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Cadillac 2013 XTS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2013 cadillac xts owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2013 cadillac xts owner manual m jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 service and maintenance . . . 11-1 general inform...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 introduction iii the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, cadillac, the cadillac crest and wreath, and xts are trademar...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 iv introduction danger, warnings, and cautions warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 introduction v 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer ( : heated steering wheel j : latch system child restraints * : malfunction indicator lamp : : oil pressure o : power / : remote vehicle start > : safety belt reminders 7 : tire press...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 re...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-2 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8‑11. 2. Instrument panel illumination control on page 6‑6. Head-up display (hud) on page 5‑30 (if equipped). 3. Exterior lamp controls on page 6‑1. Turn and lane-change lever. See turn and lane-chan...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-4 in brief initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which ca...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-5 canceling a remote start to cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. See remote vehic...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-6 in brief windows the power windows only operate with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 9‑19. The power window switches on ...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-7 . Press and hold the control upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the lumbar support. See lumbar adjustment on page 3‑5. Reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-8 in brief heated and ventilated seats heated and ventilated seat buttons shown, heated seat buttons similar if equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in on/run/sta...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-9 . How to wear safety belts properly on page 3‑15. . Lap-shoulder belt on page 3‑16. . Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3‑48. Passenger sensing system united states canada the passenger sensin...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-10 in brief 3. Move the selector switch to ) to deselect the mirror. The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. See folding mirrors on page 2‑19. Interior mirror adjustment hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view t...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-11 reading lamps there are reading lamps located on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: press m ...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-12 in brief ; : turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : turns on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps,...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-13 climate controls the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Dual automatic climate control (base) 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan cont...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-14 in brief dual automatic climate control (uplevel) 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan control 3. Off (fan) 4. Driver and passenger heated and ventilated seats (if equipped) 5. Auto (automatic operation) 6. Defro...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-15 transmission automatic transmission tap shift tap shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use tap shift, the shift lever must be in m (manual mode). Vehicles with this feature have in...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-16 in brief to display the favorites page, press the fav button on the radio faceplate. While at the active screen, such as am, fm, or xm (if equipped), press and hold the area just above the chrome bar and below one of the preset...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-17 bluetooth ® the bluetooth system allows users with a bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with t...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-18 in brief r or q : press to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or cd/mp3 track. X + or x −: press to increase or decrease the volume. See steering wheel controls on page 5‑2. Cruise control j : press to turn the s...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-19 sel: press the center to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. See driver information center (dic) on page 5‑27. Forward collision alert (fca) system fca is intended to h...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-20 in brief the vehicle may also have the front parking assist system, a higher speed backing warning system, and the rear automatic braking system. See driver assistance systems on page 9‑42. Active emergency braking system if th...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-21 available to assist you with programming the universal remote system. See universal remote system on page 5‑50. Sunroof for vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in on/ run or acc/accessory, or in reta...

  • Page 28: Performance And

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-22 in brief performance and maintenance traction control system (tcs) the traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press and re...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 in brief 1-23 indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The tpms does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See tire press...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 1-24 in brief driving for better fuel economy driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt ...

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry ...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-2 keys, doors, and windows there is a key inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the driver door and for locking the rear seatbacks so they cannot be folded. See rear seats on page 3‑11...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote keyless entry (rke) system operation the rke transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (1...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-4 keys, doors, and windows pressing k will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See vehicle alarm system on page 2‑16. On some models, pressing and holding k will open all of the windows. / (remote start): for vehicles with this feat...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless unlocking/locking from the passenger doors when the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within range of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button on a passenger door handle will un...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-6 keys, doors, and windows 2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. 3. Remove the key lock cylinder...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 programming without a recognized transmitter (keyless access vehicles only) if there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This fea...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press k or q on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and ...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a cr2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Align the key release button and snap the transmitter back together. Remote vehicl...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-10 keys, doors, and windows when the remote start is extended, the second 10-minute period will start immediately. For example, if the vehicle has been running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 warning (continued) injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Lo...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-12 keys, doors, and windows 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap into place. 4. Release the door handle. Power door locks q (lock): press to lock the doors. K (unlock): press to unlock the doors. Delayed locking this ...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to lock the doors again. The power door locks can be programmed through the driver information center (dic). See vehi...

  • Page 44: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-14 keys, doors, and windows if a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then press the safety lock twice to deactivate th...

  • Page 46: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-16 keys, doors, and windows person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following e...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 disarming the system to disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the transmitter, or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: ....

  • Page 48: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-18 keys, doors, and windows vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engin...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 power mirrors 1. Move the selector switch to l (left) or r (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror. 3. Move the selector switch to ) to desel...

  • Page 50: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-20 keys, doors, and windows heated mirrors = (rear window defogger): press to heat the mirrors. See dual automatic climate control system (uplevel) on page 8‑1 or dual automatic climate control system (base) on page 8‑6. Interior ...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 the vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open eith...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-22 keys, doors, and windows express window anti-pinch override { warning if express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use e...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 if the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly. Sun visors pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to ...

  • Page 54: Roof

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-24 keys, doors, and windows attach it to the hooks at the top of the window. To close the sunshade, use the handle to release it from the hooks and roll it down. Roof sunroof for vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 sunshade switch open/close: press and hold the front or rear of q to open or close the sunshade to the desired position. Express open/express close: press and release the rear or front of q to express o...

