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Cadillac 2015 XTS Owner's Manual

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Summary of 2015 XTS

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    2k15cadillac_xts_22940213b.Ai color = black spine size = needed - est. .66 inch 10/03/14 no recyclable logo on back covers for cadillac only cadillac 2013 - 12/14/11.

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    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2015 cadillac xts owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehic...

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    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2015 cadillac xts owner manual m jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75 towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-78 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 service and maintenanc...

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    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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...

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    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 iv introduction danger, warnings, and cautions warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { danger danger indicates a ha...

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    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 introduction v 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer ( : heated steering wheel j : latch system child restraints * : malfunction indicator lamp : : oil pressure o : power / : remote vehicle start >...

  • Page 7: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 8: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 9: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-2 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview.

  • Page 10

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 5-32 (if equipped). 3. Exterior la...

  • Page 11: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-4 in brief 14. Horn on page 5-3. 15. Steering wheel controls on page 5-2. 16. Engine start/stop button. See ignition positions on page 9-15. 17. Shift lever. See automatic transmission on page...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 in brief 1-5 remote vehicle start if equipped with remote start, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the vehicle 1. Press and release q on the rke transmitter. 2. Imm...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 in brief 1-7 seat adjustment power seats base shown, uplevel similar to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the fron...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-8 in brief uplevel seat adjustment uplevel seat control 1. Feature select 2. Up 3. Rearward 4. Down 5. Forward if equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features. . Move fea...

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    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 in brief 1-9 memory features 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 manually...

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    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-10 in brief press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights nex...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 in brief 1-11 passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3-31. The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See passenge...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-12 in brief interior lighting dome lamp the dome lamp is in the overhead console. To change the dome lamp settings, press: off: turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. Door: the lamp co...

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    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 in brief 1-13 exterior lighting the exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever. Turn the control to the following positions: o : turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the aut...

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    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-14 in brief climate controls the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate control buttons 1. Driver and passenger tempera...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 in brief 1-15 see dual automatic climate control system on page 8-1 and rear climate control system on page 8-6 (if equipped). Transmission automatic transmission tap shift tap shift allows the...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-16 in brief cruise control j : press to turn the system on and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when turned on. +res: if there is a set speed in memory, press the cont...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 in brief 1-17 forward collision alert (fca) system if equipped, fca may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. Fca provides a green indicator, v , when a vehicle is detected...

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    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-18 in brief rear cross traffic alert (rcta) system if equipped, the rcta system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the rvc screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 in brief 1-19 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 outlets: . Inside ...

  • Page 27: Performance And

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-20 in brief 1. ~ sunroof switch 2. Q sunshade switch sunroof switch vent feature: press and hold the front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (...

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    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 in brief 1-21 . To turn off both traction control and stabilitrak, press and hold the g button on the center stack, until i and g come on in the instrument cluster and the appropriate dic messa...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 1-22 in brief the oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If...

  • Page 30: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-2 keys, doors, and windows there is a key inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the driver door and for locking the rear seatbacks so they cannot...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 the rke transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of th...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-4 keys, doors, and windows / (remote start): if equipped, press and release q and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless unlocking/locking from the passenger doors when the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within range of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock bu...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-6 keys, doors, and windows 1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. 2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center conso...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 programming without a recognized transmitter if there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. ...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press k or q on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat steps 4–6. When all additional ...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted int...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-10 keys, doors, and windows if your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The rke transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is ru...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 . There is an emission control system malfunction. . The engine coolant temperature is too high. . The oil pressure is low. . Two remote vehicle starts or a start ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-12 keys, doors, and windows keyless access if equipped, use the keyless access system to lock and unlock the door. When the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of th...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Power door locks q (lock): press to lock the doors. K (unlock): press to un...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-14 keys, doors, and windows to unlock the doors: . Press an unlock switch on a door. . Shift the transmission into p (park). The power door locks can be programmed through the driver informat...

  • Page 44: Doors

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 the rear door power windows are also disabled. See power windows on page 2-23. Press v { again to deactivate the safety locks. If the rear inside door handle is be...

