came with the child restraint and the following instructions: as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the See Passenger Sensing System forward-facing child restraint. on page 3-31 for additional information. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag and If the child restraint uses a top passenger knee airbag, the off tether, see Lower Anchors and indicator on the passenger Tethers for Children (LATCH airbag status indicator should System) on page 3-46 for top tether light and stay lit when the anchor locations. 4. Push the latch plate into the vehicle is started. See buckle until it clicks. Do not secure a child seat in a Passenger Airbag Status position without a top tether anchor Indicator on page 5-17. Position the release button on if a national or local law requires the buckle, so that the safety 2. Put the child restraint on belt could be quickly unbuckled that the top tether be anchored, or if the seat. the instructions that come with the if necessary. child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down status indicator will come on and out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the stay on when the vehicle is started. lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the on indicator is lit, see “If the not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back On Indicator Is Lit for a Child into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing a forward-facing child restraint, it System on page 3-31. may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child To remove the child restraint, restraint as you tighten the belt. unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Storage 4-1
Storage To access, push on the cover and Storage release. Compartments Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 { Warning Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box ...... 4-2 Do not store heavy or sharp Armrest Storage ...... 4-2 objects in storage compartments. Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 In a crash, these objects may cause the cover to open and Additional Storage Features could result in injury. Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 4-3 Cargo Management System ...... 4-4 Instrument Panel Storage Convenience Net ...... 4-4 If equipped with storage behind the climate control system, touch the bottom of the climate control system panel to open. There is a USB port inside. See the infotainment manual. Keep the storage area door closed while driving. Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel to close. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Glove Box Armrest Storage Center Console Storage
Rear To open, touch the button. Press the button and lift to access Pull up on the lever to access the If equipped, there is a compact disc the storage area. There is a power storage area. player and MP3 connection inside. outlet, auxiliary jack, USB port(s), To access the cupholders, press the Close the glove box manually. and SD card port inside. See Power long center button on the front edge Outlets on page 5-6 and the of the armrest. infotainment manual. If equipped, there are controls for the rear window sunshade and/or the infotainment system. See the infotainment manual and Rear Window Sunshade on page 2-25. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs
Push the cover forward to access. There are cupholders in the center There is a power outlet inside. To console. Push and release on the close, push the cover again and passenger side of the cover to release. access the cupholders.
The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net. See Convenience Net on page 4-4, if equipped. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Cargo Management into an envelope to hold smaller items inside. Do not use the net for System heavy loads.
To open the cargo management system, push down on the rear of the handle, then lift the handle up. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk. The net is attached to the cargo tie-downs. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-16 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-27 Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Adaptive Forward Lighting Controls Indicator ...... 5-17 (AFL) Light ...... 5-27 Charging System Light ...... 5-18 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-27 Malfunction Cruise Control Light ...... 5-27 Controls Indicator Lamp ...... 5-18 Door Ajar Light ...... 5-28 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Brake System Warning Light ...... 5-21 Information Displays Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Driver Information Heated Steering Wheel ...... 5-2 Electric Parking Brake Light ...... 5-21 Center (DIC) ...... 5-28 Horn ...... 5-3 Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . 5-31 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Service Electric Parking Brake Compass ...... 5-4 Light ...... 5-22 Vehicle Messages Clock ...... 5-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicle Messages ...... 5-35 Power Outlets ...... 5-6 Warning Light ...... 5-22 Battery Voltage and Charging Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-7 Lane Departure Warning Messages ...... 5-35 (LDW) Light ...... 5-22 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-36 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Compass Messages ...... 5-36 Indicators Light ...... 5-23 Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-36 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-23 Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-37 Indicators ...... 5-8 Traction Off Light ...... 5-23 ® Engine Cooling System Instrument Cluster ...... 5-9 StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 5-24 Messages ...... 5-38 Speedometer ...... 5-13 Traction Control System ® Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-38 Odometer ...... 5-13 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . 5-24 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-39 Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel System Messages ...... 5-39 Tachometer ...... 5-13 Warning Light ...... 5-25 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-39 Fuel Gauge ...... 5-13 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-25 Lamp Messages ...... 5-40 Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-26 Object Detection System Gauge ...... 5-15 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-26 Messages ...... 5-40 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-15 Security Light ...... 5-26 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Ride Control System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Messages ...... 5-43 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-44 The infotainment system can be Security Messages ...... 5-44 Steering Wheel operated by using the steering Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-44 Adjustment wheel controls. See "Steering Starting the Vehicle Wheel Controls" in the infotainment Messages ...... 5-44 manual. Tire Messages ...... 5-45 Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-45 Heated Steering Wheel Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-46 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-46 Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-46 Window Messages ...... 5-46 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-46 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-55 Press the control to move the tilt Universal Remote System and telescoping steering wheel up Programming ...... 5-55 ( (Heated Steering Wheel): and down or forward and rearward. Universal Remote System If equipped with a heated steering Operation ...... 5-57 Do not adjust the steering wheel wheel, press to turn on or off. An while driving. indicator next to the button is lit when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Horn INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move Wiper Parking the lever up to INT for intermittent If the ignition is put in OFF while the Press a on the steering wheel pad wipes, then turn the x INT band wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they to sound the horn. up for more frequent wipes or down will immediately stop. for less frequent wipes. Windshield Wiper/Washer If the windshield wiper lever is then If the windshield wipers are in use moved to OFF before the driver for about six seconds while driving, door is opened or within 10 minutes, the exterior lamps come on the wipers will restart and move to automatically if the exterior lamp the base of the windshield. control is in AUTO. See Lights On “ If the ignition is put in OFF while the with Wipers under Automatic ” wipers are performing wipes due to Headlamp System on page 6-4. windshield washing, the wipers OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. continue to run until they reach the With the ignition in ACC/ base of the windshield. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, 1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly move the windshield wiper lever to move the wiper lever down. For Rainsense™ select the wiper speed. several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. For vehicles with Rainsense, a HI: Use for fast wipes. sensor near the top center of the Clear snow and ice from the wiper LO: Use for slow wipes. windshield detects the amount of blades and windshield before using water on the windshield and them. If frozen to the windshield, controls the frequency of the carefully loosen or thaw them. windshield wiper. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Keep this area of the windshield Replacement on page 10-27. clear of debris to allow for best system performance. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Wiper Arm Assembly Protection See Washer Fluid on page 10-22 for Control): Move the windshield When using an automatic car wash, information on filling the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT move the windshield wiper lever to washer fluid reservoir. band on the wiper lever to adjust the OFF. This disables the automatic sensitivity. Rainsense windshield wipers. { Warning With Rainsense, if the transmission In freezing weather, do not use is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle the washer until the windshield is speed is very slow, the wipers will warmed. Otherwise the washer automatically stop at the base of the fluid can form ice on the windshield. windshield, blocking your vision. The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no . Turn the band up for more Compass sensitivity to moisture. longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. The vehicle may have a compass . Turn the band down for less L display on the Driver Information sensitivity to moisture. n (Windshield Washer): Pull the windshield wiper lever toward Center (DIC). The compass receives . Move the windshield wiper lever you to spray windshield washer fluid its heading and other information out of the INT position to and activate the wipers. The wipers from the Global Positioning deactivate Rainsense. will continue until the lever is System (GPS) antenna, ® This feature can be changed. See released or the maximum wash time StabiliTrak , and vehicle speed information. “Rain Sense Wipers” under Vehicle is reached. When the windshield Personalization on page 5-46. wiper lever is released, additional The compass system is designed to wipes may occur depending on how operate for a certain number of long the windshield washer had miles or degrees of turn before been activated. needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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vehicle for a short distance in an 2. Press Set Time, then press + or To set auto set: open area where it can receive a − to increase or decrease hours 1. Press the SETTINGS screen GPS signal. The compass system or minutes, and change AM button, then press Time will automatically determine when a or PM. and Date. GPS signal is restored and provide 3. Press 12-24Hr for a 12 or 2. Press Set Time or Set Date. a heading again. See Compass 24 hour clock. Messages on page 5-36 for the 3. Press Auto Set, then select messages that may be displayed for 4. Press [ Back to go back to the On-Cell Network or Off-Manual the compass. previous menu. to manually set the time and date. Clock Date To set the date: 4. Press [ Back to go back to the The infotainment system controls previous menu. are used to access the time and 1. Press the SETTINGS screen date settings through the menu button and press Time and Date. If auto timing is on, the time displayed on the clock may not system. See “Home Page” in the 2. Press Set Date and press + or − infotainment manual for information update immediately when driving to increase or decrease month, into a new time zone. about how to use the menu system. day, or year. Clock Display Setting the Clock 3. Press [ Back to go back to the When on, the digital clock will Time previous menu. display on the infotainment screen. To set the time: Auto Set To set the clock display: 1. From the Home Page, press the When on, the time and date will 1. Press the SETTINGS screen SETTINGS screen button, then automatically update. press Time and Date. button and press Time and Date. 2. Press Clock Display, then select Off or On. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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3. Press [ Back to go back to the When adding electrical equipment, Power Outlet 110 Volt previous menu. be sure to follow the proper Alternating Current installation instructions included with If equipped with this power outlet on Power Outlets the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9-69. the rear of the center console. It can The accessory power outlets can be be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum used to plug in electrical equipment, { Caution such as a cell phone or MP3 player. limit of 150 watts. The vehicle has three accessory Hanging heavy equipment from power outlets: the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the . Inside the front storage area vehicle warranty. The power below the climate control outlets are designed for system. accessory power plugs only, such . Inside the center console. as cell phone charge cords. . On the rear of the center console. Always unplug electrical equipment Lift the cover to access the when not in use and do not plug in accessory power outlet. equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 amps rating. Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the An indicator light on the outlet turns accessory power outlet and could on to show it is in use. The light overload vehicle or adapter fuses. comes on when the ignition is in If a problem is experienced, see ON/RUN, equipment requiring less your dealer. than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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The indicator light does not come on . Other equipment requiring an when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or extremely stable power supply Caution (Continued) if the equipment is not fully seated such as: into the outlet. microcomputer-controlled occur to the lighter or heating electric blankets, touch sensor element, or a fuse could be If equipment is connected using lamps, etc. blown. Do not hold a cigarette more than 150 watts or a system lighter in while it is heating. fault is detected, a protection circuit . Medical equipment. shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset the Cigarette Lighter circuit, unplug the item and plug it If equipped with cigarette lighters, back in or turn the Retained they are under the climate control Accessory Power (RAP) off and system inside the storage area and then back on. See Retained on the rear of the center console. Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-20. The power restarts when To activate the cigarette lighter, equipment using 150 watts or less is push it into the heating element and plugged into the outlet and a system let go. The lighter pops out when it fault is not detected. is ready to be used. The power outlet is not designed for the following and may not work { Caution properly, if this equipment is Holding a cigarette lighter in while plugged in: it is heating does not let the . Equipment with high initial peak lighter back away from the wattage such as: heating element when it is hot. compressor-driven refrigerators Damage from overheating can and electric power tools. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Warning Lights, When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while Gauges, and driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, Indicators check the section that explains what Warning lights and gauges can to do. Waiting to do repairs can be signal that something is wrong costly and even dangerous. before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Instrument Cluster
English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced.
Performance Configuration Balanced Configuration The Performance configuration has The Balanced configuration has two interactive display zones: one in three interactive display zones: one the center of the speedometer and in the center of each of the gauges. one in the lower left of the cluster screen. Simple Configuration The Simple configuration has one interactive display zone in the center.
Enhanced Configuration The Enhanced configuration has three interactive display zones. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Use the five-way control on the right Cluster Application Displays or scroll through contacts. If there is side of the steering wheel to move an active call, mute the phone or The cluster can display information between the different display zones switch to handset operation. regarding Navigation, Audio, and and scroll through the different Phone. On the base cluster, a displays. Cluster Settings Menu speedometer can also be displayed To change the cluster configuration: in the center zone. To enter the cluster settings menu: 1. Use the five-way control on the 1. Find the Settings page in one of Navigation the interactive display zones on right side of the steering wheel the cluster. If there is no active route, a to find the Settings page in one compass will be displayed. If there of the interactive display zones 2. Press SEL to enter the is an active route, press SEL to end on the cluster. Settings menu. route guidance or turn the voice 2. Press SEL on the center of the 3. Scroll down to highlight Display prompts on or off. five-way control to enter the Layout. Then press SEL to Audio Settings menu. select it. While the Audio application page is Units: Press SEL while Units is 4. Each layout in the menu is displayed, press SEL to enter the highlighted to enter the Unit menu. represented by a small preview Audio menu. In the Audio menu, Choose English or metric units by image of the display layout. search for music, select from pressing SEL while the desired item Scroll up or down and highlight favorites, or change the audio is highlighted. A checkmark will be the selection. Press SEL to source displayed next to the selected item. select the desired cluster configuration. Phone Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the 5. Exit the Display Layout menu by While the Phone application page is items to be displayed in the DIC info pressing S. displayed, press SEL to enter the displays. See Driver Information Phone menu. In the Phone menu, Center (DIC) on page 5-28. if there is no active phone call, view recent calls, select from favorites, Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Display Layout: Press SEL while The trip odometer is accessed and Fuel Gauge Display Layout is highlighted to reset through the Driver Information change the configuration of the Center (DIC). See Driver uplevel cluster. See “Reconfigurable Information Center (DIC) on Instrument Cluster” earlier in this page 5-28. section. Open Source Software: Press Tachometer SEL while Open Source Software is The tachometer displays the engine highlighted to display open source speed in revolutions per software information. minute (rpm).
Speedometer { Caution The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers If the engine is operated with the Base Level per hour (km/h) or miles per rpm’s in the warning area at the hour (mph). high end of the tachometer, the vehicle could be damaged, and Odometer the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not The odometer shows how far the operate the engine with the rpm’s vehicle has been driven, in either in the warning area. kilometers or miles. Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than Uplevel Balanced Configuration, Uplevel Simple and Enhanced half the tank's capacity to fill Performance Similar Configurations the tank. When the ignition is on, the fuel . The gauge moves a little while gauge indicates about how much turning a corner or speeding up. fuel is left in the tank. . The gauge takes a few seconds There is an arrow near the fuel to stabilize after the ignition is gauge pointing to the side of the turned on, and goes back to vehicle the fuel door is on. empty when the ignition is When the indicator nears empty, the turned off. low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Engine Coolant This gauge measures the Temperature Gauge temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder English Base Level Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument Metric Base Level cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come Uplevel Balanced Configuration on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if module. For more information on the This cycle may continue several the passenger remains or becomes airbag system, see Airbag System times if the driver remains or unbuckled while the vehicle is on page 3-24. becomes unbuckled while the moving. vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is If the driver safety belt is buckled, buckled, neither the chime nor the neither the light nor the chime light comes on. comes on. The front passenger safety belt Passenger Safety Belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat Reminder Light The airbag readiness light comes on such as a briefcase, handbag, for several seconds when the There is a passenger safety belt grocery bag, laptop, or other vehicle is started. If the light does reminder light near the passenger electronic device. To turn off the not come on then, have it fixed airbag status indicator. See reminder light and/or chime, remove immediately. Passenger Sensing System on the object from the seat or buckle page 3-31. the safety belt. { Warning
Airbag Readiness Light If the airbag readiness light stays This light shows if there is an on after the vehicle is started or electrical problem with the airbag comes on while driving, it means system. The system check includes the airbag system might not be the airbag sensor(s), passenger working properly. The airbags in sensing system, the pretensioners, When the vehicle is started, this the vehicle might not inflate in a the airbag modules, the wiring, and light flashes and a chime may come crash, or they could even inflate the crash sensing and diagnostic on to remind passengers to fasten (Continued) their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the word ON or the on symbol is Warning (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front without a crash. To help avoid outboard passenger frontal airbag injury, have the vehicle serviced and knee airbag are allowed to right away. inflate. United States If the word OFF or the off symbol is If there is a problem with the airbag lit on the airbag status indicator, it system, a Driver Information Center means that the passenger sensing (DIC) message may also come on. system has turned off the front See Airbag System Messages on outboard passenger frontal airbag page 5-44. and knee airbag. Passenger Airbag Status If, after several seconds, both status Canada indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator are no lights at all, there may be a When the vehicle is started, the problem with the lights or the The vehicle has a passenger passenger airbag status indicator sensing system. See Passenger passenger sensing system. See will light ON and OFF, or the symbol your dealer for service. Sensing System on page 3-31 for for on and off, for several seconds important safety information. The as a system check. Then, after passenger airbag status indicator is several more seconds, the status { Warning in the overhead console. indicator will light either ON or OFF, If the airbag readiness light ever or the on or off symbol, to let you comes on and stays on, it means know the status of the front that something may be wrong outboard passenger frontal airbag with the airbag system. To help and knee airbag. avoid injury to yourself or others, (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the light stays on, or comes on on when the vehicle is placed in Warning (Continued) while driving, there may be a Service Only Mode, as a check to problem with the electrical charging show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced right system. Have it checked by your have the vehicle serviced by your away. See Airbag Readiness dealer. Driving while this light is on dealer. See Ignition Positions on Light on page 5-16 for more could drain the battery. page 9-15. information, including important safety information. When this light comes on, or is flashing, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a Charging System Light message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-35. If a short distance must be driven If the malfunction indicator lamp with the light on, be sure to turn off comes on while the engine is all accessories, such as the radio running, this indicates that there is and air conditioner. an OBD II problem and diagnosis and service might be required. On some vehicles the charging Malfunction system light comes on briefly when Malfunctions often are indicated by the ignition is turned on, but the Indicator Lamp the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light engine is not running, as a check to A computer system called OBD II can prevent more serious damage show the light is working. It should (On-Board Diagnostics-Second to the vehicle. This system also go out when the engine is started. Generation) monitors the operation assists the service technician in For vehicles with a reconfigurable of the vehicle to ensure emissions correctly diagnosing any cluster, this light may not come on are at acceptable levels, helping to malfunction. when the ignition is turned on. maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. If towing a trailer, reduce the { Caution Caution (Continued) amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not If the light continues to flash, stop with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty. and park the vehicle. Turn the controls might not work as well, This could also result in a failure vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission and restart the engine. If the light is not be as good, and the engine Inspection/Maintenance test. See still flashing, follow the previous might not run as smoothly. This Accessories and Modifications on steps and see your dealer for could lead to costly repairs that page 10-3. service as soon as possible. might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Light On Steady: An emission This light comes on during a control system malfunction has malfunction in one of two ways: been detected on the vehicle. Light Flashing: A misfire condition Diagnosis and service might be { Caution has been detected. A misfire required. increases vehicle emissions and The following may correct an Modifications made to the engine, could damage the emission control emission control system transmission, exhaust, intake, system on the vehicle. Diagnosis malfunction: or fuel system of the vehicle or and service might be required. the replacement of the original . Make sure the capless funnel To prevent more serious damage to tires with other than those of the adapter is removed, if fuel has the vehicle: same Tire Performance Criteria been added to the vehicle using (TPC) can affect the vehicle's . Reduce vehicle speed. the capless funnel adapter. See “Filling the Tank with a Portable emission controls and can cause . Avoid hard accelerations. Gas Can under Filling the Tank this light to come on. ” . Avoid steep uphill grades. on page 9-62. The diagnostic Modifications to these systems system can detect if the adapter (Continued) has been left installed in the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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vehicle, allowing fuel to diagnostic tools to fix any The vehicle may not pass evaporate into the atmosphere. mechanical or electrical problems inspection if: A few driving trips with the that might have developed. . The malfunction indicator lamp is adapter removed should turn off on with the engine running, or if the light. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs the vehicle is placed in Service . Check that good quality fuel is Only Mode and the malfunction used. Poor fuel quality causes Depending on where you live, your indicator lamp does not come the engine not to run as vehicle may be required to on. See your dealer for efficiently as designed and may participate in an emission control assistance in verifying proper cause stalling after start-up, system inspection and maintenance operation of the malfunction stalling when the vehicle is program. For the inspection, the indicator lamp. changed into gear, misfiring, emission system test equipment will . The OBD II (On-Board hesitation on acceleration, likely connect to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). Diagnostics) system determines or stumbling on acceleration. that critical emission control These conditions might go away systems have not been once the engine is warmed up. completely diagnosed. The If one or more of these conditions vehicle would be considered not occurs, change the fuel brand used. ready for inspection. This can It may require at least one full tank happen if the 12-volt battery has of the proper fuel to turn the light off. recently been replaced or run See Fuel on page 9-60. down. The diagnostic system is The DLC is under the instrument designed to evaluate critical If none of the above have made the panel to the left of the steering emission control systems during light turn off, your dealer can check wheel. See your dealer if assistance normal driving. This can take the vehicle. The dealer has the is needed. several days of routine driving. proper test equipment and If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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system readiness, your dealer This light comes on briefly when the Electric Parking Brake can prepare the vehicle for vehicle is turned on. If it does not inspection. come on then, have it fixed so it will Light be ready to warn if there is a Brake System Warning problem. Light If the light comes on and stays on, there is a base brake problem. The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining { Warning Metric English circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking The brake system might not be This light comes on when the performance, both circuits need to working properly if the brake parking brake is applied. If the light be working. system warning light is on. continues flashing after the parking Driving with the brake system brake is released, or while driving, If the warning light comes on, there warning light on can lead to a there is a problem with the Electric is a brake problem. Have the brake crash. If the light is still on after Parking Brake system or another system inspected right away. the vehicle has been pulled off system. A message may also the road and carefully stopped, display in the Driver Information have the vehicle towed for Center (DIC). See Brake System Messages on page 5-36. service. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer. Metric English Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Service Electric Parking message displays in the Driver If the ABS light is the only light on, Information Center (DIC), see Brake the vehicle has regular brakes, but Brake Light System Messages on page 5-36. the antilock brakes are not functioning. Antilock Brake System If both the ABS and the brake (ABS) Warning Light system warning light are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service. On some vehicles the service electric parking brake light should See Brake System Warning Light on come on briefly when the vehicle is page 5-21 and Brake System in ON/RUN. If it does not come on, Messages on page 5-36. have it fixed so it will be ready to This light comes on briefly when the warn if there is a problem. For engine is started. Lane Departure Warning vehicles with the reconfigurable If the light does not come on, have it (LDW) Light cluster, this light may not come on fixed so it will be ready to warn if when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. there is a problem. If this light stays on, there is a If the light comes on while driving, problem with a system on the stop as soon as it is safely possible vehicle that is causing the parking and turn off the vehicle. Then start brake system to work at a reduced the engine again to reset the level. The vehicle can still be driven, system. If the ABS light stays on, but should be taken to a dealer as or comes on again while driving, the soon as possible. See Electric vehicle needs service. A chime may Parking Brake on page 9-27. If a also sound when the light comes on steady. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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For some vehicles with the Lane For some vehicles with the Lane Vehicle Ahead Indicator Departure Warning (LDW) system, Departure Warning (LDW) system, this light comes on briefly while this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced. come on, have the vehicle serviced. For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, this light may not come on when this light may not come on when starting the vehicle. starting the vehicle. This light is green if LDW is on and This light is green if LKA is available If equipped, this indicator will ready to operate. to assist. display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when This light changes to amber and LKA may assist by gently turning you are following a vehicle ahead flashes to indicate that the lane the steering wheel if the vehicle much too closely. marking has been crossed without approaches a detected lane marking using a turn signal in that direction. without using the turn signal in that See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-50. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) direction. The LKA light will turn on page 9-56. amber. This light is amber and flashes as a Traction Off Light Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light alert, to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed. See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on page 9-58.
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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dealer. If the system is working StabiliTrak® OFF Light Traction Control System normally, the indicator light then ® turns off. For vehicles with a (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light reconfigurable cluster, this light is in the display area and it may not come on when the ignition is turned on. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) This light comes on briefly while has been turned off by pressing and starting the engine. If it does not, releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your engine is started. button. dealer. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF If the light does not come on, have This light comes on when the the vehicle serviced by your dealer. light come on when StabiliTrak is StabiliTrak system is turned off. turned off. If the system is working normally, If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction the indicator light turns off. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not Control System (TCS) is also off. limited. Adjust driving accordingly. If the light is on and not flashing, the If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak See Traction Control/Electronic the system does not assist in system have been disabled. A DIC Stability Control on page 9-29. controlling the vehicle. Turn on the message may display. Check the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems DIC messages to determine which and the warning light turns off. feature(s) is no longer functioning See Traction Control/Electronic and whether the vehicle requires Stability Control on page 9-29. service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the indicator/warning light is on For vehicles with the Tire Pressure and flashing, the TCS and/or the { Caution Monitor System (TPMS), this light StabiliTrak system is actively comes on briefly when the engine is working. The engine coolant temperature started. It provides information warning light indicates that the about tire pressures and the TPMS. See Traction Control/Electronic vehicle has overheated. Driving Stability Control on page 9-29. with this light on can damage the When the Light Is On Steady engine and it may not be covered This indicates that one or more of Engine Coolant by the vehicle warranty. See the tires are significantly Temperature Warning Engine Overheating on underinflated. page 10-19. Light A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also The engine coolant temperature display. See Tire Messages on warning light comes on when the page 5-45. Stop as soon as engine has overheated. possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire If this happens pull over and turn off and Loading Information label. See the engine as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure on page 10-45. Engine Overheating on page 10-19. On some vehicles this light comes When the Light Flashes First and on briefly while starting the vehicle. Tire Pressure Light Then Is On Steady If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system If the light flashes for about a minute is working normally the indicator and then stays on, there may be a light goes off. For vehicles with the problem with the TPMS. If the reconfigurable cluster, this light may problem is not corrected, the light not come on when starting the will come on at every ignition cycle. vehicle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-48. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Engine Oil Pressure Light This light should come on briefly as It also comes on when the fuel tank the engine is started. If it does not is low on fuel. The light turns off come on, have the vehicle serviced when fuel is added. If it does not, { Caution by your dealer. have the vehicle serviced. Lack of proper engine oil If the light comes on and stays on, it maintenance can damage the means that oil is not flowing through Security Light engine. Driving with the engine the engine properly. The vehicle oil low can also damage the could be low on oil and might have engine. The repairs would not be some other system problem. See covered by the vehicle warranty. your dealer. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if Low Fuel Warning Light the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still On some vehicles the immobilizer low, have the vehicle serviced. light should come on briefly as the Always follow the maintenance engine is started. If it does not come schedule for changing engine oil. on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. This light is near the fuel gauge and For vehicles with the reconfigurable comes on briefly when the ignition is cluster, this light may not come on turned on as a check to show it is when the engine is started. working. For vehicles with a If the light stays on and the engine reconfigurable cluster, this light is in does not start, there could be a the display area and may not come problem with the theft-deterrent on when the ignition is turned on. system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2-18. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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High-Beam On Light Adaptive Forward Lamps On Reminder Lighting (AFL) Light
This light comes on when the This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. This light should come on briefly as exterior lamps are in use. See See Headlamp High/Low-Beam the vehicle is started. If it does not Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1. Changer on page 6-3. come on, have the vehicle serviced Cruise Control Light ® by your dealer. For vehicles with a IntelliBeam Light reconfigurable cluster, this light is in the display area and may not come on when the ignition is turned on. This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See Adaptive Forward The cruise control light is white This light comes on when the Lighting (AFL) on page 6-4. when the cruise control is on and IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is ready, and turns green when the enabled. cruise control is set and active. See Exterior Lamp Controls on See Cruise Control on page 9-32. page 6-1. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Adaptive Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is on and ready, and turns green when the ACC is set and active. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-35. For vehicles equipped with this light, it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See Door Ajar Messages on page 5-37 for more information.
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S or T : Press to move between 4. Press SEL while an item is The Average Fuel Economy display the interactive display zones in the highlighted to select or deselect shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) cluster. Press S to go back to the that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will or miles per gallon (mpg). This previous menu. appear next to it. number is calculated based on the SEL (Select): Press to open a number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded menu or select a menu item. Press DIC Information Displays since the last time this menu item and hold to reset values on certain The following is the list of all was reset. This number reflects only screens. possible DIC information displays. the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right DIC Information Display Some of the information displays may not be available for your now, and will change as driving Options particular vehicle. conditions change. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset along The info displays on the DIC can be Speed (Base Cluster): Shows the with the trip odometer by pressing turned on or off through the vehicle speed in either kilometers and holding SEL while this display Settings menu. per hour (km/h) or miles per is active. 1. Press SEL while viewing the hour (mph). Fuel Range: Shows the Settings page in one of the Trip 1 or Trip 2 (Base approximate distance the vehicle interactive display zones on the Cluster) / Trip 1 or Trip 2 and can be driven without refueling. cluster. Average Fuel Economy (Uplevel LOW will be displayed when the Cluster): The Trip display shows 2. Scroll to Info Pages and vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel the current distance traveled, in press SEL. range estimate is based on an either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), average of the vehicle's fuel 3. Press y or z to move through since the trip odometer was last economy over recent driving history the list of possible info displays. reset. The trip odometer can be and the amount of fuel remaining in reset by pressing and holding SEL the fuel tank. while this display is active. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Average Fuel Economy (Base per hour (mph). This average is Distance to Destination: Shows Cluster): Shows the approximate calculated based on the various the distance to the destination when average liters per 100 kilometers vehicle speeds recorded since the using route guidance. (L/100 km) or miles per last reset of this value. The average Speed Limit: Shows the current gallon (mpg). This number is speed can be reset by pressing and speed limit. The information for this calculated based on the number of holding SEL while this display is page comes from a roadway L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the active. database. last time this menu item was reset. Timer: This display can be used as This number reflects only the Speed Warning: Allows the driver a timer. To start the timer, press SEL to set a speed that they do not want approximate average fuel economy while this display is active. The that the vehicle has right now, and to exceed. To set the Speed display will show the amount of time Warning, press SEL when Speed will change as driving conditions that has passed since the timer was change. The Average Fuel last reset. To stop the timer, press Warning is displayed. Press y or Economy can be reset by pressing SEL briefly while this display is z to adjust the value. This feature and holding SEL while this display active and the timer is running. To can be turned off by pressing and is active. reset the timer to zero, press and holding SEL while viewing this Instantaneous Fuel Economy: hold SEL while this display is active. page. If the selected speed limit is Shows the current fuel economy in exceeded, a pop-up warning is Compass (Base Cluster): Shows displayed and a chime may sound. either liters per 100 kilometers (L/ the direction the vehicle is driving. 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). Cruise Set Speed: Shows the This number reflects only the Turn Arrow: Shows the next speed the cruise control or Adaptive approximate fuel economy that the maneuver when using route Cruise Control is set to. vehicle has right now and changes guidance. Follow Distance Indicator: When frequently as driving conditions Estimated Time to Arrival: Shows change. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is the estimated time until arrival at not engaged, the current follow time Average Speed: Shows the your destination. to the vehicle ahead is displayed as average speed of the vehicle in a time value on this page. When kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles ACC has been engaged, the display Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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switches to the gap setting page. other than when the oil has just Head-Up Display (HUD) This page shows the current gap been changed. It cannot be reset setting along with the vehicle ahead accurately until the next oil change. telltale. To reset the engine oil life system, { Warning Battery Voltage: Shows the press and hold SEL for several If the HUD image is too bright or seconds while the Oil Life display is current battery voltage. too high in your field of view, it active. See Engine Oil Life System may take you more time to see Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the on page 10-11. oil's remaining useful life. things you need to see when it is If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is Tire Pressure: Shows the dark outside. Be sure to keep the displayed, that means 99% of the approximate pressures of all four HUD image dim and placed low in current oil life remains. tires. Tire pressure is displayed in your field of view. either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds When the remaining oil life is low, per square inch (psi). If the pressure the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON is low, the value for that tire is If equipped with HUD, some message will appear on the display. shown in amber. See Tire Pressure information concerning the See Engine Oil Messages on Monitor System on page 10-47 and operation of the vehicle is projected page 5-38. The oil should be Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on onto the windshield. The image is changed as soon as possible. See page 10-48. projected through the HUD lens on Engine Oil on page 10-9. In addition top of the instrument panel. The to the engine oil life system Vehicle Odometer (Base information appears as an image monitoring the oil life, additional Cluster): Shows the odometer. focused out toward the front of the maintenance is recommended. See Blank Page: Allows for no vehicle. Maintenance Schedule on information to be displayed in the page 11-3. cluster info display areas. The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. Lane Departure or Lane Keeping { Caution Assist . If you try to use the HUD image Low Fuel as a parking aid, you may Some vehicle messages or alerts misjudge the distance and displayed in the HUD may be damage your vehicle. Do not use cleared by using the steering wheel the HUD image as a parking aid. controls. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-35. The HUD information can be displayed in various languages. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed HUD Display on the Vehicle in either English or metric units. Windshield The language selection is changed The HUD may display some of the through the radio and the units of following vehicle information and measurement is changed through vehicle messages or alerts: the instrument cluster. See Vehicle . Speed Personalization on page 5-46 and The HUD control is to the left of the “Cluster Settings Menu” under . Tachometer steering wheel. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9. . Audio To adjust the HUD image: . Phone 1. Adjust the driver seat. . Navigation 2. Start the engine. . Collision Alert Use the following settings to adjust . Cruise Control the HUD. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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$ (Image Adjustment): Press HUD Views only appears on vehicles that have down or lift up to center the HUD There are four views in the HUD. these features, and when they are image. The HUD image can only be Some vehicle information and active. adjusted up and down, not side vehicle messages or alerts may be to side. displayed in any view. ! (Display View): Press to select the display view. Each press will change the display view. D (Image Brightness): Lift up and hold to brighten the display. Metric Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the Metric display off. The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be English adjusted as needed. Audio/Phone View: This displays The HUD image can temporarily English the speed view along with audio/ light up depending on the angle and Speed View: This display gives the phone information. The current radio position of the sunlight on the HUD speedometer reading (in English or station, media type, and incoming display. This is normal. metric units), speed limit, Adaptive calls may be displayed. Polarized sunglasses could make Cruise Control speed, Lane the HUD image harder to see. Departure Warning, and Vehicle Ahead indicator. Some information Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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All HUD views may briefly display audio information when the driver uses the steering wheel controls to adjust the audio settings appearing in the instrument cluster. Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster, may also Metric Metric display in any HUD view.