  • Page 56: Notes

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 2-26 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.

  • Page 57: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 thigh support adjustment ...

  • Page 58: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-2 seats and restraints 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 ...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-3 of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. T...

  • Page 60: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-4 seats and restraints the head restraint will fold forward automatically. When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the upright position. Pull the head restraint up and push it rearwar...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-5 to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise o...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-6 seats and restraints reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in m...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-7 memory seats on vehicles with the memory feature, the "1," "2," set, and b (exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and powe...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-8 seats and restraints moving the shift lever out of p (park) before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. If something has blocked the driver seat and/or power tilt and telescoping steering column while recalling a me...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-9 the driver door and pressing k on the rke transmitter. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Easy exit recall if programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, the ea...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-10 seats and restraints heated and ventilated seat buttons shown, heated seat buttons similar if equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in on/run/start. Press m / ...

  • Page 67: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-11 rear seats folding the seatback either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: folding a rear seat with the safety belts still f...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-12 seats and restraints to raise a seatback: 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 seatba...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-13 rear heated seat buttons with rear climate controls shown, 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 r...

  • Page 70: Safety Belts

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-14 seats and restraints safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-15 safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you could b...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-16 seats and restraints . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. { warning ...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-17 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 3‑20. Position the release but...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-18 seats and restraints adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could r...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-19 there is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 2. Place the guid...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-20 seats and restraints warning (continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Mak...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-21 safety system check now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged saf...

  • Page 78: Airbag System

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-22 seats and restraints new parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the ai...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-23 the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { warning you can be severel...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-24 seats and restraints warning (continued) children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see older children on page 3‑41 or infant...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-25 airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags mu...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-26 seats and restraints warning (continued) neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secu...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-27 driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. The roof-rail airbags for the...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-28 seats and restraints where are the airbags? (professional vehicle) the driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The dri...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-29 rear seat driver side shown, passenger side similar on vehicles with second row seat-mounted side impact airbags, they are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door. Driver side shown, passenger...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-30 seats and restraints when should an airbag inflate? (sedan) frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's ...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-31 sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side, or in a severe frontal impact. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of th...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-32 seats and restraints the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-33 airbags, see where are the airbags? (professional vehicle) on page 3‑28 or where are the airbags? (sedan) on page 3‑26. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot t...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-34 seats and restraints in many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. . Airbags are desi...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-35 airbag, under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. The sensors...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-36 seats and restraints . A front outboard passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. . Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensin...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-37 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adju...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-38 seats and restraints in the index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use. A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat h...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-39 { warning for up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it ...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-40 seats and restraints airbag system check the airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See airbag readiness light on page 5‑16. Notice: if an ai...

  • Page 97: Child Restraints

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-41 child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-42 seats and restraints restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. O...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-43 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for ever...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-44 seats and restraints warning (continued) child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must sec...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-45 warning (continued) instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or f...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-46 seats and restraints booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Securing an add-on child restra...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-47 administration (nhtsa) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For cpst availability in canada, check with transport canada or the provincial ministry of transportation office. S...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-48 seats and restraints when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Child restraints and booster seats vary...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-49 lower anchors lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2). Top tet...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-50 seats and restraints lower anchor and top tether anchor locations rear seat i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. H (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. To assist in locating the...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-51 securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { warning if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-52 seats and restraints install child restraints in both the center and left rear seating positions, the one in the center seating position will need to be secured using the vehicle safety belts instead of the latch anchors. Refer...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-53 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the ...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-54 seats and restraints if the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint a...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-55 if the child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3‑48 for how and where to install your child restraint using latch. If a child restraint is sec...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-56 seats and restraints 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 5. To tighten the belt, push down o...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-57 securing child restraints (front passenger seat) this vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to put the restraint on page 3‑47 in addition, t...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-58 seats and restraints do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that t...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 seats and restraints 3-59 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a ...

  • Page 116: Notes

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 3-60 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 117: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 4-2 storage glove box to open, touch the button. The glove box has a compact disc player and mp3 connection inside. Cupholders front push and release on the passenger side of the cover to open. Rear pull the armrest down to access..

  • Page 119

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 storage 4-3 armrest storage front push the button and lift to access the storage area. Rear pull the armrest down and pull up on the lever to access the storage area. Center console storage push the cover forward to access. To close,...

  • Page 120: Additional Storage

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 4-4 storage there is storage in the rear of the center console; lift the cover to access. The center console has a storage area in the rear of the console. Press and release the door to access. Push the door to close. There is a powe...

  • Page 121: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 122: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-2 instruments and controls airbag system messages . . . . 5-42 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 service vehicle messages . . . 5-42 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 tire messages . . ...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-3 c (end call): press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system. S or t (previous or next): press to go to the previous or next menu option. Y or z ...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-4 instruments and controls int: (intermittent wipes): move the lever up to int for intermittent wipes, then turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. Off: use to turn the wipers off. 8 (mist): ...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-5 the wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in n (neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. N l (windshield washer): pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray win...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-6 instruments and controls to set the date: 1. Press the settings screen button and press time and date. 2. Press set date and press + or − to increase or decrease month, day, or year. 3. Press } to go back to the previous menu. To...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-7 less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected. The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in lock/off or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outl...

