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Cadillac 2014 XTS Owner's Manual

Summary of 2014 XTS

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    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2014 cadillac xts owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicl...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2014 cadillac xts owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 headlamp aiming...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 ...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 iv introduction using this manual to quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 introduction v vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : airbag readin...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 . . . . . . ...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 1-2 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-8. 2. Electric parking brake on page 9-27. Instrument panel illumination control on page 6-6. Head-up display (hud) on page 5-33 (if equipped). 3. Exterior lam...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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, ...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 veh...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 pa...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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: . T...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 1-8 in brief heated and ventilated seats if available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in on/run/start. Press j or z to heat the dr...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 in brief 1-9 . Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3-43. Passenger sensing system united states canada the passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard pass...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 1-10 in brief steering wheel adjustment press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Int...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 in brief 1-11 press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. For more information on interior lighting, see instrument panel illumination control on page 6-6. Exterior lighting the exte...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 1-12 in brief int: 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 : for ...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 in brief 1-13 climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temperature) 5. Ac mode (air conditio...

  • Page 20: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 1-14 in brief vehicle features steering wheel controls for vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. G : for vehicles with onstar ® ...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 in brief 1-15 cruise control j : press to turn the system on and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when turned on. +res: press the control up briefly to make the vehicle r...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 1-16 in brief s or t : press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go back to the previous menu. Sel: press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hol...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 in brief 1-17 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 9-43....

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 1-18 in brief read the instructions completely before attempting to program the universal remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assi...

  • Page 25: Performance And

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 in brief 1-19 performance and maintenance traction control/ electronic stability control the traction control system (tcs) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the veh...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 1-20 in brief engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the change engine oil soon message when it is time to change the engi...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 in brief 1-21 . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same tpc spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside service u.S.: 1-800-...

  • Page 28: Notes

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 1-22 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 29: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 30: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-2 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys { warning leaving children in a vehicle with a remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injur...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 with an active onstar subscription, an onstar advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See onstar overview on page 14-1. Remote keyless entry (rke) system see radio f...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-4 keys, doors, and windows k (unlock): press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the personalization settings. See “remote lock, unlock, start” under vehicle personalization on ...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 driver side shown, passenger similar pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur: . It has been more than five seconds ...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-6 keys, doors, and windows programming transmitters to the vehicle only rke transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased ...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press k or q on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat steps 3–5. When all additional t...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-8 keys, doors, and windows passenger seats. The storage area will need to be opened to access the transmitter pocket. 5. Press the engine start/ stop button. When the transmitter is learned, th...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 2. Use the oval base of the key blade to separate the two halves of the transmitter. 3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 4. Insert the new battery o...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-10 keys, doors, and windows the engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in on/run/start. 3. Press the brake pedal and select the on/run/sta...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 warning (continued) . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injur...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-12 keys, doors, and windows to replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the back of the cap (8) between the seal (5) and the metal base (6)....

  • Page 41

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 k (unlock): press to unlock the doors. Delayed locking this feature delays the actual locking of the doors. When q is pressed on the power door lock switch, while t...

  • Page 42: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-14 keys, doors, and windows this feature can also be programmed. See vehicle personalization on page 5-48. Safety locks the rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear door...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 warning (continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “climate cont...

  • Page 44: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-16 keys, doors, and windows emergency trunk release handle { caution do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could da...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 fast flash: vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow flash: alarm system is armed. Arming the alarm system 1. Close the trunk and the hood...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-18 keys, doors, and windows how to detect a tamper condition if k is pressed and the horn chirps three times, the alarm was activated while the alarm system was armed. If the alarm system has ...

  • Page 47: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 it is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement rke transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program addit...

  • Page 48: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-20 keys, doors, and windows exterior automatic dimming mirror the vehicle may have a driver exterior automatic dimming mirror that will automatically adjust for the glare of headlamps behind. ...