English English Navigation View: This displays the Performance View: This displays speed view along with Turn-by-Turn the speedometer reading, rpm Navigation information. The reading, transmission positions, and compass heading is displayed when gear shift indicator. navigation routing is not active. Care of the HUD Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts shown in the instrument cluster may Clean the inside of the windshield to also be displayed in any HUD view. remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it. Messages displayed on the DIC Charging Messages indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE HUD Troubleshooting some action that may be needed to Check that: correct a condition. Multiple This message displays when the messages may display one after the vehicle has detected that the battery . Nothing is covering the other. voltage is dropping beyond a HUD lens. reasonable point. The battery saver The messages that do not require . system starts reducing features of HUD brightness setting is not immediate action can be too dim or too bright. the vehicle that may be noticed. At acknowledged and cleared by the point that features are disabled, . HUD is adjusted to the proper pressing SEL. The messages that this message displays. Turn off height. require immediate action cannot be unnecessary accessories to allow cleared until that action is . Polarized sunglasses are the battery to recharge. not worn. performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the LOW BATTERY . Windshield and HUD lens are messages does not correct the This message is displayed when the clean. problem. battery voltage is low. See Battery If the HUD image is not correct, The following are some of the on page 10-25. contact your dealer. vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on the vehicle SERVICE BATTERY The windshield is part of the HUD CHARGING SYSTEM system. See Windshield content. Replacement on page 10-27. This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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TRANSPORT MODE ON STEP ON BRAKE TO SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when the RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message is displayed when vehicle is in transport mode. Some This message is displayed if you there is a problem with the parking features can be disabled while in attempt to release the Electric brake. Take the vehicle to your this mode, including Remote Parking Brake without the brake dealer for service. Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start, pedal applied. See Electric Parking and the vehicle alarm system. Take Brake on page 9-27. Compass Messages the vehicle to your dealer for service to turn transport mode off. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Dashes may be displayed if the vehicle temporarily loses This message is displayed if the communication with the Global Brake System Messages Electric Parking Brake is on while Positioning System (GPS). the vehicle is in motion. See Electric BRAKE FLUID LOW Parking Brake on page 9-27. Cruise Control Messages This message is displayed when the SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST brake fluid level is low. See Brake ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET Fluid on page 10-23. This message may be displayed TO XXX when there is a problem with the BRAKES OVERHEATED brake boost assist system. The This message displays when the This message is displayed when the brake boost assist motor may be Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) brakes are becoming overheated. heard and brake pedal pulsation speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise This may be seen when driving on may be felt. This is normal under Control on page 9-35. hills. Shift to a lower gear. these conditions. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS Door Ajar Messages TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE PEDAL APPLIED DOOR OPEN This message displays when This message displays when attempting to activate Adaptive Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is A door open symbol will be Cruise Control (ACC) when it is active and the driver is pressing the displayed on the DIC showing which temporarily unavailable. The ACC gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC door is open. If the vehicle has been system does not need service. will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR Control on page 9-35. OPEN message will also be This can occur under the following displayed. The DOOR OPEN conditions: SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE message may also be displayed if . The radar is not clean. Keep the CONTROL the vehicle starts to move. Close the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, This message displays when the door completely. snow, ice, and slush. Clean the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) HOOD OPEN entire front and/or rear of the needs service. Take the vehicle to vehicle. For cleaning your dealer. This message will display along with instructions, see Exterior Care a hood open symbol when the hood on page 10-81. SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE is open. Close the hood completely. EXITING . Heavy rain or snow is interfering TRUNK OPEN with the radar object detection or This message may display if camera performance. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is This message will display along with engaged holding the vehicle at a a symbol when the trunk is open. CRUISE SET TO XXX stop, and the driver attempts to exit Close the trunk completely. This message displays when the the vehicle. Put the vehicle in cruise control speed is set. See P (Park) before exiting. Cruise Control on page 9-32. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED — Engine Oil Messages IDLE ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH engine coolant temperature is too This message displays when the ENGINE TEMP hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to engine oil needs to be changed. This message displays when the idle until it cools down. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the oil life system. See engine coolant becomes hotter than ENGINE OVERHEATED the normal operating temperature. — Engine Oil Life System on To avoid added strain on a hot STOP ENGINE page 10-11, Driver Information engine, the air conditioning This message displays and a Center (DIC) on page 5-28, Engine compressor automatically turns off. continuous chime sounds if the Oil on page 10-9, and Maintenance When the coolant temperature engine cooling system reaches Schedule on page 11-3. returns to normal, the air unsafe temperatures for operation. ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE conditioning compressor turns back Stop and turn off the vehicle as ENGINE on. The vehicle can continue to be soon as it is safe to do so to avoid driven. severe damage. This message This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. If this message continues to appear, clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle have the system repaired by your until it cools down. dealer as soon as possible to avoid HIGH COOLANT damage to the engine. TEMPERATURE ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD This message displays if the coolant On some vehicles, this message COOLANT temperature is hot. See Engine displays when the engine oil level Overheating on page 10-19. may be too low. Check the oil level This message will display if the before filling to the recommended coolant is low. See Engine Coolant level. If the oil is not low and this on page 10-16. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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message remains on, take the speed while this message is on, but NO REMOTE KEY WAS vehicle to your dealer for service. maximum acceleration and speed DETECTED PLACE KEY IN See Engine Oil on page 10-9. may be reduced. Anytime this TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN message stays on, the vehicle START YOUR VEHICLE OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP should be taken to your dealer for ENGINE service as soon as possible. This message displays when trying This message displays if low oil to start the vehicle if an RKE pressure levels occur. Stop the Fuel System Messages transmitter is not detected. The vehicle as soon as safely possible transmitter battery may be weak. and do not operate it until the cause FUEL LEVEL LOW See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery under Remote of the low oil pressure has been This message displays when the ” Keyless Entry (RKE) System corrected. Check the oil as soon as vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as Operation on page 2-3. possible and have the vehicle soon as possible. serviced by your dealer. NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE Key and Lock Messages TO RESTART Engine Power Messages NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED attempting to turn off the vehicle This message displays when the and the RKE transmitter is no longer This message displays when the transmitter battery may be weak. detected. Restarting is allowed vehicle's engine power is reduced. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low without the RKE transmitter for Reduced engine power can affect Transmitter Battery” under Remote five minutes. Press the brake pedal the vehicle's ability to accelerate. Keyless Entry (RKE) System to restart the vehicle. If this message is on, but there is no Operation on page 2-3. reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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NUMBER OF KEYS AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Object Detection System PROGRAMMED ON/OFF Messages This message displays when This message is displayed when the programming new keys to the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and 24 GHz RADARS OFF vehicle. the lights have turned on or off. See This message displays when driving Automatic Headlamp System on in certain areas where there may be REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE page 6-4. radar interference. Adaptive Cruise This message displays when Control (ACC), Forward Collision leaving the vehicle with the RKE XXX TURN INDICATOR Alert (FCA), and the Active transmitter still inside. FAILURE Emergency Braking System may not When one of the turn signals is out, work or may not work as well. The REPLACE BATTERY IN this message displays to show vehicle does not need service. REMOTE KEY which bulb needs to be replaced. AUTOMATIC COLLISION This message displays when the See Bulb Replacement on battery in the RKE transmitter needs page 10-28 and Replacement Bulbs PREP OFF to be replaced. on page 10-29. This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System TURN SIGNAL ON Lamp Messages has been turned off. See Active This message is displayed if the Emergency Braking System on AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD turn signal has been left on. Turn off page 9-53. LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED the turn signal. SERVICE AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REDUCED This message displays when the AFL system is disabled and needs This message displays when the service. See your dealer. See Active Emergency Braking System Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on has been set to the Alert setting. page 6-4. This setting disables most automatic Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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braking functions of the Auto . Heavy rain or snow is interfering LANE DEPARTURE WARNING Collision Preparation feature. Some with the radar object detection or UNAVAILABLE last-second automatic braking camera performance. This message displays when capability is still provided with the This message may also be Alert setting, but braking is less attempting to activate the Lane displayed if there is a problem with Departure Warning (LDW) system likely to occur. See Active the StabiliTrak system. Emergency Braking System on when it is temporarily unavailable. page 9-53. FORWARD COLLISION The LDW system does not need ALERT OFF service. AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP This message could be due to the UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Forward Collision Alert has been camera being blocked. Cleaning the This message displays when the turned off. outside of the windshield behind the Active Emergency Braking System rearview mirror may correct the has been unavailable for some time. FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED issue. CLEAN WINDSHIELD The Active Emergency Braking LANE KEEPING ASSIST System does not need service. This message displays when the UNAVAILABLE This can occur under the following camera is blocked. Cleaning the conditions: outside of the windshield behind the This message displays when the rearview mirror may correct the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and . The radar is not clean. Keep the issue. The Lane Keeping Assist Lane Departure Warning (LDW) radar sensors free of mud, dirt, (LKA) and the Lane Departure system is temporarily unavailable. snow, ice, and slush. Clean the Warning (LDW) systems will not The LKA system does not need entire front and/or rear of the operate. Adaptive Cruise Control service. vehicle. For cleaning (ACC), Forward Collision Alert instructions, see Exterior Care This message could be due to the (FCA), and the Active Emergency on page 10-81. camera being blocked. Clean the Braking System may not work or outside of the windshield behind the may not work as well. rearview mirror. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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REAR AUTO BRAKE/PARK . Heavy rain or snow is interfering SERVICE FRONT CAMERA ASSIST OFF with the radar object detection or camera performance. If this message remains on after This message displays when the continued driving, take the vehicle Parking Assist system has been See Driver Assistance Systems on to your dealer for service. Do not turned off or when there is a page 9-43. use the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), temporary condition causing the SERVICE AUTOMATIC Lane Departure Warning (LDW), system to be disabled. COLLISION PREP and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features. REAR AUTO BRAKE AND If this message displays, take the PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE vehicle to your dealer to repair the SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays when system. This message displays if there is a attempting to activate the parking SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST problem with the Parking Assist and backing features of the Driver SYSTEM system. Do not use this system to Assistance System when they are help you park. See your dealer for temporarily unavailable. The system If this message displays, take the service. does not need service. vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE This can occur under the following AND PARK ASSIST conditions: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), This message displays if there is a . The radar is not clean. Keep the Active Emergency Braking System, problem with the parking and radar sensors free of mud, dirt, Assistance Systems for Parking or backing features of the Driver snow, ice, and slush. Clean the Backing, Lane Keeping Assist Assistance System. Do not use this entire front and/or rear of the (LKA), and/or Lane Departure system to help park or back the vehicle. For cleaning Warning (LDW) system may not vehicle. See your dealer for service. instructions, see Exterior Care work. Do not use these systems on page 10-81. until the vehicle has been repaired. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF need service. For cleaning, see . Various vehicle electrical issues. "Washing the Vehicle" under . This message indicates that the Worn out or overheated clutch Exterior Care on page 10-81. driver has turned the Side Blind plates. Zone Alert (SBZA) system off. TAKE STEERING . Loss of fluids. SERVICE SIDE DETECTION If LKA does not detect active driver If this message appears, stop when SYSTEM steering, an alert and chime may be it is safe to do so and turn off the provided. Move the steering wheel ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the If this message remains on after to dismiss. See “Lane Keeping vehicle and check for the message continued driving, the vehicle needs Assist (LKA)” under Lane Departure on the DIC display. If the message service. Side Blind Zone Alert Warning (LDW) on page 9-56. does not appear, it is not necessary (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert to take your vehicle to the dealer. (RCTA) features will not work. Take If the message still displays or the vehicle to your dealer. Ride Control System Messages appears again when you begin SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM driving, the system needs service. UNAVAILABLE SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE See your dealer. This message indicates that Side This message displays when there SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear is a problem with the AWD system. This message displays when there Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are This message could be set by a is a problem with the automatic rear disabled either because the sensor number of issues. Some may level control. See Automatic Level is blocked and cannot detect require service of the AWD system. Control on page 9-32. Have the vehicles in the blind zone, or the The vehicle will run in normal vehicle serviced by your dealer. vehicle is passing through an open two-wheel-drive mode when this area, such as the desert, where message has been set. This could there is insufficient data for be caused by: operation. This message may also . A vehicle or an AWD system activate during heavy rain or due to electronics problem. road spray. The vehicle does not Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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SERVICE STABILITRAK TRACTION CONTROL ON Service Vehicle Messages This message displays if there is a This message displays when the SERVICE POWER STEERING problem with the StabiliTrak system. Traction Control System (TCS) has See Traction Control/Electronic been turned on. See Traction This message is displayed if there is Stability Control on page 9-29. Control/Electronic Stability Control a problem with the power steering on page 9-29. system and a chime may sound. SERVICE SUSPENSION Take the vehicle to your dealer for SYSTEM Airbag System Messages service. This message displays when there SERVICE VEHICLE SOON is a problem with the Magnetic Ride SERVICE AIRBAG Control system. See Magnetic Ride This message displays if there is a This message is displayed if there is Control on page 9-31. Have the problem with the airbag system. a problem with the vehicle. Take the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Take the vehicle to your dealer for vehicle to your dealer for service. service. SERVICE TRACTION Starting the Vehicle CONTROL Security Messages Messages This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction THEFT ATTEMPTED PRESS BRAKE TO START Control System (TCS). See Traction This message displays if the vehicle VEHICLE Control/Electronic Stability Control detects a tamper condition. This message is displayed when on page 9-29. attempting to start the vehicle TRACTION CONTROL OFF without first pressing the brake pedal. This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-29. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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SERVICE KEYLESS START This message also displays LEFT Transmission Messages SYSTEM FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message is displayed if there is the location of the low tire. a problem with the pushbutton start This message displays if there is a system. Take the vehicle to your The low tire pressure warning light problem with the transmission. See dealer for service. will also come on. See Tire your dealer. Pressure Light on page 5-25. SHIFT DENIED Tire Messages If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you This message displays when using SERVICE TIRE MONITOR can. Inflate the tires by adding air the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and SYSTEM until the tire pressure is equal to the attempting to shift to a gear not appropriate for the vehicle speed This message displays if there is a values shown on the Tire and and engine revolutions per problem with the Tire Pressure Loading Information label. See Tires minute (rpm). See Manual Mode on Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire on page 10-38, Vehicle Load Limits page 9-25. Pressure Monitor Operation on on page 9-10, and Tire Pressure on page 10-48. page 10-45. SHIFT TO PARK TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire This message displays when the pressure message at a time. The transmission needs to be shifted to This message displays when the DIC also shows the tire pressure P (Park). This may appear when system is learning new tires. See values. See Driver Information turning the ignition off if the vehicle Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on Center (DIC) on page 5-28. is not in P (Park). page 10-48. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE — ENGINE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the tires This message displays and a chime is low. sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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transmission fluid temperature high Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to WASHER FLUID LOW ADD Personalization allow the transmission to cool. This FLUID Use the audio system controls to message clears when the fluid This message may display when the access the personalization menus temperature reaches a safe level. washer fluid level is low. Fill the for customizing vehicle features. Vehicle Reminder windshield washer reservoir as soon The following are all possible as possible. See Engine personalization features. Depending Messages Compartment Overview on on the vehicle, some may not be page 10-5 for the location of the available. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE windshield washer reservoir. Also, WITH CARE see Washer Fluid on page 10-22. Infotainment System Audio This message displays when ice System Controls conditions are possible. Window Messages To access the personalization menu: Vehicle Speed Messages OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ PASSENGER WINDOW 1. Press SETTINGS on the Home SELECTED SPEED LIMIT Page on the infotainment system This message is displayed when the display. EXCEEDED window needs to be reprogrammed. This message is displayed when the If the vehicle's battery has been 2. Press the desired feature to vehicle speed is greater than the set recharged or disconnected, you will display a list of available speed. See "Speed Warning" under need to program each front window options. Driver Information Center (DIC) on for the express-up feature to work. 3. Press to select the desired page 5-28. See Power Windows on page 2-22. feature setting. 4. Press S Back to exit or move backward in a menu. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Personalization Menus Time and Date To enable valet mode: The following list of menu items may Manually set the time and date. See 1. Enter a four-digit code on the be available: Clock on page 5-5. keypad. . Time and Date Language (Language) 2. Press Enter to go to the confirmation screen. . Language (Language) Select Language, then select from 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. . Valet Mode the available language(s). Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or . Teen Driver The selected language will display on the system, and voice unlock the system. Press Back to go . Radio recognition will reflect the selected back to the previous menu. . Vehicle language. . Bluetooth Valet Mode (If Equipped) . Voice This will lock the infotainment . Display system and steering wheel controls. It may also limit top speed, power, . Rear Camera and access to vehicle storage . Return to Factory Settings locations (if equipped). . Software Information Each menu is detailed in the following information. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Teen Driver (If Equipped) Audio Volume Limit Change PIN Press and the following may This allows a maximum radio This allows the Personal display: volume to be set. See “Teen Driver” Identification Number (PIN) to be in “Settings” in the infotainment changed. See “Teen Driver” in . View Report Card manual. “Settings” in the infotainment . Manage Settings Select Off or On. manual. . Change PIN Teen Driver Speed Limiter Key Registration . Key Registration If equipped, this allows the This allows the key to be registered. . Clear All Teen Keys/PIN maximum speed limit of the vehicle See “Teen Driver Key Registration” in Settings in the infotainment to be set. See “Teen Driver” in “ ” View Report Card manual. “Settings” in the infotainment This allows the driver’s driving manual. Clear All Teen Keys/PIN habits to be viewed. See “Teen Select Off or On. Driver” in “Settings” in the This allows all Teen Driver keys and infotainment manual. Teen Driver Speed Warning PIN to be cleared. Manage Settings This allows a warning to be set Select Continue or Cancel. Press and the following may when a certain speed is exceeded. Radio display: See “Teen Driver” in “Settings” in the infotainment manual. Press and the following may . Audio Volume Limit display: Select Off or On. . Teen Driver Speed Limiter . Manage Favorites . Teen Driver Speed Warning . Number of Favorites Shown . Bose Audio Pilot . Maximum Start Up Volume Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Manage Favorites Maximum Start Up Volume . Air Quality Sensor This allows favorites to be edited. This feature sets the maximum . Auto Defog See “Manage Favorites” in startup volume. If the vehicle is . Auto Rear Defog “Settings” under “Radio” in the started and the volume is greater infotainment manual. than this level, the volume is Auto Fan Max Speed adjusted to this level. Number of Favorites Shown This feature will set the maximum To set the maximum startup volume, auto fan speed. Press to set the number of favorites press + or − to increase or Select Low, Medium, or High. to display. decrease. Select the desired number or select Air Quality Sensor Vehicle Auto and the infotainment system This allows for selection of air will automatically adjust the number Select and the following may quality sensor operation at high or of favorites shown. display: low sensitivity. Bose Audio Pilot . Climate and Air Quality Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High This feature adjusts the volume . Collision/Detection Systems Sensitivity. based on the noise in the vehicle. . Comfort and Convenience Auto Defog See “Bose AudioPilot Noise . When set to On, the front defog will Compensation Technology” under Lighting automatically react to temperature “Infotainment System Settings” in . Power Door Locks the infotainment manual. and humidity conditions that may . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start cause fogging. Select Off or On. Climate and Air Quality Select Off or On. Select and the following may display: . Auto Fan Max Speed Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Auto Rear Defog Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Collision Preparation feature. See If equipped, this allows the Auto Control, Parking Assist, and Active Emergency Braking System Rear Defog to be turned on or off. Backing Warning alerts. on page 9-53. This feature will automatically turn Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Select Off, Alert & Brake, or Alert. on the rear window defogger when it is cold outside. Auto Collision Preparation Go Notifier Select Off or On. This feature will turn on or off the This feature will give a reminder that Forward Collision Alert feature as Adaptive Cruise Control provides Collision/Detection Systems well as the Automatic Braking when it has brought the vehicle to a capability of the Auto Collision complete stop behind another Select the Collision/Detection Preparation feature. With the Alert & stopping vehicle, and then that Systems menu and the following Brake setting, both Forward vehicle drives on. may be displayed if equipped: Collision Alert as well as the Select Off or On. . Alert Type Automatic Braking capability of the . Auto Collision Preparation Auto Collision Preparation feature Rear Cross Traffic Alert are available. The Alert setting . Go Notifier This allows the Rear Cross Traffic disables most automatic braking Alert feature to be turned on or off. . Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some Select Off or On. . Lane Change Alert last-second automatic braking Lane Change Alert Alert Type capability is still provided with the Alert setting, but it is much less This allows the Lane Change Alert This feature will set crash alerts to likely to be triggered by most driving feature to be turned on or off. beeps or seat vibrations. This conditions. Off disables all Forward Select Off or On. setting affects all crash alerts Collision Alert and Automatic including Forward Collision, Lane Braking capabilities of the Auto Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Comfort and Convenience Select Off or On. Select Off or On. Select and the following may Chime Volume Rain Sense Wipers display: This allows the selection of the This allows the Rain Sense Wipers . Auto Memory Recall chime volume level. feature to be disabled or enabled. . Easy Exit Options Press + or − to adjust the volume. Select Disabled or Enabled. . Chime Volume Reverse Tilt Mirror Lighting . Reverse Tilt Mirror When on, both the driver and Select and the following may . Auto Mirror Folding passenger outside mirrors will tilt display: downward when the vehicle is . . Vehicle Locator Lights Rain Sense Wipers shifted to R (Reverse) to improve Auto Memory Recall visibility of the ground near the rear . Exit Lighting wheels. They will return to their Vehicle Locator Lights This feature automatically recalls previous driving position when the the current driver’s previously stored vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) This feature will flash the exterior 1 or 2 button positions when or the engine is turned off. lamps when K on the Remote entering the vehicle. See Memory Seats on page 3-8. Select Off, On, On - Driver and Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Passenger, On - Driver, or On - pressed to locate the vehicle. Select Off, On - Driver Door Open, Passenger. or On - At ignition On. Select Off or On. Auto Mirror Folding Easy Exit Options Exit Lighting When on, the outside rearview This feature automatically recalls This allows the selection of how mirrors will automatically fold or long the exterior lamps stay on the current driver’s previously stored unfold when the Remote Keyless when leaving the vehicle when it is exit button position when exiting the K vehicle. See Memory Seats on Entry (RKE) transmitter Q or dark outside. page 3-8. button is pressed and held. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback Seconds, or 120 Seconds. When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of Power Door Locks locking of the doors. To override the feedback is given when locking the delay, press the power door lock vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select and the following may switch on the door. display: Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Select Off or On. Only, or Horn Only. . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Start Auto Cool Seats . Auto Door Unlock Select and the following may If equipped and turned on, this . Delayed Door Lock display: feature will turn the ventilated seats Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout on when using remote start on . Remote Unlock Light Feedback warm days. When on, this feature will keep the . Remote Lock Feedback driver door from locking when the Select Off or On. door is open. If Off is selected, the . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Delayed Door Lock menu will be . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats available. If equipped and turned on, this . Passive Door Unlock feature will turn the heated seats on Select Off or On. . Passive Door Lock when using remote start on Auto Door Unlock cold days. . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert This allows selection of which of the Select Off or On. doors will automatically unlock when Remote Unlock Light Feedback Passive Door Unlock the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). When on, the exterior lamps will This allows the selection of what Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock Select Off or Flash Lights. the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Select All Doors or Driver Door. Pair New Device Voice Passive Door Lock Select to pair a new device. See Select and the following may “Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls” display: This feature can be turned on or off under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment . Confidence Threshold or used to select feedback when manual. using the button on the driver door . Prompt Length to lock the vehicle. See Remote Device Management . Audio Feedback Speed Keyless Entry (RKE) System Select to connect to a different Operation on page 2-3. phone source, disconnect a phone, Confidence Threshold Select On, On with Horn Chirp, or delete a phone. This feature allows the adjustment or Off. Ringtones of the sensitivity of the speech recognition system. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Press to change the ring tone for This feature sounds an alert when the specific phone. The phone does Select Confirm More or the RKE transmitter is left in the not need to be connected to change Confirm Less. vehicle. the ring. Prompt Length Select Off or On. Voice Mail Numbers This feature adjusts the voice Bluetooth This feature displays the voice mail prompt length. number for all connected phones. Select and the following may Select Short or Long. To change the voice mail number, display: select EDIT or press the EDIT Audio Feedback Speed . Pair New Device button. Type a new number, then This feature adjusts the audio . Device Management select SAVE or press the SAVE feedback speed. button. . Ringtones Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. . Voice Mail Numbers Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Display Rear Camera Clear All Private Data Select and the following may This allows for Rear Park Assist This allows selection to clear all display: Symbols, and Guidance Lines to be private information from the vehicle. turned off or on. . Mode Select Delete or Cancel. Select Off or On for the desired . Calibrate Touchscreen Restore Radio Settings feature. . Turn Display Off This allows selection to restore See Assistance Systems for Parking radio settings. Mode or Backing on page 9-44. Select Restore or Cancel. Select to change the display screen Return to Factory Settings for day or night driving. Software Information Select and the following may Select Auto, Day, or Night. display: Press to view the version of the infotainment system software. Calibrate Touchscreen . Restore Vehicle Settings Select to calibrate the touchscreen, . Clear All Private Data then follow the prompts. . Restore Radio Settings Turn Display Off Restore Vehicle Settings Select to turn the display off. Press anywhere on the display area or any This allows selection of restoring faceplate button to turn the vehicle settings. display on. Select Restore or Cancel. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Universal Remote home automation devices. These To program a garage door opener, instructions refer to a garage door park outside directly in line with and System opener, but can be used for other facing the garage door opener devices. receiver. Clear all people and See Radio Frequency Statement on objects near the garage door. page 13-12. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener Make sure the hand-held transmitter Universal Remote System that does not have the stop and has a new battery for quick and reverse feature. This includes any accurate transmission of the Programming garage door opener model radio-frequency signal. manufactured before April 1, 1982. Programming the Universal Read these instructions completely Remote System before programming the Universal Remote system. It may help to have For questions or help programming another person assist with the the Universal Remote system, call programming process. 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles Programming involves as well as for future programming. time-sensitive actions, and may time Erase the programming when out causing the procedure to be vehicle ownership is terminated. repeated. See “Erasing Universal Remote To program up to three devices: If equipped, these buttons are in the System Buttons” later in this section. 1. Hold the end of the hand-held overhead console. transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to This system can replace up to three 3 in) away from the Universal remote control transmitters used to Remote system buttons with the activate devices such as garage indicator light in view. The door openers, security systems, and Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
5-56 Instruments and Controls
hand-held transmitter was button is pressed, then supplied by the manufacturer of programming is complete. the garage door opener receiver. There is no need to 2. At the same time, press and complete Steps 4–6. hold both the hand-held . If the indicator light does transmitter button and one of the not come on or the garage three Universal Remote system door does not move, a buttons to be used to operate second button press may the garage door. Do not release be required. For a second Learn or Smart Button either button until the indicator time, press and hold the light changes from a slow to a newly programmed button 4. After completing Steps 1–3, rapid flash. Then release both for five seconds. If the light locate the Learn or Smart button buttons. stays on or the garage door inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver. The name Some garage door openers may moves, programming is and color of the button may vary require substitution of Step 2 complete. by manufacturer. with the procedure under in . If the indicator light blinks “Radio Signals for Canada and rapidly for two seconds, 5. Press and release the Learn or Some Gate Operators” later in then changes to a solid light Smart button. Step 6 must be this section. and the garage door does completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button. 3. Press and hold the newly not move, continue with programmed Universal Remote programming Steps 4–6. 6. Inside the vehicle, press and system button for five seconds hold the newly programmed while watching the indicator light Universal Remote system button and garage door activation. for two seconds and then release it. If the garage door . If the indicator light stays on does not move or the lamp on continuously or the garage the garage door opener receiver door moves when the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during for two seconds, then release it. programming. Operation Again, if the door does not move If the programming did not work, Using the Universal Remote or the garage door lamp does replace Step 2 under “Programming System not flash, press and hold the the Universal Remote System” with Press and hold the appropriate same button a third time for the following: two seconds, then release it. Universal Remote system button for Press and hold the Universal at least one-half second. The The Universal Remote system Remote system button while indicator light will come on while the should now activate the pressing and releasing the signal is being transmitted. garage door. hand-held transmitter button every Repeat the process for two seconds until the signal has Erasing Universal Remote programming the two remaining been successfully accepted by the System Buttons buttons. Universal Remote system. The Erase all programmed buttons when Universal Remote system indicator vehicle ownership is terminated. Radio Signals for Canada and light will flash slowly at first and then Some Gate Operators rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under To erase: For questions or programming help “Programming the Universal Remote 1. Press and hold the two outside call 1-800-355-3515 or see System” to complete. buttons until the indicator light www.homelink.com. begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds. Canadian radio-frequency laws and some U.S. gate operators require 2. Release both buttons. transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming the Universal Remote System.” Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Lighting 6-1
Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Lighting Entry Lighting ...... 6-8 Exit Lighting ...... 6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Battery Power Protection ...... 6-8 Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Saver ...... 6-8 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...... 6-3 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-3 Automatic Headlamp System ...... 6-4 The exterior lamp control is on the Adaptive Forward turn signal lever. Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-4 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-5 Turn the control to the following Turn and Lane-Change positions: Signals ...... 6-5 O (Off): Turns off the exterior Interior Lighting lamps. The knob returns to the Instrument Panel Illumination AUTO position after it is released. Control ...... 6-6 Turn to O again to reactivate the Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-6 AUTO mode. Dome Lamps ...... 6-6 In Canada, the headlamps will Reading Lamps ...... 6-7 automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
6-2 Lighting
AUTO (Automatic): Automatically This light comes on in the The high-beam headlamps remain turns the exterior lamps on and off, instrument cluster when the on, under the automatic control, depending on outside lighting. IntelliBeam system is enabled. until one of the following situations occurs: ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Turning On and Enabling parking lamps including all lamps, IntelliBeam . The system detects an except the headlamps. approaching vehicle's To enable the IntelliBeam system, headlamps. 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the with the turn signal lever in the headlamps together with the parking neutral position, turn the exterior . The system detects a preceding lamps and instrument panel lights. lamp control to AUTO. The blue vehicle's taillamps. IntelliBeam® System high-beam on light appears on the . The outside light is bright instrument cluster when the high enough that high-beam If equipped, this system turns the beams are on. headlamps are not required. vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding Driving with IntelliBeam . The vehicle's speed drops below traffic conditions. The system only activates the high 20 km/h (12 mph). The system turns the high-beam beams when driving over 40 km/h . The IntelliBeam system is headlamps on when it is dark (25 mph). disabled by the high/low-beam enough and there is no other traffic There is a sensor near the top changer or the flash-to-pass present. center of the windshield that feature. If this happens, the high/ automatically controls the system. low-beam changer must be Keep this area of the windshield activated two times within clear of debris to allow for best two seconds to reactivate the system performance. IntelliBeam system. The instrument cluster light will come on to indicate the IntelliBeam is reactivated. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Lighting 6-3
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam . The vehicle is loaded such that Changer on page 6-3 and the front end points upward, Flash-to-Pass on page 6-3. causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps The high beams may not turn off and taillamps. automatically if the system cannot detect another vehicle's lamps . Driving on winding or hilly roads. because of any of the following: The automatic high-beam This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the . The other vehicle's lamps are headlamps may need to be disabled high-beam headlamps are on. missing, damaged, obstructed if any of the above conditions exist. from view, or otherwise undetected. Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass . The other vehicle's lamps are Reminder To flash the high beams, pull the covered with dirt, snow, and/or turn signal lever toward you, and A warning chime sounds if the driver release. road spray. door is opened while the ignition is . The other vehicle's lamps cannot off and the exterior lamps are on. Daytime Running be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road Headlamp High/ Lamps (DRL) spray, mist, or other airborne Low-Beam Changer DRL can make it easier for others to obstructions. see the front of your vehicle during 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam . the day. Fully functional DRL are The vehicle's windshield is dirty, Changer): Push the turn signal cracked, or obstructed by required on all vehicles first sold in lever away from you and release, to Canada. something that blocks the view turn the high beams on. To return to of the light sensor. low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
6-4 Lighting
For vehicles with High Intensity Lights On with Wipers Discharge (HID) headlamps, the If the windshield wipers are dedicated DRL will come on when activated in daylight with the engine all of the following conditions on, and the exterior lamp control is are met: in AUTO, the headlamps, parking . The ignition is on. lamps, and other exterior lamps . The exterior lamp control is come on. The transition time for the in AUTO. lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are . The light sensor determines it is There is a light sensor on top of the not operating, these lamps turn off. daytime. instrument panel. Do not cover the O sensor. Move the exterior lamp control to . The parking brake is released or or ; to disable this feature. the vehicle is not in P (Park). The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a When the DRL are on, the taillamps, parking garage or tunnel. Adaptive Forward sidemarker lamps, and other lamps Lighting (AFL) will not be on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may For vehicles with uplevel The DRL turn off when the change to Daytime Running headlamps, the AFL system adjusts headlamps are turned to O or the Lamps (DRL). the headlamps to provide greater ignition is off. The automatic headlamp system road illumination in various driving conditions. Automatic Headlamp turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp System is off. control to the AUTO position. Moving the control out of the AUTO When the exterior lamp control is For vehicles sold in Canada, this set to AUTO and it is dark enough position will deactivate the system. control only works when the AFL will operate when the vehicle outside, the headlamps come on transmission is in P (Park). automatically. speed is greater than 3 km/h Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Lighting 6-5
(2 mph). AFL will not operate when Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change the transmission is in R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately operable Signals after starting the vehicle; driving a short distance is required to calibrate the AFL. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1. Curve Lighting The light beam pivots based on the steering wheel position and vehicle speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph). The headlamps shine at an angle of up to 15 degrees to the right or left Move the lever all the way up or of the direction of travel. down to signal a turn. | (Hazard Warning Flashers): An arrow on the instrument cluster Press this button on the center flashes in the direction of the turn or stack to make the front and rear turn lane change. signal lamps flash on and off. Press Raise or lower the lever until the again to turn the flashers off. arrow starts to flash to signal a lane The hazard warning flashers turn on change. Hold it there until the lane automatically if the airbags deploy. change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
6-6 Lighting
The turn and lane-change signal Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the can be turned off manually by lowest level to which the displays moving the lever back to its original will automatically be adjusted. position. Instrument Panel If after signaling a turn or lane Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps change, the arrow flashes rapidly or The courtesy lamps come on when does not come on, a signal bulb any door is opened and the dome may be burned out. lamp is in the DOOR position. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the Dome Lamps fuse. See Fuses and Circuit The dome lamp is in the overhead Breakers on page 10-30. console.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights. The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting. The instrument Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Lighting 6-7
To change the dome lamp settings, Reading Lamps press: There are reading lamps on the OFF: Turns the lamp off, even overhead console and over the rear when a door is open. passenger doors. These lamps DOOR: The lamp comes on when come on automatically when any a door is opened. door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: ON: Turns the lamp on.
Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps.
Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
6-8 Lighting
Lighting Features This feature can be changed. See Battery Power Protection “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization on The battery saver feature is Entry Lighting page 5-46. designed to protect the vehicle's The headlamps, taillamps, license battery. plate lamps, outside mirror lamps, Exit Lighting If some interior lamps are left on exterior door handle lamps, dome and the ignition is turned off, the The headlamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and most of the interior lights battery rundown protection system lamps, parking lamps, outside mirror turn on briefly at night or in areas of automatically turns the lamp off after lamps, license plate lamps, and some time. limited lighting when K is pressed exterior door handle lamps come on on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) at night, or in areas with limited transmitter. See Remote Keyless lighting, when the driver door is Exterior Lighting Battery Entry (RKE) System Operation on opened after the ignition is turned Saver page 2-3. When the driver door is off. The dome lamp comes on after The exterior lamps turn off about opened, all control lights, Driver the ignition is changed to the OFF 10 minutes after the ignition is Information Center (DIC) lights, and position. The exterior lamps and turned off, if the parking lamps or door pocket lights turn on. After dome lamp remain on for a set headlamps have been manually left about 30 seconds the exterior lamps amount of time, then automatically on. This protects against draining turn off, then the dome lamps and turn off. remaining interior lights dim to off. the battery. To restart the 10-minute Entry lighting can be disabled The exterior lamps turn off timer, turn the exterior lamp control manually by changing the ignition immediately by turning the exterior to the off position and then back to out of the OFF position, or by lamp control off. the parking lamp or headlamp position. pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on To keep the lamps on for more than page 5-46. 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio Infotainment ...... 7-1 players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
7-2 Infotainment System
2 NOTES Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation. System ...... 8-1 Rear Climate Control System ...... 8-6 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-8 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-9 Service ...... 8-9
Climate Control Buttons
1. Driver and Passenger 4. Driver and Passenger Heated Temperature Controls and Ventilated Seats (If 2. Fan Control Equipped) 3. OFF (Fan) 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
8-2 Climate Controls
8. Recirculation 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Climate Control Status Screen Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, driver and passenger temperatures and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray. A selection can then be made on the front climate control page displayed. See the infotainment manual. Climate Touch Screen Controls The climate control status screen 1. Outside Temperature Display appears briefly when the climate 2. Driver and Passenger control buttons on the faceplate are Temperature Controls adjusted. The air delivery mode can 3. Fan Control be adjusted on the climate control status screen. 4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) Automatic Operation 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air 6. Climate Control Selection conditioning, and recirculation in (Application Tray Button) order to heat or cool the vehicle to 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control the desired temperature. Touch Screen) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Climate Controls 8-3
When the indicator light is on or English units can be changed to When the passenger settings are AUTO is displayed on the touch metric units through the instrument adjusted, the SYNC button is screen, the system is in full cluster. See “ Cluster Settings displayed when the temperatures automatic operation. If the air Menu” under Instrument Cluster on are unlinked. delivery mode or fan setting is page 5-9. Rear (If Equipped): Press this manually adjusted, the auto OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on button on the front climate control indicator turns off and the display or off. The temperature control and touch screen to open the rear will show the selected settings. Auto air delivery mode can still be climate control screen. The rear operation can be turned off adjusted. climate control settings can now be individually for climate settings. w / x (Driver and Passenger adjusted from the front For automatic operation: Temperature Controls): The passenger area. 1. Press AUTO. temperature can be adjusted Manual Operation separately for the driver and the 2. Set the temperature. Allow the z 9 y (Fan Control): Press the system time to stabilize. Then passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. Press fan control buttons or the touch adjust the temperature as screen fan control, to increase or needed for best comfort. and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature. decrease the fan speed. Press and To improve fuel efficiency and to hold the buttons or the touch screen cool the vehicle faster, recirculation The driver and passenger control to adjust speed more may be automatically selected in temperatures can also be adjusted quickly. The fan speed setting warm weather. The recirculation by pressing the controls on the displays. Pressing either button touch screen. cancels automatic fan control and light will not come on. Press @ to SYNC (Synchronized the fan can be controlled manually. select recirculation; press it again to Press AUTO to return to automatic select outside air. Temperature): Press SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone operation. To turn off the fan and settings to the driver settings. Adjust climate control system, press and the driver side temperature control hold the fan down button or touch to change the linked temperature. screen fan control until it is off. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
8-4 Climate Controls
Air Delivery Mode Control: When 0 (Defrost): Clears the recirculation, the air quality control the climate information is displayed, windshield of fog or frost more system may operate. To adjust the press the desired air delivery mode quickly. Air is directed to the sensitivity of the air quality sensor, on the touch screen to change the windshield. Press the button to see “Climate and Air Quality” under direction of the airflow. The selected 0 Vehicle Personalization on turn on or off. Changing the air air delivery mode button is lit. page 5-46. delivery mode also turns the Pressing any of the air delivery defrost off. @ (Recirculation): Press to buttons cancels automatic air alternate between recirculating air (Air Conditioning): Press the delivery control and the direction of # inside the vehicle or pulling in AC Mode touch screen control to the airflow can be controlled outside air. The indicator light on the turn the automatic air conditioning manually. Press AUTO to return to button is lit when recirculation mode on or off. If the fan is turned off or automatic operation. is active. This helps to quickly cool the outside temperature falls below To change the current mode, select the air inside the vehicle or reduce freezing, the air conditioner will one of the following: the outside air and odors that might not run. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the enter. Press AUTO to return to automatic instrument panel outlets. Pressing this button cancels operation and the air conditioner automatic recirculation. Press AUTO \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided runs as needed. between the instrument panel to return to automatic operation; Automatic Air Recirculation: outlets and the floor outlets. recirculation runs automatically as When the AUTO indicator light is needed. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the on, the air is automatically Manual recirculation mode is not floor outlets. recirculated as needed to help available when in Defrost or Defog quickly cool the inside of the - (Defog): Clears the windows of modes. fog or moisture. Air is directed to the vehicle. Auto Defog: The climate control windshield and floor outlets. The climate control system may system may have a sensor to have a sensor to detect air pollution. automatically detect high humidity When using automatic air inside the vehicle. When high Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Climate Controls 8-5
humidity is detected, the climate The upper region of gridlines on the Driver and Passenger Heated and control system may adjust to rear window are antenna lines and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped): outside air supply and turn on the are not intended to heat when the Press J or z to heat the driver or air conditioner. If the climate control defogger is activated. passenger seat cushion and system does not detect possible The heated outside rearview mirrors seatback. window fogging, it returns to normal turn on when the rear window Press C or { to ventilate the driver operation. To turn Auto Defog off or defogger button is on and help to on, see “Climate and Air Quality” clear fog or frost from the surface of or passenger seat. See Heated and under Vehicle Personalization on the mirrors. Ventilated Front Seats on page 5-46. page 3-11. Rear Window Defogger { Caution Remote Start Climate Control Operation: If equipped with the = (Rear Window Defogger): Do not try to clear frost or other remote start feature, the climate Press to turn the rear window material from the inside of the control system may run when the defogger on or off. front windshield and rear window vehicle is started remotely. The The rear window defogger can be with a razor blade or anything system uses the driver’s previous set to automatic operation. See else that is sharp. This may settings to heat or cool the inside of “Climate and Air Quality” under damage the rear window the vehicle. The rear defog may Vehicle Personalization on defogger grid and affect the come on during remote start based page 5-46. When Auto Rear Defog radio's ability to pick up stations on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not is selected, the rear window clearly. The repairs would not be come on during a remote start. defogger turns on automatically covered by the vehicle warranty. when the interior temperature is cold If equipped with heated or ventilated and the outside temperature is seats, they may come on during a about 4°C (40°F) and below. remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 and Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-11. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
8-6 Climate Controls
Sensor Rear Climate Control 4. O (On/Off) System 5. Temperature Control If equipped, the rear climate control system is on the rear of the center console. The settings can be adjusted with the rear climate control buttons and the touch screen.