  • Page 128: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-8 instruments and controls warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the wa...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-9 instrument cluster english base cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 130

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-10 instruments and controls english uplevel balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 131

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-11 reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhanced. Simple configuration the simple configurati...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-12 instruments and controls use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. To change the cluster configuration: 1. Find the s...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-13 display layout: press sel while display layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the uplevel cluster. See “reconfigurable instrument cluster” earlier in this section. Open source software: p...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-14 instruments and controls uplevel balanced configuration, performance similar uplevel simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. There is an arro...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-15 engine coolant temperature gauge metric base level english base level uplevel balanced configuration this gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating con...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-16 instruments and controls on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the chime ...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-17 warning (continued) without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, a driver information center (dic) message may also come on....

  • Page 138

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-18 instruments and controls warning (continued) have the vehicle serviced right away. See airbag readiness light on page 5‑16 for more information, including important safety information. Charging system light on some vehicles the...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-19 notice: if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. Th...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-20 instruments and controls stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these ...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-21 vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. Metric english this light ...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-22 instruments and controls vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when the vehicle is in on/run. If this light stays on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking br...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-23 the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal, this light will change to amber and flash. See lane departure warning (ldw) on page 9‑53. Forward collision alert (fca) warning light for v...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-24 instruments and controls see traction control system (tcs) on page 9‑28 and stabilitrak ® system on page 9‑29. Traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak ® light the stabilitrak or traction control system (tcs) indicator/warning...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-25 tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the tpms. When the...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-26 instruments and controls this light is located near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster, this light is located in the d...

  • Page 147: Information Displays

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-27 reconfigurable cluster, this light is located in the display area and it 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...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-28 instruments and controls s or t : press the five-way control to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go back to the previous menu. Sel (select): press the center to open a menu or select a menu ...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-29 calculated based on the number of l/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The average fuel economy can be reset by pressing and holding sel while this display is active. In...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-30 instruments and controls follow distance: the follow distance display shows the current following distance to the vehicle ahead. Battery voltage: the battery voltage display shows the current battery voltage. Oil life: the oil ...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-31 the hud information can be displayed in various languages. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either english or metric units. The language selection is changed throug...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-32 instruments and controls to adjust the hud image: 1. Adjust the driver seat. 2. Start the engine. Use the following settings to adjust the hud. W hud x : press to center the hud image. The hud image can only be adjusted up and ...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-33 metric english navigation view: this displays the speed view along with turn-by-turn navigation information. The compass heading is displayed when navigation routing is not active. All formats will brie...

  • Page 154: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-34 instruments and controls hud troubleshooting check that: . Nothing is covering the hud lens. . Hud brightness setting is not too dim or too bright. . Hud is adjusted to the proper height. . Polarized sunglasses are not worn. . ...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-35 brake system messages brake fluid low this message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See brake fluid on page 10‑19. Brakes overheated this message is displayed when the brakes are becoming...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-36 instruments and controls no cruise braking gas pedal applied this message displays when adaptive cruise control (acc) is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal. When this occurs, acc will not brake. See adaptive cruise...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-37 high coolant temperature this message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See engine overheating on page 10‑14. Engine oil messages change engine oil soon this message displays when the engine o...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-38 instruments and controls key and lock messages no remote key was detected place key in transmitter pocket then start your vehicle see owner’s manual for details this message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an rke t...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-39 object detection system messages 24 ghz radars off this message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive cruise control (acc), forward collision alert (fca)...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-40 instruments and controls when it is temporarily unavailable. The ldw system does not need service. This message could be due to the camera being blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may cor...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-41 service rear auto brake and park assist this message displays if there is a problem with the parking and backing features of the driver assistance system. Do not use this system to help park or back the...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-42 instruments and controls airbag system messages service airbag this message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Security messages theft attempted this message disp...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-43 tire low add air to tire this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the tires is low. This message also displays left front, right front, left rear, or right rear to indicate the location...

  • Page 164: Vehicle

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-44 instruments and controls vehicle speed messages selected speed limit exceeded this message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See "speed warning" under driver information center (dic) on page 5‑2...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-45 climate and air quality select the climate and air quality menu and the following may be displayed: . Auto fan max speed . Air quality sensor . Auto compartment zone temp . Auto cooled seats . Auto defo...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-46 instruments and controls . Go notifier . Side blind zone alert alert type this feature will set crash alerts to beeps or seat vibrations. This setting affects all crash alerts including forward collision, lane departure warning...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-47 easy exit options this allows the easy exit options feature to be turned on or off. Press easy exit options. Press to select off or on. Press 0 to go back to the last menu. Chime volume this allows the ...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-48 instruments and controls press exit lighting. Press to select off, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 120 seconds. Press 0 to go back to the last menu. Auto high beam this allows the auto high beam to be turned on or off. Press auto hi...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-49 remote lock feedback this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the rke transmitter. Press remote lock feedback. Press to select off, lights and horn, lights o...

  • Page 170: Universal Remote

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-50 instruments and controls universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-gen/210/220/3...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-51 programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-52 instruments and controls “learn” or “smart” button 4. After steps 1–3 have been completed, locate the “learn” or “smart” button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). The name and color of the b...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 instruments and controls 5-53 universal remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with step 3 under “programming the universal remote system” to complete. Universal remote system operation us...