  • Page 46: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 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 d...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-18 keys, doors, and windows on solid: vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast flash: vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow flash: alarm system...

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    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 how to detect a tamper condition if k is pressed and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, the alarm was activated while the alarm system was armed. If...

  • Page 49: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-20 keys, doors, and windows 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 addi...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 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 51: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-22 keys, doors, and windows the mirror(s) return to the original position when: . The vehicle is shifted out of r (reverse), or remains in r (reverse) for about 30 seconds. . The ignition is ...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 the vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-24 keys, doors, and windows express window anti-pinch override { warning if express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the wi...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 window lockout this feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press v { to activate the window lockout. The indi...

  • Page 55: Roof

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-26 keys, doors, and windows when shifting the vehicle into r (reverse), the sunshade will automatically retract if it is extended. It will re-extend after a short delay when shifting into d (...

  • Page 56

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-27 sunroof switch vent feature: press and hold the front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press and hold th...

  • Page 57: Notes

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 2-28 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.

  • Page 58: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 power seat adjustment ...

  • Page 59: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 i...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-3 to adjust the head restraint forward or rearward, press the button located on the side facing of the head restraint and move the head restraint forward or rearward until...

  • Page 61: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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. Pu...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-5 . Move feature select (1) to display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll through features. . Press up (2) to make upward adjustment...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-6 seats and restraints upper shoulder support to adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped: . Press and release or hold feature select (1) to scroll to upper shoulder support on the center st...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-7 lumbar adjustment base to adjust: . Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease support. . Press and hold the control upward to raise or downw...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-8 seats and restraints { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt wi...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-9 storing memory positions to save positions to the “1” and “2” buttons: 1. Adjust the driver or passenger seat to the desired position. If storing a driver position, also...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-10 seats and restraints . Press k on the rke transmitter when the driver door is already open. . Press the lock/unlock button on the outside driver door handle and open the driver door. The r...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-11 if the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Heated and ventilated front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain t...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-12 seats and restraints press the heated or ventilated seat button to use the heated or ventilated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights do not tu...

  • Page 70: Rear Seats

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-13 rear seats folding the seatback on some vehicles, either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-14 seats and restraints to raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place....

  • Page 72

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-15 heated rear seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the warning under heated and ventilated fro...

  • Page 73: Safety Belts

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-16 seats and restraints rear seat pass-through door some vehicles have a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to ope...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-17 why safety belts work when riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It cou...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-18 seats and restraints there are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly. . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the cor...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-19 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If thi...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-20 seats and restraints to unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. ...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-21 rear safety belt comfort guides this vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. Rear safety belt comfort guides ...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-22 seats and restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front. { warning a safety belt that is...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-23 a pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to ...

  • Page 81: Airbag System

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-24 seats and restraints replacing safety belt system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly prot...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-25 vehicles with an extended wheelbase or without a rear seat have the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver and for the front outboard passenger. . A knee...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-26 seats and restraints warning (continued) seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. S...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-27 the driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box. Driver side shown, passenger side similar the sea...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-28 seats and restraints driver side shown, passenger side similar the roof-rail airbags, for vehicles with an extended wheelbase or vehicles without a factory installed rear seat, are in the ...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-29 it depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whet...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-30 seats and restraints how does an airbag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-31 the vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airba...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-32 seats and restraints united states canada the words on and off or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check. See passenger airbag status indicator on page 5-17. The...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-33 warning (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outb...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-34 seats and restraints if the on indicator is lit for a child restraint the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if th...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-35 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. Also remove laptops, or other electronic dev...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-36 seats and restraints child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag are turned on, the on indicator will be lit. If the front p...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-37 modules, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring. Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location o...