The solar sensor, on top of the instrument panel near the Rear Climate Touch Screen windshield, monitors the solar heat. Controls The climate control system uses the 1. Outside Temperature Display sensor information to adjust the 2. Rear Climate Temperature temperature, fan speed, Control recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. Rear Climate Control Buttons 3. SYNC (Synchronized Temperatures) If the sensor is covered, the 1. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped) automatic climate control system 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. REAR O (On/Off) may not work properly. 3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode 5. Rear AUTO (Automatic Control) Operation) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Climate Controls 8-7
6. Front (Front Climate Control The SYNC button will be lit. Press +/− (Temperature Control): Press Touch Screen) the TEMP, MODE, or AUTO button or press and hold the rear 7. Rear Control Lockout twice to unlink the set driver and temperature control buttons or touch rear temperatures. The SYNC screen to adjust the rear passenger 8. Air Delivery Mode Control button turns off. temperature. Press + for warmer air Rear: Press this button on the front Rear Control Lockout: Press to and press − for cooler air. climate control touch screen to open lock or unlock control of the rear Y / \ /Y (Air Delivery Mode the rear climate control screen. The climate control system from the rear Control): Press the desired mode rear climate control settings can seat passengers. When locked, the button on the touch screen or the now be adjusted from the front rear climate control can only be MODE button on the rear faceplate passenger area. adjusted from the front seat. to change the direction of the airflow in the rear seating area. O (On/Off): Press the O button or Automatic Operation REAR O on the touch screen to turn M or L (Heated Rear Seats, If Rear AUTO: Press to turn on or off. M L the rear climate control on or off. The air delivery is controlled Equipped): Press or to heat If the rear climate control is turned automatically. The AUTO indicator the left or right outboard seat off using REAR O on the touch appears on the display. If the MODE cushion and seatback. See Heated screen, the rear climate control setting is manually adjusted, this Rear Seats on page 3-15. buttons must be pressed twice to cancels full automatic operation. O turn the system back on. Press on Manual Operation the rear climate control faceplate and within 5 seconds press the S A T (Fan Control): Press or MODE or temperature buttons on press and hold the front climate the faceplate. control buttons or touch screen to increase or decrease the rear SYNC: Press SYNC on the touch climate airflow. screen to match the rear climate control temperature to the front climate control driver temperature. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
8-8 Climate Controls
. Keep the path under the front Air Vents seats clear of objects to help Adjustable air vents are in the circulate the air inside of the center and on the side of the vehicle more effectively. instrument panel. . Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. . Do not attach any devices to the air vent slats. This restricts Move the slider knobs (2) to change airflow and may cause damage the direction of the airflow. to the air vents. Additional air vents are beneath the windshield and the driver and passenger side door windows. 1. Thumbwheel These are fixed and cannot be adjusted. 2. Slider Knob Operation Tips Use the thumbwheels (1) near the air vents to open or close off the . Clear away any ice, snow, airflow. or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Maintenance The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning Passenger Compartment evaporator should never be repaired Air Filter or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced The filter reduces dust, pollen, and by a new evaporator to ensure other airborne irritants from outside proper and safe operation. air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part During service, all refrigerants of routine scheduled maintenance. should be reclaimed with proper See Maintenance Schedule on equipment. Venting refrigerants page 11-3. directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also See your dealer regarding create unsafe conditions based on replacement of the filter. inhalation, combustion, frostbite, Service or other health-based concerns. This vehicle may have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant, R1234yf. This refrigerant has a significantly reduced global warming impact on the environment, compared to the traditional automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
8-10 Climate Controls
2 NOTES Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Driving and Operating 9-1
Shifting Into Park ...... 9-20 Cruise Control Driving and Shifting out of Park ...... 9-21 Cruise Control ...... 9-32 Operating Parking over Things Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . 9-35 That Burn ...... 9-21 Driver Assistance Systems Engine Exhaust Driving Information Driver Assistance Engine Exhaust ...... 9-22 Systems ...... 9-43 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Running the Vehicle While Assistance Systems for Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Parked ...... 9-22 Parking or Backing ...... 9-44 Drunk Driving ...... 9-3 Assistance Systems for Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Automatic Transmission Driving ...... 9-50 Braking ...... 9-3 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-23 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Steering ...... 9-4 Manual Mode ...... 9-25 System ...... 9-50 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Active Emergency Braking Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-25 System ...... 9-53 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Side Blind Zone Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Brakes Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-54 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Antilock Brake Lane Departure If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-9 System (ABS) ...... 9-26 Warning (LDW) ...... 9-56 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-27 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . 9-58 Starting and Operating Brake Assist ...... 9-28 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-28 Fuel New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-15 Fuel ...... 9-60 Ignition Positions ...... 9-15 Ride Control Systems California Fuel Starting the Engine ...... 9-17 Traction Control/Electronic Requirements ...... 9-61 Engine Heater ...... 9-18 Stability Control ...... 9-29 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-61 Retained Accessory Magnetic Ride Control ...... 9-31 Power (RAP) ...... 9-20 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...... 9-31 Automatic Level Control . . . . . 9-32 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
9-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel Additives ...... 9-61 Driving Information . Designate a front seat Filling the Tank ...... 9-62 passenger to handle potential distractions. Filling a Portable Fuel Distracted Driving Container ...... 9-63 . Become familiar with vehicle Trailer Towing Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as and can take your focus from the General Towing programming favorite radio task of driving. Exercise good Information ...... 9-64 stations and adjusting climate judgment and do not let other Driving Characteristics and control and seat settings. Towing Tips ...... 9-64 activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into Trailer Towing ...... 9-67 from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to Towing Equipment ...... 9-68 governments have enacted laws driving. regarding driver distraction. Become . Wait until the vehicle is parked familiar with the local laws in Conversions and Add-Ons to retrieve items that have fallen your area. Add-On Electrical to the floor. Equipment ...... 9-69 To avoid distracted driving, always . Stop or park the vehicle to tend keep your eyes on the road, hands to children. on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Keep pets in an appropriate . Do not use a phone in carrier or restraint. demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. . Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Driving and Operating 9-3
. Focus on the task of driving. Control of a Vehicle { Warning Drunk Driving Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to long or too often could cause a Death and injury associated with control a vehicle while driving. crash resulting in injury or death. drinking and driving is a global Focus your attention on driving. tragedy. Braking { Warning Braking action involves perception Refer to the CUE manual for more time and reaction time. Deciding to information on using the CUE Drinking and then driving is very push the brake pedal is perception system, if equipped. dangerous. Your reflexes, time. Actually doing it is perceptions, attentiveness, and reaction time. Defensive Driving judgment can be affected by even Average driver reaction time is Defensive driving means “always a small amount of alcohol. You about three-quarters of a second. In expect the unexpected.” The first can have a serious — or even that time, a vehicle moving at step in driving defensively is to wear fatal — collision if you drive after 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m the safety belt. See Safety Belts on drinking. (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. page 3-16. Do not drink and drive or ride with . Assume that other road users a driver who has been drinking. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind (pedestrians, bicyclists, and Ride home in a cab; or if you are include: other drivers) are going to be with a group, designate a driver . Keep enough distance between careless and make mistakes. who will not drink. you and the vehicle in front Anticipate what they might do of you. and be ready. . Avoid needless heavy braking. . Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in . Keep pace with traffic. front of you. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
9-4 Driving and Operating
If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it increases to provide a sport-like feel vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is to the steering. This provides normally but do not pump the held against that position for an maximum control and stability. brakes. Doing so could make the extended period of time, power If the vehicle seems harder to steer pedal harder to push down. If the steering assist may be reduced. than normal when parking or driving engine stops, there will be some If the steering assist is used for an slowly, there may be a problem with power brake assist but it will be extended period of time, power the system. You will still have power used when the brake is applied. assist may be reduced. steering, but steering will be stiffer Once the power assist is used up, it Normal use of the power steering than normal at slow speeds. See can take longer to stop and the your dealer for service. brake pedal will be harder to push. assist should return when the system cools down. Hydraulic Power Steering Steering See specific vehicle steering If the vehicle has hydraulic power messages under Vehicle Messages Electric Power Steering steering, it may require on page 5-35. maintenance. See Power Steering If the vehicle has electric power Variable Effort Steering Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD) on steering it does not have power page 10-21 or Power Steering Fluid steering fluid. Regular maintenance Some vehicles have a steering (LFX with FWD) on page 10-21. is not required. system that varies the amount of If power steering assist is lost If power steering assist is lost due effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle. because the engine stops or a to a system malfunction, the vehicle system malfunction, the vehicle can can be steered, but may require The amount of steering effort be steered but may require increased effort. required is less at slower speeds to increased effort. See your dealer if See your dealer if there is a make the vehicle more there is a problem. problem. maneuverable and easier to park. At faster speeds, the steering effort Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Driving and Operating 9-5
. Holding both sides of the The vehicle's right wheels can drop { Caution steering wheel allows you to turn off the edge of a road onto the 180 degrees without removing shoulder while driving. Follow If the steering wheel is turned a hand. these tips: until it reaches the end of its . Antilock Brake System (ABS) travel, and is held in that position 1. Ease off the accelerator and allows steering while braking. for more than 15 seconds, then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it damage may occur to the power Off-Road Recovery steering system and there may be straddles the edge of the pavement. loss of power steering assist. 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the Curve Tips right front tire contacts the . Take curves at a reasonable pavement edge. speed. 3. Turn the steering wheel to go . Reduce speed before entering a straight down the roadway. curve. . Maintain a reasonable steady Loss of Control speed through the curve Skidding . Wait until the vehicle is out of There are three types of skids that the curve before accelerating correspond to the vehicle's three gently into the straightaway. control systems: Steering in Emergencies . Braking Skid — wheels are not . There are some situations when rolling. steering around a problem may be more effective than braking. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
9-6 Driving and Operating
. Steering or Cornering Skid — material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a recognize warning clues — such { Warning curve causes tires to slip and as enough water, ice, or packed lose cornering force. snow on the road to make a Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a . Acceleration Skid too much mirrored surface — and slow — quick stop and could cause throttle causes the driving down when you have any doubt. wheels to spin. pulling to one side. You could . Try to avoid sudden steering, lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids acceleration, or braking, by taking reasonable care suited to including reducing vehicle speed After driving through a large existing conditions, and by not by shifting to a lower gear. Any puddle of water or a car/vehicle overdriving those conditions. But sudden changes could cause wash, lightly apply the brake skids are always possible. the tires to slide. pedal until the brakes work normally. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the Driving on Wet Roads flowing water could cause the way you want the vehicle to go. Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle to be carried away. If this The vehicle may straighten out. vehicle traction and affect your happens, you and other vehicle Be ready for a second skid if it ability to stop and accelerate. occupants could drown. Do not occurs. Always drive slower in these types ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive . Slow down and adjust your of driving conditions and avoid through flowing water. driving according to weather driving through large puddles and conditions. Stopping distance deep‐standing or flowing water. can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Driving and Operating 9-7
Hydroplaning . Turn off cruise control. { Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads can build up under the vehicle's Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) tires so they actually ride on the Driving on steep hills or through or with the ignition off is water. This can happen if the road is mountains is different than driving dangerous. This can cause wet enough and you are going fast on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for overheating of the brakes and enough. When the vehicle is driving in these conditions include: loss of steering. Always have the hydroplaning, it has little or no . Keep the vehicle serviced and in engine running and the vehicle contact with the road. good shape. in gear. There is no hard and fast rule about . Check all fluid levels and brakes, hydroplaning. The best advice is to tires, cooling system, and . Stay in your own lane. Do not slow down when the road is wet. transmission. swing wide or cut across the Other Rainy Weather Tips . Shift to a lower gear when going center of the road. Drive at down steep or long hills. speeds that let you stay in your Besides slowing down, other wet own lane. weather driving tips include: { Warning . Be alert on top of hills; . Allow extra following distance. something could be in your lane . Pass with caution. Using the brakes to slow the (stalled car, accident). vehicle on a long downhill slope . Keep windshield wiping . Pay attention to special road equipment in good shape. can cause brake overheating, can signs (falling rocks area, winding reduce brake performance, and roads, long grades, passing or . Keep the windshield washer fluid could result in a loss of braking. no-passing zones) and take reservoir filled. Shift the transmission to a lower appropriate action. . Have good tires with proper gear to let the engine assist the tread depth. See Tires on brakes on a steep downhill slope. page 10-38. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
9-8 Driving and Operating
Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions improves vehicle stability during Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice hard stops on slippery roads, but serious situation. Stay with the apply the brakes sooner than when Drive carefully when there is snow vehicle unless there is help nearby. on dry pavement. or ice between the tires and the If possible, use Roadside Service. road, creating less traction or grip. Allow greater following distance on See Roadside Service on Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° any slippery road and watch for page 13-5. To get help and keep F) when freezing rain begins to fall, slippery spots. Icy patches can everyone in the vehicle safe: resulting in even less traction. Avoid occur on otherwise clear roads in . Turn on the hazard warning driving on wet ice or in freezing rain shaded areas. The surface of a flashers. until roads can be treated with salt curve or an overpass can remain icy or sand. when the surrounding roads are . Tie a red cloth to an outside Drive with caution, whatever the clear. Avoid sudden steering mirror. condition. Accelerate gently so maneuvers and braking while traction is not lost. Accelerating too on ice. { Warning quickly causes the wheels to spin See Antilock Brake System (ABS) and makes the surface under the on page 9-26. Snow can trap engine exhaust tires slick, so there is even less under the vehicle. This may Turn off cruise control on slippery traction. cause exhaust gases to get surfaces. inside. Engine exhaust contains If equipped, Traction Control should carbon monoxide (CO) which be turned on. See Traction Control/ cannot be seen or smelled. It can Electronic Stability Control on cause unconsciousness and even page 9-29. death. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Driving and Operating 9-9
keeps the battery charged to restart Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Adjust the climate control as possible to save fuel. . Clear away snow from around system to a setting that the base of your vehicle, circulates the air inside the If the Vehicle Is Stuck especially any that is blocking vehicle and set the fan speed the exhaust pipe. to the highest setting. See Slowly and cautiously spin the “Climate Control Systems”. wheels to free the vehicle when . Check again from time to stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. time to be sure snow does For more information about not collect there. carbon monoxide, see Engine If stuck too severely for the traction Exhaust on page 9-22. system to free the vehicle, turn the . Open a window about 5 cm traction system off and use the (2 in) on the side of the rocking method. See Traction vehicle that is away from the To save fuel, run the engine for only Control/Electronic Stability Control wind to bring in fresh air. short periods as needed to warm on page 9-29. . Fully open the air outlets on the vehicle and then shut the engine or under the instrument off and close the window most of { Warning panel. the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you If the vehicle's tires spin at high (Continued) feel really uncomfortable from the speed, they can explode, and you cold. Moving about to keep warm or others could be injured. The also helps. vehicle can overheat, causing an If it takes some time for help to engine compartment fire or other arrive, now and then when you run damage. Spin the wheels as little the engine, push the accelerator as possible and avoid going pedal slightly so the engine runs above 56 km/h (35 mph). faster than the idle speed. This Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
9-10 Driving and Operating
Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Warning (Continued) It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can vehicle handles. This could right to clear the area around the carry. This weight is called the cause loss of control and a front wheels. Turn off any traction vehicle capacity weight and crash. Overloading can also system. Shift back and forth shorten the life of the vehicle. between R (Reverse) and a low includes the weight of all forward gear, spinning the wheels occupants, cargo, and all as little as possible. To prevent nonfactory-installed options. Tire and Loading Information transmission wear, wait until the Two labels on the vehicle show Label wheels stop spinning before shifting how much weight it may gears. Release the accelerator properly carry: the Tire and pedal while shifting, and press Loading Information label and lightly on the accelerator pedal the Certification label. when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions { Warning causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it heavier than the Gross might need to be towed out. If the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle does need to be towed out, (GVWR), or either the see Towing the Vehicle on maximum front or rear Gross page 10-78. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Label Example This can cause systems to A vehicle-specific Tire and break and change the way the Loading Information label is (Continued) attached to the vehicle center Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and never exceed XXX kg or door open, you will find the label rear axle; see “Certification XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s attached below the door lock Label” later in this section. placard. post. The Tire and Loading If this is a professional vehicle, a 2. Determine the combined Information label shows the vehicle-specific Tire and weight of the driver and number of occupant seating Loading Information label will be passengers that will be riding positions (1), and the maximum provided and installed by the in your vehicle. vehicle capacity weight (2) in final body manufacturer. The kilograms and pounds. 3. Subtract the combined Tire and Loading Information weight of the driver and The Tire and Loading label should be attached to the passengers from XXX kg or Information label also shows the B-pillar. See the final stage XXX lbs. tire size of the original manufacturer's manual or equipment tires (3) and the contact them directly. The label 4. The resulting figure equals recommended cold tire inflation shows the original tires installed the available amount of cargo pressures (4). For more on the professional vehicle, the and luggage load capacity. information on tires and inflation recommended cold tire inflation For example, if the "XXX" see Tires on page 10-38 and pressures for those tires, and amount equals 1400 lbs. and Tire Pressure on page 10-45. the vehicle's capacity weight. there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, There is also important loading “Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo information on the Certification Load Limit– and luggage load capacity is label. It tells you the Gross 1. Locate the statement "The 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) combined weight of = 650 lbs.) and the Gross Axle Weight occupants and cargo should Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
9-12 Driving and Operating
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this Example 1 Example 2 reduces the available cargo 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight and luggage load capacity of for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg your vehicle. ” (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). See Trailer Towing on page 9-67 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight for important information on @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = towing a trailer, towing safety 136 kg (300 lbs). 340 kg (750 lbs). rules, and trailering tips. 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lbs). (700 lbs). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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seating positions. The combined and cargo. Never exceed the weight of the driver, passengers, GVWR for the vehicle, or the and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating the vehicle's capacity weight. (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. Certification Label If the vehicle is a professional vehicle, the vehicle-specific certification label is provided by the final stage manufacturer. The coach-builder should be consulted if the final stage Example 3 manufacturer's label is not present. The Gross Vehicle 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight Weight Rating (GVWR) label for Example 3 = 453 kg should be on the center pillar (1,000 lbs). (B-pillar). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = Label Example And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. 453 kg (1,000 lbs). A vehicle-specific Certification See “Steps for Determining 3. Available Cargo Weight = label, found on the vehicle 0 kg (0 lbs). Correct Load Limit” earlier in this center pillar (B-pillar), tells you section. Refer to the vehicle's Tire and the gross weight capacity of the Loading Information label for vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle specific information about the Weight Rating (GVWR). The vehicle's capacity weight and GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
9-14 Driving and Operating
{ Warning { Warning Warning (Continued) Do not load the vehicle any Things inside the vehicle can . Do not leave an heavier than the Gross strike and injure people in a unsecured child restraint Vehicle Weight Rating sudden stop or turn, or in a in the vehicle. (GVWR), or either the crash. . Secure loose items in the maximum front or rear Gross . Put things in the cargo vehicle. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). area of the vehicle. In the . This can cause systems to Do not leave a seat folded cargo area, put them as down unless needed. break and change the way the far forward as possible. vehicle handles. This could Try to spread the weight cause loss of control and a evenly. crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that If you put things inside the some of them are above vehicle like suitcases, tools, — the tops of the seats. packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the (Continued) vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Driving and Operating 9-15
Starting and Pressing the button cycles it through Caution (Continued) three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, Operating ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the breaking-in guideline every Engine/OFF. time you get new brake New Vehicle Break-In linings. The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate. { Caution Following break-in, engine speed If the pushbutton start is not and load can be gradually working, the vehicle may be near a The vehicle does not need an increased. strong radio antenna signal causing elaborate break-in. But it will interference to the Keyless Access perform better in the long run if Ignition Positions system. See Remote Keyless Entry you follow these guidelines: (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle for the first 805 km (500 mi). must be in ON/RUN and the brake Do not make full-throttle pedal must be applied. starts. Avoid downshifting to Stopping the Engine/OFF (No brake or slow the vehicle. Indicator Lights): When the . Avoid making hard stops for vehicle is stopped, press the the first 322 km (200 mi) or ENGINE START/STOP button once so. During this time the new to turn the engine off. brake linings are not yet If the vehicle is in P (Park), the broken in. Hard stops with ignition will turn off, and Retained new linings can mean Accessory Power (RAP) will remain premature wear and earlier The vehicle has an electronic active. See Retained Accessory replacement. Follow this keyless ignition with pushbutton Power (RAP) on page 9-20. (Continued) start. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
9-16 Driving and Operating
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the 3. Come to a complete stop, shift ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber ignition will return to ACC/ to P (Park), and turn the ignition Indicator Light): This mode allows ACCESSORY and display the off. On vehicles with an the use of some electrical message SHIFT TO PARK in the automatic transmission, the shift accessories when the engine is off. Driver Information Center (DIC). lever must be in P (Park) to turn With the ignition off, pressing the See Transmission Messages on the ignition to the OFF position. button one time without the brake page 5-45. When the vehicle is 4. Set the parking brake. See pedal applied will place the ignition shifted into P (Park), the ignition Electric Parking Brake on system in ACC/ACCESSORY. system will switch to OFF. page 9-27. The ignition will switch from ACC/ Do not turn the engine off when the ACCESSORY to OFF after vehicle is moving. This will cause a { Warning five minutes to prevent battery loss of power assist in the brake rundown. and steering systems and disable Turning off the vehicle while the airbags. moving may cause loss of power ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator assist in the brake and steering Light): This mode is for driving and If the vehicle must be shut off in an starting. With the ignition off, and emergency: systems and disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the the brake pedal applied, pressing 1. Brake using a firm and steady the button once will place the vehicle off in an emergency. pressure. Do not pump the ignition system in ON/RUN/START. brakes repeatedly. This may Once engine cranking begins, deplete power assist, requiring If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, release the button. Engine cranking increased brake pedal force. and must be shut off while driving, will continue until the engine starts. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). press and hold the ENGINE START/ See Starting the Engine on This can be done while the STOP button for longer than page 9-17. The ignition will then vehicle is moving. After shifting two seconds, or press twice in remain in ON/RUN. to N (Neutral), firmly apply the five seconds. brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Service Only Mode { Caution { Caution This power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the If you add electrical parts or verify the proper operation of the vehicle is moving. If you do, you accessories, you could change malfunction indicator lamp as may could damage the transmission. the way the engine operates. Any be required for emission inspection Shift to P (Park) only when the resulting damage would not be purposes. With the vehicle off, and vehicle is stopped. covered by the vehicle warranty. the brake pedal not applied, See Add-On Electrical Equipment pressing and holding the button for on page 9-69. more than five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Only Mode. { Caution The instruments and audio systems Starting Procedure will operate as they do in ON/RUN, If the steering wheel is turned 1. With the Keyless Access but the vehicle will not be able to be until it reaches the end of its system, the RKE transmitter driven. The engine will not start in travel, and is held in that position must be in the vehicle. Press the Service Only Mode. Press the while starting the vehicle, damage ENGINE START/STOP button button again to turn the vehicle off. may occur to the hydraulic power with the brake pedal applied. steering system and there may be When the engine begins Starting the Engine loss of power steering assist. cranking, let go of the button. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or The idle speed will go down as N (Neutral). To restart the engine the engine gets warm. Do not when the vehicle is already moving, race the engine immediately use N (Neutral) only. after starting it. If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle, if there is interference, or if the RKE transmitter battery is low, the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Driver Information Center (DIC) try, to allow the cranking motor To Use the Engine Coolant will display a message. See Key to cool down. When the engine Heater and Lock Messages on starts, let go of the button and page 5-39. the accelerator. If the vehicle 1. Turn off the engine. starts briefly but then stops 2. Open the hood and unwrap the { Caution again, do the same thing. This electrical cord. clears the extra gasoline from Cranking the engine for long the engine. Do not race the periods of time, by pressing the engine immediately after starting ENGINE START/STOP button it. Operate the engine and immediately after cranking has transmission gently until the oil ended, can overheat and damage warms up and lubricates all the cranking motor, and drain the moving parts. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the Engine Heater cranking motor cool down. The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather 2. If the engine does not start after conditions at or below −18°C (0°F) five to 10 seconds, especially in for easier starting and better fuel very cold weather (below −18°C economy during engine warm-up. or 0°F), it could be flooded with Plug in the coolant heater at least too much gasoline. Try pushing four hours before starting the the accelerator pedal all the way vehicle. An internal thermostat in to the floor and holding it there the plug end of the cord will prevent as you press the ENGINE engine coolant heater operation at START/STOP button, for up to a temperatures above −18°C (0°F). maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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The electrical cord is on the driver side of the engine Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) compartment, between the fender and the engine function. An ungrounded vehicle. Possible heater cord compartment fuse block. outlet could cause an electric and thermostat damage could shock. occur. Check the heater cord for . . damage. If it is damaged, do not Use a weatherproof, While in use, do not let the use it. See your dealer for a heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated heater cord touch vehicle replacement. Inspect the cord for extension cord if needed. parts or sharp edges. Never damage yearly. Failure to use the close the hood on the recommended extension cord heater cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded in good operating condition, . 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting the vehicle, or using a damaged heater or unplug the cord, reattach the extension cord, could make it cover to the plug, and { Warning overheat and cause a fire, securely fasten the cord. property damage, electric Keep the cord away from any Improper use of the heater cord shock, and injury. moving parts. or an extension cord can damage . Do not operate the vehicle the cord and may result in with the heater cord 4. Before starting the engine, be overheating and fire. permanently attached to the sure to unplug and store the . Plug the cord into a (Continued) cord as it was before to keep it three-prong electrical utility away from moving engine parts. receptacle that is protected by a ground fault detection The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on (Continued) several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) Power (RAP) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and These vehicle accessories can be apply the parking brake. See Do not leave the vehicle when the used for up to 10 minutes after the Electric Parking Brake on engine is running. If you have left engine is turned off: page 9-27. the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others . Infotainment System 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pushing the lever all the way could be injured. To be sure the . Power Windows toward the front of the vehicle. vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, . Sunroof (If Equipped) 3. Turn the ignition off. always set the parking brake and . Accessory Power Outlets Leaving the Vehicle with the move the shift lever to P (Park). Power to the infotainment system Engine Running See Shifting Into Park on will continue to operate for up to page 9-20. If you are towing a 10 minutes or until the driver door is { Warning trailer, see Driving Characteristics opened. and Towing Tips on page 9-64. Power to the power windows and It can be dangerous to leave the sunroof will continue to operate for vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave the vehicle with up to 10 minutes or until any door is It could overheat and catch fire. the engine running, be sure the opened. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle is in P (Park) and the All of these features will work when vehicle if the shift lever is not fully parking brake is firmly set before the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ in P (Park) with the parking brake you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold ACCESSORY. firmly set. The vehicle can roll. down the regular brake pedal. See if (Continued) you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pulling it Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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toward you. If you can, it means that Shifting out of Park If you still are unable to shift out of the shift lever was not fully locked P (Park): into P (Park). This vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission shift lock 1. Fully release the shift lever Torque Lock control system. The shift lock button. Torque lock is when the weight of control is designed to prevent 2. Hold the brake pedal down and the vehicle puts too much force on movement of the shift lever out of press the shift lever button the parking pawl in the P (Park), unless the ignition is in again. transmission. This happens when ON/RUN and the brake pedal is applied. 3. Move the shift lever to the parking on a hill and shifting the desired position. transmission into P (Park) is not The shift lock control is always If you still cannot move the shift done properly and then it is difficult functional except in the case of an to shift out of P (Park). To prevent uncharged or low voltage (less than lever from P (Park), consult your torque lock, set the parking brake 9-volt) battery. dealer or a professional towing and then shift into P (Park). To find service. If the vehicle has an uncharged out how, see "Shifting Into P (Park)" battery or a battery with low voltage, listed previously. Parking over Things try charging or jump starting the If torque lock does occur, your battery. See Jump Starting on That Burn vehicle may need to be pushed page 10-75. uphill by another vehicle to relieve { Warning To shift out of P (Park): the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park). 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the If you are towing a trailer and 2. Apply the brake pedal. vehicle and ignite. Do not park parking on a hill, see Driving 3. Press the shift lever button. over papers, leaves, dry grass, Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-64. 4. Move the shift lever to the or other things that can burn. desired position. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Running the Vehicle Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) While Parked . There are holes or openings { Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or even death. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-20 if it is suspected that exhaust is and Engine Exhaust on page 9-22. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: If parking on a hill and pulling a . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows trailer, see Driving Characteristics with poor ventilation (parking completely down. and Towing Tips on page 9-64. garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired that may block underbody immediately. airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Automatic lever button pressed before shifting { Warning from P (Park) when the ignition is in Transmission ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of It is dangerous to get out of the P (Park), ease pressure on the shift vehicle if the shift lever is not fully lever, then push the shift lever all in P (Park) with the parking brake the way into P (Park) as you firmly set. The vehicle can roll. maintain brake application. Then Do not leave the vehicle when the press the shift lever button and engine is running. If you have left move the shift lever into another the engine running, the vehicle gear. See Shifting out of Park on can move suddenly. You or others page 9-21. could be injured. To be sure the R (Reverse): Use this gear to vehicle will not move, even when back up. you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and { Caution move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on Shifting to R (Reverse) while the P (Park): This position locks the page 9-20 and Driving vehicle is moving forward could wheels. It is the best position to use Characteristics and Towing Tips damage the transmission. The when starting the engine because on page 9-64. repairs would not be covered by the vehicle cannot move easily. the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle Make sure the shift lever is fully in is stopped. P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The regular brake must be fully applied first and then the shift Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without { Caution { Caution damaging the transmission, see If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9. Shifting out of P (Park) or If the vehicle accelerates slowly, N (Neutral) with the engine or does not shift gears, the N (Neutral): In this position, the running at high speed may transmission could be damaged. engine does not connect with the damage the transmission. The Have the vehicle serviced wheels. To restart the engine when repairs would not be covered by right away. the vehicle is already moving, use the vehicle warranty. Be sure the N (Neutral) only. Also, use engine is not running at high N (Neutral) when the vehicle is M (Manual Mode): This position speed when shifting the vehicle. being towed. allows the driver to select the range of gears appropriate for current { Warning D (Drive): This position is for driving conditions. normal driving. It provides the best In M (Manual Mode) the Shifting into a drive gear while the fuel economy. If more power is transmission will shift as an engine is running at high speed is needed for passing, and the automatic until the Tap Shift controls dangerous. Unless your foot is vehicle is: are used. Tap Shift activates driver firmly on the brake pedal, the . Going less than 56 km/h manual gear selection. vehicle could move very rapidly. (35 mph), push the accelerator See Manual Mode on page 9-25. You could lose control and hit pedal about halfway down. people or objects. Do not shift . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or into a drive gear while the engine more, push the accelerator all is running at high speed. the way down. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Manual Mode When accelerating the vehicle from Drive Systems a stop in snowy and icy conditions, Tap Shift you may want to shift into 2 (Second) gear. A higher gear ratio All-Wheel Drive allows you to gain more traction on If equipped, this feature transfers slippery surfaces. torque to the rear wheels as required. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) performance is automatically reduced when you use the compact spare. To restore full AWD performance, and prevent excessive wear to the clutch in the AWD system, replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as Tap Shift allows the driver to soon as possible. See Compact manually control the automatic Spare Tire on page 10-74. transmission. To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in M (Manual Mode). Vehicles with this feature have indicators on the steering wheel. The controls are on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left control to downshift, and the right control to upshift. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates the gear the vehicle is in. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are Using ABS slowing down. If one of the wheels This vehicle has ABS, an advanced Do not pump the brakes. Just hold is about to stop rolling, the computer electronic braking system that helps the brake pedal down firmly and let will separately work the brakes at prevent a braking skid. ABS work. You may hear the ABS each wheel. pump or motor operating and feel When the vehicle begins to drive ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate. This is away, ABS checks itself. to each wheel, as required, faster normal. A momentary motor or clicking noise than any driver could. This can help might be heard while this test is Braking in Emergencies you steer around the obstacle while going on, and it might even be braking hard. ABS allows you to steer and brake noticed that the brake pedal moves at the same time. In many a little. This is normal. As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best on wheel speed and controls braking. braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too If there is a problem with ABS, this close to the vehicle in front of you, warning light stays on. See Antilock there will not be enough time to Brake System (ABS) Warning Light apply the brakes if that vehicle on page 5-22. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Electric Parking Brake parking brake-related Driver flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Information Center (DIC) messages. Do not drive the vehicle if the red See Brake System Messages on parking brake status light is flashing. page 5-36. In case of insufficient See your dealer. See Electric electrical power, the EPB cannot be Parking Brake Light on page 5-21. applied or released. If the amber parking brake warning Before leaving the vehicle, check light is on, lift up on the EPB switch the red parking brake status light to and hold it up. Continue to hold the ensure that the parking brake is switch until the red parking brake applied. status light remains on. If the amber parking brake warning light remains EPB Apply on, see your dealer. To apply the EPB: If the EPB is applied while the 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a vehicle is moving, the vehicle will The EPB switch is on the left side of complete stop. decelerate as long as the switch is the instrument panel. The EPB can held up. If the switch is held up until 2. Lift up the EPB switch always be activated, even if the the vehicle comes to a stop, the momentarily. ignition is off. To prevent draining EPB will remain applied. The red parking brake status light the battery, avoid repeated cycles of The vehicle may automatically apply will flash and then stay on once the the EPB when the engine is not the EPB in some situations when EPB is fully applied. If the red running. the vehicle is not moving. This is parking brake status light flashes The system has a red parking brake normal, and is done to periodically continuously, then the EPB is only status light and an amber parking check the correct operation of the partially applied or there is a brake warning light. See Electric EPB system. problem with the EPB. A DIC Parking Brake Light on page 5-21 message will display. Release the If the EPB fails to apply, the rear and Service Electric Parking Brake EPB and try to apply it again. If the wheels should be blocked to Light on page 5-22. There are also light does not come on, or keeps prevent vehicle movement. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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EPB Release control module to supplement the Caution (Continued) power brake system under To release the EPB: conditions where the driver has 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ damage to brake system parts. quickly and forcefully applied the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN Make sure that the parking brake brake pedal in an attempt to quickly position. is fully released and the brake stop or slow down the vehicle. The warning light is off before driving. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake 3. Push down momentarily on the Automatic EPB Release pressure at each corner of the EPB switch. vehicle until the ABS activates. The EPB is released when the red The EPB will automatically release if Minor brake pedal pulsation or the vehicle is running, placed into parking brake status light is off. pedal movement during this time is gear, and an attempt is made to normal and the driver should If the amber parking brake warning drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration continue to apply the brake pedal as light is on, release the EPB by when the EPB is applied, to the driving situation dictates. The pushing down on the EPB switch preserve parking brake lining life. brake assist feature will and holding it down. Continue to If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle automatically disengage when the hold the switch until the red parking brake pedal is released or brake brake status light is off. If either light is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on pedal pressure is quickly stays on after release is attempted, page 9-64. decreased. see your dealer. Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) { Caution This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has an HSA feature, Driving with the parking brake on feature designed to assist the driver which may be useful when the can overheat the brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade and cause premature wear or speed in emergency driving sufficient enough to activate HSA. This feature is designed to prevent (Continued) conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake the vehicle from rolling, either Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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forward or rearward, during vehicle Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak activates when the drive off. After the driver completely system senses a discrepancy stops and holds the vehicle in a between the intended path and the complete standstill on a grade, HSA Traction Control/ direction the vehicle is actually will be automatically activated. Electronic Stability traveling. StabiliTrak selectively During the transition period between Control applies braking pressure at any one when the driver releases the brake of the vehicle's brakes to help steer pedal and starts to accelerate to System Operation the vehicle in the direction which drive off on a grade, HSA holds the you are steering. The vehicle has a Traction Control braking pressure for a maximum of System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an If cruise control is being used and two seconds to ensure that there is electronic stability control system. traction control or StabiliTrak begins no rolling. The brakes will These systems help limit wheel slip to limit wheel spin, cruise control will automatically release when the and assist the driver in maintaining disengage. Cruise control may be accelerator pedal is applied within control, especially on slippery road turned back on when road the two-second window. It will not conditions. conditions allow. activate if the vehicle is in a drive gear and facing downhill, or if the TCS activates if it senses that any Both systems come on vehicle is facing uphill and in of the drive wheels are spinning or automatically when the vehicle is R (Reverse). beginning to lose traction. On an started and begins to move. The All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the systems may be heard or felt while system will operate if it senses that they are operating or while any of the wheels are spinning or performing diagnostic checks. This beginning to lose traction. When this is normal and does not mean there happens, TCS applies the brakes to is a problem with the vehicle. the spinning wheels and reduces It is recommended to leave both engine power to limit wheel spin. systems on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. maintaining control. The vehicle is Turning the Systems Off See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on safe to drive, but driving should be and On page 9-9 and “Turning the Systems adjusted accordingly. Off and On” later in this section. If d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. Drive the vehicle. If d comes on The indicator light for both systems and stays on, the vehicle may need is in the instrument cluster. This more time to diagnose the problem. light will: If the condition persists, see your . Flash when TCS is limiting dealer. wheel spin. The button for TCS and StabiliTrak . Flash when StabiliTrak is is on the center stack. activated. { Caution . Turn on and stay on when either system is not working. Do not repeatedly brake or If either system fails to turn on or to accelerate heavily when TCS is activate, a message displays in the off. The vehicle driveline could be Driver Information Center (DIC), and damaged. d comes on and stays on to indicate that the system is inactive and is not assisting the driver in Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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To turn off only TCS, press and and release the g button. The Sport: Use where road conditions or personal preference demand release the g button. The Traction Traction Off Light i and StabiliTrak more control. This setting provides Off Light i displays in the Off Light g in the instrument cluster more “feel,” or response to road instrument cluster and the turn off and the appropriate DIC conditions. appropriate DIC message is message is displayed. displayed. See Ride Control System The vehicle is normally in Tour Messages on page 5-43. To turn Adding accessories can affect the Mode. Sport Mode is engaged when TCS on again, press and release vehicle performance. See the shift lever is placed in M Accessories and Modifications on the g button. The Traction Off Light (Manual Mode). When the shift lever page 10-3. is placed in D (Drive) the system will i displayed in the instrument revert back to Tour Mode. cluster will turn off and the appropriate DIC message is Magnetic Ride Control The Driver Information Center (DIC) displayed. The Magnetic Ride Control monitors briefly displays the appropriate message on vehicle startup or when If TCS is limiting wheel spin when the suspension system. a new mode is selected. See Ride Based on road conditions, steering the g button is pressed, the system Control System Messages on wheel angle, and vehicle speed, the will not turn off until the wheels stop page 5-43. spinning. system automatically adjusts to provide the best handling while To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, providing a smooth ride. The Tour Limited-Slip Rear Axle press and hold the g button until and Sport Modes will feel similar on Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle the Traction Off Light i and a smooth road. can give more traction on snow, StabiliTrak Off Light g come on and Tour: Use for normal city and mud, ice, sand or gravel. When traction is low, this feature allows stay on in the instrument cluster. highway driving. This setting the drive wheel with the most The appropriate DIC message is provides a smooth, soft ride. traction to move the vehicle. The displayed. See Ride Control System limited-slip rear axle also gives the Messages on page 5-43. To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again, press Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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driver enhanced control when If the compressor runs often for Cruise Control cornering hard or completing a longer than one minute within the maneuver, such as a lane change. same trip and the vehicle remains low in the rear, see your dealer for { Warning service. Automatic Level Control Cruise control can be dangerous The automatic level control rear If the vehicle is not used for several where you cannot drive safely at suspension is available on some weeks, the rear of the vehicle may a steady speed. Do not use vehicles. look low. When the engine is cruise control on winding roads or started, the vehicle will return to the in heavy traffic. This type of level control is fully proper height. automatic and will provide a better Cruise control can be dangerous If a weight-distributing hitch is being leveled riding position as well as on slippery roads. On such roads, used, it is recommended to allow better handling under a variety of fast changes in tire traction can passenger and loading conditions. the air springs to inflate, thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting cause excessive wheel slip, and An air compressor connected to the you could lose control. Do not use rear air springs will raise or lower the hitch. cruise control on slippery roads. the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height. The system is activated when the engine is With cruise control, a speed of running and will automatically adjust about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can vehicle height thereafter. The be maintained without keeping your system may exhaust (lower vehicle foot on the accelerator. Cruise height) for up to 10 minutes after the control does not work at speeds engine has been turned off. You below about 40 km/h (25 mph). may hear the air compressor If the Traction Control/Electronic operating when the height is being Stability Control system begins to adjusted; this is normal. limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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automatically disengages. See J (On/Off): Press to turn the 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the Traction Control/Electronic Stability system on and off. A white indicator speedometer, press SET− down to Control on page 9-29. If a collision appears in the instrument cluster the second detent. alert occurs when cruise control is when cruise is turned on. * (Cancel): Press to disengage activated, cruise control is +RES (Resume/Accelerate): If cruise control without erasing the disengaged. See Forward Collision set speed from memory. Alert (FCA) System on page 9-50. there is a set speed in memory, When road conditions allow the press the control up briefly to Setting Cruise Control cruise control to be safely used, resume to that speed or press and cruise control can be turned hold to accelerate. If the cruise If the J button is on when not in back on. control is already active, use to use, SET− or +RES could get increase vehicle speed. To increase pressed and go into cruise when not If the brakes are applied, cruise speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press desired. Keep the button off control disengages. J +RES up to the first detent. To when cruise is not being used. increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, 1. Press J. press +RES up to the second 2. Get up to the desired speed. detent. 3. Press and release SET− . The SET− (Set/Coast): Press the desired set speed briefly control down briefly to set the speed appears in the instrument and activate cruise control. If the cluster. cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. To 4. Remove foot from the decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), accelerator. press SET− down to the first detent. When the cruise control has been To decrease speed to the next set to the desired speed, a green cruise control indicator appears on the instrument cluster and a cruise Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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set speed message appears on the . To increase vehicle speed in . To decrease the vehicle speed in Head-Up Display (HUD), small increments, briefly press small increments, briefly press if equipped. +RES up to the first detent. For SET− down to the first detent. each press, the vehicle goes For each press, the vehicle goes Resuming a Set Speed about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. If the cruise control is set at a . To increase vehicle speed in . To decrease the vehicle speed in desired speed and then the brakes larger increments, briefly press larger increments, briefly press are applied or * is pressed, the +RES up to the second detent. SET− down to the second cruise control is disengaged without For each press, the vehicle detent. For each press, the erasing the set speed from memory. speed increases to the next vehicle speed decreases to the 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the Once the vehicle speed reaches speedometer. speedometer. about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press +RES up to the first detent The speedometer reading can be The cruise control system may briefly. The vehicle returns to the displayed in either English or metric automatically brake to slow the previous set speed. units. See Instrument Cluster on vehicle down. page 5-9. The increment value used The speedometer reading can be Increasing Speed While Using depends on the units displayed. Cruise Control displayed in either English or metric Reducing Speed While Using units. See Instrument Cluster on If the cruise control system is Cruise Control page 5-9. The increment value used already activated: depends on the units displayed. If the cruise control system is . Press and hold +RES up until already activated: Passing Another Vehicle While the desired speed is reached, Using Cruise Control then release it. . Press and hold SET− down until the desired lower speed is Use the accelerator pedal to reached, then release it. increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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While pressing the accelerator pedal . Shift the transmission to If a vehicle is detected in your path, or shortly following the release to N (Neutral). ACC can apply acceleration or override cruise, briefly applying the limited, moderate braking to . Press . SET− switch will result in cruise set J maintain the selected following gap. to the current vehicle speed. Erasing Speed Memory To disengage ACC, apply the brake. If ACC is controlling your vehicle The cruise control set speed is Using Cruise Control on Hills speed when the traction control How well the cruise control will work erased from memory if J is system (TCS) or electronic stability on hills depends upon the vehicle pressed or if the ignition is control system activates, the ACC speed, load, and the steepness of turned off. may automatically disengage. See the hills. When going up steep hills, Traction Control/Electronic Stability you might have to step on the Adaptive Cruise Control Control on page 9-29. When road accelerator pedal to maintain your If equipped with Adaptive Cruise conditions allow ACC to be safely speed. When going downhill, the Control (ACC), it allows the driver to used, the ACC can be turned cruise control system may select the cruise control set speed back on. automatically brake to slow the and following gap. Read this entire ACC will not engage if the TCS or vehicle down. Also, you may have section before using this system. StabiliTrak electronic stability control to brake or shift to a lower gear to The following gap is the following system is disabled. keep your speed down. If the brake time between your vehicle and a pedal is applied, cruise control vehicle detected directly ahead in { Warning disengages. your path, moving in the same Ending Cruise Control direction. If no vehicle is detected in ACC has limited braking ability your path, ACC works like regular and may not have time to slow There are four ways to end cruise cruise control. ACC uses camera control: the vehicle down enough to avoid and radar sensors. See Radio a collision with another vehicle . Step lightly on the brake pedal. Frequency Statement on you are following. This can occur page 13-12. . Press *. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
when vehicles suddenly slow or vehicle ahead. Keep the stop ahead, or enter your lane. entire front of the vehicle Also see “Alerting the Driver” in clean. this section. Complete attention is . Visibility is low, such as in always required while driving and fog, rain, or snow conditions. you should be ready to take Adaptive Cruise Control action and apply the brakes. See performance is limited under Defensive Driving on page 9-3. these conditions. . On slippery roads where fast changes in tire traction can { Warning cause excessive wheel slip. J (On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator turns Adaptive Cruise Control will not white on the instrument cluster detect or brake for children, when ACC is turned on. pedestrians, animals, or other +RES (Resume/Accelerate): objects. Press the control up briefly to Do not use Adaptive Cruise resume the previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC is Control when: already activated. To increase . On winding and hilly roads or speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press when the sensors are +RES up to the first detent. To blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. increase speed to the next 5 km/h The system may not detect a (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, (Continued) press +RES up to the second detent. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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SET– (Set/Coast): Press the Select the set speed desired for The ACC indicator displays on the control down briefly to set the speed cruise. This is the vehicle speed instrument cluster and Head-Up and activate ACC or to decrease when no vehicle is detected in Display (HUD). When ACC is active, vehicle speed if ACC is already its path. the indicator will be lit green. activated. To decrease speed by ACC will not set at a speed less Be mindful of speed limits, 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− down to than 25 km/h (16 mph), although it surrounding traffic speeds, and the first detent. To decrease speed can be resumed when driving at weather conditions when selecting to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on lower speeds. the set speed. the speedometer, press SET− down to the second detent. To set ACC: Resuming a Set Speed * (Cancel): Press to disengage 1. Press J. If the ACC is set at a desired speed ACC without erasing the selected and then the brakes are applied, set speed. 2. Get up to the desired speed. ACC is disengaged without erasing [ (Follow Distance Gap): Press 3. Press and release SET–. the set speed from memory. to select a following gap time (or 4. Remove foot from the To begin using ACC again, press distance) setting for ACC of Far, accelerator. +RES up briefly. The vehicle returns Medium, or Near. After ACC is set, it may immediately to the previous set speed. Setting Adaptive Cruise Control apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected If the cruise button is on when not in following gap. use, it could get pressed and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control button off when cruise is not being used. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Increasing Speed While ACC is at . To increase vehicle speed in . Press and hold SET– down until a Set Speed larger increments, press +RES the desired lower speed is up to the second detent. For reached, then release it. If ACC is already activated, do one each press, the vehicle speed of the following: . To decrease the vehicle speed in increases to the next 5 km/h smaller increments, press SET− . Use the accelerator to get to the (5 mph) mark on the down to the first detent. For higher speed. Press SET– down. speedometer. each press, the vehicle goes Release the control and the When it is determined that there is about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. accelerator pedal. The vehicle no vehicle ahead or the vehicle . To decrease the vehicle speed in will now cruise at the higher ahead is beyond the selected speed. larger increments, press SET− following gap, then the vehicle down to the second detent. For When the accelerator pedal is speed will increase to the set speed. each press, the vehicle speed pressed, ACC will not brake The speedometer reading can be decreases to the next 5 km/h because it is overridden. displayed in either English or metric (5 mph) mark on the A warning message will appear units. See Instrument Cluster on speedometer. on the Driver Information Center page 5-9. The increment value used The speedometer reading can be (DIC) and Head-Up Display depends on the units displayed. (HUD). See Cruise Control displayed in either English or metric Messages on page 5-36. Reducing Speed While ACC is at a units. See Instrument Cluster on Set Speed page 5-9. The increment value used . Press and hold +RES up until depends on the units displayed. the desired set speed appears If ACC is already activated, do one on the display, then release it. of the following: Selecting the Follow Distance Gap . To increase vehicle speed in . Use the brake to get to the When a slower moving vehicle is small increments, press +RES desired lower speed. Press detected ahead within the selected up to the first detent. For each SET– down and release the following gap, ACC will adjust the press, the vehicle goes 1 km/h accelerator pedal. The vehicle vehicle's speed and attempt to (1 mph) faster. will now cruise at the lower maintain the follow distance gap speed. selected. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Press [ on the steering wheel to Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Approaching and Following a adjust the following gap. Each press Collision Alert (FCA) System on Vehicle cycles the gap button through three page 9-50. settings: Far, Medium, or Near. Alerting the Driver When pressed, the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster and HUD. The gap setting will be maintained until it is changed. The vehicle ahead symbol is in the Since each gap setting corresponds instrument cluster and HUD display. to a following time (Far, Medium, or Near), the following distance will If ACC is engaged, driver action The vehicle ahead symbol only vary based on vehicle speed. The may be required when ACC cannot displays when a vehicle is detected faster the vehicle speed, the further apply sufficient braking because of in your vehicle’s path moving in the back your vehicle will follow a approaching a vehicle too rapidly. same direction. vehicle detected ahead. Consider When this condition occurs, the If this symbol is not displaying, ACC traffic and weather conditions when collision alert symbol on the HUD will not respond to or brake to selecting the following gap. The will flash on the windshield. Either vehicles ahead. range of selectable gaps may not be eight beeps will sound from the ACC automatically slows the vehicle appropriate for all drivers and front, or both sides of the Safety down and adjusts vehicle speed to driving conditions. Alert Seat will pulse five times. See follow the vehicle in front at the Changing the gap setting “Collision/Detection Systems” under selected follow gap. The vehicle automatically changes the alert Vehicle Personalization on speed increases or decreases to timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, page 5-46. follow the vehicle in front of you, but or Near) for the Forward Collision See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, the brake Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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lights will come on. The automatic ACC Automatically Disengages traffic ahead before proceeding. In braking may feel or sound different ACC may automatically disengage addition, the left and right sides of than if the brakes were applied and the driver will need to manually the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three manually. This is normal. apply the brakes to slow the times, or three beeps will sound. See ”Alert Type” and “Go Notifier” in Stationary or Very Slow-Moving vehicle when: “Collision/Detection Systems” under Objects . The sensors are blocked. Vehicle Personalization on . The Traction Control System page 5-46. { Warning (TCS) or electronic stability When the vehicle ahead drives Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) control system has activated or away, press RES+ or the may not detect and react to been disabled. accelerator pedal to resume cruise stopped or slow-moving vehicles . No traffic or other objects are control. If stopped for more than ahead of you. For example, the being detected. two minutes or if the driver door is system may not brake for a opened and the driver safety belt is . There is a fault in the system. unbuckled, the ACC automatically vehicle it has never detected applies the Electric Parking Brake to moving. This can occur in The ACC active symbol will not be hold the vehicle. The Electric stop-and-go traffic or when a displayed when ACC is no longer active. Parking Brake status light will turn vehicle suddenly appears due to on. See Electric Parking Brake on a vehicle ahead changing lanes. Notification to Resume ACC page 9-27. To resume ACC and Your vehicle may not stop and ACC will maintain a follow gap release the Electric Parking Brake, could cause a crash. Use caution behind a detected vehicle and slow press the accelerator pedal. when using ACC. Your complete your vehicle to a stop behind that attention is always required while A DIC warning message may vehicle. display indicating to shift to P (Park) driving and you should be ready before exiting the vehicle. See to take action and apply the If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven away and ACC has not Vehicle Messages on page 5-35. brakes. resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol will flash as a reminder to check Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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ACC Override { Warning Warning (Continued) If using the accelerator pedal while If ACC has stopped the vehicle, ACC is active, a DIC warning accelerates up to the set speed, and if ACC is disengaged, turned message will indicate that automatic especially when following a off, or canceled, the vehicle will braking will not occur. See Vehicle vehicle exiting or entering exit no longer be held at a stop. The Messages on page 5-35. ACC will ramps. You could lose control of vehicle can move. When ACC is resume operation when the the vehicle or crash. Do not use holding the vehicle at a stop, accelerator pedal is not being ACC while driving on an entrance pressed. always be prepared to manually or exit ramp. Always be ready to apply the brakes. use the brakes if necessary. { Warning
The ACC will not automatically { Warning apply the brakes if your foot is { Warning resting on the accelerator pedal. Leaving the vehicle without You could crash into a vehicle On curves, ACC may respond to placing it in P (Park) can be ahead of you. a vehicle in another lane, or may dangerous. Do not leave the not have time to react to a vehicle vehicle while it is being held at a in your lane. You could crash into Curves in the Road stop by ACC. Always place the a vehicle ahead of you, or lose vehicle in P (Park) and turn off control of your vehicle. Give extra the ignition before leaving the { Warning attention in curves and be ready vehicle. On curves, ACC may not detect a to use the brakes if necessary. vehicle ahead in your lane. You Select an appropriate speed while could be startled if the vehicle driving in curves. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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ACC may operate differently in a Other Vehicle Lane Changes sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp.
ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead ACC may occasionally provide an until it is completely in the lane. The alert and/or braking that is brakes may need to be manually When following a vehicle and considered unnecessary. It could applied. entering a curve, ACC may not respond to vehicles in different detect the vehicle ahead and Do Not Use ACC on Hills and lanes, signs, guardrails, and other When Towing a Trailer accelerate to the set speed. When stationary objects when entering or this happens, the vehicle ahead exiting a curve. This is normal symbol will not appear. operation. The vehicle does not need service. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance steep hills or when towing a trailer. The camera sensor on the back of ACC will not detect a vehicle in the the rearview mirror and the radar Systems lane while driving on steep hills. The sensors on the front of the vehicle This vehicle may have features that driver will often need to take over can become blocked by snow, ice, work together to help avoid crashes acceleration and braking on steep dirt, or mud. These areas need to or reduce crash damage while hills, especially when towing a be cleaned for ACC to operate driving, backing, and parking. Read trailer. If the brakes are applied, the properly. this entire section before using ACC disengages. For cleaning instructions, see these systems. Disengaging ACC “Washing the Vehicle” under There are three ways to Exterior Care on page 10-81. { Warning disengage ACC: System operation may also be Do not rely on the Driver . Step lightly on the brake pedal. limited under snow, heavy rain, Assistance Systems. These or road spray conditions. . Press *. systems do not replace the need for paying attention and driving . Press J. safely. You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by Erasing Speed Memory these systems. Failure to use The cruise control set speed is proper care when driving may erased from memory if J is result in injury, death, or vehicle pressed or if the ignition is damage. See Defensive Driving turned off. on page 9-3. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into Under many conditions, these alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an systems will not: beeping. To change the volume of image of the area behind the vehicle the warning chime, see “Comfort in the center stack display. The . Detect children, pedestrians, and Convenience” under Vehicle previous screen displays when the bicyclists, or animals. Personalization on page 5-46. vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) . Detect vehicles or objects If equipped with the Safety Alert after a short delay. To return to the outside the area monitored by Seat, the driver seat cushion may previous screen sooner, press a the system. provide a vibrating pulse alert button on the infotainment system, shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle . instead of beeping. To change this, Work at all driving speeds. speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). see “Collision/Detection Systems” . Warn you or provide you with under Vehicle Personalization on enough time to avoid a crash. page 5-46. . Work under poor visibility or bad weather conditions. Assistance Systems for . Work if the detection sensor Parking or Backing is not cleaned or is covered by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera (RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA), Complete attention is always Front Park Assist (FPA), Rear required while driving, and you Automatic Braking (RAB) and should be ready to take action Backing Warning System, Rear and apply the brakes and/or steer Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and the vehicle to avoid crashes. Automatic Parking Assist (APA) may help the driver park or avoid objects. 1. View Displayed by the Always check around the vehicle Camera when parking or backing. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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shorter during warmer or humid { Warning weather. Blocked sensors will not detect objects and can also cause The RVC system does not display false detections. Keep the sensors children, pedestrians, bicyclists, clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and crossing traffic, animals, or any slush; and clean sensors after a car other object located outside the wash in freezing temperatures. camera's field of view, below the bumper, or under the vehicle. { Warning 1. View Displayed by the Perceived distances may be Camera different from actual distances. The parking assist system does 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper Do not back the vehicle using not detect children, pedestrians, only the RVC screen. Failure to bicyclists, animals, or objects Displayed images may be farther or use proper care before backing located below the bumper or that closer than they appear. The area may result in injury, death, are too close or too far from the displayed is limited and objects that or vehicle damage. Always check vehicle. It is not available at are close to either corner of the behind and around the vehicle bumper or under the bumper do not speeds greater than 8 km/h before backing. display. (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, or vehicle damage, even with A warning triangle may display on With RPA, and if equipped with FPA, parking assist, always check the the RVC screen to show where the as the vehicle moves at speeds of area around the vehicle and Rear Parking Assist (RPA) has less than 8 km/h (5 mph) the check all mirrors before moving detected an object. This triangle sensors on the bumpers may detect forward or backing. changes from amber to red and objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind and increases in size the closer the 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle object. within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off the ground and below bumper level. These detection distances may be Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Alert Seat will pulse five times. Beeps for Front Parking Assist are { Warning higher pitched than for Rear Parking Assist. The Backing Warning System only operates at speeds greater Backing Warning and Rear than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not Automatic Braking detect children, pedestrians, Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise bicyclists, animals, or objects Control (ACC) have the Backing below the bumper or that are too The instrument cluster may have a Warning System and Rear close or too far from the vehicle. parking assist display with bars that Automatic Braking (RAB) system. In some situations, such as at show “distance to object” and object The Backing Warning part of this higher backing speeds, there may location information for RPA, and on system can warn of rear objects not be enough time for the short, some vehicles, for the Front Parking when backing up at speeds greater sharp application of the vehicle Assist system. As the object gets than 8 km/h (5 mph). brake system to occur. To prevent closer, more bars light up and the The Backing Warning System will injury, death, or vehicle damage, bars change color from yellow to beep once from the rear when an even with the Backing Warning amber to red. object is first detected, or pulse System, always check the area When an object is first detected in twice on both sides of the Safety around the vehicle and check all the rear, one beep will be heard Alert Seat. When the system mirrors before backing. from the rear, or both sides of the detects a potential crash, beeps will be heard from the rear, or five Safety Alert Seat will pulse two When the vehicle is in R (Reverse) pulses will be felt on both sides of times. When an object is very close and if it is backing too fast to avoid the Safety Alert Seat. There may (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the vehicle rear, a crash with a detected object also be a brief, sharp application of or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the vehicle front), directly behind the vehicle, the Rear the brakes. five beeps will sound from the front Automatic Braking (RAB) system or rear depending on object location, or both sides of the Safety Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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may automatically brake hard to a stop to help avoid or reduce the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) harm caused by a backing crash. Automatic Braking, always check Braking system. Before releasing the area around the vehicle the brakes, check the RVC { Warning before and while backing. screen and check the area Rear Automatic Braking may not around the vehicle to make sure it avoid many types of backing Pressing the brake pedal after the is safe to proceed. crashes. Do not wait for the vehicle comes to a stop will release automatic braking to apply. This the Rear Automatic Braking. If the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) brake pedal is not pressed soon system is not designed to replace If equipped, RCTA displays a red after the stop, the Electric Parking driver braking and only works in warning triangle with a left or right Brake (EPB) may be set. When it is R (Reverse) when an object is pointing arrow on the RVC screen to safe, press the accelerator pedal detected directly behind the warn of traffic coming from the left firmly at any time to override the vehicle. It may not brake or stop or right. This system detects objects Rear Automatic Braking. in time to avoid a crash. It will not coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from brake for objects when the the left or right side of the vehicle. vehicle is moving at very low { Warning When an object is detected, either speeds. It does not detect three beeps sound from the left or children, pedestrians, bicyclists, There may be instances where right or three Safety Alert Seat animals, or objects below the unexpected or undesired pulses occur on the left or right side, bumper or that are too close or automatic braking occurs. If this depending on the direction of the too far from the vehicle. To happens, either press the brake detected vehicle. prevent injury, death, or vehicle pedal or firmly press the accelerator pedal to release the Use caution while backing up when damage, even with Rear towing a trailer, as the RCTA brakes from the Rear Automatic (Continued) detection zones that extend out (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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from the back of the vehicle do not To turn the rear parking assist move further back when a trailer is symbols or guidance lines on or off, Warning (Continued) towed. see “Rear Camera” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-46. soft or narrow, objects high off the Turning the Features On or Off ground such as flatbed trucks, RCTA can be turned on or off or objects below ground level through vehicle personalization. See such as large potholes. Always “Collision/Detection Systems” under verify that the parking space is Vehicle Personalization on appropriate for parking a vehicle. page 5-46. APA does not respond to changes Automatic Parking in the parking space, such as Assist (APA) movement of an adjacent vehicle, or a person or object entering the The X button on the center stack If equipped, APA searches for and parking space. APA does not is used to turn on or off the Front steers the vehicle into parallel and detect or avoid traffic that is and Rear Parking Assist, Rear perpendicular parking spots. When Automatic Braking, and Backing using APA, you must still shift gears, behind or alongside of the Warning System at the same time. and control the brakes and vehicle. Always be prepared to The indicator light next to the button accelerator. The Driver information stop the vehicle during the comes on when the features are on Center (DIC) and audible beeps parking maneuver. and turns off when the features help to guide parking maneuvers. have been disabled. The system is available when the Turn off parking assist and Rear { Warning vehicle speed is below Automatic Braking when towing a 30 km/h (18 mph). Press O on the trailer. APA does not apply the brakes. center stack to enable the system to APA may not detect objects in the begin searching for a space that is parking space, objects that are (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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large enough to park. The system If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but to avoid vehicles, pedestrians, cannot detect whether it is a legal does not steer into the expected or objects. If the vehicle exceeds parking space. space, this may be because the 10 km/h (6 mph), APA is If the vehicle is equipped with system is maneuvering the vehicle automatically disengaged. A DIC perpendicular parking mode, press into a previously detected space. progress arrow displays the status The APA system does not need of the parking maneuver. Depending and hold O during the search service. on the space size, additional process to switch the APA parking maneuvers may be required, and mode between perpendicular and there will be additional instructions. parallel parking. When changing gears, allow the APA searches for parking spaces to automatic steering to complete the right of the vehicle. To search for before continuing the parking a parking space to the left, turn on maneuver. APA will beep and the left turn signal. display a PARKING COMPLETE message. Place the vehicle in P (Park). APA may automatically disengage if: APA will instruct the vehicle to stop once a large enough space is found. . The steering wheel is used by Follow the instructions in the DIC. the driver. When instructed to drive in reverse, . The maximum allowed speed is shift to R (Reverse) to engage exceeded. automatic steering. The steering . There is a failure with the APA wheel will vibrate briefly as a system. After completely passing a large reminder to remove hands from the enough space, an audible beep steering wheel. Check surroundings . Electronic stability control or occurs and a red symbol displays in and continue braking or accelerating antilock brakes are activated. the DIC. as needed, and be prepared to stop Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. A high priority vehicle message Forward Collision Alert is displayed in the DIC. { Warning (FCA) System . An incoming call is received FCA is a warning system and through a connected phone. If equipped, the FCA system may does not apply the brakes. When Disconnect the phone from the help to avoid or reduce the harm approaching a slower-moving or vehicle to prevent APA from caused by front-end crashes. When disengaging. approaching a vehicle ahead too stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, quickly, FCA provides a red flashing or when following a vehicle too To cancel APA, press the APA alert on the windshield and rapidly closely, FCA may not provide a button again. beeps or pulses the driver seat. warning with enough time to help When the System Does Not Seem FCA also lights an amber visual avoid a crash. FCA does not warn to Work Properly alert if following another vehicle of pedestrians, animals, signs, much too closely. guardrails, bridges, construction The APA system may require a barrels, or other objects. Be ready short period of driving along curves FCA detects vehicles within a to calibrate. distance of approximately 60 m to take action and apply the (197 ft) and operates at speeds brakes. For more information, see Assistance Systems for above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the Defensive Driving on page 9-3. Driving vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect vehicles to FCA can be disabled with the FCA If equipped, when driving the distances of approximately 110 m steering wheel control, or if your vehicle forward, Forward Collision (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Alert (FCA), Lane Departure See Adaptive Cruise Control on Cruise Control (ACC), through Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping page 9-35. vehicle personalization. See the Assist (LKA), Side Blind Zone Alert “Auto Collision Preparation” portion (SBZA), and/or the Active of “Collision/Detection Systems” Emergency Braking System can under Vehicle Personalization on help to avoid a crash or reduce page 5-46. crash damage. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Collision Alert Warning (Continued)
or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or With Head-Up Display FCA warnings will not occur unless windshield are not cleaned or in the FCA system detects a vehicle proper condition. Keep the ahead. When a vehicle is detected, windshield, headlamps, and FCA the vehicle ahead indicator will display green. Vehicles may not be sensors clean and in good repair. detected on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills; or due to poor visibility. FCA will not detect another Without Head-Up Display vehicle ahead until it is completely When your vehicle approaches in the driving lane. another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red FCA display will flash on the { Warning windshield. Also, eight rapid high-pitched beeps will sound from FCA does not provide a warning the front, or both sides of the Safety to help avoid a crash, unless it Alert Seat will pulse five times. detects a vehicle. FCA may not When this Collision Alert occurs, the detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA brake system may prepare for driver sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, braking to occur more rapidly which (Continued) can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to apply the brake pedal Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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as needed. Cruise control may be Selecting the Alert Timing alert will occur. Consider traffic and disengaged when the Collision Alert weather conditions when selecting occurs. the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timings may not be Tailgating Alert appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. If your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), changing the FCA timing setting automatically changes the following gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near). The vehicle ahead indicator will Unnecessary Alerts display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too FCA may provide unnecessary closely. The Collision Alert control is on the alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles steering wheel. Press [ to set the in other lanes, objects that are not vehicles, or shadows. These alerts FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near, are normal operation and the or on some vehicles, Off. The first vehicle does not need service. button press shows the current setting on the DIC. Additional button Cleaning the System presses will change this setting. The chosen setting will remain until it is If the FCA system does not seem to changed and will affect the timing of operate properly, cleaning the both the Collision Alert and the outside of the windshield in front the Tailgating Alert features. The timing rearview mirror, and cleaning the of both alerts will vary based on front of the vehicle where radar vehicle speed. The faster the sensors are located, may correct vehicle speed, the farther away the the issue. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Active Emergency { Warning { Warning Braking System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise IBA may increase vehicle braking ACP is an emergency crash Control (ACC) it also has the Active in situations when it may not be preparation feature and is not Emergency Braking System, which necessary. You could block the designed to avoid crashes. Do includes Intelligent Brake flow of traffic. If this occurs, take not rely on ACP to brake the Assist (IBA) and the Automatic your foot off the brake pedal and vehicle. Collision Preparation (ACP) System. then apply the brakes as needed. ACP may not: These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the . Respond to stopped vehicles, Automatic Collision pedestrians, or animals. vehicle to help avoid or lessen the Preparation (ACP) System severity of crashes when driving in a . Detect a vehicle ahead on forward gear. When driving in a forward gear winding or hilly roads. above 4 km/h (2.5 mph), ACP may . Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) help reduce crash damage by Detect a stopped or applying the brakes. It has a slow-moving vehicle or other IBA may activate when the brake object ahead. pedal is applied quickly by providing detection range of approximately a boost to braking based on the 60 m (197 ft). This front automatic . Detect a vehicle when speed of approach and distance to braking can only occur if a vehicle is weather limits visibility, such a vehicle ahead. detected. This is shown by the FCA as in fog, rain, or snow. In vehicle ahead indicator being lit. these situations, ACP sensor Minor brake pedal pulsations or See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) performance is limited. pedal movement during this time is System on page 9-50. normal and the brake pedal should (Continued) continue to be applied as needed. IBA will automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is released. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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happens, Automatic Braking may Warning (Continued) engage the Electric Parking Brake { Warning (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. Complete attention is always To release the EPB, press the EPB Using the Automatic Collision required while driving, and you button. A firm press of the Preparation System while towing should be ready to take action accelerator pedal will also release a trailer could cause you to lose and apply the brakes and/or steer Automatic Braking and the EPB. control of the vehicle and crash. the vehicle to avoid crashes. Turn the system off when towing { Warning a trailer. Brake Preparation Automatic Braking may Side Blind Zone When quickly approaching a vehicle automatically brake the vehicle ahead, Brake Preparation reduces suddenly in situations where it is Alert (SBZA) brake response time by having the unexpected and undesired. brake system prepared for driver If equipped, the SBZA system is a braking to occur more rapidly. It could respond to a turning lane-changing aid that assists vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, drivers with avoiding crashes that Automatic Braking and other non-moving objects. To occur with vehicles in the side blind If ACP detects it is about to crash override Automatic Braking, firmly zone (or spot) areas. The SBZA with the vehicle you are following press the accelerator pedal, if it is warning display will light up in the that is moving or has come to a safe to do so. corresponding outside side mirror stop, and the brakes have not been and will flash if the turn signal is on. applied, it may automatically brake Automatic Braking can be disabled hard. This can help to reduce crash or reduced through vehicle damage and it may even help to personalization. See the “Auto avoid some very low speed crashes. Collision Preparation” portion of Automatic Braking may slow the “Collision/Detection Systems” under vehicle to a complete stop to try to Vehicle Personalization on avoid a potential crash. If this page 5-46. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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SBZA Detection Zones over that is in the side blind zone. { Warning This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane SBZA does not alert the driver to change, check the SBZA display, vehicles rapidly approaching check mirrors, glance over your outside of the side blind zones, shoulder, and use the turn signals. pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. It may not provide alerts when changing lanes under all driving conditions. Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. Before Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror making a lane change, always Display Display check mirrors, glance over your The SBZA sensor covers a zone of shoulder, and use the turn approximately one lane over from When the vehicle is started, both signals. both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m outside mirror SBZA displays will (11 ft). The height of the zone is briefly come on to indicate the approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) system is operating. When the and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This vehicle is moving forward, the left or zone starts at approximately the right side mirror display will light up middle of the vehicle and goes back if a vehicle is detected in that blind 5 m (16 ft). zone. If the turn signal is activated in the same direction of a detected How the System Works vehicle, this display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes. The SBZA symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the next lane Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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SBZA can be disabled through serviced. The system may light up When SBZA is disabled for any vehicle personalization. See due to guardrails, signs, trees, reason other than the driver turning “Collision/Detection Systems” under shrubs, and other non-moving it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On Vehicle Personalization on objects. This is normal system option will not be available on the page 5-46. If SBZA is disabled by operation; the vehicle does not need personalization menu. the driver, the SBZA mirror displays service. Radio Frequency Information will not light up. SBZA may not operate when the SBZA sensors in the left or right See Radio Frequency Statement on When the System Does Not page 13-12. Seem to Work Properly corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, SBZA displays may not come on or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For Lane Departure when passing a vehicle quickly or cleaning instructions, see "Washing Warning (LDW) when towing a trailer. The SBZA the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on detection zones that extend back page 10-81. If the DIC still displays If equipped, LDW may help avoid from the side of the vehicle do not the system unavailable message crashes due to unintentional lane move further back when a trailer is after cleaning both sides of the departures. It may provide an alert if towed. Use caution while changing vehicle toward the rear corners of the vehicle is crossing a lane lanes when towing a trailer. SBZA the vehicle, see your dealer. without using a turn signal in that may alert to objects attached to the direction. LDW uses a camera vehicle, such as a trailer, bicycle, If the SBZA displays do not light up sensor to detect the lane markings or object extending out to either side when vehicles are in the blind zone at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or of the vehicle. This is normal system and the system is clean, the system greater. operation; the vehicle does not need may need service. Take the vehicle service. to your dealer. SBZA may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the side blind zone, especially in wet conditions. The system does not need to be Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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{ Warning Warning (Continued)
The LDW system does not steer marking. Always keep your the vehicle. The LDW system attention on the road and may not: maintain proper vehicle position