  • Page 49: Windows

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 windows { warning never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcom...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-22 keys, doors, and windows express-down/up windows windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 window operation from outside the vehicle the vehicle may be equipped with a remote venting window feature. As you approach the vehicle, press k on the remote keyle...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-24 keys, doors, and windows rear window sunshade on vehicles with a rear window sunshade, the sunshade switch is on the overhead console. The sunshade only operates with the ignition in on/run...

  • Page 53: Roof

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 roof sunroof for vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in on/ run or acc/accessory, or in retained accessory power (rap) to operate the sunroof and...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 2-26 keys, doors, and windows dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage sy...

  • Page 55: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . ....

  • Page 56: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-3 the head restraint can be adjusted forward or rearward. To adjust the head restraint forward, grasp the head restraint and pull it forward to the desired locking position...

  • Page 58: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 full upright position. Pul...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 fron...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 recl...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-7 memory seats driver buttons shown, passenger buttons similar if equipped, the set, "1," "2," and b (exit) buttons on the driver door and front passenger door are used to ...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-8 seats and restraints that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, s...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-9 easy exit recall automatically activates when one of the following occurs: . The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time. . The vehicle is...

  • Page 64: Rear Seats

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-10 seats and restraints when this feature is off, the heated and ventilated seat symbols on the buttons are white. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The ai...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-11 to fold the seatback: 1. Pull the lever on top of the seatback to unlock it. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 2. Fold the seatbac...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-12 seats and restraints to lock or unlock a seatback: 1. Insert the vehicle key into the lock next to the seatback release lever. 2. Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock or unl...

  • Page 67: Safety Belts

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-13 if available, the buttons are on the rear of the center console. With the ignition in on/run/start, press m or l to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and sea...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-14 seats and restraints warning (continued) are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and sa...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-15 also, in nearly all states and in all canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. How to wear safety belts properly this section is only for people of ad...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-16 seats and restraints lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-17 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “shoulder belt height adjuster” later in this section for use and ...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-18 seats and restraints after the height adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Safety belt ...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-19 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elasti...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-20 seats and restraints to remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on t...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-21 safety belt care keep belts clean and dry. { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequ...

  • Page 76: Airbag System

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-22 seats and restraints airbag system vehicles with a standard wheelbase and a factory installed rear seat have the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver and for the front outbo...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-23 warning (continued) in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See when should an airbag inflate? On page 3-26. Wearing your safety belt durin...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-24 seats and restraints where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-25 rear seat driver side shown, passenger side similar the second row seat-mounted side impact airbags, for vehicles with a standard wheelbase and a factory installed rear...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-26 seats and restraints when should an airbag inflate? This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See airbag system on page 3-22. Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-27 the roof-rail airbags in vehicles with an extended wheelbase and in vehicles without a factory installed rear seat are not intended to inflate during a rollover. In any...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-28 seats and restraints the parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated ai...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-29 other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. . The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records informatio...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-30 seats and restraints { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-fac...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-31 off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown ch...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-32 seats and restraints if the off indicator is lit for an adult-size occupant if a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-33 a thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well t...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-34 seats and restraints { 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 ...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-35 airbag system check the airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See airbag readines...

  • Page 90: Child Restraints

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-36 seats and restraints child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the bo...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-37 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. Older children need to use safety belts pro...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-38 seats and restraints 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 t...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-39 warning (continued) seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Q: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: add-on child re...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-40 seats and restraints { warning a young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle ...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-41 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 w...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-42 seats and restraints administration (nhtsa) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For cpst availability in canada, check with transport canada or the provincia...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-43 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. C...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-44 seats and restraints when installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child rest...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-45 the child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restr...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-46 seats and restraints the top tether anchors are under the covers, behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-47 warning (continued) of the retractor to set the lock, if the vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed. { caution do not let the latch attachments r...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-48 seats and restraints installing child restraints using latch in the center and left rear seating positions at the same time is prohibited. Make sure to attach the child restraint at the pro...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-49 if the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are ...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-50 seats and restraints replacing latch system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the latch system in the vehicle. A damaged latch system may not properly secure the child restra...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-51 or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-52 seats and restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See lower anchors and tethers for ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 seats and restraints 3-53 warning (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, alw...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 3-54 seats and restraints position the release button on the buckle, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor t...