  • Page 95: Child Restraints

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-38 seats and restraints warning (continued) protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly ...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-39 . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: what is the proper way to wear safety be...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-40 seats and restraints warning (continued) belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the s...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-41 { warning never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it durin...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-42 seats and restraints weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restrai...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-43 child restraint systems rear-facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness syste...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-44 seats and restraints securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-45 whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk t...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-46 seats and restraints wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision ...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-47 lower anchors lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child restra...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-48 seats and restraints lower anchor and top tether anchor locations rear seat i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. H (lower anchor): seating positions with two l...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-49 securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { warning if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors or with the safety belt, the child restra...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-50 seats and restraints { caution do not let the latch attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbin...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-51 . Use anchors 4 and 5 when installing a child restraint using latch in the left rear seating position. Installing child restraints using latch in the center and left r...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-52 seats and restraints 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 110

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-53 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 restr...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-54 seats and restraints 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 th...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-55 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 113

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-56 seats and restraints 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, al...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 seats and restraints 3-57 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5....

  • Page 115

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 3-58 seats and restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to mo...

  • Page 116: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storage . . ....

  • Page 117

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 4-2 storage glove box to open, touch the button. If equipped, there is a compact disc player and mp3 connection inside. Close the glove box manually. Armrest storage rear pull up on the lever to...

  • Page 118: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 storage 4-3 push the cover forward to access. There is a power outlet inside. To close, push the cover again and release. There are cupholders in the center console. Push and release on the pass...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 4-4 storage cargo management system to open the cargo management system, push down on the rear of the handle, then lift the handle up. Convenience net the vehicle may have a convenience net in t...

  • Page 120: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-2 horn . . . . . ...

  • Page 121: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-2 instruments and controls ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 airbag system messages . . . . 5-44 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 service vehicle ...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-3 horn press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Windshield wiper/washer with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, move the windshield wiper leve...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-4 instruments and controls int (rainsense wipe sensitivity control): move the windshield wiper lever to int. Turn the x int band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. . Turn the band u...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-5 the compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the gps satellites. When the compass display ...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-6 instruments and controls to set the clock display: 1. Press the settings screen button and press time and date. 2. Press clock display, then select off or on. 3. Press [ back to go back to t...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-7 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 t...

  • Page 127: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-8 instruments and controls warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or ...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-9 instrument cluster english base cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 129

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-10 instruments and controls english uplevel balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 130

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-11 reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhanced. Simp...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-12 instruments and controls use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. To change t...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-13 display layout: press sel while display layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the uplevel cluster. See “reconfigurable instrument cluster” earlier i...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-14 instruments and controls uplevel balanced configuration, performance similar uplevel simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fue...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-15 engine coolant temperature gauge metric base level english base level uplevel balanced configuration this gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. W...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-16 instruments and controls on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver saf...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-17 warning (continued) without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, a driver information...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-18 instruments and controls warning (continued) have the vehicle serviced right away. See airbag readiness light on page 5-16 for more information, including important safety information. Cha...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-19 { caution if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-20 instruments and controls vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the adapter removed should turn off the light. . Check that good quality fuel is ...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-21 system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If on...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-22 instruments and controls service electric parking brake light on some vehicles the service electric parking brake light should come on briefly when the vehicle is in on/run. If it does not...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-23 lane departure warning (ldw) light for some vehicles with the lane departure warning (ldw) system, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it do...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-24 instruments and controls 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 normal...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-25 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 ...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-26 instruments and controls 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 ...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-27 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 de...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-28 instruments and controls 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 ...

  • Page 148: Information Displays

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-29 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 149

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-30 instruments and controls 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 t...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-31 distance to destination: shows the distance to the destination when using route guidance. Speed limit: shows the current speed limit. The information for this page...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-32 instruments and controls 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 i...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-33 . Lane departure or lane keeping assist . Low fuel some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the hud may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See ve...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-34 instruments and controls 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 ...

  • Page 154: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-35 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 ...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-36 instruments and controls battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reason...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-37 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 dashe...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-38 instruments and controls 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 op...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-39 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 ...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-40 instruments and controls 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 ...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-41 object detection system messages 24 ghz radars off this message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive cruise contr...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-42 instruments and controls lane departure warning unavailable this message displays when attempting to activate the lane departure warning (ldw) system when it is temporarily unavailable. Th...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-43 service front camera if this message remains on after continued driving, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Do not use the lane keeping assist (lka), lan...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-44 instruments and controls . Various vehicle electrical issues. . Worn out or overheated clutch plates. . Loss of fluids. If this message appears, stop when it is safe to do so and turn off ...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-45 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 vehi...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-46 instruments and controls transmission messages service transmission this message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. Shift denied this message displays w...