. within the lane, or vehicle Provide enough time to avoid When LDW is on, @ is green if a crash. damage, injury, or death could occur. Always keep the LDW is available to warn of a lane . Detect lane markings under windshield, headlamps, and departure. If the vehicle crosses a poor weather or visibility camera sensors clean and in detected lane marking without using conditions. This can occur if good repair. Do not use LDW in the turn signal in that direction, @ the windshield or headlamps bad weather conditions. changes to amber and flashes. are blocked by dirt, snow, Additionally, there will be three or ice; if they are not in beeps, or the driver seat will pulse proper condition; or if the sun How the System Works three times on the right or left, shines directly into the The LDW camera sensor is on the depending on the lane departure camera. windshield ahead of the rearview direction. . Detect road edges. mirror. When the System Does Not . Detect lanes on winding or To turn LDW on and off, press @ on Seem to Work Properly hilly roads. the center stack to the left of the The system may not detect lanes as If LDW only detects lane infotainment screen. The control well when there are: markings on one side of the road, indicator will light when LDW is on. . it will only warn you when Close vehicles ahead. departing the lane on the side . Sudden lighting changes, such where it has detected a lane as when driving through tunnels. (Continued) . Banked roads. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the LDW system is not functioning the steering wheel. LKA uses a properly when lane markings are camera to detect lane markings Warning (Continued) clearly visible, cleaning the between 60 km/h (37 mph) and windshield may help. 180 km/h (112 mph). proper condition, or if the sun shines directly into the LDW alerts may occur due to tar camera. marks, shadows, cracks in the road, { Warning . temporary or construction lane Detect road edges. markings, or other road The LKA system does not . Detect lanes on winding or imperfections. This is normal system continuously steer the vehicle. hilly roads. operation; the vehicle does not need It may not keep the vehicle in the If LKA only detects lane markings service. Turn LDW off if these lane or give a Lane Departure on one side of the road, it will conditions continue. Warning (LDW) alert, even if a lane marking is detected. only assist or provide an LDW Lane Keep Assist (LKA) alert when approaching the lane The LKA and LDW systems on the side where it has detected If equipped, LKA may help avoid may not: a lane marking. Even with LKA crashes due to unintentional lane . Provide an alert or enough and LDW, you must steer the departures. It may assist by gently steering assist to avoid a lane vehicle. Always keep your turning the steering wheel if the departure or crash. attention on the road and vehicle approaches a detected lane maintain proper vehicle position . Detect lane markings under marking without using a turn signal within the lane, or vehicle in that direction. It may also provide poor weather or visibility conditions. This can occur if damage, injury, or death could a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) occur. Always keep the system alert as the lane marking is the windshield or headlamps windshield, headlamps, and crossed. The LKA system will not are blocked by dirt, snow, camera sensors clean and in assist or provide an LDW alert if it or ice, if they are not in detects that you are actively (Continued) good repair. Do not use LKA in steering. Override LKA by turning bad weather conditions. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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approaches a detected lane marking . Roads with poor lane markings, { Warning without using a turn signal in that such as two-lane roads. direction. It may also provide an Using LKA while towing a trailer If the LKA system is not functioning A properly when lane markings are or on slippery roads could cause LDW alert by flashing amber clearly visible, cleaning the loss of control of the vehicle and as the lane marking is crossed. Additionally, there will be three windshield may help. a crash. Turn the system off. beeps, or the driver seat will pulse LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts three times, on the right or left, may occur due to tar marks, How the System Works depending on the lane departure shadows, cracks in the road, direction. The LKA camera sensor is on the temporary or construction lane windshield ahead of the rearview The LKA system does not markings, or other road mirror. continuously steer the vehicle. imperfections. This is normal system If LKA does not detect active driver operation; the vehicle does not need To turn LKA on and off, press A steering, an alert and chime may be service. Turn LKA off if these on the center stack. provided. Move the steering wheel conditions continue. to dismiss. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The system performance may be affected by: . Close vehicles ahead. When on, A is green if LKA is . available to assist and provide LDW Sudden lighting changes, such alerts. It may assist by gently as when driving through tunnels. turning the steering wheel and . Banked roads. display A as amber if the vehicle Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Fuel specification D4814 with a posted vehicle until the fuel is at one-half octane rating of 87 or higher. Do not tank or less, then refuel with the Use of the recommended fuel is an use gasoline with an octane rating current seasonal fuel. important part of the proper below 87, as it may cause engine maintenance of this vehicle. When damage and will lower fuel Prohibited Fuels driving in the U.S. and Canada, to economy. Gasolines containing oxygenates, help keep the engine clean and If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 LF3 such as ethers and ethanol, as well maintain optimum vehicle twin turbo engine (VIN Code 8), use as reformulated gasolines are performance, we recommend using premium unleaded gasoline meeting available in some cities. If these TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. ASTM specification D4814 with a gasolines comply with the See www.toptiergas.com for a list of posted octane rating of 91 or higher. previously described specification, TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. If the octane is less than 91, then they are acceptable to use. damage to the engine may occur However, E85 (85% ethanol) and and may void the vehicle warranty. other fuels containing more than If heavy knocking is heard when 15% ethanol must be used only in using gasoline rated at 91 octane or flex fuel vehicles. higher, the engine needs service. { Caution Use of Seasonal Fuels Use summer and winter fuels in the Do not use fuel containing appropriate season. The fuels methanol. It can corrode metal industry automatically modifies the parts in the fuel system and also fuel for the appropriate season. damage plastic and rubber parts. If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for That damage would not be long periods of time, driving or covered under the vehicle If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 LFX starting could be affected. Drive the warranty. engine (VIN Code 3), use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Some gasolines, mainly high octane vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives racing gasolines, can contain an test. See Malfunction Indicator octane-enhancing additive called Lamp on page 5-18. If this occurs, To keep fuel systems clean, TOP methylcyclopentadienyl manganese return to your authorized dealer for TIER Detergent Gasoline is tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use diagnosis. If it is determined that the recommended. See Fuel on gasolines and/or fuel additives with condition is caused by the type of page 9-60. MMT as they can reduce spark plug fuel used, repairs may not be If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is life and affect emission control covered by the vehicle warranty. not available, one bottle of Fuel system performance. The System Treatment PLUS added to malfunction indicator lamp may turn Fuels in Foreign the fuel tank at every engine oil on. If this occurs, see your dealer Countries change, can help. Fuel System for service. Treatment PLUS is the only If planning to drive in countries gasoline additive recommended by California Fuel outside the U.S. or Canada, the General Motors. It is available at proper fuel might be hard to find. your dealer. Requirements Check regional auto club or fuel If the vehicle is certified to meet retail brand websites for availability California Emissions Standards, it is in the country where driving. Never designed to operate on fuels that use leaded gasoline, fuel containing meet California specifications. See methanol, manganese, or any other the underhood emission control fuel not recommended. Costly label. If this fuel is not available in repairs caused by use of improper states adopting California Emissions fuel would not be covered by the Standards, the vehicle will operate vehicle warranty. satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance might be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Filling the Tank If equipped, the fuel door is locked Warning (Continued) when the vehicle doors are locked. K { Warning . Fuel can spray out if the Press on the RKE transmitter to refueling nozzle is inserted unlock. To open the fuel door, push Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn too quickly. This spray can and release the rearward center violently and can cause injury or happen if the tank is nearly edge of the door. death. full, and is more likely in hot The vehicle has a capless refueling . To help avoid injuries to you weather. Insert the refueling system and does not have a fuel and others, read and follow nozzle slowly and wait for cap. The filling nozzle must be fully all the instructions on the fuel any hiss noise to stop prior to inserted and latched prior to starting pump island. beginning to flow fuel fuel flow. . Turn off the engine when Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not refueling. top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds before removing the . Keep sparks, flames, and nozzle. After initial shutoff, do not smoking materials away partially remove the nozzle to add from fuel. more fuel as this will result in fuel . Do not leave the fuel pump spillage. Clean fuel from painted unattended. surfaces as soon as possible. See Exterior Care on page 10-81. . Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel. { Warning . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let If a fire starts while you are children pump fuel. refueling, do not remove the (Continued) nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Warning (Continued) { Warning Warning (Continued)
shutting off the pump or by Attempting to refuel without using means. You or others could be notifying the station attendant. the funnel adapter may cause fuel badly burned and the vehicle Leave the area immediately. spillage and damage the capless could be damaged. Always: fuel system. This could cause a . Use approved fuel Filling the Tank with a Portable fire and you or others could be containers. Gas Can badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. . Remove the container from If the vehicle runs out of fuel and the vehicle, trunk, or pickup must be filled from a portable bed before filling. 3. Remove and clean the funnel gas can: . adapter and return to the storage Place the container on the location. ground. . Place the nozzle inside the fill Filling a Portable Fuel opening of the container Container before dispensing fuel, and keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is { Warning complete. 1. Locate the capless funnel adapter from within the vehicle. Filling a portable fuel container . Fill the container no more while it is in the vehicle can cause than 95% full to allow for 2. Insert and latch the funnel into expansion. the capless fuel system. fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. Do not tow a trailer during the Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, . Do not smoke, light matches, General Towing or other parts. or use lighters while Information . Then during the first 800 km pumping fuel. Only use towing equipment that has (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not . Avoid using cell phones or been designed for the vehicle. drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and other electronic devices. Contact your dealer or trailering do not make starts at full throttle. dealer for assistance with preparing . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read Shift the transmission to a lower the entire section before towing a gear if the transmission shifts trailer. too often under heavy loads and/ For towing a disabled vehicle, see or hilly conditions. Towing the Vehicle on page 10-78. . Do not use Adaptive Cruise For towing the vehicle behind Control when towing. another vehicle such as a motor . home, see Recreational Vehicle The Automatic Collision Towing on page 10-78. Preparation System should be set to Off when towing. See Active Emergency Braking Driving Characteristics System on page 9-53. and Towing Tips . Turn off Park Assist when Driving with a Trailer towing. When towing a trailer: . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (65,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing { Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself. Get acquainted with quickly and is longer so it is the vehicle and enter if the the handling and braking of the rig necessary to go much farther liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most before setting out for the open road. window is open. beyond the passed vehicle before Before starting, check all trailer hitch returning to the lane. When towing a trailer: parts and attachments, safety Backing Up . Do not drive with the liftgate, chains, electrical connectors, lamps, trunk/hatch, or rear-most tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has Hold the bottom of the steering window open. electric brakes, start the wheel with one hand. To move the combination moving and then apply trailer to the left, move that hand to . Fully open the air outlets on the trailer brake controller by hand the left. To move the trailer to the or under the instrument to be sure the brakes work. right, move your hand to the right. panel. During the trip, check occasionally Always back up slowly and, . Also adjust the climate to be sure that the load is secure if possible, have someone control system to a setting and the lamps and any trailer guide you. that brings in only outside air. brakes still work. See “Climate Control Making Turns Systems” in the Index. Following Distance For more information about Stay at least twice as far behind the { Caution Carbon Monoxide, see Engine vehicle ahead as you would when Making very sharp turns while driving the vehicle without a trailer. Exhaust on page 9-22. trailering could cause the trailer to This can help to avoid heavy come in contact with the vehicle. braking and sudden turns. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (66,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often { Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions. Parking the vehicle on a hill with while trailering. When towing at high altitude on the trailer attached can be steep uphill grades, consider the dangerous. If something goes When turning with a trailer, make following: Engine coolant will boil at wrong, the rig could start to move. wider turns than normal. Do this so a lower temperature than at normal People can be injured, and both the trailer will not strike soft altitudes. If the engine is turned off the vehicle and the trailer can be shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, immediately after towing at high damaged. When possible, always or other objects. Avoid jerky or altitude on steep uphill grades, the park the rig on a flat surface. sudden maneuvers. Signal well in vehicle may show signs similar to advance. engine overheating. To avoid this, If parking the rig on a hill: If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn let the engine run while parked, out, the arrows on the instrument preferably on level ground, with the 1. Press the brake pedal, but do cluster will still flash for turns. It is automatic transmission in P (Park) not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn important to check occasionally to for a few minutes before turning the the wheels into the curb if facing be sure the trailer bulbs are still engine off. If the overheat warning downhill or into traffic if facing working. comes on, see Engine Overheating uphill. on page 10-19. Driving on Grades 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or 3. When the wheel chocks are in steep downgrade. If the place, release the regular brakes transmission is not shifted down, the until the chocks absorb the load. brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (67,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and a trailer are all important. It can apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to depend on any special equipment into P (Park). inspect these before and during on the vehicle, and the amount of 5. Release the brake pedal. the trip. tongue weight the vehicle can carry. Check periodically to see that all See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” Leaving After Parking on a Hill hitch nuts and bolts are tight. later in this section. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the 2. Start the engine. Trailer Towing tow vehicle and it has all the 3. Shift into a gear. Before pulling a trailer, three required trailering equipment. The important considerations have to do 4. Release the parking brake. weight of additional optional with weight: equipment, passengers, and cargo 5. Let up on the brake pedal. . Weight of the trailer. in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is . Weight of the trailer tongue. clear of the chocks. weight. . Total weight on your vehicle's Ask your dealer for trailering 7. Stop and have someone pick up tires. and store the chocks. information or advice, or write us at Weight of the Trailer our Customer Assistance Offices. Maintenance when Trailer See Customer Assistance Offices Towing How heavy can a trailer safely be? on page 13-3. It should never weigh more than The vehicle needs service more Weight of the Trailer Tongue often when pulling a trailer. See 454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can Maintenance Schedule on be too heavy. The tongue load (1) of any trailer is page 11-3. Things that are It depends on how the rig is used. an important weight to measure especially important in trailer For example, speed, altitude, road because it affects the total gross operation are automatic grades, outside temperature, and weight of the vehicle. The Gross transmission fluid, engine oil, axle how much the vehicle is used to pull Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (68,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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cargo carried in it, and the people After loading the trailer, weigh the bumper-type hitches to it. Use who will be riding in the vehicle. trailer and then the tongue, only a frame-mounted hitch that If there are a lot of options, separately, to see if the weights are does not attach to the bumper. equipment, passengers, or cargo in proper. If they are not, adjustments . Will any holes be made in the the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue might be made by moving some body of the vehicle when the weight the vehicle can carry, which items around in the trailer. trailer hitch is installed? If so, will also reduce the trailer weight the seal the holes when the hitch is vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires removed. If the holes are not the tongue load must be added to sealed, dirt, water, and deadly the GVW because the vehicle will Be sure the vehicle's tires are carbon monoxide (CO) from the be carrying that weight, too. See inflated to the upper limit for cold exhaust can get into the vehicle. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. tires. These numbers can be found See Engine Exhaust on on the Tire and Loading Information page 9-22. label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. Make sure not to go over Safety Chains the GVW limit for the vehicle, Always attach chains between the including the weight of the trailer vehicle and the trailer. Cross the tongue. safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue Towing Equipment from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Hitches Leave enough slack so the rig can Use the correct hitch equipment. turn. Never allow safety chains to See your dealer or a hitch dealer for drag on the ground. assistance. The trailer tongue (1) should weigh . The rear bumper on the vehicle 10 % of the total loaded trailer is not intended for hitches. Do weight (2). not attach rental hitches or other Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (69,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Trailer Brakes Conversions and Does the trailer have its own Add-Ons brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted, and Add-On Electrical maintained properly. Equipment Because the vehicle has antilock brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's { Caution brake system. If this is done, both brake systems will not work well or Some electrical equipment can at all. damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-36 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-36. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (70,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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2 NOTES Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement Vehicle Care Protection Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Operating Mode ...... 10-20 High Intensity Discharge General Information Power Steering Fluid (HID) Lighting ...... 10-28 (LF3 and LFX LED Lighting ...... 10-28 General Information ...... 10-2 with AWD) ...... 10-21 Back-Up Lamps ...... 10-28 California Proposition Power Steering Fluid (LFX License Plate Lamp ...... 10-29 65 Warning ...... 10-2 with FWD) ...... 10-21 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-29 California Perchlorate Washer Fluid ...... 10-22 Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Brakes ...... 10-22 Electrical System Accessories and Brake Fluid ...... 10-23 Electrical System Modifications ...... 10-3 Battery ...... 10-25 Overload ...... 10-30 Vehicle Checks All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-25 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 10-30 Doing Your Own Starter Switch Check ...... 10-25 Engine Compartment Fuse Service Work ...... 10-3 Automatic Transmission Shift Block ...... 10-31 Hood ...... 10-4 Lock Control Function Instrument Panel Fuse Engine Compartment Check ...... 10-26 Block ...... 10-34 Overview ...... 10-5 Park Brake and P (Park) Rear Compartment Fuse Engine Cover ...... 10-8 Mechanism Check ...... 10-26 Block ...... 10-36 Engine Oil ...... 10-9 Wiper Blade Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-11 Replacement ...... 10-27 Wheels and Tires Windshield Replacement . . . 10-27 Automatic Transmission Tires ...... 10-38 Fluid ...... 10-13 Headlamp Aiming All-Season Tires ...... 10-39 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-13 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-28 Winter Tires ...... 10-39 Cooling System ...... 10-15 Summer Tires ...... 10-39 Engine Coolant ...... 10-16 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-40 Engine Overheating ...... 10-19 Tire Designations ...... 10-42 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
10-2 Vehicle Care
Tire Terminology and Tire Changing ...... 10-69 General Information Definitions ...... 10-42 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-74 Tire Pressure ...... 10-45 Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 10-75 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure for High-Speed your dealer. You will receive Operation ...... 10-47 Jump Starting genuine GM parts and GM-trained Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting ...... 10-75 and supported service people. System ...... 10-47 Towing the Vehicle Genuine GM parts have one of Tire Pressure Monitor Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-78 these marks: Operation ...... 10-48 Recreational Vehicle Tire Inspection ...... 10-52 Towing ...... 10-78 Tire Rotation ...... 10-52 When It Is Time for New Appearance Care Tires ...... 10-53 Exterior Care ...... 10-81 Buying New Tires ...... 10-54 Interior Care ...... 10-85 Different Size Tires and Floor Mats ...... 10-89 Wheels ...... 10-55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 10-56 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-57 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-58 Tire Chains ...... 10-59 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-59 Tire Sealant and California Proposition Compressor Kit ...... 10-61 65 Warning Storing the Tire Sealant and Most motor vehicles, including this Compressor Kit ...... 10-68 one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or Service Work emit these chemicals. modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered { Warning California Perchlorate by the vehicle warranty. Materials Requirements Damage to vehicle components It can be dangerous to work on resulting from modifications or the your vehicle if you do not have Certain types of automotive installation or use of non GM the proper knowledge, service applications, such as airbag ‐ certified parts, including control manual, tools, or parts. Always initiators, safety belt pretensioners, module or software modifications, is follow owner manual procedures and lithium batteries contained in not covered under the terms of the and consult the service manual Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, vehicle warranty and may affect for your vehicle before doing any may contain perchlorate materials. remaining warranty coverage for service work. Special handling may be necessary. affected parts. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ GM Accessories are designed to If doing some of your own service perchlorate. complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. See your manual. It tells you much more Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle Modifications using genuine GM Accessories than this manual can. To order the installed by a dealer technician. proper service manual, see Service Adding non‐dealer accessories or Also, see Adding Equipment to the Publications Ordering Information making modifications to the vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on on page 13-11. can affect vehicle performance and page 3-36. safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the To open the hood: Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-36. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records on page 11-16.
{ Caution 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to Even small amounts of find the secondary hood release contamination can cause damage handle. The handle is under the to vehicle systems. Do not allow front edge of the hood near the contaminants to contact the fluids, 1. Pull the hood release lever with center. Push the handle to the reservoir caps, or dipsticks. this symbol on it. It is inside the right and at the same time raise vehicle on the lower side of the the hood. instrument panel. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Engine Compartment Overview
3.6L V6 Engine Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
10-6 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal page 10-13. (Battery Cover not Shown). 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Jump Starting on (Under Engine Cover) (If page 10-75. Equipped). See Power Steering 11. Engine Compartment Fuse Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD) Block on page 10-31. on page 10-21 or Power 12. Remote Negative (−) Terminal Steering Fluid (LFX with FWD) (Out of View). See Jump on page 10-21. Starting on page 10-75. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine 13. Windshield Washer Fluid Oil on page 10-9. Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of on page 10-22. View). See Engine Oil on page 10-9. 5. Engine Cover on page 10-8. 6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10-15. 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10-22. 8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10-16. 9. Battery on page 10-25 (Battery Cover not Shown). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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3.6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
10-8 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Battery on page 10-25 (Battery Engine Cover page 10-13. Cover not Shown). 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 11. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Under Engine Cover). See (Battery Cover not Shown). Power Steering Fluid (LF3 and See Jump Starting on LFX with AWD) on page 10-21 page 10-75. or Power Steering Fluid (LFX 12. Engine Compartment Fuse with FWD) on page 10-21. Block on page 10-31. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine 13. Windshield Washer Fluid Oil on page 10-9. Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine on page 10-22. Oil on page 10-9. 14. Remote Negative (−) Terminal 5. Engine Cover on page 10-8. (Out of View). See Jump 3.6L V6 Engine 6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Starting on page 10-75. View). See Cooling System on 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap page 10-15. 2. Engine Cover Bolt 3. Engine Cover 7. Charged Air Coolant Reservoir and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10-16. 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10-22. 9. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10-16. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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5. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall Checking Engine Oil the engine cover. It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Engine Oil get an accurate reading, the vehicle To ensure proper engine must be on level ground. The performance and long life, careful engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. attention must be paid to engine oil. See Engine Compartment Overview Following these simple, but on page 10-5 for the location of the important steps will help protect engine oil dipstick. your investment: 1. If the engine has been running . Always use engine oil approved recently, turn off the engine and 3.6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo to the proper specification and of allow several minutes for the oil the proper viscosity grade. See to drain back into the oil pan. 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” Checking the oil level too soon 2. Engine Cover Bolt in this section. after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level 3. Engine Cover . Check the engine oil level reading. To remove: regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “Checking 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). Engine Oil” and “When to Add { Warning Engine Oil” in this section. 2. Remove the engine cover The engine oil dipstick handle bolt (2). . Change the engine oil at the may be hot; it could burn you. 3. Raise the engine cover (3) to appropriate time. See Engine Oil Use a towel or glove to touch the release it from the retainers. Life System on page 10-11. dipstick handle. 4. Lift and remove the engine . Always dispose of engine oil cover. properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Selecting the Right Engine Oil with a clean paper towel or cloth, { Caution Selecting the right engine oil then push it back in all the way. depends on both the proper oil Remove it again, keeping the tip Do not add too much oil. Oil specification and viscosity grade. down, and check the level. levels above or below the acceptable operating range See Recommended Fluids and When to Add Engine Oil shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants on page 11-13. to the engine. If you find that you Specification have an oil level above the Use and ask for licensed engine oils operating range, i.e., the engine ® has so much oil that the oil level with the dexos1 approved certification mark. Engine oils gets above the cross-hatched meeting the requirements for the area that shows the proper vehicle should have the dexos1 operating range, the engine could approved certification mark. This If the oil is below the cross-hatched be damaged. You should drain certification mark indicates that the area at the tip of the dipstick, add out the excess oil or limit driving oil has been approved to the dexos1 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil of the vehicle and seek a service specification. See and then recheck the level. See professional to remove the www.gmdexos.com. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in excess amount of oil. this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine See Engine Compartment Overview oil crankcase capacity, see on page 10-5 for the location of the Capacities and Specifications on engine oil fill cap. page 12-2. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the { Caution Oil Flushes environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The from the filter before disposal. Never engine oil can result in engine recommended oils with the dexos dispose of oil by putting it in the damage not covered by the specification and displaying the trash or pouring it on the ground, vehicle warranty. Check with your dexos certification mark are all that into sewers, or into streams or dealer or service provider on is needed for good performance and bodies of water. Recycle it by taking whether the oil is approved to the engine protection. it to a place that collects used oil. dexos1 specification. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Engine Oil Life System Viscosity Grade engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. When to Change Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade This vehicle has a computer system engine oil. What to Do with Used Oil that indicates when to change the Cold Temperature Operation: In an Used engine oil contains certain engine oil and filter. This is based area of extreme cold, where the elements that can be unhealthy for on a combination of factors which temperature falls below −29°C (−20° your skin and could even cause include engine revolutions, engine F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. cancer. Do not let used oil stay on temperature, and miles driven. An oil of this viscosity grade will your skin for very long. Clean your Based on driving conditions, the provide easier cold starting for the skin and nails with soap and water, mileage at which an oil change is engine at extremely low or a good hand cleaner. Wash or indicated can vary considerably. For temperatures. When selecting an oil properly dispose of clothing or rags the oil life system to work properly, of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the the system must be reset every time always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the the oil is changed. specification. See Specification use and disposal of oil products. “ ” When the system has calculated earlier in this section. that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE How to Reset the Engine Oil changed. It cannot be reset OIL SOON message comes on. See Life System accurately until the next oil Engine Oil Messages on page 5-38. change. Change the oil as soon as possible Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the The oil life system can also be reset within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). as follows: It is possible that, if driving under system can calculate the next the best conditions, the oil life engine oil change. To reset the 1. Turn the ignition on with the system might indicate that an oil system: engine off. change is not necessary for up to a 1. Using the DIC controls on the 2. Fully press and release the year. The engine oil and filter must right side of the steering wheel, accelerator pedal three times be changed at least once a year display REMAINING OIL LIFE within five seconds. and at this time the system must be on the DIC. See Driver reset. Your dealer has trained Information Center (DIC) on If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL service people who will perform this page 5-28. When remaining oil SOON message is not on, the work and reset the system. It is also life is low, the CHANGE system is reset. important to check the oil regularly ENGINE OIL SOON message The system is reset when the over the course of an oil drain will appear on the display. See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON interval and keep it at the proper Engine Oil Messages on message is off. level. page 5-38. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If the system is ever reset 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls message comes back on when the accidentally, the oil must be and hold SEL down for a few vehicle is started, the engine oil life changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) seconds to clear the CHANGE system has not been reset. Repeat since the last oil change. ENGINE OIL SOON message the procedure. Remember to reset the oil life and reset the oil life at 100%. system whenever the oil is changed. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Automatic Transmission When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air Fluid Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter: A transmission fluid leak is the only Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the reason for fluid loss. If a leak scheduled maintenance intervals. occurs, take the vehicle to the See Maintenance Schedule on dealer and have it repaired as soon page 11-3. If you are driving in as possible. dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. See your dealer to have the fluid and filter changed at the intervals How to Inspect the Engine Air listed in the Maintenance Schedule Cleaner/Filter on page 11-3. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and lightly shake it to release loose The engine air cleaner/filter is in the dust and dirt. If the filter remains 3.6L V6 Engine engine compartment on the covered with dirt, a new filter is 1. Remove the seven screws on passenger side of the vehicle. See required. top of the engine air cleaner/filter Engine Compartment Overview on housing. page 10-5. 2. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 3. Pull out the filter. 4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the filter cover housing. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
10-14 Vehicle Care
1. Screws 2. Secondary Air Hose { Warning 3. Lower Air Duct Clamp Operating the engine with the air 4. Lower Electrical Connector cleaner/filter off can cause you or 5. Upper Electrical Connector others to be burned. The air 6. Upper Air Duct Clamp cleaner not only cleans the air; it 1. Disconnect the lower and upper helps to stop flames if the engine outlet ducts by loosening the backfires. Use caution when lower (3) and upper (6) air duct working on the engine and do not clamps. drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 2. Disconnect the lower (4) and upper (5) electrical connectors and wiring attachments from the { Caution cover. 3. Remove the screws (1) on top of If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt the cover. can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always 4. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. 5. Pull out the filter. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 3.6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo 7. Reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall the filter cover housing. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Cooling System Warning (Continued) The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct and can cause injury. Keep working temperature. hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
{ Warning
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very 3.6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. 1. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) Do not run the engine if there is a 2. Charged Air Coolant (CAC) leak. If you run the engine, it 3.6L V6 Engine Bottle and Pressure Cap could lose all coolant. That could 3. Coolant Surge Tank and cause an engine fire, and you 1. Electric Engine Cooling Fans Pressure Cap could be burned. Get any leak (Out of View) fixed before you drive the vehicle. 2. Coolant Surge Tank and { Warning Pressure Cap An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
10-16 Vehicle Care
The following explains the cooling Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, { Caution systems and how to check and add drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant when it is low. If there is a coolant. If using this mixture, Using coolant other than ® problem with engine overheating, nothing else needs to be added. DEX-COOL can cause see Engine Overheating on This mixture: premature engine, heater core, page 10-19. or radiator corrosion. In addition, . Gives freezing protection down the engine coolant could require What to Use to −37°C (−34°F), outside changing sooner. Any repairs temperature. would not be covered by the { Warning . Gives boiling protection up to vehicle warranty. Always use 129°C (265°F), engine DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some temperature. other liquid to the cooling system in the vehicle. . Protects against rust and can be dangerous. Plain water corrosion. and other liquids, can boil before Engine Coolant the proper coolant mixture will. . Will not damage aluminum parts. The engine and Charged Air The coolant warning system is set . Helps keep the proper engine Coolant (CAC) cooling systems in for the proper coolant mixture. temperature. the vehicle are filled with With plain water or the wrong DEX-COOL® engine coolant mixture, the engine could get too { Caution mixture. See Recommended Fluids hot but you would not get the and Lubricants on page 11-13 and overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, Maintenance Schedule on could catch fire and you or others inhibitors, or additives are used in page 11-3. could be burned. Use a 50/ the vehicle cooling system, the 50 mixture of clean, drinkable engine could overheat and be water and DEX-COOL coolant. damaged. Too much water in the (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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The engine coolant surge tank and If no coolant is visible in the coolant Caution (Continued) CAC bottle are in the engine surge tank or CAC bottle, add compartment on the driver side of coolant as follows: mixture can freeze and crack the vehicle. See Engine engine cooling parts. The repairs Compartment Overview on How to Add Coolant to the would not be covered by the page 10-5. Surge Tank vehicle warranty. Use only the Check to see if coolant is visible in proper mixture of engine coolant { Warning for the cooling system. See the surge tank and CAC bottle. If the coolant inside the surge tank Recommended Fluids and You can be burned if you spill is boiling, do not do anything else Lubricants on page 11-13. coolant on hot engine parts. until it cools down. If coolant is Coolant contains ethylene glycol visible but the coolant level is not at Never dispose of engine coolant by or above the mark pointed to on the and it will burn if the engine parts putting it in the trash, pouring it on surge tank or at the CAC bottle are hot enough. Do not spill the ground, or pouring into sewers, COLD FILL mark, add a 50/ coolant on a hot engine. streams, or bodies of water. Have 50 mixture of clean, drinkable water the coolant changed by an and DEX-COOL coolant. authorized service center, familiar Be sure the cooling system is cool { Caution with legal requirements regarding before this is done. used coolant disposal. This will help This vehicle has a specific protect the environment and your coolant fill procedure. Failure to health. follow this procedure could cause Checking Coolant the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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1. Turn the pressure cap slowly How to Add Coolant to the { Warning counterclockwise. If a hiss is CAC Bottle heard, wait for that to stop. Steam and scalding liquids from a A hiss means there is still some { Warning hot cooling system can blow out pressure left. and burn you badly. Never turn You can be burned if you spill the cap when the cooling system, 2. Keep turning the pressure cap coolant on hot engine parts. including the surge tank pressure slowly and remove it. Coolant contains ethylene glycol cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with and it will burn if the engine parts system and surge tank pressure the proper mixture to the mark are hot enough. Do not spill cap to cool. pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. coolant on a hot engine. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you { Caution can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the This vehicle has a specific engine cooling fans. By this coolant fill procedure. Failure to time, the coolant level inside the follow this procedure could cause The coolant surge tank pressure coolant surge tank may be the engine to overheat and be cap can be removed when the lower. If the level is lower, add severely damaged. cooling system, including the surge more of the proper mixture to the tank pressure cap and upper coolant surge tank until the level radiator hose, is no longer hot. reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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There are also engine hot messages that may be displayed in Caution (Continued) the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Engine Cooling System covered by the vehicle warranty. Messages on page 5-38. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on If the decision is made not to lift the page 10-20 for information on The CAC bottle pressure cap can hood when one of these warnings driving to a safe place in an be removed when the Charged Air appears, but get service help right emergency. Coolant cooling system, including away. See Roadside Service on the CAC bottle pressure cap, is no page 13-5. longer hot. If the decision is made to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly hood, make sure the vehicle is Engine Compartment counterclockwise and remove it. parked on a level surface. 2. Fill the CAC bottle with the Then check to see if the engine { Warning proper mixture to the COLD FILL cooling fans are running. If the Steam from an overheated engine mark pointed to on the front of engine is overheating, the fans can burn you badly, even if you the CAC bottle. should be running. If they are not, just open the hood. Stay away do not continue to run the engine 3. Replace the pressure cap tightly. from the engine if you see or hear and have the vehicle serviced. steam coming from it. Just turn it Engine Overheating off and get everyone away from { Caution The vehicle has an engine coolant the vehicle until it cools down. temperature gauge and an engine Running the engine without Wait until there is no sign of temperature light to warn of engine coolant may cause damage or a steam or coolant before you open overheating. fire. Vehicle damage would not be the hood. (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the Warning (Continued) with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while 1. Turn the air conditioning off. parked. If the warning is still If you keep driving when the displayed, turn off the engine until it engine is overheated, the liquids 2. Turn the heater on to the highest cools down. Also, see “Overheated in it can catch fire. You or others temperature and to the highest Engine Protection Operating Mode” could be badly burned. Stop the fan speed. Open the windows as next in this section. engine if it overheats, and get out necessary. of the vehicle until the engine 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off Overheated Engine is cool. the road, shift to P (Park) or Protection N (Neutral), and let the Operating Mode If No Steam Is Coming from engine idle. the Engine Compartment If the temperature overheat gauge is This emergency operating mode no longer in the overheat zone or an allows the vehicle to be driven to a If an engine overheat warning is safe place in an emergency displayed but no steam can be seen overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. situation. If an overheated engine or heard, the problem may not be condition exists, an overheat too serious. Sometimes the engine Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe protection mode, which alternates can get a little too hot when the firing groups of cylinders, helps vehicle: vehicle distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not come prevent engine damage. In this . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. back on, continue to drive normally mode, there is significant loss in power and engine performance. . Stops after high-speed driving. and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function. The engine coolant temperature . Idles for long periods in traffic. If the warning continues, pull over, warning light comes on in the . Tows a trailer. stop, and park the vehicle instrument cluster, to indicate the right away. vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode. The temperature gauge also Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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indicates an overheat condition system or an unusual noise is 6. Remove the cap again and look exists. Driving extended distances heard. A fluid loss in this system at the fluid level on the dipstick. and/or towing a trailer in the could indicate a problem. Have the overheat protection mode should be system inspected and repaired. avoided. How to Check Power Steering Power Steering Fluid Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD) Check the level when the engine is cool. The fluid level should be To check the power steering fluid: between MIN and MAX on the 1. Remove the engine cover. Refer dipstick. to Engine Cover on page 10-8. What to Use 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and The power steering fluid reservoir is 3. Turn the cap counterclockwise Lubricants on page 11-13. Always under the engine cover on the and pull it straight up. use the proper fluid. passenger side toward the rear of 4. Wipe the dipstick with a the engine compartment. See clean rag. Power Steering Fluid Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-5. 5. Replace the cap and completely (LFX with FWD) tighten it. When to Check Power Steering The vehicle has electric power Fluid steering and does not use power steering fluid. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until Caution (Continued) What to Use the tank is full. See Engine expansion if freezing occurs, When adding windshield washer Compartment Overview on page 10-5 for reservoir location. which could damage the tank fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read if it is completely full. the manufacturer instructions before use. If you will be operating your { Caution vehicle in an area where the Brakes temperature may fall below freezing, . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc use a fluid that has sufficient brake pads have built-in wear protection against freezing. washer. It can damage the windshield washer system indicators that make a high-pitched Adding Washer Fluid and paint. warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The appropriate message will . Do not mix water with The sound can come and go or be appear on the Driver Information ready-to-use washer fluid. heard all the time when the vehicle Center (DIC) when the fluid level is Water can cause the solution is moving, except when applying the low. See Washer Fluid Messages on to freeze and damage the brake pedal firmly. page 5-46. washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. { Warning . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the The brake wear warning sound manufacturer instructions for means that soon the brakes will adding water. not work well. That could lead to . Fill the washer fluid tank only a crash. When the brake wear three-quarters full when it is warning sound is heard, have the very cold. This allows for fluid vehicle serviced. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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pedal travel. This could be a sign change in many other ways if the { Caution that brake service might be wrong replacement brake parts are required. installed. Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid brake repair. Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, Some driving conditions or climates the brakes adjust for wear. can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly Replacing Brake System Parts applied. This does not mean The braking system on a vehicle is something is wrong with the brakes. complex. Its many parts have to be Properly torqued wheel nuts are of top quality and work well together The brake master cylinder reservoir necessary to help prevent brake if the vehicle is to have really good is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as pulsation. When tires are rotated, braking. The vehicle was designed indicated on the reservoir cap. See inspect brake pads for wear and and tested with top-quality brake Engine Compartment Overview on evenly tighten wheel nuts in the parts. When parts of the braking page 10-5 for the location of the proper sequence to torque system are replaced, be sure to get reservoir. new, approved replacement parts. specifications. See Capacities and There are only two reasons why the Specifications on page 12-2. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly. For example, brake fluid level in the reservoir Brake pads should be replaced as installing disc brake pads that are might go down: complete sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change . The brake fluid level goes down Brake Pedal Travel the balance between the front and because of normal brake lining rear brakes — for the worse. The wear. When new linings are See your dealer if the brake pedal braking performance expected can installed, the fluid level goes does not return to normal height, back up. or if there is a rapid increase in Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes { Caution a low fluid level. Have the brake on. See Brake System Warning . hydraulic system fixed, since a Light on page 5-21. Using the wrong fluid can leak means that sooner or later badly damage brake the brakes will not work well. What to Add hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of Do not top off the brake fluid. Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See mineral-based oil, such as Adding fluid does not correct a leak. engine oil, in the brake If fluid is added when the linings are Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13. hydraulic system can damage worn, there will be too much fluid brake hydraulic system parts when new brake linings are Always clean the brake fluid so badly that they will have to installed. Add or remove brake fluid, reservoir cap and the area around be replaced. Do not let as necessary, only when work is the cap before removing it. This someone put in the wrong done on the brake hydraulic system. helps keep dirt from entering the kind of fluid. reservoir. . { Warning If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, { Warning If too much brake fluid is added, it the paint finish can be damaged. Be careful not to can spill on the engine and burn, With the wrong kind of fluid in the spill brake fluid on the if the engine is hot enough. You brake hydraulic system, the or others could be burned, and vehicle. If you do, wash it off brakes might not work well. This immediately. the vehicle could be damaged. could cause a crash. Always use Add brake fluid only when work is the proper brake fluid. done on the brake hydraulic system. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Battery Vehicle Storage is a fluid leak or unusual noise. If required, have the transfer case Refer to the replacement number serviced by your dealer. shown on the original battery label { Warning when a new battery is needed. See Batteries have acid that can burn Starter Switch Check Engine Compartment Overview on you and gas that can explode. page 10-5 for battery location. You can be badly hurt if you are { Warning not careful. See Jump Starting on { Warning page 10-75 for tips on working When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could Battery posts, terminals, and around a battery without move suddenly. If the vehicle related accessories contain lead getting hurt. moves, you or others could be and lead compounds, chemicals injured. known to the State of California to Infrequent Usage: Remove the cause cancer and reproductive black, negative (−) cable from the harm. Wash hands after handling. battery to keep the battery from 1. Before starting this check, be running down. sure there is enough room Extended Storage: Remove the around the vehicle. black, negative (−) cable from the 2. Firmly apply both the parking battery or use a battery trickle brake and the regular brake. charger. See Electric Parking Brake on page 9-27. All-Wheel Drive Do not use the accelerator Transfer Case pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it Under normal driving conditions, starts. transfer case fluid does not require changing or checking unless there Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. gear. The vehicle should start See Electric Parking Brake on Warning (Continued) only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9-27. If the vehicle starts in any other of the vehicle in case it begins to Be ready to apply the regular roll. Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer for brake immediately if the vehicle service. brake at once should the vehicle begins to move. begin to move. Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Shift Lock Control ignition on, but do not start the Park on a fairly steep hill, with the engine. Without applying the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Function Check regular brake, try to move the your foot on the regular brake, set shift lever out of P (Park) with the parking brake. { Warning normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact . To check the parking brake's When you are doing this your dealer for service. holding ability: With the engine inspection, the vehicle could running and the transmission in move suddenly. If the vehicle Park Brake and P (Park) N (Neutral), slowly remove foot moves, you or others could be pressure from the regular brake Mechanism Check pedal. Do this until the vehicle is injured. held by the parking brake only. { Warning . To check the P (Park) 1. Before starting this check, be mechanism's holding ability: sure there is enough room When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. With the engine running, shift to around the vehicle. It should be P (Park). Then release the You or others could be injured parked on a level surface. parking brake followed by the and property could be damaged. regular brake. Make sure there is room in front Contact your dealer if service is (Continued) required. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be The windshield is part of the HUD inspected for wear or cracking. system. If the vehicle has to have It is a good idea to clean the wiper the windshield replaced, get one blade assembly on a regular basis. that is designed for HUD or the When worn, or when cleaning is HUD image may look out of focus. ineffective, replace the wiper blade. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11-14.