  • Page 109: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storage . . . ...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 4-2 storage if equipped with storage behind the climate control system, touch the bottom of the climate control system panel to open. There is a usb port inside. See the infotainment manual. Keep...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 storage 4-3 center console storage push the button and lift to access the storage area. There is a power outlet, auxiliary jack, usb port(s) and sd card port inside. See power outlets on page 5-7...

  • Page 112: Additional Storage

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 4-4 storage additional storage features cargo tie-downs the cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net. See convenience net on page 4-4, if equipped. Cargo manageme...

  • Page 113: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 114: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-2 instruments and controls ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 airbag system messages . . . . 5-45 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 service vehicle m...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 when not on a call. S or t (previous or next):...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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: ...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-5 wiper arm assembly protection when using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to off. This disables the automatic rainsense windshield wipers. With ...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-6 instruments and controls setting the clock time to set the time: 1. From the home page, press the settings screen button, then press time and date. 2. Press set time, then press + or − to inc...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-7 power outlets the accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. The vehicle has three accessory power outle...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-8 instruments and controls the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in lock/off or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet. If equipment is connected using more th...

  • Page 121: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-9 { caution holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can o...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-10 instruments and controls instrument cluster english base cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 123

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-11 english uplevel balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 124

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-12 instruments and controls reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhanced. Simpl...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-13 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 th...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-14 instruments and controls display layout: press sel while display layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the uplevel cluster. See “reconfigurable instrument cluster” earlier in...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-15 fuel gauge base level uplevel balanced configuration, performance similar uplevel simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicat...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-16 instruments and controls here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gaug...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-17 this gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the red area, the engine is t...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-18 instruments and controls airbag readiness light this light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing ...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-19 know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If the word on or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it ...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-20 instruments and controls malfunction indicator lamp a computer system called obd ii (on-board diagnostics-second generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-21 this light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: light flashing: a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could ...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-22 instruments and controls emissions inspection and maintenance programs depending on where you live, your vehicle may be required to participate in an emission control system inspection and ...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-23 { warning the brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-24 instruments and controls if it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the abs light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it ...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-25 traction off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normall...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-26 instruments and controls if the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the tcs and/or the stabilitrak system is actively working. See traction control/electronic stability control on p...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-27 when the light flashes first and then is on steady if the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the tpms. If the problem i...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-28 instruments and controls security light on some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dea...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-29 lamps on reminder this light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See exterior lamp controls on page 6-1. Cruise control light the cruise control light is w...

  • Page 142: Information Displays

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-30 instruments and controls information displays driver information center (dic) the dic is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. Y or z : move sel ...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-31 the average fuel economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on th...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-32 instruments and controls speed warning: allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the speed warning, press sel when speed warning is displayed. Press y or z t...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-33 head-up display (hud) { warning if the hud image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-34 instruments and controls . Lane departure . Low fuel some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the hud may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See vehicle messages on page 5...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-35 only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active. Metric english audio/phone view: this displays the speed view along with audio/ phone i...

  • Page 148: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-36 instruments and controls care of the hud clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the hud image. Clean the hud lens with a...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-37 battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasona...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-38 instruments and controls service parking brake this message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Compass messages dashes...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-39 door ajar messages door open a door open symbol will be displayed on the dic showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of p (park), a door ope...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-40 instruments and controls engine oil messages change engine oil soon this message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the oil l...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-41 no remote key was detected place key in transmitter pocket then start your vehicle this message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an rke transmitter is n...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-42 instruments and controls object detection system messages 24 ghz radars off this message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive cruise contro...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-43 lane departure warning unavailable this message displays when attempting to activate the lane departure warning (ldw) system when it is temporarily unavailable. The...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-44 instruments and controls service front camera if this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Do not use the lane departure warning (ldw) and forward collisio...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-45 if this message appears, stop when it is safe to do so and turn off the ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the dic display. I...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-46 instruments and controls service vehicle messages service power steering this message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering system and a chime may sound. Take the vehic...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-47 transmission messages service transmission this message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. Shift denied this message displays wh...