  • Page 174: Notes

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 5-54 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 175: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 f...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 6-2 lighting auto (automatic): automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker lamps . Taillamps . License plat...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 lighting 6-3 . The automatic high-beam system can be disabled by the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pass feature. If this happens, the high/low-beam changer must be activated two times within five seconds to reactivate the aut...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 6-4 lighting flash-to-pass to flash the high beams, pull the turn and lane-change lever toward you, and release. Daytime running lamps (drl) daytime running lamps (drl) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle d...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 lighting 6-5 or ; to disable this feature. Adaptive forward lighting (afl) for vehicles with uplevel headlamps, the afl system adjusts the headlamps to provide greater road illumination in various driving conditions. To enable afl, s...

  • Page 180: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 6-6 lighting raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. The t...

  • Page 181: Lighting Features

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 lighting 6-7 to change the dome lamp settings, press: off: turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. Door: the lamp comes on when a door is opened. On: turns the lamp on. Reading lamps there are reading lamps located on the overh...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 6-8 lighting this feature can be changed. See “vehicle locator lights” under vehicle personalization on page 5‑44. Exit lighting the headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, outside mirror lamps, license plate lamps, and e...

  • Page 183: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-2 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 home page . . . . . . ...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-2 infotainment system driving. A grayed-out function is not available when the vehicle is moving. All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Before driving: . Become familiar with the infotainment system operation and ...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-3 overview infotainment system overview the infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls. 1. Fav (favorite pages) . Press to scroll through the favorite pag...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-4 infotainment system 4. 6 (seek next/fast forward) . Press to seek the next track. . Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See cd player on page 7‑11. . For am, fm, or xm (i...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-5 settings: select the settings screen icon to display the settings main page. See “setting radio preferences” in this section. Setting radio preferences select the settings screen icon to display the settings m...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-6 infotainment system selection of favorites. Select s back to go back to the previous menu. Audible touch feedback: select audible touch feedback to turn feedback off or on. Select s back to go back to the previous menu. Auto volu...

  • Page 189: Radio

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-7 all personalized radio settings will be restored back to the factory settings. Select cancel or confirm. Select s back to go back to the last menu. English and metric unit conversion to change the display unit...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-8 infotainment system speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers. . Fade: turn the menu knob to highlight. Press the menu knob to select. Turn the menu knob to the left for more sound from ...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-9 up to 25 preset stations can be stored under the following: am, fm, or xm (if equipped): while on the active source main page, such as am, fm, and xm (if equipped), press and hold the area just above the chrom...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-10 infotainment system channel unauth: this station is blocked or cannot be received. Channel not available: this previously assigned station is no longer assigned. No xm signal/reception may be blocked: the vehicle may be in a lo...

  • Page 193: Audio Players

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-11 backglass antenna the am-fm antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger in the rear window. Do not scratch the inside surface or damage the lines in the glass. If the inside surface is damaged, it co...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-12 infotainment system there can be increased skipping, difficulty in recording tracks, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the disc for damage or try a known goo...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-13 if a blu-ray disc™ or dvd disc is loaded into the cd player and the cd screen button is selected, a message comes on the screen to use the video application. The video application is only available on vehicl...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-14 infotainment system playing an mp3 cd to play an mp3 cd, follow the same instructions as “playing an audio cd.” the following guidelines must be met when creating an mp3 disc, otherwise the cd might not play: . Sampling rate: 1...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-15 while the usb source is active, use the icons on the screen to operate usb function: . T (seek previous/fast reverse) . U (seek next/fast forward) . J / r (play/pause) . Z (shuffle) for information on how to...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-16 infotainment system if the ipod is an unsupported model, it can still be listened to in the vehicle by connecting to the auxiliary input jack using a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. Ipod menu press the menu knob to displ...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-17 5. Turn the menu knob to highlight and press to select the song from the list to begin playback. Songs: 1. Turn the menu knob to highlight and press to view a list of all songs stored on the ipod. 2. Turn th...

  • Page 200: Phone

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-18 infotainment system aux menu press the menu knob to display the aux menu and the following may display: tone settings: select to adjust bass, midrange, treble, balance, fade, and eq (equalizer). See “tone settings” under “playi...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-19 warning (continued) (navigation) system. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Vehicles with a bluetooth syste...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-20 infotainment system the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. The system maintains a minimum volume level. Other information the bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the bluetooth® si...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-21 . If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system. To link to a different pa...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-22 infotainment system keypad: press the area just above the chrome bar and below to access the keypad to make a call using the connected device. Bluetooth devices: press the area just above the chrome bar and below to display a l...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-23 3. Turn the menu knob to highlight the first digit and press to select. Continue this process through the number. To call, press the area just above the chrome bar and below the call screen button. Accepting...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-24 infotainment system bluetooth (voice recognition) using voice recognition to use voice recognition, press g on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say “help” wh...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-25 listing all paired and connected phones the system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone nam...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-26 infotainment system using the “digit store” command if an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “verify” at any t...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-27 calling 911 emergency 1. Press g . The system responds “ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “dial” or “call.” 3. Say “911.” 4. Say “dial” or “call.” using the “digit dial” command the digit dial command allow...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-28 infotainment system 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called. 4. Once the call is connected, press g to link all callers together. Ending a call press i to end a call. Transferring a ca...

  • Page 211: Trademarks And

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-29 clearing the system unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this ...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-30 infotainment system explicit language notice: channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an “xl” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for siriusxm satellite radio receivers by notifying sir...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 infotainment system 7-31 party. You agree not to use or exploit gracenote data, the gracenote software, or gracenote servers, except as expressly permitted herein. You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the gracenote data,...