{ Caution 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the Allowing the wiper arm to touch wiper arm attaches. the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage 3. With the latch open, pull the the windshield. Any damage that wiper blade down toward the occurs would not be covered by windshield far enough to release it from the J-hooked end of the your warranty. Do not allow the wiper arm. wiper arm to touch the windshield. 4. Remove the wiper blade. To replace the wiper blade: 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement. 1. Pull the wiper assembly away from the windshield. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement LED Lighting Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement This vehicle has several LED lamps. should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, page 10-29. the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact Back-Up Lamps necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
{ Warning
The high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified 1. Back-Up Bulb Socket technician service them. 2. Back-Up Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs: After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced, the beam might be a 1. Reach under the rear fascia and slightly different shade than it was locate the back-up lamp originally. This is normal. assembly. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of turning counterclockwise and the bulb socket (1). pulling straight out of the lamp 5. Push the replacement bulb assembly (2). straight into the bulb socket and 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. turn the bulb socket clockwise to 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb install it into the lamp assembly. socket. 6. Push the lamp assembly back 5. Install the bulb socket by turning into position until the release tab clockwise. locks into place. License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs Bulb Assembly Bulb Exterior Lamp Number 1. Bulb Socket 2. Bulb Back-Up Lamp 921 (W16W) 3. Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp W5W LL 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) For replacement bulbs not listed toward the right. here, contact your dealer. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove. 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) Lamp Assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (3). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit An electrical overload may cause Breakers the lamps to go on and off, or in Electrical System The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses and circuit The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or breakers. This greatly reduces the breakers to protect against an remain off. electrical system overload. chance of damage caused by Windshield Wipers electrical problems. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to To check a fuse, look at the and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield silver-colored band inside the fuse. until the current load returns to wipers will stop until the motor cools If the band is broken or melted, normal or the problem is fixed. This and will then restart. replace the fuse. Be sure to replace greatly reduces the chance of circuit a bad fuse with a new one of the Although the circuit is protected identical size and rating. overload and fire caused by from electrical overload, overload electrical problems. due to heavy snow or ice may Fuses of the same amperage can Fuses and circuit breakers protect cause wiper linkage damage. be temporarily borrowed from power devices in the vehicle. Always clear ice and heavy snow another fuse location, if a fuse goes from the windshield before using the out. Replace the fuse as soon as Replace a bad fuse with a new one windshield wipers. possible. of the identical size and rating. If the overload is caused by an To identify and check fuses, circuit If there is a problem on the road and electrical problem and not snow or breakers, and relays, see Engine a fuse needs to be replaced, the ice, be sure to get it fixed. Compartment Fuse Block on same amperage fuse can be page 10-31, Instrument Panel Fuse borrowed. Choose some feature of Block on page 10-34, and Rear the vehicle that is not needed to use Compartment Fuse Block on and replace it as soon as possible. page 10-36. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. The vehicle may not be equipped J-Case Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses { Caution features shown. 21 Rear Power J-Case Usage Spilling liquid on any electrical Windows Fuses component on the vehicle may 22 Sunroof damage it. Always keep the 6 Wiper 24 Front Power covers on any electrical 12 Starter component. Windows Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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J-Case Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses 3 Air Conditioning 13 Run/Crank for 25 Retained Accessory Compressor Clutch Transmission Power Control Module and 4 SAI Solenoid Fuel System Control 26 Antilock Brake 5 Engine Control Module System Pump Module Run/Crank 14 Right Rear 27 Electric Parking 8 Ignition Coils Even Heated Seat Brake – (Six Cylinder 15 Left Rear 28 Rear Window Engine) Heated Seat Defogger 9 Ignition Coils Odd – 16 Ventilated Seats 41 Brake Vacuum (Six Cylinder Run/Crank Assist Pump Engine) 17 Body Run/Crank 42 Cooling Fan K2 10 Engine Control Module Switched 18 Autonet Run/Crank 44 Headlamp Washer – Battery (from Engine (Aftermarket) 45 Cooling Fan K1 Control Module 20 Heated Steering Relay) Wheel Mini Fuses Usage 11 Six Cylinder Engine: 23 Variable Effort Post Catalytic 1 Transmission Steering Converter Oxygen Control Module – Battery Sensor Heater, 29 Passive Entry/ Mass Air Flow Passive Start 2 Engine Control Sensor, Flex Fuel Module – Battery Module Battery Sensor Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage 30 All-Wheel Drive 49 Right High Intensity 64 Adaptive Forward Module Discharge Lighting (AFL) Headlamp Module Battery 31 Left Front – Heated Seat 50 Left High Intensity 66 Trunk Release Discharge 32 Body Control 67 Fuel System Control Headlamp Module 6 Module 51 Horn 33 Right Front 69 Regulated Voltage Heated Seat 52 Cluster Run/Crank Control Sensor 34 Antilock Brake 53 Run/Crank for Inside 70 Vent Canister System Valves Rearview Mirror, Solenoid Rear Vision Camera 35 Amplifier 71 Memory Module 54 Run/Crank for 37 Right High Beam Heating, Ventilation, Mini Relays Usage 38 Left High Beam and Air Conditioning 7 Engine Control 46 Cooling Fan Relay 55 Outside Rearview Module Mirror, Front Window 47 Six Cylinder Engine: Switches 9 Cooling Fan Pre Catalytic Converter Oxygen 56 Windshield Washer 13 Cooling Fan Sensor Heater, 57 Steering 15 Run/Crank Canister Purge Column Lock Solenoid 17 Rear Window 60 Heated Mirror Defogger 62 Not Used Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Micro Usage Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Block 1 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 2 Starter 4 Wiper Speed 5 Wiper Control 8 Run 10 Cooling Fan 14 Headlamp The vehicle may not be equipped Low Beam with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. The instrument panel fuse block is Fuses Usage in the instrument panel, on the 1 OnStar driver side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door 2 Body Control by pulling down at the top. Module 7 Press in on the sides of the door to 3 Body Control release it from the instrument panel. Module 5 Pull the door toward you to release 4 Radio it from the hinge. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 5 Infotainment and 14 Diagnostic Link 25 Column Lock Center Stack Connector Module Displays, Head-up 15 Airbag 26 AC/DC Inverter Display, Instrument Cluster, Rear Seat 16 Glove Box Relays Usage Entertainment 17 Heater Ventilation 6 Power Outlet 1 Air Conditioning R1 Glove Box Relay Controller 7 Power Outlet 2 R2 Logistic Relay 18 Pre-Fuse for Fuses 8 Body Control R3 Retained Accessory 1, 4, and 5 Module 1 Power/Accessory 19 Electronic Steering Relay 9 Body Control Column Lock Module 4 20 Automatic Occupant 10 Body Control Sensing Module 8 (J-Case Fuse) 21 Spare 11 Front Heater 22 Steering Wheel Ventilation Air Controls/Backlight Conditioning/Blower 23 Body Control (J-Case Fuse) Module 3 12 Passenger Seat 24 Body Control (Circuit Breaker) Module 2 13 Driver Seat (Circuit Breaker) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Rear Compartment Fuse Block
The rear compartment fuse block is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped Fuse Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Number features shown. F04 Leveling Fuse Usage Compressor Number F05 Not Used F01 Not Used F06 Not Used F02 Not Used F07 Not Used F03 Not Used Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Relays Usage Number Number K1 Not Used F08 Front Courtesy F22 Not Used K2 Front Courtesy Lamps F23 All-Wheel Drive Lamps Relay F09 Not Used F24 Not Used K3 Leveling F10 Not Used Compressor Relay F25 Not Used F11 Not Used K4 Logic F26 Not Used F12 Not Used F27 Not Used F13 Not Used F28 Not Used F14 Not Used F29 Not Used F15 Not Used F30 Front Camera F16 Not Used F31 Rear Parking Assist/ F17 Not Used Lane Departure Warning F18 Semi-active Damping System F32 Not Used F19 Universal Garage F33 Not Used Door Opener/Rain, F34 Not Used Light, and Humidity Sensor F35 Not Used F20 Shunt F36 Not Used F21 Side Blind Zone F37 Not Used Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
Tires and a serious crash. See . Worn or old tires can Every new GM vehicle has Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread high-quality tires made by a page 9-10. is badly worn, replace them. leading tire manufacturer. See . Underinflated tires pose the warranty manual for the same danger as . Replace any tires that information regarding the tire overloaded tires. The have been damaged by warranty and where to get resulting crash could impacts with potholes, service. For additional cause serious injury. curbs, etc. Check all tires frequently information refer to the tire . Improperly repaired tires manufacturer. to maintain the can cause a crash. Only recommended pressure. the dealer or an { Warning Tire pressure should be authorized tire service checked when the tires center should repair, . Poorly maintained and are cold. improperly used tires are replace, dismount, and . dangerous. Overinflated tires are more mount the tires. likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in . Overloading the tires can or broken by a sudden cause overheating as a excess of 56 km/h impact — such as when (35 mph) on slippery result of too much flexing. hitting a pothole. Keep There could be a blowout surfaces such as snow, tires at the recommended mud, ice, etc. Excessive (Continued) pressure. spinning may cause the (Continued) tires to explode. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter . Use only radial ply tires of the High-Speed Operation on tires on snow or ice-covered roads. same size, load range, and page 10-47 for inflation pressure See Winter Tires on page 10-39. speed rating as the original equipment tires. adjustment for high-speed driving. Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed This vehicle was not originally rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, All-Season Tires equipped with winter tires. Winter and ZR speed rated tires. If winter tires are designed for increased This vehicle may come with traction on snow and ice-covered tires with a lower speed rating are all-season tires. These tires are roads. Consider installing winter chosen, never exceed the tire's designed to provide good overall maximum speed capability. tires on the vehicle if frequent performance on most road surfaces driving on ice or snow covered and weather conditions. Original roads is expected. See your dealer Summer Tires equipment tires designed to GM's for details regarding winter tire specific tire performance criteria This vehicle may come with high availability and proper tire selection. have a TPC specification code performance summer tires. These Also, see Buying New Tires on molded onto the sidewall. Original tires have a special tread and page 10-54. equipment all-season tires can be compound that are optimized for identified by the last two characters With winter tires, there may be maximum dry and wet road of this TPC code, which will decreased dry road traction, performance. This special tread and be “MS.” increased road noise, and shorter compound will have decreased tread life. After changing to winter performance in cold climates, and Consider installing winter tires on tires, be alert for changes in vehicle on ice and snow. We recommend the vehicle if frequent driving on handling and braking. installing winter tires on the vehicle snow or ice-covered roads is if frequent driving at temperatures expected. All-season tires provide If using winter tires: below approximately 5°C (40°F) or adequate performance for most . Use tires of the same brand and on ice or snow covered roads is winter driving conditions, but they tread type on all four wheel expected. See Winter Tires on may not offer the same level of positions. page 10-39. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the digits represent the week (01– “Tire Size” illustration later in this 52) and the last two digits, the Useful information about a tire is section. year. For example, the third molded into its sidewall. The week of the year 2010 would examples show a typical (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date passenger vehicle tire and a of 0310. compact spare tire sidewall. Specification): Original equipment tires designed to (4) Tire Identification Number GM's specific tire performance (TIN): The letters and numbers criteria have a TPC specification following the DOT (Department code molded onto the sidewall. of Transportation) code are the GM's TPC specifications meet or Tire Identification Number (TIN). exceed all federal safety The TIN shows the guidelines. manufacturer and plant code, (3) DOT (Department of tire size, and date the tire was Transportation): The manufactured. The TIN is Department of Transportation molded onto both sides of the (DOT) code indicates that the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of (5) Tire Ply Material: The type (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in combination of letters and Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread. numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality aspect ratio, construction type, Manufacture: The last four Grading (UTQG): Tire digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only: The (4) Maximum Cold Inflation traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit: Maximum load that resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to Grading on page 10-56. The compact spare tire is for support that load. (7) Maximum Cold Inflation emergency use when a regular (5) Tire Inflation: The Load Limit: Maximum load that road tire has lost air and gone temporary use tire or compact can be carried and the flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire should be inflated to maximum pressure needed to spare tire, see Compact Spare 420 kPa (60 psi). For more support that load. Tire on page 10-74 and If a Tire information on tire pressure and Goes Flat on page 10-59. inflation see Tire Pressure on (3) Tire Identification Number page 10-45. (TIN): The letters and numbers (6) Tire Size: A combination of following the DOT (Department letters and numbers define a of Transportation) code are the tire's width, height, aspect ratio, Tire Identification Number (TIN). construction type, and service The TIN shows the description. The letter T as the manufacturer and plant code, first character in the tire size tire size, and date the tire was means the tire is for temporary manufactured. The TIN is use only. molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may (7) TPC Spec (Tire Compact Spare Tire Example have the date of manufacture. Performance Criteria (1) Tire Ply Material: The type Specification): Original of cord and number of plies in equipment tires designed to the sidewall and under the tread. GM's specific tire performance Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. (6) Service Description: These exceed all federal safety (2) Tire Width: The three-digit characters represent the load guidelines. number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents Tire Designations sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire Tire Size (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a The following is an example of a number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load. typical passenger vehicle height-to-width measurements. tire size. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Tire Terminology and item 3 of the illustration, it would Definitions mean that the tire's sidewall is Air Pressure: The amount of 60 percent as high as it is wide. air inside the tire pressing (4) Construction Code: A letter outward on each square inch of code is used to indicate the type the tire. Air pressure is of ply construction in the tire. expressed in kPa (kilopascal) (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: or psi (pounds per square inch). The United States version of a The letter R means radial ply metric tire sizing system. The construction; the letter D means Accessory Weight: The letter P as the first character in diagonal or bias ply combined weight of optional the tire size means a passenger construction; and the letter B accessories. Some examples of means belted-bias ply optional accessories are construction. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10-45. Vehicle Load Limits on Aspect Ratio: The relationship Curb Weight: The weight of a page 9-10. of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the Rating for the rear axle. See cords between the plies and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Vehicle Load Limits on tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without page 9-10. steel or other reinforcing passengers and cargo. Intended Outboard Sidewall: materials. DOT Markings: A code molded The side of an asymmetrical tire Bead: The tire bead contains into the sidewall of a tire that must always face outward steel wires wrapped by steel signifying that the tire is in when mounted on a vehicle. cords that hold the tire onto compliance with the U.S. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric the rim. Department of Transportation unit for air pressure. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification tire used on light duty trucks and alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric some multipurpose passenger 90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also vehicles. the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index: An assigned Cold Tire Pressure: The production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 amount of air pressure in a tire, date of production. that corresponds to the load measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight carrying capacity of a tire. or psi (pounds per square inch) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Maximum Inflation Pressure: outward when mounted on a Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is white lettering, or bears 90 degrees to the centerline of molded onto the sidewall. manufacturer, brand, and/or the tread. Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is Rim: A metal support for a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same and upon which the tire beads maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall are seated. of the tire. pressure for that tire. Sidewall: The portion of a tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A between the tread and the bead. tire used on passenger cars and Weight: The sum of curb Speed Rating: An weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. alphanumeric code assigned to vehicle capacity weight, and a tire indicating the maximum production options weight. Recommended Inflation speed at which a tire can Normal Occupant Weight: The Pressure: Vehicle operate. manufacturer's recommended number of occupants a vehicle Traction: The friction between is designed to seat multiplied by tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire the tire and the road surface. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load The amount of grip provided. Limits on page 9-10. Pressure on page 10-45 and Vehicle Load Limits on Tread: The portion of a tire that Occupant Distribution: page 9-10. comes into contact with Designated seating positions. the road. Outward Facing Sidewall: The Treadwear Indicators: Narrow side of an asymmetrical tire that bands, sometimes called wear has a particular side that faces bars, that show across the tread Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire { Caution When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor on page 10-53. weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight. Underinflated tires, or tires Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label that do not have enough air, information system that provides permanently attached to a can result in: consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle . Tire overloading and tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original overheating which could treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and lead to a blowout. determined by tire recommended inflation pressure. manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading . Premature or government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle irregular wear. The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9-10. . Poor handling. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform . Tire Quality Grading on Tire Pressure Reduced fuel economy. Overinflated tires, or tires that page 10-56. Tires need the correct amount of have too much air, can Vehicle Capacity Weight: The air pressure to operate result in: number of designated seating effectively. positions multiplied by . Unusual wear. 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated . Poor handling. cargo load. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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The Tire and Loading How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type the tire gauge. indicates the original equipment gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the tires and the correct cold tire Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks inflation pressures. The determined by looking at the tire. and keep out dirt and moisture. recommended pressure is the Check the tire inflation pressure Professional Vehicle minimum air pressure needed to when the tires are cold, meaning support the vehicle's maximum the vehicle has not been driven If the vehicle has P245/45R19 size load carrying capacity. See for at least three hours or no tires, the cold inflation pressure is Vehicle Load Limits on more than 1.6 km (1 mi). 35 psi (241 kPa). page 9-10. Remove the valve cap from the If the vehicle has 235/55R18 size tires, the cold inflation pressure How the vehicle is loaded tire valve stem. Press the tire affects vehicle handling and ride depends on the vehicle mass and gauge firmly onto the valve to should be determined by the vehicle comfort. Never load the vehicle get a pressure measurement. with more weight than it was coach-builder. A Tire and Loading If the cold tire inflation pressure Information label provided by the designed to carry. matches the recommended final stage manufacturer should be When to Check pressure on the Tire and attached to the B-pillar on the driver Loading Information label, no side of the vehicle. If the final stage Check your tires once a month further adjustment is necessary. manufacturer's label is not present, or more. Do not forget to check If the inflation pressure is low, contact the coach-builder. Do not the spare tire. If the vehicle has add air until the recommended use the tire pressures indicated on a compact spare tire, it should the General Motors label. These tire pressure is reached. If the be at 420 kPa (60 psi). See pressures are for the incomplete inflation pressure is high, press Compact Spare Tire on vehicle and are not the correct tire on the metal stem in the center page 10-74 and Full-Size Spare pressures for the completed of the tire valve to release air. Tire on page 10-75. professional vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P245/45R19 98V size has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits tires require inflation pressure on page 9-10 and Tire Pressure on High-Speed Operation adjustment when driving the vehicle page 10-45. at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or { Warning higher. Set the cold inflation Tire Pressure Monitor pressure to 260 kPa (38 psi). Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h System Vehicles with P245/40R20 95V size (100 mph) or higher, puts an The Tire Pressure Monitor System tires require inflation pressure additional strain on tires. (TPMS) uses radio and sensor adjustment when driving the vehicle Sustained high-speed driving technology to check tire pressure at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or causes excessive heat buildup levels. The TPMS sensors monitor higher. Set the cold inflation and can cause sudden tire failure. the air pressure in your tires and pressure to 270 kPa (39 psi). You could have a crash and you transmit tire pressure readings to a or others could be killed. Some Professional vehicles with 235/ receiver located in the vehicle. 55R18 104H size tires require high-speed rated tires require Each tire, including the spare (if inflation pressure adjustment when inflation pressure adjustment for provided), should be checked driving the vehicle at speeds of high-speed operation. When monthly when cold and inflated to 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set speed limits and road conditions the inflation pressure recommended the cold inflation pressure to are such that a vehicle can be by the vehicle manufacturer on the 40 kPa (6 psi) above the driven at high speeds, make sure vehicle placard or tire inflation recommended cold tire pressure pressure label. (If your vehicle has the tires are rated for high-speed shown on the Tire and Loading tires of a different size than the size operation, in excellent condition, Information label for the 235/ indicated on the vehicle placard or and set to the correct cold tire 55R18 104H size tires. inflation pressure for the tire inflation pressure label, you vehicle load. Return the tires to the should determine the proper tire recommended cold tire inflation inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure when high-speed driving Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been alternate tires and wheels allow the vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction TPMS to continue to function tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the properly. (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly. See Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is Operation on page 10-48. of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated. Tire Pressure Monitor soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon Operation to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. This vehicle may have a Tire significantly under-inflated tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is The TPMS is designed to warn the lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be driver when a low tire pressure also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire condition exists. TPMS sensors are tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS mounted onto each tire and wheel vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety assembly, excluding the spare tire ability. of reasons, including the installation and wheel assembly. The TPMS Please note that the TPMS is not a of replacement or alternate tires or sensors monitor the air pressure in substitute for proper tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tires and transmits the tire maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly. pressure readings to a receiver responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction located in the vehicle. pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more not reached the level to trigger tires or wheels on your vehicle to illumination of the TPMS low tire ensure that the replacement or pressure telltale. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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pressure levels can be viewed. For See Tire Inspection on page 10-52, additional information and details Tire Rotation on page 10-52 and about the DIC operation and Tires on page 10-38. displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-28. { Caution The low tire pressure warning light When a low tire pressure condition may come on in cool weather when Tire sealant materials are not all is detected, the TPMS illuminates the vehicle is first started, and then the same. A non-approved tire the low tire pressure warning light turn off as the vehicle is driven. This sealant could damage the TPMS on the instrument cluster. If the could be an early indicator that the sensors. TPMS sensor damage warning light comes on, stop as air pressure is getting low and caused by using an incorrect tire soon as possible and inflate the needs to be inflated to the proper sealant is not covered by the tires to the recommended pressure pressure. vehicle warranty. Always use only shown on the Tire and Loading A Tire and Loading Information the GM approved tire sealant Information label. See Vehicle Load label, attached to your vehicle, available through your dealer or Limits on page 9-10. shows the size of the original included in the vehicle. A message to check the pressure in equipment tires and the correct a specific tire displays in the Driver inflation pressure for the tires when Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits Information Center (DIC). The low they are cold. See Vehicle Load use a GM approved liquid tire tire pressure warning light and the Limits on page 9-10, for an example sealant. Using non-approved tire DIC warning message come on at of the Tire and Loading Information sealants could damage the TPMS each ignition cycle until the tires are label and its location. Also see Tire sensors. See Tire Sealant and inflated to the correct inflation Pressure on page 10-45. Compressor Kit on page 10-61 for pressure. Using the DIC, tire The TPMS can warn about a low information regarding the inflator kit tire pressure condition but it does materials and instructions. not replace normal tire maintenance. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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TPMS Malfunction Light and . The TPMS sensor matching . Operating electronic devices or Message process was not done or not being near facilities using radio completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The TPMS could cause the TPMS if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC sensors to malfunction. are missing or inoperable. When the message should go off after system detects a malfunction, the If the TPMS is not functioning successfully completing the properly it cannot detect or signal a low tire warning light flashes for sensor matching process. See about one minute and then stays on low tire condition. See your dealer "TPMS Sensor Matching for service if the TPMS malfunction for the remainder of the ignition Process" later in this section. cycle. A DIC warning message also light and DIC message comes on . displays. The malfunction light and One or more TPMS sensors are and stays on. DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The malfunction light and the DIC TPMS Sensor Matching each ignition cycle until the problem Process is corrected. Some of the conditions message should go off when the that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and Each TPMS sensor has a unique on are: the sensor matching process is identification code. The identification performed successfully. See code needs to be matched to a new . One of the road tires has been your dealer for service. tire/wheel position after rotating the replaced with the spare tire. The . Replacement tires or wheels do vehicle’s tires or replacing one or spare tire does not have a more of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor. The malfunction not match the original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels TPMS sensor matching process light and DIC message should should also be performed after go off after the road tire is other than those recommended could prevent the TPMS from replacing a spare tire with a road replaced and the sensor tire containing the TPMS sensor. matching process is performed functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on page 10-54. The malfunction light and the DIC successfully. See “TPMS Sensor message should go off at the next Matching Process” later in this ignition cycle. The sensors are section. matched to the tire/wheel positions, Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info 7. Place the relearn tool against following order: driver side front tire, display option is turned on. The the tire sidewall, near the valve passenger side front tire, passenger info displays on the DIC can be stem. Then press the button to side rear tire, and driver side rear. turned on and off through the activate the TPMS sensor. See your dealer for service or to Settings menu. See Driver A horn chirp confirms that the purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS Information Center (DIC) on sensor identification code has relearn tool can also be purchased. page 5-28. been matched to this tire and See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor 4. Use the five-way DIC control on wheel position. Activation Tool at the right side of the steering 8. Proceed to the passenger side www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or wheel to scroll to the Tire front tire, and repeat Step 7. call 1-800-GM TOOLS Pressure screen under the DIC (1-800-468-6657). 9. Proceed to the passenger side info page. See Driver rear tire, and repeat Step 7. There are two minutes to match the Information Center (DIC) on first tire/wheel position, and page 5-28. 10. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat Step 7. The five minutes overall to match all four 5. Press and hold the SEL button tire/wheel positions. If it takes horn sounds two times to in the center of the five-way DIC indicate the sensor longer, the matching process stops control. and must be restarted. identification code has been The horn sounds twice to signal matched to the driver side rear The TPMS sensor matching the receiver is in relearn mode tire, and the TPMS sensor process is: and the TIRE LEARNING matching process is no longer 1. Set the parking brake. ACTIVE message displays on active. The TIRE LEARNING 2. Place the vehicle power mode in the DIC screen. ACTIVE message on the DIC ON/RUN/START. See Ignition 6. Start with the driver side display screen goes off. Positions on page 9-15. front tire. 11. Shut the ignition off. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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12. Set all four tires to the . The tire has a puncture, cut, See When It Is Time for New recommended air pressure or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10-53 and Wheel level as indicated on the Tire be repaired well because of Replacement on page 10-58. and Loading Information label. the size or location of the damage. Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires, Tire Rotation including the spare tire, if the Tires should be rotated every vehicle has one, be inspected 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See for signs of wear or damage at Maintenance Schedule on least once a month. page 11-3. Replace the tire if: Tires are rotated to achieve a . The indicators at three or uniform wear for all tires. The more places around the tire first rotation is the most can be seen. important. Use this rotation pattern when . There is cord or fabric Anytime unusual wear is rotating the tires. showing through the tire's noticed, rotate the tires as soon Do not include the spare tire in rubber. as possible, check for proper tire inflation pressure, and check for the tire rotation. . The tread or sidewall is damaged tires or wheels. If the Adjust the front and rear tires to cracked, cut, or snagged unusual wear continues after the the recommended inflation deep enough to show cord or rotation, check the wheel pressure on the Tire and fabric. alignment. Loading Information label after . The tire has a bump, bulge, the tires have been rotated. or split. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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See Tire Pressure on page 10-45 and Vehicle Load Warning (Continued) Limits on page 9-10. towel can be used; however, use Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor a scraper or wire brush later to System. See Tire Pressure remove all rust or dirt. Monitor Operation on page 10-48. Lightly coat the center of the Check that all wheel nuts are wheel hub with wheel bearing properly tightened. See “Wheel grease after a wheel change or Nut Torque” under Capacities tire rotation to prevent corrosion and Specifications on or rust build-up. Do not get page 12-2. grease on the flat wheel Treadwear indicators are one way to mounting surface or on the tell when it is time for new tires. wheel nuts or bolts. Treadwear indicators appear when { Warning the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. See Tire Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the When It Is Time for New Inspection on page 10-52 and Tire parts to which it is fastened, can Tires Rotation on page 10-52. make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come Factors such as maintenance, The rubber in tires ages over time. off and cause an accident. When temperatures, driving speeds, This also applies to the spare tire, changing a wheel, remove any vehicle loading, and road conditions if the vehicle has one, even if it is affect the wear rate of the tires. rust or dirt from places where the never used. Multiple factors including temperatures, loading wheel attaches to the vehicle. In conditions, and inflation pressure an emergency, a cloth or a paper maintenance affect how fast aging (Continued) takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the tire manufacture date is the last four weight from the tires. tires have an all-season tread digits of the DOT Tire Identification design, the TPC Spec number Number (TIN) which is molded into Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud one side of the tire sidewall. The first two digits represent the week GM has developed and matched and snow. See Tire Sidewall (01–52) and the last two digits, the specific tires for the vehicle. The Labeling on page 10-40. year. For example, the third week of original equipment tires installed GM recommends replacing worn the year 2010 would have a were designed to meet General tires in complete sets of four. four-digit DOT date of 0310. Motors Tire Performance Criteria Uniform tread depth on all tires Vehicle Storage Specification (TPC Spec) will help to maintain the system rating. When performance of the vehicle. Tires age when stored normally replacement tires are needed, mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Braking and handling GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely a vehicle that will be stored for at buying tires with the same TPC least a month in a cool, dry, clean affected if all the tires are not area away from direct sunlight to Spec rating. replaced at the same time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at rubber. the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire Parking for an extended period can vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10-52. cause flat spots on the tires that performance, ride and handling, However, if it is necessary to may result in vibrations while traction control, and tire replace only one axle set of driving. When storing a vehicle for pressure monitoring worn tires, place the new tires performance. GM's TPC Spec on the rear axle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Winter tires with the same speed sure they are the same size, rating as the original equipment { Warning load range, speed rating, and tires may not be available for H, Mixing tires of different sizes, construction (radial) as the V, W, Y and ZR speed rated brands, or types may cause original tires. tires. Never exceed the winter loss of control of the vehicle, Vehicles that have a tire tires’ maximum speed capability resulting in a crash or other pressure monitoring system when using winter tires with a vehicle damage. Use the could give an inaccurate lower speed rating. correct size, brand, and type low-pressure warning if non-TPC of tires on all wheels. Spec rated tires are installed. { Warning See Tire Pressure Monitor Tires could explode during System on page 10-47. improper service. Attempting { Warning The Tire and Loading to mount or dismount a tire Information label indicates the could cause injury or death. Using bias-ply tires on the original equipment tires on the Only your dealer or authorized vehicle may cause the wheel vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits tire service center should rim flanges to develop cracks on page 9-10. mount or dismount the tires. after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail Different Size Tires and suddenly and cause a crash. Wheels Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle If the vehicle tires must be performance, including its braking, replaced with a tire that does not ride and handling characteristics, have a TPC Spec number, make stability, and resistance to rollover Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of electronic systems such as antilock Grading 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), brakes, rollover airbags, traction or to some limited-production control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found tires. or All-Wheel Drive, the performance where applicable on the tire of these systems can also be sidewall between tread shoulder While the tires available on affected. and maximum section width. For General Motors passenger cars example: and light trucks may vary with { Warning respect to these grades, they Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal If different sized wheels are used, Temperature A safety requirements and there may not be an acceptable additional General Motors Tire level of performance and safety if The following information relates to the system developed by the Performance Criteria (TPC) tires not recommended for those standards. wheels are selected. This United States National Highway increases the chance of a crash Traffic Safety Administration All Passenger Car Tires Must and serious injury. Only use GM (NHTSA), which grades tires by Conform to Federal Safety specific wheel and tire systems treadwear, traction, and Requirements In Addition To developed for the vehicle, and temperature performance. This These Grades. have them properly installed by a applies only to vehicles sold in GM certified technician. the United States. The grades Treadwear are molded on the sidewalls of The treadwear grade is a See Buying New Tires on most passenger car tires. The comparative rating based on the page 10-54 and Accessories and Uniform Tire Quality Grading wear rate of the tire when tested Modifications on page 10-3. (UTQG) system does not apply under controlled conditions on a to deep tread, winter tires, specified government test compact spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is performance of tires depends characteristics. established for a tire that is upon the actual conditions of properly inflated and not Temperature their use, however, and may overloaded. Excessive speed, depart significantly from the The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive norm due to variations in driving (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in habits, service practices and representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat differences in road to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. characteristics and climate. ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire Traction conditions on a specified indoor Balance The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the The tires and wheels were aligned and C. Those grades represent material of the tire to degenerate and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best the tire's ability to stop on wet and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to pavement as measured under excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The grade are not necessary on a regular specified government test C corresponds to a level of basis. Consider an alignment check surfaces of asphalt and performance which all if there is unusual tire wear or the concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet vehicle is significantly pulling to one have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety side or the other. Some slight pull to Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and the left or right, depending on the assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of crown of the road and/or other road Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor Caution (Continued) vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts. ground clearance, and tire or tire to be rebalanced. See your dealer chain clearance to the body and chassis. for proper diagnosis. { Warning
Wheel Replacement Using the wrong replacement Professional vehicle wheels have a wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Replace any wheel that is bent, unique offset and bolt hole diameter. cracked, or badly rusted or nuts can be dangerous. It could Professional vehicle wheels have corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming affect the braking and handling of six wheel nuts. Non-professional loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and the vehicle. Tires can lose air, vehicle wheels have five wheel nuts. wheel nuts should be replaced. and cause loss of control, causing See Tire Changing on page 10-69. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. a crash. Always use the correct Used Replacement Wheels Some aluminum wheels can be wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. repaired. See your dealer if any of { Warning these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of Replacing a wheel with a used wheel that is needed. { Caution one is dangerous. How it has Each new wheel should have the been used or how far it has been same load-carrying capacity, The wrong wheel can also cause driven may be unknown. It could diameter, width, offset, and be problems with bearing life, brake fail suddenly and cause a crash. mounted the same way as the one it cooling, speedometer or When replacing wheels, use a replaces. odometer calibration, headlamp new GM original equipment aim, bumper height, vehicle wheel. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat { Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out { Warning while driving, especially if the tires Driving on a flat tire will cause are maintained properly. See Tires permanent damage to the tire. Do not use tire chains. There is on page 10-38. If air goes out of a Re-inflating a tire after it has been not enough clearance. Tire chains tire, it is much more likely to leak driven on while severely used on a vehicle without the out slowly. But if there is ever a underinflated or flat may cause a proper amount of clearance can blowout, here are a few tips about blowout and a serious crash. cause damage to the brakes, what to expect and what to do: Never attempt to re-inflate a tire suspension, or other vehicle If a front tire fails, the flat tire that has been driven on while parts. The area damaged by the creates a drag that pulls the vehicle severely underinflated or flat. tire chains could cause loss of toward that side. Take your foot off Have your dealer or an authorized control and a crash. the accelerator pedal and grip the tire service center repair or Use another type of traction steering wheel firmly. Steer to replace the flat tire as soon as device only if its manufacturer maintain lane position, and then possible. recommends it for the vehicle's gently brake to a stop, well off the tire size combination and road road, if possible. conditions. Follow that A rear blowout, particularly on a { Warning manufacturer's instructions. To curve, acts much like a skid and avoid vehicle damage, drive slow may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under and readjust or remove the used in a skid. Stop pressing the it to do maintenance or repairs is traction device if it contacts the accelerator pedal and steer to dangerous without the vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. straighten the vehicle. It may be appropriate safety equipment and If traction devices are used, install very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake training. If a jack is provided with to a stop, well off the road, them on the front tires. the vehicle, it is designed only for if possible. (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Then see Tire Changing on Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) page 10-69. To use the tire sealant and compressor kit, see Tire changing a flat tire. If it is used for 1. Set the parking brake firmly. Sealant and Compressor Kit on anything else, you or others could 2. Put an automatic page 10-61. be badly injured or killed if the transmission in P (Park) or a vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), manual transmission in use the following example as a is provided with the vehicle, only 1 (First) or R (Reverse). use it for changing a flat tire. guide to assist you in the placement 3. Turn off the engine and do of wheel blocks (1). not restart while the vehicle If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire is raised. and wheel damage by driving slowly 4. Do not allow passengers to to a level place, well off the road, remain in the vehicle. if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard 5. Place wheel blocks on both Warning Flashers on page 6-5. sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire { Warning being changed.
Changing a tire can be This vehicle may come with a jack 1. Wheel Block dangerous. The vehicle can slip and spare tire or a tire sealant and 2. Flat Tire off the jack and roll over or fall compressor kit. To use the jacking The following information explains causing injury or death. Find a equipment to change a spare tire how to repair or change a tire. level place to change the tire. To safely, follow the instructions below. help prevent the vehicle from moving: (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Tire Sealant and equipment, and on some vehicles Warning (Continued) there may not be a place to store Compressor Kit a tire. and compressor kit instructions { Warning and inflate the tire to its The tire sealant and compressor recommended pressure. Do not can be used to temporarily seal Idling a vehicle in an enclosed exceed the recommended punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in area with poor ventilation is pressure. the tread area of the tire. It can also dangerous. Engine exhaust may be used to inflate an underinflated tire. enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) If the tire has been separated from which cannot be seen or smelled. { Warning the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is It can cause unconsciousness Storing the tire sealant and and even death. Never run the too severely damaged for the tire compressor kit or other sealant and compressor kit to be engine in an enclosed area that equipment in the passenger has no fresh air ventilation. For effective. See Roadside Service on compartment of the vehicle could page 13-5. more information, see Engine cause injury. In a sudden stop or Exhaust on page 9-22. collision, loose equipment could Read and follow all of the tire strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. sealant and compressor kit in its { Warning original location.
Overinflating a tire could cause If this vehicle has a tire sealant and the tire to rupture and you or compressor kit, there may not be a others could be injured. Be sure spare tire or tire changing to read and follow the tire sealant (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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The kit includes: 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air assembly must be replaced. See or Air Only) “Removal and Installation of the 2. On/Off Button Sealant Canister” following. 3. Pressure Gauge Using the Tire Sealant and 4. Pressure Deflation Button Compressor Kit to Temporarily 5. Tire Sealant Canister Seal and Inflate a 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Punctured Tire 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug Follow the directions closely for 9. Canister Release Button correct sealant usage. (Under Sealant/Air Hose) Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer. See “Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister” following. There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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3. Pressure Gauge 1. Remove the tire sealant and 4. Pressure Deflation Button compressor kit from its storage 5. Tire Sealant Canister location. See Storing the Tire 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Sealant and Compressor Kit on 7. Air Only Hose (Black) page 10-68. 8. Power Plug 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) 9. Canister Release Button and the power plug (8). (Under Sealant/Air Hose) 3. Place the kit on the ground. When using the tire sealant and Make sure the tire valve stem is compressor kit during cold positioned close to the ground temperatures, warm the kit in a so the hose will reach it. heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire 4. Remove the valve stem cap from faster. the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) to a level place. Turn on the hazard onto the tire valve stem. Turn it warning flashers. See Hazard clockwise until it is tight. Warning Flashers on page 6-5. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-59 for other important safety warnings. Do not remove any objects that 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air have penetrated the tire. or Air Only) 2. On/Off Button Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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6. Plug the power plug (8) into the 9. Press the on/off button (2) to reading. The compressor may accessory power outlet in the turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the vehicle. Unplug all items from compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached. other accessory power outlets. The compressor will inject See Power Outlets on page 5-6. sealant and air into the tire. { Caution If the vehicle has an accessory The pressure gauge (3) will If the recommended pressure power outlet, do not use the initially show a high pressure cigarette lighter. cannot be reached after while the compressor pushes the approximately 25 minutes, the If the vehicle only has a cigarette sealant into the tire. Once the vehicle should not be driven lighter, use the cigarette lighter. sealant is completely dispersed farther. The tire is too severely into the tire, the pressure will Do not pinch the power plug damaged and the tire sealant and quickly drop and start to rise cord in the door or window. compressor kit cannot inflate the again as the tire inflates with 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle air only. tire. Remove the power plug from must be running while using the the accessory power outlet and air compressor. 10. Inflate the tire to the unscrew the inflating hose from recommended inflation the tire valve. See Roadside 8. Press and turn the selector pressure using the pressure Service on page 13-5. switch (1) counterclockwise to gauge (3). The recommended the Sealant + Air position. inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10-45. The pressure gauge (3) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (65,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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11. Press the on/off button (2) to 19. Stop at a safe location and turn the tire sealant and check the tire pressure. Refer compressor kit off. to Steps 1–11 under “Using the The tire is not sealed and will Tire Sealant and Compressor continue to leak air until the Kit without Sealant to Inflate a vehicle is driven and the Tire (Not Punctured).” sealant is distributed in the tire, 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate If the tire pressure has fallen therefore, Steps 12–18 must be to the recommended inflation more than 68 kPa (10 psi) done immediately after pressure, remove the below the recommended Step 11. maximum speed label from the inflation pressure, stop driving sealant canister (5) and place it Be careful while handling the the vehicle. The tire is too in a highly visible location. Do tire sealant and compressor kit severely damaged and the tire not exceed the speed on this as it could be warm after sealant cannot seal the tire. label until the damaged tire is usage. See Roadside Service on repaired or replaced. page 13-5. 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from 17. Return the equipment to its the accessory power outlet in If the tire pressure has not original storage location in the the vehicle. dropped more than 68 kPa vehicle. (10 psi) from the recommended 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6) 18. Immediately drive the vehicle inflation pressure, inflate the counterclockwise to remove it 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the tire to the recommended from the tire valve stem. sealant in the tire. inflation pressure. 14. Replace the tire valve 20. Wipe off any sealant from the stem cap. wheel, tire, and vehicle. 15. Replace the sealant/air hose (6), and the power plug (8) back in their original location. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (66,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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21. Dispose of the used sealant Using the Tire Sealant and canister (5) and sealant/air Compressor Kit without hose (6) assembly at a local Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not dealer or in accordance with Punctured) local state codes and practices. To use the air compressor to inflate 22. Replace with a new canister a tire with air only and not sealant: assembly available from your dealer. 23. After temporarily sealing the tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer within 161 km (100 mi) of driving to have the tire repaired or replaced.