  • Page 160: Vehicle

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-48 instruments and controls vehicle personalization settings press settings on the infotainment system home page and the following list of menu items may be available: . Time and date . Langua...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-49 auto defog when set to on, the front defog will automatically come on when the vehicle is started. Select off or on. Auto rear defog if equipped, this allows the au...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-50 instruments and controls comfort and convenience select the comfort and convenience menu and the following may be displayed: . Auto memory recall . Easy exit options . Chime volume . Revers...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-51 select off or on. On some vehicles select off, normal sensitivity, or low sensitivity. Power door locks select power door locks and the following may be displayed: ...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-52 instruments and controls passive door unlock this allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle. Select all doors or driver d...

  • Page 165: Universal Remote

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-53 universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13-15. Universal remote system programming if equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. Thi...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-54 instruments and controls to program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the universal remote system buttons with the indi...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 instruments and controls 5-55 6. Inside the vehicle, press and hold the newly programmed universal remote system button for two seconds and then release it. If the garage door does not move or t...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 5-56 instruments and controls reprogramming a single universal remote system button to reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2...

  • Page 169: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . ....

  • Page 170

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 6-2 lighting auto (automatic): automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the head...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 lighting 6-3 . The intellibeam system is 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 se...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 6-4 lighting flash-to-pass to flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever toward you, and release. Daytime running lamps (drl) drl can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehi...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 lighting 6-5 wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to o or ; to disable this feature. Adaptive forward lighting (afl) for vehicles w...

  • Page 174: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 6-6 lighting turn and lane-change signals move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or ...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 lighting 6-7 the brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting. The instrument panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will automat...

  • Page 176: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 6-8 lighting press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. Lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, backup lamps, license plate lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior d...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 lighting 6-9 battery power protection the battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundow...

  • Page 178: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 179: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio,...

  • Page 180: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 181: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 182

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 8-2 climate controls 7. Rear window defogger 8. Recirculation climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (syn...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 adjust...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 sele...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 o...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 8-6 climate controls remote start climate control operation: if equipped with the remote start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses th...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 climate controls 8-7 4. O (on/off) 5. Temperature control rear climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Rear climate temperature control 3. Sync (synchronized temperatures)...

  • Page 188: Air Vents

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 8-8 climate controls +/− (temperature control): press or press and hold the rear temperature control buttons or touch screen to adjust the rear passenger temperature. Press + for warmer air and p...

  • Page 189: Maintenance

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 climate controls 8-9 . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. . Use of non-gm approved hood deflectors can adversel...

  • Page 190: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 191: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 192: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-2 driving and operating fuel additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 filling a portable fuel container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 193

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 ...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 s...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-5 { caution if the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held in that position for more than 15 seconds, damage may occur to the power st...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-6 driving and operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of control skidding there are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control system...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-7 warning (continued) flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and ot...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-8 driving and operating warning (continued) could result in a loss of braking. Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. { warning co...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-9 turn off cruise control on slippery surfaces. Blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If p...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-10 driving and operating if the vehicle is stuck slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the traction system ...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-11 warning (continued) vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. Tire and loading information l...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-12 driving and operating “steps for determining correct load limit– 1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs." on your vehicle’...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-13 example 2 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). 3. Available cargo weigh...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-14 driving and operating the gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the gvwr for the vehicle, or the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for either t...

  • Page 205: Starting And

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-15 warning (continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured ...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-16 driving and operating pressing the button cycles it through three modes: acc/accessory, on/run/start, and stopping the engine/off. The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to o...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-17 acc/accessory (amber indicator light): this mode allows the use of some electrical accessories when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the button one t...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-18 driving and operating starting procedure 1. With the keyless access system, the transmitter must be in the vehicle. Put your foot on the brake pedal and push the engine start/stop button. W...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-19 wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the button and the accelerator. If the vehicle s...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-20 driving and operating retained accessory power (rap) these vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Infotainment system . Power windows . Sunro...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-21 toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into p (park). Torque lock torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force...

  • Page 212: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-22 driving and operating engine exhaust { warning engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust...