  • Page 214: Notes

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 7-32 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 215: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system (uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 dual automatic climate control system (base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 rear climate con...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 8-2 climate controls 5. Auto (automatic operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear window defogger 8. Recirculation climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature displays 3. Fan control 4. Sync (...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 climate controls 8-3 when the indicator light is on or auto is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and t...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 8-4 climate controls air delivery mode control: when the climate information is displayed, press the desired air delivery mode on the touch screen to change the direction of the airflow. The selected air delivery mode button is lit. ...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 climate controls 8-5 control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn auto defog off or on...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 8-6 climate controls sensor the solar sensor, located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recircula...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 climate controls 8-7 automatic operation the system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is ...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 8-8 climate controls to change the current mode, select one of the following: y (vent): air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (bi-level): air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (floo...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 climate controls 8-9 turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously. The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “climate and air quality” under vehicle personalization on...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 8-10 climate controls rear climate control buttons 1. Heated rear seats (if equipped) 2. Auto (automatic operation) 3. Mode (air delivery mode control) 4. O (on/off) 5. Temp (temperature control) rear climate touch screen controls 1...

  • Page 225: Air Vents

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 climate controls 8-11 sync: press sync on the touch screen to match the rear climate control temperature to the front climate control driver temperature. The sync indicator light turns on. Adjusting the rear temperature controls wil...

  • Page 226: Maintenance

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 8-12 climate controls move the slider knobs (2) to change the direction of the airflow. Additional air vents are located beneath the windshield and the driver and passenger side door windows. These are fixed and cannot be adjusted. ...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 climate controls 8-13 2. Remove the screw on the upper portion of the glove box to release the tray or tray with attached optical drive (if equipped). Pull the tray toward you to remove completely. 3. Locate the access door for the ...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 8-14 climate controls service this vehicle may have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant, r1234yf. This refrigerant has a significantly reduced global warming impact on the environment, compared to the traditional automotive...

  • Page 229: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a veh...

  • Page 230: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-2 driving and operating fuel additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57 filling a portable fuel container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59 towing general towing informat...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the cue manual for more information on using the cue ...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-4 driving and operating if the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake a...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-5 off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer th...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-6 driving and operating remember: antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Driving on wet roads rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these ty...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-7 . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. . Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. Hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or through mountains is different tha...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-8 driving and operating drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less tr...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-9 warning (continued) to the highest setting. See “climate control systems” in the index. For more information about carbon monoxide, see engine exhaust on page 9‑21. Run the engine for short periods only as n...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-10 driving and operating vehicle load limits it is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-11 pressures (4). For more information on tires and inflation see tires on page 10‑34 and tire pressure on page 10‑41. There is also important loading information on the certification label. It tells you the ...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-12 driving and operating example 1 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available occupant and cargo weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Exa...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification label label example a vehicle-specific certification label, foun...

  • Page 242: Starting And

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-14 driving and operating { warning things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possib...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-15 above 110 km/h (68 mph) should be limited to five minutes per use. . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops wi...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-16 driving and operating do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: 1. ...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-17 the instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in on/run, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in service only mode. Push the button again to turn the vehicle...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-18 driving and operating after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. If the engine does not start ...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-19 { warning plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord ...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-20 driving and operating warning (continued) do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not ...

  • Page 249: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-21 if you still are unable to shift out of p (park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired positi...

  • Page 250: Automatic

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-22 driving and operating running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See shifting...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-23 lever button pressed before shifting from p (park) when the ignition is in on/run. If you cannot shift out of p (park), ease pressure on the shift lever, then push the shift lever all the way into p (park)...

  • Page 252: Drive Systems

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-24 driving and operating in m (manual mode) the transmission will shift as an automatic until the tap shift controls are used. Tap shift activates driver manual gear selection. See manual mode on page 9‑24 for more information. Ma...

  • Page 253: Brakes

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-25 brakes antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has the antilock brake system (abs), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begi...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-26 driving and operating electric parking brake the vehicle has an electric parking brake (epb). The switch for the epb is on the left side of the instrument panel. The epb can always be activated, even if the ignition is off. To ...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-27 may take longer than normal when this light is on. Continue to hold the switch until the parking brake status light remains on. If the parking brake warning light is on, see your dealer. If the epb fails t...

  • Page 256: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-28 driving and operating brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased. Hill start assist (hsa) this vehicle has a hill start assist (hsa) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade....

  • Page 257

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-29 required. See if the vehicle is stuck on page 9‑9. See winter driving on page 9‑7 for information on using tcs when driving in snowy or icy conditions. The tcs/stabilitrak button is located on the center s...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-30 driving and operating the tcs/stabilitrak button is located on the center stack. Stabilitrak comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. The system should be left on to help assist with directional control of the ve...