1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) 2. On/Off Button Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (67,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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3. Pressure Gauge 3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Press and turn the selector 4. Pressure Deflation Button Make sure the tire valve stem is switch (1) clockwise to the Air 5. Tire Sealant Canister positioned close to the ground Only position. 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) so the hose will reach it. 9. Press the on/off button (2) to 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap turn the compressor on. 8. Power Plug from the flat tire by turning it The compressor will inflate the 9. Canister Release Button counterclockwise. tire with air only. (Under Sealant/Air Hose) 5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto 10. Inflate the tire to the If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire the tire valve stem by turning it recommended inflation and wheel damage by driving slowly clockwise until it is tight. pressure using the pressure to a level place. Turn on the hazard 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the gauge (3). The recommended warning flashers. See Hazard inflation pressure can be found Warning Flashers on page 6-5. accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from on the Tire and Loading See If a Tire Goes Flat on other accessory power outlets. Information label. See Tire page 10-59 for other important See Power Outlets on page 5-6. Pressure on page 10-45. safety warnings. If the vehicle has an accessory The pressure gauge (3) may 1. Remove the tire sealant and power outlet, do not use the read higher than the actual tire compressor kit from its storage cigarette lighter. pressure while the compressor location. See Storing the Tire is on. Turn the compressor off Sealant and Compressor Kit on If the vehicle only has a cigarette to get an accurate reading. The page 10-68. lighter, use the cigarette lighter. compressor may be turned on/ off until the correct pressure is 2. Unwrap the air only hose (7) and Do not pinch the power plug reached. the power plug (8). cord in the door or window. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle If you inflate the tire higher must be running while using the than the recommended air compressor. pressure you can adjust the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (68,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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excess pressure by pressing 15. Place the equipment in the 2. Press the canister release the pressure deflation original storage location in the button (9). button (4) until the proper vehicle. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. pressure reading is reached. This option is only functional 4. Replace with a new canister when using the air only which is available from your hose (7). dealer. 11. Press the on/off button (2) to 5. Push the new canister into turn the tire sealant and place. compressor kit off. Be careful while handling the Storing the Tire Sealant tire sealant and compressor kit and Compressor Kit as it could be warm after To access the tire sealant and usage. compressor kit: 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on the accessory power outlet in The tire sealant and compressor kit page 2-15. the vehicle. has an accessory adapter located in 2. Lift the cover. 13. Disconnect the air only hose a compartment on the bottom of its (7) from the tire valve stem, by housing that may be used to inflate turning it counterclockwise, and air mattresses, balls, etc. replace the tire valve stem cap. Removal and Installation of the 14. Replace the air only hose (7) Sealant Canister and the power plug (8) and cord back in its original To remove the sealant canister: location. 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (69,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
3. Turn the wing nut 3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise to remove it. counterclockwise and remove 4. Remove the tire sealant and the spare tire. Place the spare compressor kit. tire next to the tire being changed. To store the tire sealant and 1. Retainer Nut compressor kit, reverse the steps. 4. The jack and tools are stored 2. Jack below the spare tire. Remove 3. Wrench them from their container and 4. Tow Hook (If Equipped) place them near the tire being 5. Fastener Rod changed. To access the spare tire and tools: If this is a professional vehicle, see the Coachbuilder’s Owner Manual 1. Open the trunk. for information on the spare tire and 2. Remove the spare tire cover. tools storage and location. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (70,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Removing the Flat Tire and 5. Put the compact spare tire Installing the Spare Tire near you. { Warning 1. Do a safety check before Lifting a vehicle and getting under proceeding. See If a Tire Goes { Warning it to do maintenance or repairs is Flat on page 10-59. Getting under a vehicle when it is dangerous without the 2. Turn the wheel wrench lifted on a jack is dangerous. appropriate safety equipment and counterclockwise to loosen and If the vehicle slips off the jack, training. If a jack is provided with remove the wheel nut caps. you could be badly injured or the vehicle, it is designed only for killed. Never get under a vehicle changing a flat tire. If it is used for when it is supported only by anything else, you or others could a jack. be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire. { Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack 6. Place the hex tube end of the improperly positioned can wrench over the hex head of damage the vehicle and even the jack. make the vehicle fall. To help 7. Place the jack under the vehicle. avoid personal injury and vehicle 3. Turn the wheel wrench damage, be sure to fit the jack lift counterclockwise to loosen all head into the proper location the wheel nuts, but do not before raising the vehicle. remove them yet. 4. Place the jack near the flat tire. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (71,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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{ Caution
Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
9. Raise the vehicle by turning the 10. Remove all of the wheel nuts. jack handle clockwise. Raise the 11. Remove the flat tire. vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the { Warning ground. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come 8. Position the jack lift head at the off and cause an accident. When jack location nearest the flat tire, changing a wheel, remove any as shown. The jack must not be rust or dirt from places where the used in any other position. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (72,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Warning (Continued) { Warning Warning (Continued)
an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel a scraper or wire brush later to come loose. The vehicle's wheel nuts. See Capacities and remove all rust or dirt. could fall off, causing a crash. Specifications on page 12-2 for original equipment wheel nut 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. torque specifications. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. { Caution 15. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle Improperly tightened wheel nuts counterclockwise. can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive { Warning brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications on 12. Remove any rust or dirt from come off. The wheel nuts should page 12-2 for the wheel nut the wheel bolts, mounting be tightened with a torque wrench torque specification. surfaces, and spare wheel. to the proper torque specification 13. Place the compact spare tire after replacing. Follow the torque on the wheel-mounting surface. specification supplied by the (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (73,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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17. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
{ Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger 1. Turn the wrench compartment of the vehicle could counterclockwise to remove the cause injury. In a sudden stop or fastener rod. collision, loose equipment could 2. Replace the fastener rod with strike someone. Store all these in the one provided in the foam. the proper place. 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to tighten the fastener rod. 4. Replace the foam, jack and tools, and the tire. 5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise to secure the tire. 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in 6. Place the floor cover on the a crisscross sequence, as wheel. shown. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (74,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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To store the compact spare tire, use Stop as soon as possible and check the shorter mounting bolt. that the spare tire is correctly { Caution inflated after being installed on the The compact spare is for temporary When the compact spare is use only. Replace the compact vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only. installed, do not take the vehicle spare tire with a full-size tire as through an automatic car wash soon as you can. The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is with guide rails. The compact recommended that the vehicle spare can get caught on the rails Compact Spare Tire speed be limited to 80 km/h which can damage the tire, wheel, (50 mph). To conserve the tread of and other parts of the vehicle. { Warning the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Driving with more than one Do not use the compact spare on convenient and return the spare tire other vehicles. compact spare tire at a time could to the storage area. result in loss of braking and Do not mix the compact spare tire or When using a compact spare tire, handling. This could lead to a wheel with other wheels or tires. the ABS and Traction Control crash and you or others could be They will not fit. Keep the spare tire systems may engage until the spare and its wheel together. injured. Use only one compact tire is recognized by the vehicle, spare tire at a time. especially on slippery roads. Adjust driving to reduce possible { Caution wheel slip. If this vehicle has a compact spare Tire chains will not fit the compact tire, it was fully inflated when new; spare. Using them can damage however, it can lose air over time. the vehicle and the chains. Do not Check the inflation pressure use tire chains on the compact regularly. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). spare. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (75,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Full-Size Spare Tire Have the damaged or flat road tire Jump Starting repaired or replaced and installed If this vehicle came with a full-size back onto the vehicle as soon as For more information about the spare tire, it was fully inflated when possible so the spare tire will be vehicle battery, see Battery on new, however, it can lose air over available in case it is needed again. page 10-25. time. Check the inflation pressure Do not mix tires and wheels of If the battery has run down, try to regularly. See Tire Pressure on different sizes, because they will not page 10-45 and Vehicle Load Limits use another vehicle and some fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel jumper cables to start your vehicle. on page 9-10 for information together. regarding proper tire inflation and Be sure to use the following steps to loading the vehicle. For instructions do it safely. on how to remove, install, or store a spare tire, see Tire Changing on { Warning page 10-69. Batteries can hurt you. They can After installing the spare tire on the be dangerous because: vehicle, stop as soon as possible and check that the spare is correctly . They contain acid that can inflated. The spare tire is made to burn you. perform well at speeds up to . They contain gas that can 112 km/h (70 mph) at the explode or ignite. recommended inflation pressure, so you can finish your trip. . They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (76,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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1. Clips on the driver side of the engine { Caution 2. Pivot Points compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on To remove the battery cover: Ignoring these steps could result page 10-5. Always use this remote in costly damage to the vehicle 1. Release the two rear clips (1). positive terminal. that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start 2. Lift the battery cover up toward the vehicle by pushing or pulling it the front of the vehicle to release it from the pivot points (2) and will not work, and it could damage remove. the vehicle. 3. Reverse Steps 1–2 to reinstall the battery cover. The vehicle has a battery cover which must be removed to gain access to the battery for jump starting.
The vehicle has a remote negative (−) ground location. It is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-5. Always use this remote ground location, instead of the The vehicle has a remote terminal on the battery. positive (+) terminal under a trim cover. It is under the battery cover These posts are used instead of a direct connection to the battery. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (77,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a { Caution { Warning negative ground system. If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode. { Caution starting procedure, they could be People have been hurt doing this, If the other vehicle does not have damaged. The repairs would not and some have been blinded. a 12-volt system with a negative be covered by the vehicle Use a flashlight if you need more ground, both vehicles can be warranty. Whenever possible, turn light. damaged. Only use a vehicle that off or unplug all accessories on Be sure the battery has enough has a 12-volt system with a either vehicle when jump starting. water. You do not need to add negative ground for jump starting. water to the battery installed in 4. Turn the ignition to OFF and your new vehicle. But if a battery 2. Position the two vehicles so that switch off all lights and has filler caps, be sure the right they are not touching. accessories in both vehicles, amount of fluid is there. If it is low, except the hazard warning add water to take care of that 3. Set the parking brake firmly. flashers if needed. first. If you do not, explosive gas Vehicles with an automatic could be present. transmission should be in { Warning P (Park). See Shifting Into Park Battery fluid contains acid that on page 9-20. An electric fan can start up even can burn you. Do not get it on when the engine is not running you. If you accidentally get it in and can injure you. Keep hands, your eyes or on your skin, flush clothing and tools away from any the place with water and get underhood electric fan. medical help immediately. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (78,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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9. Start the engine in the vehicle Towing the Vehicle { Warning with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at Fans or other moving engine least four minutes. { Caution parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving 10. Try to start the vehicle that had Incorrectly towing a disabled parts once the engine is running. the dead battery. If it will not vehicle may cause damage. The start after a few tries, it damage would not be covered by probably needs service. the vehicle warranty. 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump { Caution start remote positive (+) terminal Have the vehicle towed on a wheel for the discharged battery. If the jumper cables are lift tow truck. A flatbed car carrier 6. Connect the other end of the red connected or removed in the could damage the vehicle. The positive (+) cable to the wrong order, electrical shorting wheel lift tow truck must raise the positive (+) terminal of the good may occur and damage the rear of the vehicle and wheel dollies must be used to lift the front wheels battery. vehicle. The repairs would not be off the ground. 7. Connect one end of the black covered by the vehicle warranty. Consult your dealer or a negative (–) cable to the Always connect and remove the professional towing service if the negative (–) terminal of the good jumper cables in the correct order, battery. making sure that the cables do disabled vehicle must be towed. not touch each other or other 8. Connect the other end of the metal. Recreational Vehicle black negative (–) cable to the remote negative (–) post for the Towing discharged battery. Jumper Cable Removal Recreational vehicle towing means Reverse the sequence exactly when towing the vehicle behind another removing the jumper cables. vehicle such as a motor home. The two most common types of Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (79,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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recreational vehicle towing are . Is the vehicle ready to be known as dinghy towing and dolly towed? Just as preparing the Caution (Continued) towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure vehicle with all four wheels on the the vehicle is prepared to be be covered by the vehicle ground. Dolly towing is towing the towed. warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the vehicle with two wheels on the Dinghy Towing ground and two wheels up on a ground. device known as a dolly. Here are some important things to The vehicle was not designed to be consider before recreational vehicle towed with all four wheels on the towing: ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See . What is the towing capacity of the following information on dolly the towing vehicle? Be sure to towing. read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the distance that will be traveled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. { Caution . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your If the vehicle is towed with all four dealer or trailering professional wheels on the ground, the for additional advice and drivetrain components could be equipment recommendations. damaged. The repairs would not (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (80,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Dolly Towing from the Front 4. Firmly set the parking brake. Dolly Towing from the Front (Front-Wheel Drive) 5. Use an adequate clamping (All-Wheel Drive) device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer instructions. 7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 8. Turn the ignition to OFF. Vehicles with front-wheel drive can Vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot be dolly towed from the front. be dolly towed. Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (81,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Dolly Towing from the Rear Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer directions regarding Locks are lubricated at the factory. correct product usage, necessary Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any locks greased after using. See vehicle care product. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13. Washing the Vehicle { Caution To preserve the vehicle's finish, The vehicle cannot be dolly towed wash it often and out of direct Avoid using high-pressure from the rear. sunlight. washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding { Caution 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result Do not use petroleum-based, in damage or removal of paint acidic, or abrasive cleaning and decals. agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic The e symbol is on any parts. If damage occurs, it would underhood compartment electrical not be covered by the vehicle center that should not be power warranty. Approved cleaning (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (82,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Caution (Continued) vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from may damage it. Use only If using an automatic car wash, industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they non-abrasive waxes and polishes follow the car wash instructions. The that are made for a basecoat/ windshield wiper and rear window remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. clearcoat paint finish on the wiper, if equipped, must be off. vehicle. Remove any accessories that may If necessary, use non-abrasive be damaged or interfere with the car cleaners that are marked safe for wash equipment. painted surfaces to remove foreign To keep the paint finish looking new, matter. keep the vehicle garaged or Rinse the vehicle well, before covered whenever possible. washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild cleaning agents completely. If they polishing should be done to remove Protecting Exterior Bright Metal are allowed to dry on the surface, residue from the paint finish. See Moldings they could stain. your dealer for approved cleaning products. Dry the finish with a soft, clean { Caution chamois or an all-cotton towel to Do not apply waxes or polishes to avoid surface scratches and water uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, Failure to clean and protect the spotting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint bright metal moldings can result as damage can occur. in a hazy white finish or pitting. Finish Care This damage would not be Application of aftermarket clearcoat { Caution covered by the vehicle warranty. sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces Machine compounding or are damaged, see your dealer to aggressive polishing on a have the damage assessed and basecoat/clearcoat paint finish repaired. Foreign materials such as (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (83,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ . Aftermarket appearance caps or vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and covers while the lamps are steel. To prevent damage always Stripes illuminated, due to excessive follow these cleaning instructions: heat generated. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a . Be sure the molding is cool to soft cloth, and a car washing soap { Caution the touch before applying any to clean exterior lamps, lenses, cleaning solution. emblems, decals and stripes. Follow Failure to clean lamps properly . Use a cleaning solution instructions under "Washing the can cause damage to the lamp approved for aluminum or Vehicle" previously in this section. cover that would not be covered stainless steel. Some cleaners Lamp covers are made of plastic, by the vehicle warranty. are highly acidic or contain and some have a UV protective alkaline substances and can coating. Do not clean or wipe them damage the moldings. when dry. { Caution . Always dilute a concentrated Do not use any of the following on cleaner according to the lamp covers: Using wax on low gloss black manufacturer’s instructions. . Abrasive or caustic agents. finish stripes can increase the . Do not use chrome cleaners. gloss level and create a . Washer fluids and other cleaning non-uniform finish. Clean low . Do not use cleaners that are not agents in higher concentrations intended for automotive use. gloss stripes with soap and than suggested by the water only. . Use a nonabrasive wax on the manufacturer. vehicle after washing to protect . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, and extend the molding finish. or other harsh cleaners. Air Intakes . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (84,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth. See Recommended { Caution Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner. page 11-13. Chrome wheels and other chrome Clean rubber blades using a lint-free trim may be damaged if the cloth or paper towel soaked with Tires vehicle is not washed after driving windshield washer fluid or a mild Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to on roads that have been sprayed detergent. Wash the windshield clean the tires. with magnesium, calcium, thoroughly when cleaning the or sodium chloride. These blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and { Caution chlorides are used on roads for a buildup of vehicle wash/wax conditions such as ice and dust. treatments may cause wiper Using petroleum-based tire Always wash the chrome with streaking. dressing products on the vehicle soap and water after exposure. Replace the wiper blades if they are may damage the paint finish and/ worn or damaged. Damage can be or tires. When applying a tire caused by extreme dusty dressing, always wipe off any { Caution conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, overspray from all painted snow, and ice. surfaces on the vehicle. To avoid surface damage, do not Weatherstrips use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, Apply Dielectric silicone grease on Wheels and Trim — Aluminum or Chrome brushes, or cleaners that contain weatherstrips to make them last acid on aluminum or longer, seal better, and not stick or Use a soft, clean cloth with mild chrome-plated wheels. Use only squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at soap and water to clean the wheels. approved cleaners. Also, never least once a year. Hot, dry climates After rinsing thoroughly with clean drive a vehicle with aluminum or may require more frequent water, dry with a soft, clean towel. chrome-plated wheels through an application. Black marks from A wax may then be applied. rubber material on painted surfaces (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (85,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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silicone grease on weatherstrips Finish Damage Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them Quickly repair minor chips and last longer, seal better, and not stick scratches with touch-up materials automatic car wash that uses or squeak. silicone carbide tire cleaning available from your dealer to avoid brushes. Damage could occur Underbody Maintenance corrosion. Larger areas of finish and the repairs would not be damage can be corrected in your At least twice a year, spring and fall dealer's body and paint shop. covered by the vehicle warranty. use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the Chemical Paint Spotting underbody. Take care to thoroughly Steering, Suspension, and Airborne pollutants can fall upon clean any areas where mud and Chassis Components and attack painted vehicle surfaces other debris can collect. Visually inspect steering, causing blotchy, ring-shaped suspension, and chassis Sheet Metal Damage discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint components for damaged, loose, If the vehicle is damaged and or missing parts or signs of wear at surface. See “Finish Care” requires sheet metal repair or previously in this section. least once a year. replacement, make sure the body Inspect power steering for proper repair shop applies anti-corrosion Interior Care hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, material to parts repaired or chafing, etc. replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Visually check constant velocity joint Immediately remove any soils. Note boots and axle seals for leaks. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion that newspapers or dark garments Body Component Lubrication protection while maintaining the that can transfer color to home vehicle warranty. furnishings can also permanently Lubricate all key lock cylinders, transfer color to the vehicle's hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel interior. fuel door hinge, unless the components are plastic. Applying Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (86,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets soap solution, immediately remove . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth. hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect sharp object to remove a soil Commercial glass cleaners may be repellent from all interior surfaces or from any interior surface. used, if necessary, after cleaning permanent damage may result. . Never use a brush with stiff the interior glass with plain water. Your dealer may have products for bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners { Caution specifically designed for the . Never rub any surface surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive To prevent scratching, never use permanent damage. Apply all pressure. abrasive cleaners on automotive cleaners directly to the cleaning . Do not use laundry detergents or glass. Abrasive cleaners or cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly dishwashing soaps with aggressive cleaning may damage on any switches or controls. degreasers. For liquid cleaners, the rear window defogger. Cleaners should be removed use approximately 20 drops per quickly. Never allow cleaners to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. remain on the surface being A concentrated soap solution will Cleaning the windshield with water cleaned for extended periods leave a residue that creates during the first three to six months of time. streaks and attracts dirt. Do not of ownership will reduce tendency to fog. Cleaners may contain solvents that use solutions that contain strong can become concentrated in the or caustic soap. Speaker Covers interior. Before using cleaners, read . Do not heavily saturate the Vacuum around a speaker cover and adhere to all safety instructions upholstery when cleaning. on the label. While cleaning the gently, so that the speaker will not interior, maintain adequate . Do not use solvents or cleaners be damaged. Clean spots with just ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents. water and mild soap. windows. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (87,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Vehicle Care 10-87
Coated Moldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before Coated moldings should be cleaned. 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water. using a commercial upholstery . When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended cleaner or spot lifter. If ring sponge or soft lint-free cloth to prevent lint transfer to the formation occurs, clean the entire dampened with water. fabric or carpet. fabric or carpet. . When heavily soiled, use warm 2. Remove excess moisture by Following the cleaning process, a soapy water. gently wringing until water does paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture. Fabric/Carpet/Suede not drip from the cleaning cloth. Start by vacuuming the surface 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces using a soft brush attachment. If a soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and rotating brush attachment is being center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays used during vacuuming, only use it a clean area frequently to For vehicles with high gloss on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, prevent forcing the soil in to the surfaces or vehicle displays, use a gently remove as much of the soil fabric. microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. as possible using one of the 4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the following techniques: soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle . Gently blot liquids with a paper longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could towel. Continue blotting until no the soil to the cleaning cloth. scratch the surface. Then use the more soil can be removed. 5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean. Never use window cleaners . removed, use a mild soap For solid soils, remove as much or solvents. Periodically hand wash as possible prior to vacuuming. solution followed only by plain water. the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach If the soil is not completely or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly removed, it may be necessary to and air dry before next use. use a commercial upholstery Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (88,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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{ Caution Caution (Continued) { Caution
Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would surfaces after cleaning and allow and painted surfaces. If an air not be covered by the warranty. them to dry naturally. Never use freshener comes in contact with heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot any plastic or painted surface in Instrument Panel, Leather, removers. Do not use cleaners the vehicle, blot immediately and that contain silicone or wax-based clean with a soft cloth dampened Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, products. Cleaners containing with a mild soap solution. Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently Damage caused by air fresheners Natural Open Pore Wood change the appearance and feel would not be covered by the Surfaces of leather or soft trim and are not vehicle warranty. Use a soft microfiber cloth recommended. dampened with water to remove Cargo Cover and dust and loose dirt. For a more Do not use cleaners that increase thorough cleaning, use a soft Convenience Net gloss, especially on the instrument microfiber cloth dampened with a panel. Reflected glare can decrease Wash with warm water and mild mild soap solution. visibility through the windshield detergent. Do not use chlorine under certain conditions. bleach. Rinse with cold water, and { Caution then dry completely.
Soaking or saturating leather, Care of Safety Belts especially perforated leather, as Keep belts clean and dry. well as other interior surfaces, (Continued) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (89,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Vehicle Care 10-89
Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the { Warning proper floor mat usage. Floor Mats Do not bleach or dye safety belts. . The original equipment floor It may severely weaken them. In mats were designed for your a crash, they might not be able to vehicle. If the floor mats need provide adequate protection. replacing, it is recommended Clean safety belts only with mild that GM certified floor mats be soap and lukewarm water. purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always Floor Mats check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. { Warning . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn If a floor mat is the wrong size or it over. is not properly installed, it can 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor . Do not place anything on top of mat to unlock the retainers and interfere with the pedals. the driver side floor mat. Interference with the pedals can remove. cause unintended acceleration . Use only a single floor mat on 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor and/or increased stopping the driver side. mat retainer openings over the distance which can cause a crash . Do not place one floor mat on carpet retainers and snap into and injury. Make sure the floor top of another. position. mat does not interfere with the The driver side floor mat is held in 3. Make sure the floor mat is pedals. place by button-type retainers. properly secured in place. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (90,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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2 NOTES Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Service and Maintenance 11-1
Service and Recommended Fluids, General Information Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Recommended Fluids and Your vehicle is an important Lubricants ...... 11-13 investment. This section describes Maintenance Replacement the required maintenance for the General Information Parts ...... 11-14 vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ...... 11-16 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of Cadillac Premium Care the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Maintenance ...... 11-3 responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required Special Application Services maintenance using genuine Special Application replacement parts. They have Services ...... 11-9 up-to-date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Additional Maintenance dealers have extended evening and and Care Saturday hours, courtesy Additional Maintenance transportation, and online and Care ...... 11-9 scheduling to assist with service needs. Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
11-2 Service and Maintenance
technicians, the dealer is the place Because of the way people use . Frequently towing a trailer. for routine maintenance such as oil vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Used for high speed or changes and tire rotations and There may need to be more competitive driving. additional maintenance items like frequent checks and services. The . tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper Additional Required Services - Used for taxi, police, or delivery blades. Normal are for vehicles that: service. . Carry passengers and cargo Refer to the information in the { Caution within recommended limits on Maintenance Schedule Additional the Tire and Loading Information Required Services - Severe chart. Damage caused by improper label. See Vehicle Load Limits maintenance can lead to costly on page 9-10. { Warning repairs and may not be covered . by the vehicle warranty. Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can surfaces within legal driving Maintenance intervals, checks, be dangerous and can cause limits. inspections, recommended fluids, serious injury. Perform and lubricants are important to . Use the recommended fuel. See maintenance work only if the keep the vehicle in good working Fuel on page 9-60. required information, proper tools, condition. Refer to the information in the and equipment are available. Maintenance Schedule Additional If they are not, see your dealer to have a trained technician do the The Tire Rotation and Required Required Services - Normal chart. work. See Doing Your Own Services are the responsibility of the The Additional Required Services - Service Work on page 10-3. vehicle owner. It is recommended to Severe are for vehicles that are: have your dealer perform these . services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Proper vehicle maintenance helps to in hot weather. keep the vehicle in good working . Mainly driven in hilly or condition, improves fuel economy, mountainous terrain. and reduces vehicle emissions. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Service and Maintenance 11-3
. Passenger compartment air filter Cadillac Premium replacement. Maintenance Care Maintenance . Multi‐point vehicle inspection Schedule Your vehicle comes with the (MPVI) performed by a qualified Owner Checks and Services Cadillac Premium Care technician. Maintenance. It is a maintenance Cadillac requires that all Cadillac At Each Fuel Stop program that covers select Premium Care Maintenance . Check the engine oil level. See maintenance services during the services be performed by a Cadillac Engine Oil on page 10-9. first 4 years or 80 000 km authorized service dealer. (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. Once a Month Cadillac Premium Care . Check the tire inflation Maintenance covers routine pressures. See Tire Pressure on maintenance services, when page 10-45. scheduled in accordance with the . Inspect the tires for wear. See owner manual, including: Tire Inspection on page 10-52. . Oil changes based on the . Check the windshield washer vehicle's oil life monitor system. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on . Tire rotation every 12 000 km page 10-22. (7,500 mi). Engine Oil Change . Engine air cleaner filter When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL replacement. SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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for up to a year. The engine oil and . Check engine coolant level. See . Visually inspect steering, filter must be changed at least once Engine Coolant on page 10-16. suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, a year and the oil life system must . Check windshield washer fluid be reset. Your trained dealer level. See Washer Fluid on or missing parts or signs of technician can perform this work. page 10-22. wear. See Exterior Care on If the engine oil life system is reset page 10-81. . Visually inspect windshield wiper accidentally, service the vehicle . Check restraint system within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. See Exterior components. See Safety System last service. Reset the oil life Check on page 3-23. system when the oil is changed. Care on page 10-81. Replace . See Engine Oil Life System on worn or damaged wiper blades. Visually inspect fuel system for page 10-11. See Wiper Blade Replacement damage or leaks. on page 10-27. . Visually inspect exhaust system Tire Rotation and Required . Check tire inflation pressures. and nearby heat shields for Services Every 12 000 km/ See Tire Pressure on loose or damaged parts. 7,500 mi page 10-45. . Lubricate body components. See Rotate the tires, if recommended for . Inspect tire wear. See Tire Exterior Care on page 10-81. the vehicle, and perform the Inspection on page 10-52. . following services. See Tire Check starter switch. See Starter . Rotation on page 10-52. Visually check for fluid leaks. Switch Check on page 10-25. . . . Check engine oil level and oil Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Check automatic transmission life percentage. If needed, See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on shift lock control function. See change engine oil and filter, and page 10-13. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on reset oil life system. See Engine . Inspect brake system. Oil on page 10-9 and Engine Oil page 10-26. Life System on page 10-11. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-26. . Check 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. See your dealer if service is required. . Check tire sealant expiration date, if equipped. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-61. . Inspect sunroof track and seal, if equipped. See Sunroof on page 2-26. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. @ (3.6L LFX) Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. @ @ (3.6L LF3) Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace brake fluid. (6) @ @ @ Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive window fogging, or odors. (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (3) Or every four years, whichever comes first. (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-15. (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (6) Or every three years, whichever comes first. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. @ (3.6L LFX) Replace spark plugs. Inspect ignition coils. @ @ (3.6L LF3) Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace brake fluid. (6) @ @ @ Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Service and Maintenance 11-9
Footnotes — Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Services Maintenance and Care (1) Or every two years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. More frequent Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly replacement may be needed if the components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly vehicle is driven in areas with heavy 3,000 mi. repairs. To maintain vehicle traffic, areas with poor air quality, performance, additional . Have underbody flushing service or areas with high dust levels. performed. See "Underbody maintenance services may be Replacement may also be needed if Maintenance" in Exterior Care required. there is a reduction in air flow, on page 10-81. It is recommended that your dealer excessive window fogging, or odors. perform these services — their (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines trained dealer technicians know and hoses for proper hook-up, your vehicle best. Your dealer can routing, and condition. also perform a thorough (3) Or every four years, whichever assessment with a multi-point comes first. inspection to recommend when your vehicle may need attention. (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on The following list is intended to page 10-15. explain the services and conditions to look for that may indicate (5) Or every 10 years, whichever services are required. comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (6) Or every three years, whichever comes first. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
11-10 Service and Maintenance
Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks. . Signs of brake wear may include With a multi-point inspection, your . To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping. dealer can inspect the hoses and battery with full cranking power. advise if replacement is needed. . Trained dealer technicians have . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment Lamps the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and Properly working headlamps, the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts taillamps, and brake lamps are connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle. important to see and be seen on corrosion-free. Fluids the road. . Belts Proper fluid levels and approved Signs that the headlamps need attention include dimming, failure . Belts may need replacing if they fluids protect the vehicle’s systems squeak or show signs of and components. See to light, cracking, or damage. cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and The brake lamps need to be Lubricants on page 11-13 for GM checked periodically to ensure . Trained dealer technicians have that they light when braking. access to tools and equipment approved fluids. . With a multi-point inspection, to inspect the belts and . Engine oil and windshield recommend adjustment or washer fluid levels should be your dealer can check the lamps replacement when necessary. checked at every fuel fill. and note any concerns. . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Wheel Alignment Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Wheel alignment is critical for for a smoother ride. split in the tire. ensuring that the tires deliver . Trained dealer technicians can optimal wear and performance. . Signs of wear may include inspect and recommend the right steering wheel vibration, bounce/ . Signs that the alignment may sway while braking, longer tires. Your dealer can also need to be adjusted include stopping distance, or uneven provide tire/wheel balancing pulling, improper vehicle tire wear. services to ensure smooth handling, or unusual tire wear. vehicle operation at all speeds. . As part of the multi-point Your dealer sells and services . Your dealer has the required inspection, trained dealer name brand tires. equipment to ensure proper technicians can visually inspect wheel alignment. the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care Windshield of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are For safety, appearance, and the when service is needed. available from your dealer. For best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. Tires information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and . Signs of damage include Tires need to be properly inflated, exterior, see Interior Care on scratches, cracks, and chips. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining page 10-85 and Exterior Care on the tires can save money and fuel, page 10-81. . Trained dealer technicians can and can reduce the risk of tire inspect the windshield and failure. recommend proper replacement if needed. . Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators; cord or fabric showing through the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. . Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. . Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1® specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-9. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10-16. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084, in Canada 19256085). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.6L (LF3) 22989313 A3176C 3.6L (LFX) 20972655 A3175C Engine Oil Filter 3.6L (LF3) 89017525 PF63 3.6L (LFX) 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 22743911 CF183 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 3.6L (LF3) 12642791 41-118 3.6L (LFX) 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 65 cm (25.6 in) 25892079 — Passenger Side – 45 cm (17.7 in) 25882578 — Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12-2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 Identification Label This label, on the load floor under the spare tire cover in the trunk, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation. corner of the instrument panel, on . Paint information. the left side of the vehicle. It can be . seen through the windshield from Production options and special outside. The VIN also appears on equipment. the Vehicle Certification and Service Do not remove this label from the Parts labels and certificates of title vehicle. and registration. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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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 hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 3.6L (LF3) 9.8 L 10.4 qt 3.6L (LFX) 7.1 L 7.5 qt Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L (LF3) 6.6 L 7.0 qt 3.6L (LFX) 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive 70.0 L 18.5 gal All-Wheel Drive 74.0 L 19.5 gal Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 8 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–.035 in) 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 3 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–.043 in)