  • Page 213: Automatic

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-23 automatic transmission p (park): this position locks the wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { warn...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-24 driving and operating to rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see if the vehicle is stuck on page 9-10. N (neutral): in this p...

  • Page 215: Drive Systems

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-25 manual mode 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). Vehicle...

  • Page 216: Brakes

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-26 driving and operating brakes antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has abs, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive away...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-27 electric parking brake the epb switch is on the left side of the instrument panel. The epb can always be activated, even if the ignition is off. To prevent draining th...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-28 driving and operating the vehicle may automatically apply the epb in some situations when the vehicle is not moving. This is normal, and is done to periodically check the correct operation ...

  • Page 219: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-29 hill start assist (hsa) this vehicle has an hsa feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle fr...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-30 driving and operating it is recommended to leave both systems on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn tcs off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow....

  • Page 221

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-31 to turn off only tcs, press and release the g button. The traction off light i displays in the instrument cluster and the appropriate dic message is displayed. See rid...

  • Page 222: Cruise Control

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-32 driving and operating the limited-slip rear axle also gives the driver enhanced control when cornering hard or completing a maneuver, such as a lane change. Automatic level control the auto...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-33 if the traction control/electronic stability control system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See tra...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-34 driving and operating resuming a set speed if the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed fr...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-35 while pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruise, briefly applying the set− switch will result in cruise set to the current veh...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-36 driving and operating { warning acc has limited braking ability and may not have time to slow the vehicle down enough to avoid a collision with another vehicle you are following. This can o...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-37 set– (set/coast): press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate acc or to decrease vehicle speed if acc is already activated. To decrease speed by 1 km/...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-38 driving and operating increasing speed while acc is at a set speed if acc is already activated, do one of the following: . Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press set– down. R...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-39 selecting the follow distance gap when a slower moving vehicle is detected ahead within the selected following gap, acc will adjust the vehicle's speed and attempt to ...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-40 driving and operating acc automatically slows the vehicle down and adjusts vehicle speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow gap. The vehicle speed increases or decreases ...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-41 applies the electric parking brake to hold the vehicle. The electric parking brake status light will turn on. See electric parking brake on page 9-27. To resume acc an...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-42 driving and operating { warning on curves, acc may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you...

  • Page 233: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-43 do not use acc on hills and when towing a trailer do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while ...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-44 driving and operating warning (continued) under many conditions, these systems will not: . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the are...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-45 warning (continued) traffic. Failure to use proper care before backing may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. Always check behind and around the vehicle befor...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-46 driving and operating { warning the parking assist system does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far fr...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-47 { warning the backing warning system only operates at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects bel...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-48 driving and operating turning the features on or off the x button on the center stack is used to turn on or off the front and rear parking assist, rear automatic braking, and backing warnin...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-49 begin searching for a space that is large enough to park. The system cannot detect whether it is a legal parking space. Apa searches for parking spaces to the right of...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-50 driving and operating when the system does not seem to work properly the apa system may require a short period of driving along curves to calibrate. Assistance systems for driving if equipp...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-51 ahead. Vehicles may not be detected on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills; or due to poor visibility. Fca will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completel...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-52 driving and operating without adaptive cruise control press the collision alert/following gap button on the steering wheel to set the fca timing to far, medium, near, or on some vehicles, o...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-53 minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the brake pedal should continue to be applied as needed. Iba will automatically disengage...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-54 driving and operating automatic braking may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash. If this happens, automatic braking will engage the electric parking brake ...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-55 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). The height of the zone is approxima...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-56 driving and operating the system does not need to be serviced. The system may light up due to guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other non-moving objects. This is normal system operation...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-57 warning (continued) if ldw only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane m...

  • Page 248: Fuel

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-58 driving and operating { warning ldw does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects the lane markings. Ldw may not detect the lane markings if the camera sensor is block...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-59 vehicle with the engine running until the fuel is a half tank or less, then refuel with the current seasonal fuel. Prohibited fuels gasolines containing oxygenates, su...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-60 driving and operating fuels in foreign countries if planning to drive in countries outside the u.S. Or canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Check regional auto club or fuel retail...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-61 locate the fuel door. The fuel gauge has an arrow to indicate the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. To open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and ...