  • Page 166: Vehicle

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-47 vehicle personalization use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personal...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-48 instruments and controls teen driver (if equipped) press and the following may display: . View report card . Manage settings . Change pin . Key registration . Clear all teen keys/pin view ...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-49 manage favorites this allows favorites to be edited. See “manage favorites” in “settings” under “radio” in the infotainment manual. Number of favorites shown press...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-50 instruments and controls auto rear defog if equipped, this allows the auto rear defog to be turned on or off. This feature will automatically turn on the rear window defogger when it is co...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-51 comfort and convenience select and the following may display: . Auto memory recall . Easy exit options . Chime volume . Reverse tilt mirror . Auto mirror folding ....

  • Page 171

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-52 instruments and controls select off, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 120 seconds. Power door locks select and the following may display: . Unlocked door anti-lockout . Auto door unlock . Delaye...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-53 select all doors or driver door. Passive door lock this feature can be turned on or off or used to select feedback when using the button on the driver door to lock...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-54 instruments and controls display select and the following may display: . Mode . Calibrate touchscreen . Turn display off mode select to change the display screen for day or night driving. ...

  • Page 174: Universal Remote

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-55 universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13-12. Universal remote system programming if equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. Th...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-56 instruments and controls hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver. 2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held transmitter butto...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 instruments and controls 5-57 does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not fl...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 5-58 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. ...

  • Page 178: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . ...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 6-2 lighting in canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of p (park). Auto (automatic): automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 two se...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 6-4 lighting daytime running lamps (drl) drl can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional drl are required on all vehicles first sold in canada...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 lighting 6-5 lights on with wipers if the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in auto, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exteri...

  • Page 183: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 184

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 automa...

  • Page 185: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 6-8 lighting press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. Lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, license plate lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 rundo...

  • Page 187: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 188: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio...

  • Page 189: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 190: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 (sy...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 adjus...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 sel...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 climate controls 8-5 auto defog: the climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 8-6 climate controls sensor the solar sensor, on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the te...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 climate controls 8-7 6. Front (front climate control touch screen) 7. Rear control lockout 8. Air delivery mode control rear: press this button on the front climate control touch screen to open ...

  • Page 197: Air Vents

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 8-8 climate controls air vents adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel. 1. Thumbwheel 2. Slider knob use the thumbwheels (1) near the air vents to open or ...

  • Page 198: Maintenance

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 climate controls 8-9 maintenance passenger compartment air filter the filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter shoul...

  • Page 199: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 200: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 201: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-2 driving and operating fuel additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 filling a portable fuel container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 203

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 s...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-6 driving and operating . Steering or cornering skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. . Acceleration skid — too much throttle causes the d...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-7 hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and y...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-8 driving and operating . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Winter driving driving ...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-9 warning (continued) if the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. . Che...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-10 driving and operating rocking the vehicle to get it out turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-11 pillar (b-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post. The tire and loading information label shows the number of oc...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-12 driving and operating 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity cal...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-13 example 3 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 3. Available cargo we...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-14 driving and operating { warning do not load the vehicle any heavier than the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), or either the maximum front or rear gross axle weight rating (gawr). This c...

  • Page 214: Starting And

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-15 starting and operating new vehicle break-in { caution the vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these ...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-16 driving and operating if the vehicle is not in p (park), the ignition will return to acc/ accessory and display the message shift to park in the driver information center (dic). See transm...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-17 service only mode this power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to verify the proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp as may be required fo...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-18 driving and operating driver information center (dic) will display a message. See key and lock messages on page 5-39. { caution cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing th...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-19 check the heater cord for damage. If it is damaged, do not use it. See your dealer for a replacement. Inspect the cord for damage yearly. 3. Plug it into a normal, gr...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-20 driving and operating power to the power windows and sunroof will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. All of these features will work when the ignition is...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-21 if torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of p (park). If you...