Engine Drive Belt Routing Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Customer Information 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-12 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-13 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 however, despite the best intentions Roadside Service ...... 13-5 Privacy ...... 13-14 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings Scheduling Service ® can occur. If your concern has not Appointments ...... 13-7 OnStar ...... 13-15 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 been resolved to your satisfaction, Courtesy Transportation the following steps should be taken: Program ...... 13-7 Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-8 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Service Publications with a member of dealership Ordering Information ...... 13-11 management. Normally, concerns Radio Frequency can be quickly resolved at that level. Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 If the matter has already been Radio Frequency reviewed with the sales, service or Statement ...... 13-12 parts manager, contact the owner of your dealership or the general manager. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Cadillac, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you. Cadillac Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800–458–8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address: 1-888-446-2000. with the new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program We encourage you to call the if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus, toll-free number in order to give your after following the procedure Inc. inquiry prompt attention. Have the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard following information available to can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 give the Customer Assistance Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 representative: to enforce your rights. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 . Vehicle Identification The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto Number (VIN). This is available out-of-court program administered from the vehicle registration or by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all title, or the plate at the top left of Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of the instrument panel and visible disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by through the windshield. the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves . Dealership name and location. be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility . Vehicle delivery date and dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its present mileage. filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Cadillac encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program. Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Cadillac Customer Assistance of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Center factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Cadillac Motor Car Division claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33169 the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5169 an impartial third party arbiter, and The inquiry should be accompanied www.Cadillac.com may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-800-458-8006 designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2622 (For Text settlement process, from the time Telephone devices (TTYs)) you file your complaint to the final Roadside Service: 1-800-224-1400 decision, should be completed in From U.S. Virgin Islands: approximately 70 days. We believe 1-800-496-9994 our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Canada communicate with Cadillac by D (Preferred Dealer dialing: 1-800-833-2622. TTY users General Motors of Canada Limited Information): Select a preferred in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Canadian Cadillac Customer Care dealer and view dealer location, maps, phone numbers, and hours. Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Online Owner Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive J (Warranty Tracking Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Experience Information): Track the vehicle’s www.gm.ca (U.S.) my.cadillac.com warranty information. 1-888-446-2000 (English) The Cadillac online owner J (Recall Information): View 1-800-263-7854 (French) experience is a one-stop resource active recalls or search by Vehicle Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 that allows interaction with Cadillac Identification Number (VIN). See Overseas and keeps important vehicle-specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) information in one place. on page 12-1. Contact the local General Motors H (Other Account Information): Business Unit. Membership Benefits View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite E (Vehicle Information): radio, and OnStar account Customer Assistance for Download owner manuals and view information. vehicle-specific how-to videos. Text Telephone (TTY) F (Live Chat Support): Chat live Users G (Maintenance Information): with online help representatives. View maintenance schedules, To assist customers who are deaf, Visit my.cadillac.com to register your required alerts, OnStar onboard hard of hearing, or speech-impaired vehicle. vehicle diagnostic information, and and who use Text Telephones schedule service appointments. (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance I (Service History): View Center. Any TTY user can printable dealer-recorded service records and self-recorded service records. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Cadillac Owner Centre Service is available 24 hours a day, In the U.S., anyone driving the (Canada) cadillacowner.ca 365 days a year. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner Calling for Service permission from the owner is not Centre: When calling Roadside Service, covered. . Chat live with online help have the following information Roadside Service is not a part of the representatives. ready: New Vehicle Limited Warranty. . Locate owner resources such as . Your name, home address, and General Motors North America and lease-end, financing, and home telephone number. Cadillac reserve the right to make warranty information. any changes or discontinue the . Telephone number of your Roadside Service program at any . Retrieve favorite articles, location. time without notification. quizzes, tips, and multimedia . Location of the vehicle. galleries organized into the General Motors North America and Features and Auto Care . Model, year, color, and license Cadillac reserve the right to limit Sections. plate number of the vehicle. services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are . Download owner manuals. . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and made too often, or the same type of . Find Cadillac-recommended delivery date of the vehicle. claim is made many times. maintenance services. . Description of the problem. Cadillac Owner Privileges™ Roadside Service Coverage . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the U.S.: 1-800-224-1400. Services are provided up to 6 years/ vehicle to get to the nearest Canada: 1-800-882-1112. 110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever service station. comes first. Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. . Lock-Out Service: Service to Only): 1-888-889-2438. unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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be available if you have OnStar. 6 years/110 000 km (70,000 mi) Services Not Included in For security reasons, the driver Powertrain warranty period. Roadside Service must present identification Items considered are hotel, before this service is given. meals, and rental car. . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Emergency Tow from a Public Cadillac Technician Roadside . Legal fines. Road or Highway: Tow to the Service (U.S. Only) nearest Cadillac dealer for . Mounting, dismounting, warranty service, or if the vehicle Cadillac's exceptional Roadside or changing of snow tires, was in a crash and cannot be Service is more than an auto club or chains, or other traction devices. driven. Assistance is not given towing service. It provides every Service is not provided if a vehicle when the vehicle is stuck in the Cadillac owner in the United States is in an area that is not accessible sand, mud, or snow. with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where to the service vehicle or is not a . Flat Tire Change: Service to available, a Cadillac trained dealer regularly traveled or maintained change a flat tire with a spare technician who can provide on-site public road, which includes ice and tire. The spare tire, if equipped, service. winter roads. Off-road use is not must be in good condition and covered. properly inflated. It is your A dealer technician will travel to responsibility for the repair or your location within a 30-mile radius Services Specific to replacement of the tire if it is not of a participating Cadillac Canadian-Purchased Vehicles dealership. If beyond this radius, we covered by the warranty. . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement will arrange to have your car towed . is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel Battery Jump Start: Service to to the nearest Cadillac dealership. delivery may be restricted. jump start a dead battery. Each technician travels with a Propane and other fuels are not . specially equipped service vehicle Trip Interruption Benefits and provided through this service. Service: If your trip is complete with the necessary interrupted due to a warranty Cadillac parts and tools required to . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle failure, incidental expenses may handle most roadside repairs. registration is required. be reimbursed during the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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. Trip Interruption Benefits and Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Service: Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a Appointments Program copy of the repair orders are When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership required. Once authorization has service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating been received, the Roadside request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Service advisor will help you scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support make arrangements and explain and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the how to receive payment. of your transportation needs, your Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty . Alternative Service: If dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada), assistance cannot be provided inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or right away, the Roadside Service If the vehicle cannot be scheduled hybrid-specific warranties in both advisor may give you permission into the service department the U.S. and Canada. to get local emergency road immediately, keep driving it until it Several Courtesy Transportation service. You will receive can be scheduled for service, options are available to assist in payment, up to $100, after unless, of course, the problem is reducing inconvenience when sending the original receipt to safety related. If it is, please call warranty repairs are required. Roadside Service. Mechanical your dealership, let them know this, Courtesy Transportation is not a failures may be covered, and ask for instructions. however any cost for parts and part of the New Vehicle Limited labor for repairs not covered by If your dealer requests you to bring Warranty. A separate booklet the warranty are the owner the vehicle for service, you are entitled “Limited Warranty and responsibility. urged to do so as early in the work Owner Assistance Information” day as possible to allow for furnished with each new vehicle same-day repair. provides detailed warranty coverage information. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Transportation Options and be supported by original Additional Program receipts. See your dealer for Warranty service can generally be Information information. completed while you wait. However, All program options, such as shuttle if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at dealer may offer the following For an overnight warranty repair, the every dealer. Contact your dealer transportation options: dealer may provide an available for specific availability. Shuttle Service courtesy rental vehicle or provide for General Motors reserves the right to reimbursement of a rental vehicle. unilaterally modify, change, This includes one-way or round-trip Reimbursement is limited and must or discontinue Courtesy shuttle service within reasonable be supported by original receipts as Transportation at any time and to time and distance parameters of well as a signed and completed resolve all questions of claim your dealer's area. rental agreement and meet state/ eligibility pursuant to the terms and Public Transportation or Fuel provincial, local, and rental vehicle conditions described herein at its Reimbursement provider requirements. sole discretion. Requirements vary and may include If overnight warranty repairs are minimum age requirements, needed, and public transportation is Collision Damage Repair insurance coverage, credit card, etc. used, the expense must be Additional fees such as fuel usage If the vehicle is involved in a supported by original receipts and charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, collision and it is damaged, have the within the maximum amount allowed excessive mileage, or rental usage damage repaired by a qualified by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. beyond the completion of the repair technician using the proper customers arrange their own are also your responsibility. equipment and quality replacement transportation, limited parts. Poorly performed collision reimbursement for reasonable fuel It may not be possible to provide a repairs diminish the vehicle resale expenses may be available. Claim like vehicle as a courtesy rental. value, and safety performance can amounts should reflect actual costs be compromised in subsequent collisions. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any center that has GM-trained related failures are not covered by technicians and comparable Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. equipment. parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts with which the vehicle was available. These are made by originally built. Genuine GM companies other than GM and may Protect your investment in the GM Collision parts are the best choice to not have been tested for the vehicle. vehicle with comprehensive and ensure that the vehicle's designed As a result, these parts may fit collision insurance coverage. There appearance, durability, and safety poorly, exhibit premature durability/ are significant differences in the are preserved. The use of Genuine corrosion problems, and may not quality of coverage afforded by GM parts can help maintain the GM perform properly in subsequent various insurance policy terms. New Vehicle Limited Warranty. collisions. Aftermarket parts are not Many insurance policies provide covered by the GM New Vehicle reduced protection to the GM Recycled original equipment parts Limited Warranty, and any vehicle vehicle by limiting compensation for may also be used for repair. These failure related to such parts is not damage repairs by using parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty. aftermarket collision parts. Some vehicles that were total losses in insurance companies will not prior crashes. In most cases, the Repair Facility specify aftermarket collision parts. parts being recycled are from When purchasing insurance, we undamaged sections of the vehicle. GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that recommend that you ensure that the A recycled original equipment GM vehicle will be repaired with GM part may be an acceptable choice to meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer original equipment collision parts. maintain the vehicle's originally If such insurance coverage is not designed appearance and safety may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and available from your current performance; however, the history of insurance carrier, consider switching state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be these parts is not known. Such parts to another insurance carrier. are not covered by the GM New able to recommend a collision repair Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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If the vehicle is leased, the leasing . Driver license number. repair. If you have a pre-determined company may require you to have . Owner name, address, and repair facility of choice, take the insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. vehicle there, or have it towed there. Genuine GM Original Equipment Specify to the facility that any . Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Vehicle license plate number. required replacement collision parts Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle make, model, and be original equipment parts, either parts. Read the lease carefully, as model year. new Genuine GM parts or recycled you may be charged at the end of original GM parts. Remember, . Vehicle Identification the lease for poor quality repairs. recycled parts will not be covered by Number (VIN). the GM vehicle warranty. If a Crash Occurs . Insurance company and policy Insurance pays the bill for the repair, number. If there has been an injury, call but you must live with the repair. emergency services for help. Do not . General description of the Depending on your policy limits, leave the scene of a crash until all damage to the other vehicle. your insurance company may matters have been taken care of. initially value the repair using Move the vehicle only if its position Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with puts you in danger, or you are the repair professional, and insist on instructed to move it by a police See “Collision Parts” earlier in this section. Genuine GM parts. Remember, officer. if the vehicle is leased, you may be Give only the necessary information If the airbag has inflated, see What obligated to have the vehicle to police and other parties involved Will You See after an Airbag repaired with Genuine GM parts, in the crash. Inflates? on page 3-30. even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. For emergency towing see Managing the Vehicle Damage Roadside Service on page 13-5. Repair Process If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, Gather the following information: In the event that the vehicle requires you are not obligated to accept a damage repairs, GM recommends . Driver name, address, and repair valuation based on that that you take an active role in its telephone number. insurance company's collision policy Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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repair limits, as you have no Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: contractual limits with that company. 1-800-551-4123 Monday Friday Owner publications are written – In such cases, you can have control 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Eastern Time specifically for owners and intended – of the repair and parts choices as to provide basic operational For Credit Card Orders Only long as the cost stays within information about the vehicle. The (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see reasonable limits. Owner Manual includes the Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Maintenance Schedule for all Or write to: Service Publications models. Ordering Information Helm, Incorporated In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Attention: Customer Service Service Manuals Owner Manual, and Warranty 47911 Halyard Drive Manual. Service Manuals have the diagnosis Plymouth, MI 48170 and repair information on the RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – Prices are subject to change without engines, transmission, axle, $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and notice and without incurring suspension, brakes, electrical, shipping fees. obligation. Allow ample time for steering, body, etc. Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. delivery. Service Bulletins RETAIL SELL PRICE: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and funds. Make checks payable in U.S. Service Bulletins give additional shipping fees. funds. technical service information needed to knowledgeably service Current and Past Models General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions Technical Service Bulletins and to assist in the diagnosis and Manuals are available for current service of the vehicle. and past model GM vehicles. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following Reporting Safety Identification (RFID) two conditions: 1. The device may not cause Defects RFID technology is used in some harmful interference. vehicles for functions such as tire Reporting Safety Defects pressure monitoring and ignition 2. The device must accept any to the United States system security, as well as in interference received, including connection with conveniences such interference that may cause Government as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) undesired operation of the device. If you believe that your vehicle transmitters for remote door locking/ has a defect which could cause unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of a crash or could cause injury or in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an door openers. RFID technology in death, you should immediately authorized service facility could void inform the National Highway GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment. personal information or link with any Traffic Safety Administration other GM system containing (NHTSA) in addition to notifying personal information. General Motors. Radio Frequency If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Statement investigation, and if it finds that This vehicle has systems that a safety defect exists in a group operate on a radio frequency that of vehicles, it may order a recall complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the and remedy campaign. Federal Communications However, NHTSA cannot Commission (FCC) rules and with become involved in individual Industry Canada Standards problems between you, your RSS-GEN/210/220/310. dealer, or General Motors. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian Cadillac Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Government Center (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Cadillac Motor Car Division http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33169 write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety Detroit , MI 48232-5169 defect, notify Transport Canada In Canada, call 1 888 446 2000, Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General ‐ ‐ ‐ or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at Canadian Cadillac Customer Care You can also obtain other 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 General Motors of Canada Limited Transport Canada information about motor 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Road Safety Branch vehicle safety from Oshawa , Ontario L1H 8P7 http://www.safercar.gov. 80 rue Noel Gatineau , QC J8Z 0A1 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
13-14 Customer Information
Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, transmission performance, to designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The routinely acquired during a crash antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to investigation. record such data as: control the vehicle. These modules To read data recorded by an EDR, may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your special equipment is required, and technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is Some modules may also store data . Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle about how the vehicle is operated, manufacturer, other parties, such as such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the average speed. These modules may special equipment, can read the . retain personal preferences, such as How far (if at all) the driver was information if they have access to radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ the vehicle or the EDR. temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, GM will not access this data or . How fast the vehicle was share it with others except: with the traveling. consent of the vehicle owner or, Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
Customer Information 13-15
if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar to an official request by police or website. similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through Infotainment System the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM If the vehicle is equipped with a collects or receives may also be navigation system as part of the used for GM research needs or may infotainment system, use of the be made available to others for system may result in the storage of research purposes, where a need is destinations, addresses, telephone shown and the data is not tied to a numbers, and other trip information. specific vehicle or vehicle owner. See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for OnStar® deletion instructions. If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features; and, in certain situations, the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
13-16 Customer Information
2 NOTES Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
OnStar 14-1
OnStar Overview vehicle, including location OnStar information. See OnStar’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy OnStar Overview Statement for more details including system limitations at OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Services www.onstar.ca (Canada). Emergency ...... 14-2 The OnStar system status light is Security ...... 14-3 next to the OnStar buttons. If the Navigation ...... 14-3 = Voice Command Button status light is: Connections ...... 14-4 Q Blue OnStar Button Vehicle Diagnostics ...... 14-6 . Solid Green: System is on. > Emergency Button . OnStar Additional Information Flashing Green: On a call. OnStar Additional This vehicle may be equipped with a . Red: Indicates a problem. Information ...... 14-6 comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar . Off: System is off. Press the blue Advisor for Emergency, Security, OnStar button twice to speak Navigation, Connection, and with an OnStar Advisor. Diagnostic Services. OnStar Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR services may require a paid (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an subscription. OnStar requires the Advisor. vehicle battery and electrical system, cellular service, and GPS Press = to: satellite signals to be available and . operating. OnStar acts as a link to Make a call, end a call, existing public emergency service or answer an incoming call. providers. OnStar may collect . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling information about you and your voice commands. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
14-2 OnStar
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Press > to get a priority connection Navigation voice commands. OnStar Services to an OnStar Emergency Advisor Requires a specific OnStar available 24/7 to: subscription plan. Emergency . Get help for an emergency. . Obtain the WiFi network name, With Automatic Crash Response, or Service Set Identifier or SSID, . Be a Good Samaritan or the OnStar system can and passphrase (if equipped). respond to an AMBER Alert. automatically connect to an OnStar Emergency Advisor. The built-in . Get assistance in severe Press Q to connect to a live system can automatically connect to Advisor to: weather or other crisis and evacuation routes. help in certain crashes. . Verify account information or Press > to connect to an OnStar update contact information. Emergency Advisor. GPS . Get driving directions. Requires technology is used to identify the a specific OnStar vehicle location and can provide subscription plan.. important information to emergency . Receive On-Demand personnel. OnStar Emergency Diagnostics for a check of the Advisors are trained to provide vehicle’s key operating systems. assistance and link to existing public emergency service providers . Receive Roadside Assistance. in emergency situations. . Manage WiFi Settings (if With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially equipped). trained Crisis Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information if a crisis occurs. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
OnStar 14-3
Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with “OnStar ready,” Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Using Voice Commands then a tone. Ignition Block, and Roadside During a Planned Route Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can Get My Destination unlock the vehicle doors remotely, Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: if equipped with automatic door = 1. Press . System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. locks, and can help police locate the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say vehicle if it is stolen. “Cancel route.” System 2. Say “Get my destination.” System responds with the responds: “Do you want to Navigation cancel directions?” address and the distance to the destination, then responds with OnStar navigation requires a 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. specific OnStar subscription plan. “OK, request completed, thank Q you, goodbye.” Other Navigation Services Press to receive directions or Available from OnStar have them sent to the vehicle Route Preview navigation screen, if equipped. = OnStar eNav: Subscribers can Destinations can also be forwarded 1. Press . System responds: send destinations from to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. MapQuest.com to the vehicle 2. Say “Route preview.” System Turn-by-Turn Navigation or Turn-by-Turn Navigation responds with the next three screen-based navigation system (if equipped). When ready, the 1. Press Q to connect to a live maneuvers. directions will be downloaded to the Advisor. Repeat vehicle. 2. Request directions. 1. Press =. System responds: Destination Download: Press Q, 3. Directions are downloaded to the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. then request the Advisor to vehicle. download directions to the Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
14-4 OnStar
navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that with the tire pressure monitoring the “Go” button on the navigation provides a high-speed, wireless system); or activate remote horn screen to begin driving directions. Internet connection to connect and lights. Also remote start the If directions are downloaded to the multiple mobile devices (data plan vehicle (if factory equipped) or navigation system, the route can required). unlock the doors from anywhere with a wireless connection (if only be canceled through the 1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot navigation system. equipped with automatic locks). information, press = and select With a required specific OnStar Destinations can also be or say “WiFi settings.” subscription plan, a destination can downloaded on the go. For be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar information about eNav or 2. The WiFi settings will display the RemoteLink information and Destination Download, see WiFi network name/SSID, compatibility, see www.onstar.com www.onstar.com (U.S.) or passphrase, and level of (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). encryption. www.onstar.ca (Canada). ® 3. To change the SSID or OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob Services Connections passphrase, press Q or call This feature is included for five The required specific Onstar 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect years and allows for remote door subscription plan includes the with an Advisor. lock/unlock (if equipped with services that follow to help ® OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App automatic locks), remote start (if customers stay connected. (If Equipped) factory equipped), or activation of For coverage maps, see Download the OnStar RemoteLink horn and lights from anywhere with www.onstar.com (U.S.) or mobile app to select Apple®, a wireless signal. Download the app www.onstar.ca (Canada). Android™, and BlackBerry® or and start using it any time during the Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices. trial period to get started. From the mobile device, check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
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OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say “Call.” System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made “ ” “Please say the name tag.” and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System To Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds: responds: “About to store
14-6 OnStar
Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Information Automatic Crash Response, perform a vehicle check every Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, month. It will check the engine, Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle transmission, antilock brakes, and Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, other major vehicle systems. It also Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn checks the tire pressures, if the eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling vehicle is equipped with the Tire can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not Pressure Monitoring System. If an account information. all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For On-Demand Diagnostics check is Selling/Transferring the needed, press Q, and an Advisor more information, a full description Vehicle of OnStar services, system can run a check. Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately limitations, and OnStar terms and to terminate your OnStar services if conditions: the vehicle is disposed of, sold, . Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR transferred, or if the lease ends. (1-888-466-7827). Reactivation for Subsequent . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). Owners . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). Press Q and follow the prompts to . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update . Press Q to speak with an vehicle records and explain the Advisor. OnStar service options available. OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
OnStar 14-7
in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of services. Service involving location subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote information about the vehicle cannot and medical conditions. Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. The PIN will need to be work unless GPS signals are Press Q for help with: available, unobstructed, and changed the first time when compatible with the OnStar . Locating a gas station with an speaking with an Advisor. To hardware. OnStar services may not attendant to pump gas. change the OnStar PIN, contact an Q work if the OnStar equipment is not . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., OnStar Advisor by pressing or properly installed or it has not been that meets accessibility needs. calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. properly maintained. If equipment or software is added, connected, . Providing directions to the Warranty or modified, OnStar services may closest hospital or pharmacy in OnStar equipment may be not work. Other problems beyond urgent situations. warranted as part of the vehicle the control of OnStar may prevent TTY Users warranty. service such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to Languages design and architecture of the communicate to deaf, The vehicle can be programmed to vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired respond in multiple languages. customers while in the vehicle. The crash, or wireless phone network Press Q and ask for an Advisor. congestion or jamming. available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle Advisors are available in English, See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, Spanish, and French. Available page 13-12. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar languages may vary by country. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
14-8 OnStar
Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has may ask for a call back after the Add-on Electrical Equipment been off continuously for five days. vehicle is driven into an open area. After five days, OnStar can contact The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the Roadside Assistance and a Cellular and GPS Antennas locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Do not add any electrical vehicle. Do not place items over or near the equipment. See Add-On Electrical antenna to prevent blocking cellular Equipment on page 9-69. Added Global Positioning and GPS signal reception. Cellular electrical equipment may interfere System (GPS) reception is required for OnStar to with the operation of the OnStar send remote signals to the vehicle. system and cause it to not operate. . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar Privacy buildings; in parking garages; Message The complete OnStar Privacy around airports; in tunnels, Statement may be found at underpasses; or in an area with If there is limited cellular coverage www.onstar.com (U.S.), very dense trees. If GPS signals or the cellular network has reached or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We are not available, the OnStar maximum capacity, this message recommend that you review it. If you system should still operate to may come on. Press Q to try the have any questions, call call OnStar. However, OnStar call again or try again after driving a 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area. the exact location. or press Q to speak with an Vehicle and Power Issues Advisor. Users of wireless . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle communications are cautioned that can use the last stored GPS electrical system, wireless service, the privacy of any information sent location to send to emergency and GPS satellite technologies to be via wireless cellular communications responders. available and operating for features cannot be assured. Third parties Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
OnStar 14-9
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14-10 OnStar
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INDEX i-1
A Airbag System All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-25, 10-25 Check ...... 3-37 Antilock Brake Accessories and How Does an Airbag System (ABS) ...... 9-26 Modifications ...... 10-3 Restrain? ...... 3-30 Warning Light ...... 5-22 Accessory Power ...... 9-20 Passenger Sensing Appearance Care Active Emergency System ...... 3-31 Exterior ...... 10-81 Braking System ...... 1-19, 9-53 What Makes an Airbag Interior ...... 10-85 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 9-35 Inflate? ...... 3-29 Armrest Adaptive Forward What Will You See after an Rear Seat ...... 3-14 Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-4 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-30 Armrest Storage ...... 4-2 Adaptive Forward Lighting When Should an Airbag Assistance Systems for (AFL) Light ...... 5-27 Inflate? ...... 3-28 Driving ...... 9-50 Add-On Electrical Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-26 Assistance Systems for Equipment ...... 9-69 Airbags Parking and Backing ...... 9-44 Additional Information ® Adding Equipment to the Automatic OnStar ...... 14-6 Vehicle ...... 3-36 Door Locks ...... 2-13 Additional Maintenance Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-17 Headlamp System ...... 6-4 and Care ...... 11-9 Readiness Light ...... 5-16 Level Control ...... 9-32 Adjustments Servicing Airbag-Equipped Transmission ...... 9-23 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-7 Vehicles ...... 3-36 Transmission Fluid ...... 10-13 Thigh Support ...... 3-7 System Check ...... 3-24 Automatic Transmission Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-13 Alarm Manual Mode ...... 9-25 Air Filter, Passenger Vehicle Security ...... 2-17 Shift Lock Control Compartment ...... 8-9 Alert Function Check ...... 10-26 Air Vents ...... 8-8 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 9-54 All-Season Tires ...... 10-39 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
i-2 INDEX
B Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Cargo Back-up Lamps ...... 10-28 Management System ...... 4-4 Battery ...... 10-25 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-28 Tie-Downs ...... 4-3 Exterior Lighting Battery Headlamps ...... 10-28 Cautions, Danger, and Saver ...... 6-8 High Intensity Discharge Warnings ...... iii Jump Starting ...... 10-75 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-28 Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Power Protection ...... 6-8 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-29 Chains, Tire ...... 10-59 Voltage and Charging Buying New Tires ...... 10-54 Charging System Light ...... 5-18 Messages ...... 5-35 Check Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-27 Engine Light ...... 5-18 Brake C Child Restraints Parking, Electric ...... 9-27 Cadillac Premium Care Infants and Young System Warning Light ...... 5-21 Maintenance ...... 11-3 Children ...... 3-40 Brakes ...... 10-22 Calibration ...... 5-4 Lower Anchors and Antilock ...... 9-26 California Tethers for Children ...... 3-46 Assist ...... 9-28 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-61 Older Children ...... 3-38 Fluid ...... 10-23 Perchlorate Materials Securing ...... 3-53, 3-55 System Messages ...... 5-36 Requirements ...... 10-3 Systems ...... 3-43 Braking ...... 9-3 Warning ...... 10-2 Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-7 Braking System Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Circuit Breakers ...... 10-30 Active Emergency ...... 1-19 Capacities and Cleaning Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-15 Specifications ...... 12-2 Carbon Monoxide Exterior Care ...... 10-81 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-22 Interior Care ...... 10-85 Trunk ...... 2-15 Climate Control Systems Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Dual Automatic ...... 8-1 Rear ...... 8-6 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
INDEX i-3
Clock ...... 5-5 Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-6 Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-9 Courtesy Transportation Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-8 Program ...... 13-7 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-74 Cover Dome Lamps ...... 6-6 Compartments Engine ...... 10-8 Door Storage ...... 4-1 Cruise Control ...... 9-32 Ajar Light ...... 5-28 Compass ...... 5-4 Light ...... 5-27 Ajar Messages ...... 5-37 Messages ...... 5-36 Messages ...... 5-36 Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Compressor Kit, Tire Cruise Control, Active ...... 9-35 Locks ...... 2-11 Sealant ...... 10-61 Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Power Locks ...... 2-13 Connections Offices ...... 13-3 Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . .3-16 OnStar® ...... 14-4 Text Telephone (TTY) Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3 Control Users ...... 13-4 Drive Systems Traction and Electronic Customer Information All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-25, 10-25 Stability ...... 9-29 Service Publications Driver Assistance Systems . . . . 9-43 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Driver Information Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Customer Satisfaction Center (DIC) ...... 5-28 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-19 Procedure ...... 13-1 Driving Coolant Assistance Systems ...... 9-50 Engine ...... 10-16 D Characteristics and Engine Temperature Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-8 Towing Tips ...... 9-64 Gauge ...... 5-15 Danger, Warnings, and Defensive ...... 9-3 Engine Temperature Cautions ...... iii Drunk ...... 9-3 Warning Light ...... 5-25 Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-22 Cooling System ...... 10-15 Daytime Running Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Engine Messages ...... 5-38 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-3 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-9 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
i-4 INDEX
Driving (cont'd) Engine Equipment, Towing ...... 9-68 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-13 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Check and Service Engine Exit Lighting ...... 6-8 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Soon Light ...... 5-18 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-23 Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Compartment Overview ...... 10-5 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Winter ...... 9-8 Coolant ...... 10-16 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-3 Dual Automatic Climate Coolant Temperature Exterior Lighting Battery Control System ...... 8-1 Gauge ...... 5-15 Saver ...... 6-8 Coolant Temperature E Warning Light ...... 5-25 F Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-27 Cooling System ...... 10-15 Features Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-21 Cooling System Messages . . .5-38 Memory ...... 1-9 Electrical Equipment, Cover ...... 10-8 Filter, Add-On ...... 9-69 Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-3 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-13 Electrical System Exhaust ...... 9-22 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Engine Compartment Heater ...... 9-18 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-5 Fuse Block ...... 10-31 Oil Life System ...... 10-11 Flat Tire ...... 10-59 Fuses and Circuit Oil Messages ...... 5-38 Changing ...... 10-69 Breakers ...... 10-30 Overheated Protection Floor Mats ...... 10-89 Instrument Panel Fuse Operating Mode ...... 10-20 Fluid Block ...... 10-34 Overheating ...... 10-19 Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-13 Overload ...... 10-30 Power Messages ...... 5-39 Brakes ...... 10-23 Rear Compartment Fuse Pressure Light ...... 5-26 Power Steering ...... 10-21 Block ...... 10-36 Running While Parked ...... 9-22 Washer ...... 10-22 Emergency Starting ...... 9-17 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-20 OnStar® ...... 14-2 Entry Lighting ...... 6-8 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
INDEX i-5
Forward Collision Alert Fuses General Information (FCA) System ...... 9-50 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Frequency Statement Fuse Block ...... 10-31 Towing ...... 9-64 Radio ...... 13-12 Fuses and Circuit Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Front Seats Breakers ...... 10-30 Glove Box ...... 4-2 Adjustment ...... 3-4 Instrument Panel Fuse Heated and Ventilated ...... 3-11 Block ...... 10-34 H Fuel ...... 9-60 Rear Compartment Fuse Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-5 Additives ...... 9-61 Block ...... 10-36 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Economy Driving ...... 1-22 Head-up Display ...... 5-31 Filling a Portable Fuel G Headlamps Container ...... 9-63 Garage Door Opener ...... 5-55 Adaptive Forward Filling the Tank ...... 9-62 Programming ...... 5-55 Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-4 Foreign Countries ...... 9-61 Gauges Aiming ...... 10-28 Gauge ...... 5-13 Engine Coolant Automatic ...... 6-4 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-26 Temperature ...... 5-15 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Requirements, California . . . . .9-61 Fuel ...... 5-13 Daytime Running System Messages ...... 5-39 Odometer ...... 5-13 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-3 Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 10-75 Speedometer ...... 5-13 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Tachometer ...... 5-13 High Intensity Discharge Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-28 Warning Lights and High-Beam On Light ...... 5-27 Indicators ...... 5-8 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-3 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-27 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
i-6 INDEX
Heated Instrument Cluster ...... 5-9 Lamps (cont'd) Rear Seats ...... 3-15 Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting Battery Steering Wheel ...... 5-2 Storage Area ...... 4-1 Saver ...... 6-8 Heated and Ventilated Front Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 1-2 License Plate ...... 10-29 Seats ...... 3-11 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-21 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-18 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-21 Introduction ...... iii Messages ...... 5-40 Heater On Reminder ...... 5-27 Engine ...... 9-18 J Reading ...... 6-7 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-27 Jump Starting ...... 10-75 Lane Departure High-Speed Operation ...... 10-47 Warning (LDW) ...... 9-56 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Lane Departure Warning Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-28 K Light ...... 5-22 Hood ...... 10-4 Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-39 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 9-58 Horn ...... 5-3 Keyless Entry Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) How to Wear Safety Belts Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 Light ...... 5-23 Properly ...... 3-17 Keys ...... 2-1 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-18 LATCH System I L Replacing Parts after a Ignition Positions ...... 9-15 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-40 Crash ...... 3-52 Immobilizer ...... 2-18 Lamps LATCH, Lower Anchors and Indicator Courtesy ...... 6-6 Tethers for Children ...... 3-46 Vehicle Ahead ...... 5-23 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-3 LED Lighting ...... 10-28 Infants and Young Children, Dome ...... 6-6 Level Control Restraints ...... 3-40 Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Automatic ...... 9-32 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Exterior Lamps Off Infotainment System ...... 13-15 Reminder ...... 6-3 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
INDEX i-7
Light Lights (cont'd) M Adaptive Forward Lighting Lane Departure Warning ...... 5-22 Magnetic Ride Control ...... 9-31 (AFL) Light ...... 5-27 Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-26 Maintenance Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) . . .5-23 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-15 Records ...... 11-16 Lighter, Cigarette ...... 5-7 Security ...... 5-26 Maintenance and Care Lighting Service Electric Parking Additional ...... 11-9 Adaptive Forward ...... 6-4 Brake ...... 5-22 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Entry ...... 6-8 StabiliTrak® OFF ...... 5-24 Recommended Fluids Exit ...... 6-8 Tire Pressure ...... 5-25 and Lubricants ...... 11-13 Illumination Control ...... 6-6 Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-18 LED ...... 10-28 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 5-24 Manual Mode ...... 9-25 Lights Traction Off ...... 5-23 Massage ...... 3-12 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-16 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...... 9-31 Memory Features ...... 1-9 Antilock Brake System Locks Memory Seats ...... 3-8 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-22 Automatic Door ...... 2-13 Messages Brake System Warning ...... 5-21 Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Airbag System ...... 5-44 Charging System ...... 5-18 Door ...... 2-11 Battery Voltage and Cruise Control ...... 5-27 Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 Charging ...... 5-35 Door Ajar ...... 5-28 Power Door ...... 2-13 Brake System ...... 5-36 Safety ...... 2-14 Electric Parking Brake ...... 5-21 Compass ...... 5-36 Engine Coolant Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Door Ajar ...... 5-37 Temperature Warning ...... 5-25 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-26 Engine Cooling System ...... 5-38 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-26 Lower Anchors and Tethers Engine Oil ...... 5-38 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 for Children (LATCH Engine Power ...... 5-39 High-Beam On ...... 5-27 System) ...... 3-46 Fuel System ...... 5-39 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-3 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-7 Key and Lock ...... 5-39 Front Seats ...... 3-7 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
i-8 INDEX
Messages (cont'd) N OnStar® Emergency ...... 14-2 Lamp ...... 5-40 OnStar® Navigation ...... 14-3 Navigation ® Object Detection System . . . . .5-40 ® OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 OnStar ...... 14-3 Ride Control System ...... 5-43 OnStar® Security ...... 14-3 Net, Convenience ...... 4-4 Security ...... 5-44 OnStar® Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-15 Service Vehicle ...... 5-44 Diagnostics ...... 14-6 Starting the Vehicle ...... 5-44 Operating Mode Tire ...... 5-45 O Overheated Engine Transmission ...... 5-45 Object Detection System Protection ...... 10-20 Vehicle ...... 5-35 Messages ...... 5-40 Ordering Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-46 Odometer ...... 5-13 Service Publications ...... 13-11 Vehicle Speed ...... 5-46 Trip ...... 5-13 Outlets Washer Fluid ...... 5-46 Off-Road Power ...... 5-6 Window ...... 5-46 Recovery ...... 9-5 Overheated Engine Mirrors Oil Protection Automatic Dimming Engine ...... 10-9 Operating Mode ...... 10-20 Rearview ...... 2-21 Engine Oil Life System ...... 10-11 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-19 Convex ...... 2-19 Messages ...... 5-38 Folding ...... 2-20 Pressure Light ...... 5-26 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-38 P Heated ...... 2-21 Park Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Power ...... 2-20 Shifting Into ...... 9-20 Tilt in Reverse ...... 2-21 OnStar ...... 13-15 ® Shifting Out of ...... 9-21 OnStar Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 2-21 Parking Monitor System, Tire System, In Brief ...... 1-22 ® Brake and P (Park) OnStar Additional Pressure ...... 10-47 Mechanism Check ...... 10-26 Information ...... 14-6 ® Over Things That Burn ...... 9-21 OnStar Connections ...... 14-4 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
INDEX i-9
Parking or Backing Program Records Assistance Systems ...... 9-44 Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-7 Maintenance ...... 11-16 Passenger Airbag Status Proposition 65 Warning, Recreational Vehicle Indicator ...... 5-17 California ...... 10-2 Towing ...... 10-78 Passenger Compartment Air Remote Keyless Entry Filter ...... 8-9 R (RKE) System ...... 2-2, 2-3 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-31 Radio Frequency Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Perchlorate Materials Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-29 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Radio Frequency Replacement Parts Personalization Statement ...... 13-12 Airbags ...... 3-37 Vehicle ...... 5-46 Reading Lamps ...... 6-7 Maintenance ...... 11-14 Power Rear Axle Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-37 Door Locks ...... 2-13 Limited-Slip ...... 9-31 Replacing LATCH System Mirrors ...... 2-20 Rear Climate Control System . . . 8-6 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-52 Outlets ...... 5-6 Rear Seat Armrest ...... 3-14 Replacing Safety Belt Protection, Battery ...... 6-8 Rear Seat System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-24 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-20 Pass-Through Door ...... 3-16 Reporting Safety Defects Seat Adjustment ...... 3-6 Rear Seats ...... 3-13 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Steering Fluid ...... 10-21 Heated ...... 3-15 General Motors ...... 13-13 Windows ...... 2-22 Rear Window Sunshade ...... 2-25 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Pregnancy, Using Safety Rearview Mirrors Restraints Belts ...... 3-22 Automatic Dimming ...... 2-21 Where to Put ...... 3-44 Premium Care Maintenance Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-7 Retained Accessory Cadillac ...... 11-3 Recommended Fluids and Power (RAP) ...... 9-20 Privacy Lubricants ...... 11-13 Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 2-21 Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
i-10 INDEX
Ride Control Systems Safety Defects Reporting Security Limited Slip Rear Axle ...... 9-31 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Light ...... 5-26 Magnetic ...... 9-31 General Motors ...... 13-13 Messages ...... 5-44 Messages ...... 5-43 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 OnStar® ...... 14-3 Roads Safety Locks ...... 2-14 Vehicle ...... 2-17 Driving, Wet ...... 9-6 Safety System Check ...... 3-23 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-17 Roadside Service ...... 13-5 Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Service ...... 8-9 Roof Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 10-61 Accessories and Sunroof ...... 2-26 Seats Modifications ...... 10-3 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-52 Adjustment, Front ...... 3-4 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-3 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-18 Running the Vehicle While Heated and Ventilated Maintenance Records ...... 11-16 Parked ...... 9-22 Front ...... 3-11 Maintenance, General Heated, Rear ...... 3-15 Information ...... 11-1 S Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-7 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Safety Belts ...... 3-16 Memory ...... 3-8 Publications Ordering Care ...... 3-23 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-6 Information ...... 13-11 Extender ...... 3-23 Rear ...... 3-13 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 How to Wear Safety Belts Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-7 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-44 Properly ...... 3-17 Securing Child Service Electric Parking Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-18 Restraints ...... 3-53, 3-55 Brake Light ...... 5-22 Reminders ...... 5-15 Services Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-24 Special Application ...... 11-9 Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-22 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-36 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
INDEX i-11
Shift Lock Control Function Steering ...... 9-4 System Check, Automatic Fluid, Power ...... 10-21 Active Emergency Braking . . . .9-53 Transmission ...... 10-26 Heated Wheel ...... 5-2 Forward Collision Shifting Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Alert (FCA) ...... 9-50 Into Park ...... 9-20 Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Infotainment ...... 7-1, 13-15 Out of Park ...... 9-21 Storage Areas Systems Side Blind Zone Armrest ...... 4-2 Driver Assistance ...... 9-43 Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-54 Cargo Management System . . . 4-4 Signals, Turn and Center Console ...... 4-2 T Lane-Change ...... 6-5 Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Tachometer ...... 5-13 Spare Tire Glove Box ...... 4-2 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Compact ...... 10-74 Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-18 Special Application Services . . . 11-9 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Immobilizer ...... 2-18 Specifications and Storing the Tire Sealant Thigh Support Adjustment ...... 3-7 Capacities ...... 12-2 and Compressor Kit ...... 10-68 Time ...... 5-5 Speedometer ...... 5-13 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-9 Tires ...... 10-38 StabiliTrak Summer Tires ...... 10-39 All-Season ...... 10-39 OFF Light ...... 5-24 Sun Visors ...... 2-24 Buying New Tires ...... 10-54 Start Assist, Hills ...... 9-28 Sunroof ...... 2-26 Chains ...... 10-59 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-9 Sunshade Changing ...... 10-69 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-25 Rear Window ...... 2-25 Compact Spare ...... 10-74 Starting the Engine ...... 9-17 Symbols ...... iv Designations ...... 10-42 Starting the Vehicle Different Size ...... 10-55 Messages ...... 5-44 Full-Size Spare ...... 10-75 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-59 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-48 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
i-12 INDEX
Tires (cont'd) Towing (cont'd) U Inspection ...... 10-52 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-78 Uniform Tire Quality Messages ...... 5-45 Trailer ...... 9-67 Grading ...... 10-56 Pressure ...... 10-47 Vehicle ...... 10-78 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-55 Pressure Light ...... 5-25 Traction Operation ...... 5-57 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-47 Control System (TCS)/ Programming ...... 5-55 Rotation ...... 10-52 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 5-24 Using This Manual ...... iii Sealant and Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...... 9-31 Compressor Kit ...... 10-61 Off Light ...... 5-23 Sealant and Compressor Traction Control/Electronic V Kit, Storing ...... 10-68 Stability Control ...... 9-29 Vehicle Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-40 Trailer Alarm System ...... 2-17 Terminology and Towing ...... 9-67 Canadian Owners ...... iii Definitions ...... 10-42 Transmission Control ...... 9-3 Uniform Tire Quality Automatic ...... 9-23 Identification Grading ...... 10-56 Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-13 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Wheel Alignment and Tire Messages ...... 5-45 Load Limits ...... 9-10 Balance ...... 10-57 Transportation Program, Messages ...... 5-35 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-58 Courtesy ...... 13-7 Personalization ...... 5-46 When It Is Time for New Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Reminder Messages ...... 5-46 Tires ...... 10-53 Trunk ...... 2-15 Remote Start ...... 2-9 Winter ...... 10-39 Turn and Lane-Change Security ...... 2-17 Towing Signals ...... 6-5 Speed Messages ...... 5-46 Driving Characteristics ...... 9-64 Towing ...... 10-78 Equipment ...... 9-68 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-23 General Information ...... 9-64 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
INDEX i-13
Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire and Compressor Kit ...... 10-68 Balance ...... 10-57 Tire Pressure ...... 10-45 Different Size ...... 10-55 Vehicle Data Recording Replacement ...... 10-58 and Privacy ...... 13-14 When It Is Time for New Vehicle Diagnostics Tires ...... 10-53 OnStar® ...... 14-6 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-44 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-8 Windows ...... 2-22 Visors ...... 2-24 Messages ...... 5-46 Power ...... 2-22 W Windshield Warning Replacement ...... 10-27 Brake System Light ...... 5-21 Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 9-56 Winter Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving ...... 9-8 Indicators ...... 5-8 Winter Tires ...... 10-39 Warnings ...... iii Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-27 Cautions and Danger ...... iii Hazard Flashers ...... 6-5 Washer Fluid ...... 10-22 Messages ...... 5-46 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707485) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 5/15/14
i-14 INDEX
2 NOTES