  • Page 252: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-62 driving and operating 3. Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return to the storage location. Filling a portable fuel container { warning filling a portable fuel container while it is in...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-63 . Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, or other parts. . Then during the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer towin...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-64 driving and operating passing more passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyon...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-65 parking on hills { warning parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can b...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-66 driving and operating it depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature, and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 driving and operating 9-67 total weight on your vehicle's tires be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the tire and loading inf...

  • Page 258: Conversions And

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 9-68 driving and operating conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment { caution some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered...

  • Page 259: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california perchlorate mat...

  • Page 260: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-2 vehicle care tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 tire pressure for high-speed operation . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 261: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 che...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 3-33. Keep a record with all parts receipts a...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview 3.6l v6 engine turbo.

  • Page 264

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-6 vehicle care 1. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10-13. 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (under engine cover) (if equipped). See power steering fluid (lf3 and lfx with awd) on page 10-21 o...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-7 3.6l v6 engine twin turbo.

  • Page 266

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-8 vehicle care 1. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10-13. 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (under engine cover). See power steering fluid (lf3 and lfx with awd) on page 10-21 or power steeri...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-9 3.6l v6 engine twin turbo 1. Engine oil fill cap 2. Engine cover bolt 3. Engine cover to remove: 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). 2. Remove the engine cover bolt (2). 3. Raise th...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-10 vehicle care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to add en...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-11 { caution failure to use the recommended engine oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the ...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-12 vehicle care when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A change engine oil soon message comes on. See engine oil messa...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-13 automatic transmission fluid a transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer and have it repaired as soon as poss...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-14 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine twin turbo 1. Screws 2. Secondary air hoses 3. Lower air duct clamp 4. Lower electrical connector 5. Upper electrical connector 6. Upper air duct clamp 1. Disco...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-15 cooling system the cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 3.6l v6 engine turbo 1. Electric engine cooling fans (out of view) 2. Coolant ...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-16 vehicle care { caution using coolant other than dex-cool ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner. An...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-17 caution (continued) mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only the proper mixture of engine coolant ...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-18 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 c...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-19 the cac bottle pressure cap can be removed when the charged air coolant cooling system, including the cac bottle pressure cap, is no longer hot. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowl...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-20 vehicle care warning (continued) wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fi...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-21 the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on in the instrument cluster, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode. The temperatu...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-22 vehicle care washer fluid what to use when adding windshield washer fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read the manufacturer instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-23 { caution continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are fi...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-24 vehicle care . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will n...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-25 battery refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See engine compartment overview on page 10-5 for battery location. { ...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-26 vehicle care 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in p (park) or n (neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-27 wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. It is a good idea to clean the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis. When worn, or...

  • Page 286: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-28 vehicle care 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 th...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-29 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...

  • Page 288: Electrical System

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-30 vehicle care electrical system electrical system overload the vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is t...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-31 engine compartment fuse block to remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. { caution spilling liquid on any electric...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-32 vehicle care j-case fuses usage 25 retained accessory power 26 antilock brake system pump 27 electric parking brake 28 rear window defogger 41 brake vacuum assist pump 42 cooling fan k2 44...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-33 mini fuses usage 30 all-wheel drive module 31 left front heated seat 32 body control module 6 33 right front heated seat 34 antilock brake system valves 35 amplifier 37 right ...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-34 vehicle care mini relays usage 15 run/crank 17 rear window defogger micro relays usage 1 air conditioning compressor clutch 2 starter 4 wiper speed 5 wiper control 8 run 10 cooling fan 14 ...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-35 fuses usage 5 infotainment and center stack displays, head-up display, instrument cluster, rear seat entertainment 6 power outlet 1 7 power outlet 2 8 body control module 1 9 ...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-36 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block the rear compartment fuse block is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-37 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...