  • Page 221: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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. Exhaus...

  • Page 222: Automatic

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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. { war...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 9-9. N (neutral): in this p...

  • Page 224: Drive Systems

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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). Vehicl...

  • Page 225: Brakes

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 awa...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 t...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 228: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 sufficient enough to activate hsa. This feature is...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-30 driving and operating stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See if the vehicle is stuck on page 9-9 and “turning the systems off and on” later in this section. The indicator light for both sys...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ri...

  • Page 231: Cruise Control

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-32 driving and operating driver enhanced control when cornering hard or completing a maneuver, such as a lane change. Automatic level control the automatic level control rear suspension is av...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 tr...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-34 driving and operating 3. Press and release set− . The desired set speed briefly appears in the instrument cluster. 4. Remove foot from the accelerator. When the cruise control has been set...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-35 the speedometer reading can be displayed in either english or metric units. See instrument cluster on page 5-9. The increment value used depends on the units displaye...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-36 driving and operating see traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-29. When road conditions allow acc to be safely used, the acc can be turned back on. Acc will not engage i...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 237

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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. ...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-39 press [ on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap. Each press cycles the gap button through three settings: far, medium, or near. When pressed, the current ga...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-40 driving and operating lights will come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually. This is normal. Stationary or very slow-moving object...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-41 { warning if acc has stopped the vehicle, and if acc is disengaged, turned off, or canceled, the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop. The vehicle can move. When ...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-42 driving and operating acc may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. When following a vehicle and entering a curve, acc may not de...

  • Page 242: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 243

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ar...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-45 1. View displayed by the camera 2. Corners of the rear bumper displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects th...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-46 driving and operating the instrument cluster may have a parking assist display with bars that show “distance to object” and object location information for rpa, and on some vehicles, for t...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-47 may automatically brake hard to a stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash. { warning rear automatic braking may not avoid many types of backin...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-48 driving and operating from the back of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. Turning the features on or off the x button on the center stack is used to turn on or o...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-49 large enough to park. The system cannot detect whether it is a legal parking space. If the vehicle is equipped with perpendicular parking mode, press and hold o durin...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-50 driving and operating . A high priority vehicle message is displayed in the dic. . An incoming call is received through a connected phone. Disconnect the phone from the vehicle to prevent ...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-51 detecting the vehicle ahead fca warnings will not occur unless the fca system detects a vehicle ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the vehicle ahead indicator will di...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-52 driving and operating tailgating alert the vehicle ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. Selecting the alert timing the collision aler...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-53 vehicle to help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear. Intelligent brake assist (iba) iba may activate when the brake pedal is applie...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-54 driving and operating automatic braking if acp detects it is about to crash with the vehicle you are following that is moving or has come to a stop, and the brakes have not been applied, i...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-55 warning (continued) check mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signals. Sbza detection zones the sbza sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane o...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-56 driving and operating of the vehicle. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service. Sbza may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the side blind zone, especiall...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-57 warning (continued) marking. Always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane, or vehicle damage, injury, or death could oc...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-58 driving and operating the steering wheel. Lka uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph). { warning the lka system does not continuously steer th...

  • Page 258: Fuel

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-59 approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide an ldw alert by flashing a amber as the lane marking is crossed....

  • Page 259

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-60 driving and operating specification d4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating below 87, as it may cause engine damage and will lower fuel...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-61 vehicle may not pass a smog-check test. See malfunction indicator lamp on page 5-18. If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is determin...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-62 driving and operating warning (continued) . Fuel can spray out if the refueling nozzle is inserted too quickly. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot ...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-63 { warning attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel spillage and damage the capless fuel system. This could cause a fire and you or others ...

  • Page 263: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-64 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance wi...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-65 towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with t...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-66 driving and operating vehicles can tow in d (drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. When towing at h...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-67 lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and b...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-68 driving and operating after loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving s...

  • Page 268: Conversions And

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 driving and operating 9-69 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 covere...