  • Page 259: Cruise Control

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-31 automatic level control the automatic level control rear suspension is available on some vehicles. This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as well as...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-32 driving and operating if the stabilitrak® system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See stabilitrak ® system on page 9‑29 or traction control system (tcs) on page...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-33 once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press the +res control to the first detent briefly on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. Increasing speed whil...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-34 driving and operating ending cruise control there are three ways to end cruise control: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press * . . Press j . Erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory if j is ...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-35 warning (continued) do not use adaptive cruise control when: . On winding and hilly roads or when the sensors are blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. The system may not detect a vehicle ahead. Keep the entire f...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-36 driving and operating acc will not set at a speed less than 40 km/h (25 mph), although it can be resumed when driving at lower speeds. To set acc: 1. Press ] . 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press and release the set– contr...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-37 . To increase vehicle speed in larger increments, press +res up to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle goes 5 km/h (5 mph) faster. When it is determined that there is no vehicle in front of your...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-38 driving and operating alerting the driver if acc is engaged, driver action may be required when: . Acc cannot apply sufficient braking because of approaching a vehicle too rapidly. . A temporary condition prohibits acc from ope...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-39 warning (continued) when using acc. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. Acc automatically disengages acc may automatically ...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-40 driving and operating acc override if using the accelerator pedal while acc is active, a dic warning message will indicate that automatic braking will not occur. See vehicle messages on page 5‑34. Acc will resume operation when...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-41 acc may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. Acc may occasionally provide an alert and/or braking that is considered unnecessary. It could respond to vehicles in different lanes,...

  • Page 270: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-42 driving and operating erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory if ] is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Cleaning the sensing system the camera sensor on the back of the rearview mirror an...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-43 audible or safety alert seat some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume of the warning chime, see “comfort and convenience” under vehicle personalization...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-44 driving and operating displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. A warning triangle ma...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-45 beeps for front parking assist are higher pitched than for rear parking assist. Vehicles with adaptive cruise control (acc) have the backing warning system, which is designed to help avoid backing crashes....

  • Page 274

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-46 driving and operating pressing the brake pedal after the vehicle comes to a stop will release the rear automatic braking. If the brake pedal is not pressed within two seconds after the stop, the electric parking brake is set. W...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-47 (sbza), and/or the active emergency braking system can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage. Forward collision alert (fca) system the fca system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-48 driving and operating 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 hea...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-49 selecting the alert timing with adaptive cruise control without adaptive cruise control press the collision alert/following distance button on the steering wheel to set the fca timing to far, medium, near,...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-50 driving and operating intelligent brake assist (iba) iba may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based on the speed of approach and distance to a vehicle ahead. Minor brake pedal pul...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-51 automatic braking automatic braking applies the brakes, even if the driver has not applied the brakes, in many imminent front-end crash situations to help reduce crash damage. It may even help avoid some c...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-52 driving and operating sbza detection zones the sbza sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (11 ft). This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 5 m (16 ...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-53 if the sbza displays do not light up when vehicles are in the blind zone and the system is clean, the system may need service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. The sbza displays may remain on if a trailer ...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-54 driving and operating warning (continued) and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane, or vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Always keep the windshield clean and do not use ldw in bad weather conditions. How...

  • Page 283: Fuel

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-55 ldw warnings may occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, or other road imperfections. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service. Fuel use of the recommended fuel is an...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-56 driving and operating gasoline specifications at a minimum, gasoline should meet astm specification d 4814. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt). We recom...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-57 for customers who do not use top tier detergent gasoline regularly, one bottle of gm fuel system treatment plus, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injecto...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-58 driving and operating warning (continued) . Fuel can spray out if the refueling nozzle is inserted too quickly. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Insert the refueling nozzle sl...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-59 { warning attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel spillage and damage the capless fuel system. This could cause a fire and you or others could be badly burned and the vehicle c...

  • Page 288: Towing

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-60 driving and operating towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. ...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-61 before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirrors. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the combination moving and then app...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-62 driving and operating driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much that they would ge...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-63 transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Inspect these before and during the trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Engine c...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-64 driving and operating the trailer tongue (1) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (2). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. ...

  • Page 293: Conversions And

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 driving and operating 9-65 conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment notice: some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your...

  • Page 294: Notes

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 9-66 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 295: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california perchlorate materials requirements . . . . 10-3 acces...

  • Page 296: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-2 vehicle care tire pressure monitor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 tire pressure monitor operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 tire inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 tire rotation . . . ...

  • Page 297: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. California perchlorate materia...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-4 vehicle care this vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see servicing the airbag-equipped vehicle on page 3‑38. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of an...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview.

  • Page 300

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-6 vehicle care 1. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10‑10. 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (under engine cover). See power steering fluid on page 10‑16. 3. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 10‑6. 4. Engine oil dipstick...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-7 . Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “checking engine oil” and “when to add engine oil” in this section. . Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See engine oil life ...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-8 vehicle care selecting the right engine oil selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑13. Specification use and ask for lice...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-9 used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground, int...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-10 vehicle care be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. The oil life system can also be reset as follows:...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-11 2. Remove the seven screws on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 3. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 4. Pull out the filter. 5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 6. Re...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-12 vehicle care { warning heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coo...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-13 . Helps keep the proper engine temperature. Notice: if improper coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be damaged. Too much water in the mix...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-14 vehicle care { warning steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling syste...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-15 then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, the fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: running...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-16 vehicle care if the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine unti...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-17 5. Wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 6. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 7. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine is hot, the level should be at the hot max ...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-18 vehicle care . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer. It can damage the windshield washer system and paint. Brakes this vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-19 brake fluid the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See engine compartment overview on page 10‑5 for the location of the reservoir. There are only tw...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-20 vehicle care hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. . If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surface...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-21 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See electric parking brake on page 9‑26. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to star...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-22 vehicle care . To check the p (park) mechanism's holding ability: with the engine running, shift to p (park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper blad...