  • Page 296: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-38 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...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-39 see tire pressure for high-speed operation on page 10-47 for inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed driving. All-season tires this vehicle may come with all-season tires...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-40 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. Passe...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-41 (5) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (6) uniform tire quality grading (utqg) : tire manufacturers are required to ...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-42 vehicle care (4) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. (5) tire inflation : the temporary use tire or c...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-43 (4) construction code : a letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter r means radial ply construction; the letter d means diagonal or ...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-44 vehicle care dot markings : a code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the u.S. Department of transportation (dot) motor vehicle safety standa...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-45 passenger (p-metric) tire : a tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended inflation pressure : vehicle manufacturer's recomme...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-46 vehicle care vehicle placard : a label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See “t...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-47 how to check use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire. Check the tire inflation pressure ...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-48 vehicle care vehicles with p245/45r19 98v size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the cold inflation pressu...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-49 please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-50 vehicle care when a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-51 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...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-52 vehicle care the malfunction light and the dic message should go off at the next ignition cycle. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions, using a tpms relearn tool, in the foll...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-53 12. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading information label. Tire inspection we recommend that the tires, including the...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-54 vehicle care do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the tire and loading information label after the t...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-55 the rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple factors including temperatures, loading con...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-56 vehicle care if proper rotation and maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See tire rotation on page 10-53. However, if it is necessary to repla...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-57 the tire and loading information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See vehicle load limits on page 9-10. Different size tires and wheels if wheels o...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-58 vehicle care 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 va...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-59 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...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-60 vehicle care caution (continued) ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Professional vehicle wheels have a unique offset and bolt hole diameter. Profes...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-61 { 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 blow...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-62 vehicle care 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 belo...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-63 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....

  • Page 322

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-64 vehicle care 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 c...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-65 do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See storing the tire sealant and compressor k...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-66 vehicle care { caution if the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-67 if the tire pressure has fallen more than 68 kpa (10 psi) below the recommended inflation pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sea...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-68 vehicle care 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister release button (under se...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-69 if you inflate the tire higher than the recommended pressure you can adjust the excess pressure by pressing the pressure deflation button (4) until the proper pressure reading...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-70 vehicle care 3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Tire changi...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-71 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tire goes flat on page 10-60. 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise t...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-72 vehicle care { caution make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 8. Position the jack ...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-73 warning (continued) an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. 12. Remove any rust or dirt from...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-74 vehicle care 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. 17. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 18. Tighten the wheel nuts fir...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-75 to store the compact spare tire, use the shorter mounting bolt. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as yo...

  • Page 334: Jump Starting

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-76 vehicle care full-size spare tire if this vehicle came with a full-size spare tire, it was fully inflated when new, however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regular...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-77 { caution ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pullin...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-78 vehicle care the vehicle has a remote negative (−) ground location. It is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. See engine compartment overview on page 10-5. You should alw...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-79 { warning using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light....

  • Page 338: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-80 vehicle care towing the vehicle { caution incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to the chassi...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-81 dinghy towing { caution if the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle...

  • Page 340: Appearance Care

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-82 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. ...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-83 caution (continued) products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriat...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-84 vehicle care { caution machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-85 . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to exces...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-86 vehicle care wheels and trim — aluminum or chrome use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean to...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-87 sheet metal damage if the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired o...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-88 vehicle care . Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use approximately 20 drops per 3.8 l (1 gal) of water. A concentrated soap solution ...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-89 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Fold the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric. 4. ...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-90 vehicle care caution (continued) these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended. Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, esp...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 vehicle care 10-91 . 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 sid...

  • Page 350: Notes

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 10-92 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 351: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . ....

  • Page 352

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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...

  • Page 353: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 service and maintenance 11-3 { warning performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if the required information, proper tools, and equi...

  • Page 354: Maintenance

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 11-4 service and maintenance maintenance schedule owner checks and services at each fuel stop . Check the engine oil level. See engine oil on page 10-9. Once a month . Check the tire inflation pr...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. See exterior care on page 10-82. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See wiper blad...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 11-6 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 k...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 v...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 11-8 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 k...