  • Page 269: Notes

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 9-70 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 270: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california perchlorate ma...

  • Page 271: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-2 vehicle care tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 tire pressure for high-speed operation . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 272: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ch...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 3-36. Keep a record with all parts receipts ...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 275

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-7 3.6l v6 engine twin turbo.

  • Page 277

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 steer...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 t...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-10 vehicle care 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean 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 ...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 281

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-12 vehicle care change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oi...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 pos...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-14 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine twin turbo 1. Screws 2. Secondary air hose 3. Lower air duct clamp 4. Lower electrical connector 5. Upper electrical connector 6. Upper air duct clamp 1. Disco...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-15 3.6l v6 engine 1. Electric engine cooling fans (out of view) 2. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap 3.6l v6 engine twin turbo 1. Electric engine cooling fans (out of view) 2....

  • Page 285

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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. A...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 287

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 slow...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-20 vehicle care warning (continued) if you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop the engine if it overheats,...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-21 indicates an overheat condition exists. Driving extended distances and/or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Power steering fluid (lf3 and lf...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 i...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 f...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-24 vehicle care hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid ...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-25 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. { warning...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-26 vehicle care if the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. Automatic transmission shift lock control function check { warning when you are doing this inspe...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-27 ineffective, replace the wiper blade. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see maintenance replacement parts on page 11-14. { caution allowing the wiper arm to ...

  • Page 297: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 t...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 th...

  • Page 299: Electrical System

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 electri...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 4...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-33 mini fuses usage 31 left front heated seat 32 body control module 6 33 right front heated seat 34 antilock brake system valves 35 amplifier 37 right high beam 38 left high be...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-34 vehicle care micro relays usage 1 air conditioning compressor clutch 2 starter 4 wiper speed 5 wiper control 8 not used 10 cooling fan 11 headlamp washer 14 headlamp low beam instrument p...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 305

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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, an...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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-activ...

  • Page 307: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 an...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 tire...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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. Pass...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-41 performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see uniform tire quality grading on page 10-56. (7) maximum cold inflation load lim...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-42 vehicle care criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm's tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Tire designations tire size the followi...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-43 automatic transmission, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect ratio : the relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : a rubber coated layer of cor...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-44 vehicle care maximum inflation pressure : the maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum load rating : the lo...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-45 treadwear indicators : narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ 16 in) of tread remains. See when it is time for ne...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-46 vehicle care the tire and loading information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended pressure is the mi...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-47 tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-48 vehicle care tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tir...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-49 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 soo...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-50 vehicle care factory-installed tire inflator kits use a gm approved liquid tire sealant. Using non-approved tire sealants could damage the tpms sensors. See tire sealant and compressor ki...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-51 should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the tpms sensor. The malfunction light and the dic message should go off at the next ignitio...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-52 vehicle care matching process is no longer active. The tire learning active message on the dic display screen goes off. 11. Shut the ignition off. 12. Set all four tires to the recommende...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-53 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 ...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-54 vehicle care 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 co...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-55 maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See tire rotation on page 10-52. However, if it is necessary to replace only one axle set o...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-56 vehicle care 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 ...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-57 quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a all p...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-58 vehicle care overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Wheel alignment and ...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-59 professional vehicle wheels have a unique offset and bolt hole diameter. Professional vehicle wheels have six wheel nuts. Non-professional vehicle wheels have five wheel nuts...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-60 vehicle care { warning driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blo...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-61 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 bel...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-62 vehicle care if this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire or tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-63 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 ...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-64 vehicle care 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See storing the tire sealant and compressor kit on page 10-68. 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) and...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-65 caution (continued) farther. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove the power plug from the accessory power ...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-66 vehicle care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (5) and sealant/air hose (6) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance ...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-67 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tir...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-68 vehicle care 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom o...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-69 tire changing removing the spare tire and tools 1. Jack 2. Wrench 3. Tow hook (if equipped) 4. Fastener rod to access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove t...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-70 vehicle care 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. { warning getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly inju...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-71 9. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground. 10. Remo...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-72 vehicle care { warning never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tight...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-73 17. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench. Storing a flat or spare tire and tools { w...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-74 vehicle care stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only. ...