  • Page 317: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-23 headlamp aiming headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dea...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-24 vehicle care 2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight out of the lamp assembly (2). 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. 5. Install the bulb sock...

  • Page 319: Electrical System

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-25 replacement bulbs exterior lamp bulb number back-up lamp w16w license plate lamp w5w ll for replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Electrical system electrical system overload the vehicle has fuse...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-26 vehicle care fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical proble...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-27 the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. J-case fuses usage 6 wiper 12 starter j-case fuses usage 21 rear power windows 22 sunroof 24 front power windows j-case fuses usag...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-28 vehicle care mini fuses usage 3 air conditioning compressor clutch 5 engine control module run/crank 8 ignition coils — even (six cylinder engine) 9 ignition coils — odd (six cylinder engine) 10 engine control module — switche...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-29 mini fuses usage 50 left high intensity discharge headlamp 51 horn 52 cluster run/crank 53 run/crank for inside rearview mirror, rear vision camera 54 run/crank for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning 55 ou...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-30 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block the instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling down at the top. Press in...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-31 fuses usage 14 diagnostic link connector 15 airbag 16 glove box 17 heater ventilation air conditioning controller 18 pre-fuse for fuses 1, 4, and 5 19 electronic steering column lock fuses usage 20 automatic occup...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-32 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block the rear compartment fuse block is located on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuse number u...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-33 fuse number usage f08 front courtesy lamps f09 not used f10 not used f11 not used f12 not used f13 not used f14 not used f15 not used f16 not used f17 not used f18 semi-active damping system f19 universal garage d...

  • Page 328: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-34 vehicle care wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional ...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-35 all-season tires this vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions. Original equipment tires designed to gm's sp...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-36 vehicle care tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (p-metric) tire example (1) tire ...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-37 performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see uniform tire quality grading on page 10‑52. (7) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried a...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-38 vehicle care criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm's tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Tire designations tire size the following is an example of a typical passenger...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-39 steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect ratio : the relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : a rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread. Cor...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-40 vehicle care maximum inflation pressure : the maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum load rating : the load rating for a tire at the maximum per...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-41 of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See when it is time for new tires on page 10‑49. Utqgs (uniform tire quality grading standards) : a tire information system that provides consumers with ratin...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-42 vehicle care load carrying capacity. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑10. How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. When to che...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-43 tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cause s...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-44 vehicle care as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-45 sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressu...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-46 vehicle care tpms malfunction light and message the tpms will not function properly if one or more of the tpms sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for ab...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-47 using a tpms relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear. See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool. Ther...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-48 vehicle care tire inspection we recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-49 five-tire rotation pattern use the five-tire rotation pattern shown for professional vehicles that have a full-size spare tire and wheel assembly that matches the original equipment tires and wheels in size, type,...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-50 vehicle care treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. See tire inspection on page 10‑48 and tire ...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-51 number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all-season tread design, the tpc spec number will be followed by ms for mud and snow. See tire sidewall labeling on page 10‑36. Gm...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-52 vehicle care sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction (radial) as the original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if non-tpc...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-53 nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on general motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they ...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-54 vehicle care performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: the temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, unde...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-55 used replacement wheels { warning replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels,...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-56 vehicle care { warning driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash. Never attempt...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-57 this vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire safely, follow the instructions below. Then see tire changing on page 10‑6...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-58 vehicle care if this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire or tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can b...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-59 there is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See “removal and installation of the sealant canister” following. Using the tire sea...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-60 vehicle care 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See storing the tire sealant and compressor kit on page 10‑65. 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) and the power plug (8). 3. Place the kit o...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-61 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 reading. The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct p...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-62 vehicle care 17. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle. 18. Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the sealant in the tire. 19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressur...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-63 1. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) 2. On/off button 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug if a tire go...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-64 vehicle care 8. Press and turn the selector switch (1) clockwise to the air only position. 9. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the compressor on. The compressor will inflate the tire with air only. 10. Inflate the tire to t...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-65 removal and installation of the sealant canister to remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-66 vehicle care 3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed. 4. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. Remove them from their container and...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-67 { warning lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for cha...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-68 vehicle care 10. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 11. Remove the flat tire. { warning 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 off and cau...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-69 warning (continued) aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See capacities and specifications on page 12‑2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: improperly tight...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-70 vehicle care 1. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to remove the fastener. 2. Replace the fastener with the one provided in the foam. 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to tighten the fastener. 4. Replace the foam, jack and tools, and...

  • Page 365: Jump Starting

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-71 do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. Notice: tire chains will not fit the compact spare. Using them can damage the v...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-72 vehicle care notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehi...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-73 4. Turn the ignition to off and switch off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed. { warning an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and ...

  • Page 368: Towing

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-74 vehicle care notice: if the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove t...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-75 . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. . Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing the vehicle ...

  • Page 370: Appearance Care

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-76 vehicle care dolly towing from the front (all-wheel drive) vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot be dolly towed. Dolly towing from the rear the vehicle cannot be dolly towed from the rear. Appearance care exterior care washing ...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-77 exceeding 8,274 kpa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after, to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the su...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-78 vehicle care clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of ...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-79 check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks. Body component lubrication lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel fuel door hinge unless the component...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-80 vehicle care remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time. Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on th...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-81 fabric/carpet/suede start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as m...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-82 vehicle care notice: soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior surfaces, may cause permanent damage. Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry n...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 vehicle care 10-83 . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. . Do not place one floor mat on top...