  • Page 359: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 v...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 11-10 service and maintenance battery the battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. . To avoid break-down or failure to start the vehicle, mai...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 service and maintenance 11-11 shocks and struts shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride. . Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration, bounce/ sway while braking, longe...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 inc...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 ® specificat...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 89...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 service and maintenance 11-15 part gm part number acdelco part number spark plugs 3.6 l (lf3) 12642791 41-118 3.6 l (lfx) 12622561 41-109 wiper blades driver side – 65 cm (25.6 in) 25892079 — pa...

  • Page 366: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 11-16 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in ...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 service and maintenance 11-17 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 368

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 11-18 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 369: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 370: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 amoun...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code spark plug gap 3.6l v6 engine (lf3) 8 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–.035 in) 3.6l v6 engine (lfx) 3 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–.043 in).

  • Page 372

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 373: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 th...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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 mo...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 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...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 customer information 13-5 cadillac owner centre (canada) cadillacowner.Ca take a trip to the cadillac owner centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Locate owner resources such as ...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 13-6 customer information . Lock-out service: service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have onstar. For security reasons, the driver must prese...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 customer information 13-7 . Lock-out service: vehicle registration is required. . Trip interruption benefits and service: pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair o...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 13-8 customer information transportation options warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, gm helps to minimize inconvenience by providing se...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 customer information 13-9 collision damage repair if the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and qu...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 13-10 customer information when purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with gm original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 customer information 13-11 obligated to have the vehicle repaired with genuine gm parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is payin...

  • Page 384: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 13-12 customer information reporting safety defects reporting safety defects to the united states government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could caus...

  • Page 385: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 customer information 13-13 reporting safety defects to general motors in addition to notifying nhtsa (or transport canada) in a situation like this, notify general motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, o...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 13-14 customer information these data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 customer information 13-15 infotainment system if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations...

  • Page 388: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 389: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 390: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 14-2 onstar press 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 a...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 onstar 14-3 using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Press = . System responds: “onstar ready,” then a tone. Say “cancel route.” system responds: “do you want to cancel directi...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 14-4 onstar onstar mobile app download the onstar remotelink mobile app to select apple ® , android™, and blackberry ® devices to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure; to start th...

  • Page 393: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 onstar 14-5 verify minutes and expiration press = and say “minutes” then “verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics onstar vehicle diagnostics will perform a...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 14-6 onstar onstar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and gps satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems ma...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 onstar 14-7 onstar personal identification number (pin) a pin is needed to access some of the onstar services, like remote door unlock and stolen vehicle assistance. You will be prompted to chang...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 14-8 onstar vehicle and power issues onstar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and gps satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function p...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 onstar 14-9 unzip: this is version 2005-feb-10 of the info-zip copyright and license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp://ftp.Info-zip.Org/pub/infozip/ license.Ht...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 14-10 onstar 3. Altered versions–including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions–must...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-17, 9-52 adapti...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 exterior lighting battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 401

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 index i-3 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-75 compartments storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 messages ...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 i-4 index driving (cont'd) if the vehicle is stuck . . . . . . . . .9-10 loss of control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 off-road recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 vehicle load limits . . ...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 index i-5 fluid automatic transmission . . . . 10-13 brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 404

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 i-6 index heated rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12 steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 heated and ventilated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 index i-7 light adaptive forward lighting (afl) light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28 lighter, cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 lighting adaptive forward . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 i-8 index messages (cont'd) security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45 service vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46 starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .5-46 tire . . . . ...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 index i-9 passenger compartment air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 passenger sensing system . . . 3-29 perchlorate materials requirements, california . . . . . 10-...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 i-10 index roof sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25 rotation, tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 routing, engine drive belt . . . . . 12-4 running the vehicle whil...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 index i-11 starter switch check . . . . . . . . . 10-25 starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46 steering . . ....

  • Page 410

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 i-12 index towing (cont'd) recreational vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-80 trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-65 vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 traction...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 index i-13 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-47 power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21 windshield repl...

  • Page 412: Notes

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-6006999) - 2014 - crc - 9/11/13 i-14 index 2 notes.