  • Page 378: Notes

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 10-84 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 379: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 maintenance ...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 11-2 service and maintenance your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and t...

  • Page 381: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 service and maintenance 11-3 cadillac premium care maintenance your vehicle comes with the cadillac premium care maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or 80 000 km (...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 11-4 service and maintenance engine oil change when the change engine oil soon message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system ...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. . Lubricate body components. See exterior care on page 10‑76. . Check starter switch. See starter switch check on page...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 11-6 service and maintenance.

  • Page 385

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 service and maintenance 11-7 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 t...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 11-8 service and maintenance.

  • Page 387: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — severe (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy t...

  • Page 388: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 11-10 service and maintenance additional maintenance and care your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance servic...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 service and maintenance 11-11 hoses hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi‐point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is ...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 11-12 service and maintenance wheel alignment wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle handlin...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 service and maintenance 11-13 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper sae vis...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, and release pawl lubriplate lubricant aerosol (gm part no. 89021668, in canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requireme...

  • Page 393: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 service and maintenance 11-15 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 mainten...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 11-16 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 395: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 vehicle data capacit...

  • Page 396: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications application capacities metric english air conditioning refrigerant for the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 technical data 12-3 engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 398: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 12-4 technical data 2 notes.

  • Page 399: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 customer assistan...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadillac customer assistance center ...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, general motors of canada limited wants you to be...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 13-4 customer information canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 www.Gm.Ca 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-3830 (for text telepho...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 customer information 13-5 cadillac owner centre (canada) cadillacowner.Ca take a trip to the cadillac owner centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Use the vehicle tools section. . Access third party enthusiast sites ...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 13-6 customer information . Odometer reading, vehicle identification number (vin), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage services are provided up to 6 years/ 110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever comes ...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 customer information 13-7 a dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30-mile radius of a participating cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest cadillac dealersh...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 13-8 customer information if your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same-day repair. Courtesy transportation program to enhance your ownersh...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 customer information 13-9 rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requ...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 13-10 customer information aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than gm and may not have been tested for the vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 customer information 13-11 . Vehicle make, model, and model year. . Vehicle identification number (vin). . Insurance company and policy number. . General description of the damage to the other vehicle. Choose a reputable repair faci...

  • Page 410: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 13-12 customer information owner information owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the maintenance schedule for all ...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 customer information 13-13 to contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: administrator, nhtsa 1200 new jersey avenue, s.E. Wa...

  • Page 412: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 13-14 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy the vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to moni...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 customer information 13-15 gm will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police...

  • Page 414: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 415: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 navigation . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 416: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 14-2 onstar push the onstar emergency button > to get a priority connection to an emergency advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a good samaritan or respond to an amber alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacu...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 onstar 14-3 using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Push = . System responds: “onstar ready,” then a tone. Say “cancel route.” system responds: “do you want to cancel directions?” 2. Say “yes.” system responds: “o...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 14-4 onstar hands-free calling 1. Push = . System responds: “onstar ready.” 2. Say “call.” system responds: “please say the name or number to call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1” and the area code. System ...

  • Page 419: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 onstar 14-5 diagnostics onstar vehicle diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equ...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 14-6 onstar onstar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where onstar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, recep...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 onstar 14-7 warranty onstar equipment may be warranted as part of the new vehicle limited warranty. The manufacturer of the vehicle furnishes detailed warranty information. Languages the vehicle can be programmed to respond in french...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 14-8 onstar add-on electrical equipment the onstar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See add-on electrical equipment on page 9‑65. Added electrical equipment ma...

  • Page 423

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 onstar 14-9 except as contained in this notice, the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale, use or other dealings in this software without prior written authorization of the copyr...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 14-10 onstar such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being info-zip releases–including, but not limited to, labeling of the altered versions with the names “info-zip” (or any variation thereof, including, but not li...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-20, 9-49 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . 9-34 a...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 i-2 index automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 headlamp system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22 transmissio...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 index i-3 check engine light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18 child restraints infants and young children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43 lower anchors and tethers for children . . . . . . . . .3-48 older childre...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 i-4 index door ajar messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36 delayed locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 power locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 rear seat ...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 index i-5 equipment, towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64 event data recorders . . . . . . . . 13-14 exit lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 extender, safety belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 exterior lamp controls . . ....

  • Page 430

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 i-6 index general information service and maintenance . . . . . 11-1 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-60 vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 index i-7 l labeling, tire sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-36 lamps courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 daytime running (drl) . . . . . . . 6-4 dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 exterior ...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 i-8 index lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 m magnetic ride ...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 index i-9 onstar ® emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 onstar ® navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 onstar ® overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar ® security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 ordering service publication...

  • Page 434

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 i-10 index recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-55 recommended fluids and lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 records maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15 recreationa...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 index i-11 security light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42 onstar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2 vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 436

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 i-12 index t tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 text telephone (tty) users . . . 13-4 theft-deterrent systems . . . . . . . 2-17 immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 thigh support adjustment . ....

  • Page 437

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 index i-13 v vehicle alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 canadian owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iii control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 438: Notes

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12 i-14 index 2 notes.