  • Page 344: Jump Starting

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-75 have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced and installed back onto the vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire will be available in case it is needed again...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-76 vehicle care the vehicle has a battery cover which must be removed to gain access to the battery for jump starting. 1. Clips 2. Pivot points to remove the battery cover: 1. Release the tw...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-77 these posts are used instead of a direct connection to the battery. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. { caution if the...

  • Page 347: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-78 vehicle care 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump start remote positive (+) terminal for the discharged battery. 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) c...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-79 recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the ve...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-80 vehicle care the vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See the following information on dolly towi...

  • Page 350: Appearance Care

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-81 dolly towing from the rear the vehicle cannot be dolly towed from the rear. Appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-82 vehicle care washed. This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If using an automatic car wash, follow the car wash instructions. The windshield wiper and ...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-83 the bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum or stainless steel. To prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions: . Be sure the molding is cool to the to...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-84 vehicle care windshield and wiper blades clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer f...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-85 caution (continued) automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Brak...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-86 vehicle care chemical paint spotting airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etc...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-87 { caution to prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass. Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger. Cleaning the w...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-88 vehicle care cleaning high gloss surfaces and vehicle information and radio displays for vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Be...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 vehicle care 10-89 cargo cover and convenience net wash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water, and then dry completely. Care of safety belts keep...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 10-90 vehicle care removing and replacing the floor mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings ov...

  • Page 360: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . ...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 routin...

  • Page 362: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 equ...

  • Page 363: Maintenance

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 p...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. See exterior care on page 10-81. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See wiper bla...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ...

  • Page 368: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 ...

  • Page 369: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 11-10 service and maintenance additional maintenance and care your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle per...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 service and maintenance 11-11 fluids proper fluid levels and approved fluids protect the vehicle’s systems and components. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11-13 for gm approved fl...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 11-12 service and maintenance . Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right tires. Your dealer can also provide tire/wheel balancing services to ensure smooth vehicle operati...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 service and maintenance 11-13 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification ...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 8...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 service and maintenance 11-15 part gm part number acdelco part number spark plugs 3.6l (lf3) 12642791 41-118 3.6l (lfx) 12622561 41-109 wiper blades driver side – 65 cm (25.6 in) 25892079 — pas...

  • Page 375: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 376: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 377: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 amou...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 379

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 380: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 381

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 t...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 m...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 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 1-888-44...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 customer information 13-5 cadillac owner centre (canada) cadillacowner.Ca visit the cadillac owner centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Locate owner resources such as lease-en...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 13-6 customer information . Emergency tow from a public road or highway: tow to the nearest cadillac dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistanc...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 customer information 13-7 service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. . Alternative service: if assistance cannot be provided right away, the roadside ser...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 13-8 customer information public transportation or fuel reimbursement if overnight warranty repairs are needed, and public transportation is used, the expense must be supported by original recei...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 customer information 13-9 vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment gm p...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 13-10 customer information give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see roadside service on page 13-5. Gather the following in...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 customer information 13-11 service bulletins service bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service general motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contai...

  • Page 391: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 13-12 customer information radio frequency statement this vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies with part 15/part 18 of the federal communications commission (fcc)...

  • Page 392: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 customer information 13-13 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify transport canada immediately, ...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 13-14 customer information event data recorders this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situatio...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 customer information 13-15 onstar terms and conditions and privacy statement on the onstar website. Infotainment system if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infota...

  • Page 395: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 396: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 397: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 14-2 onstar press = to: . Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. . Give onstar hands-free calling voice commands. . Give onstar turn-by-turn navigation voice commands. Requires a s...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 onstar 14-3 security onstar provides services including stolen vehicle assistance, remote ignition block, and roadside assistance, if equipped. Onstar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely, if e...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 14-4 onstar destination download: press q , then request the advisor to download directions to the navigation system in the vehicle (if equipped). After the call ends, press the “go” button on t...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 onstar 14-5 onstar hands-free calling this service allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. To make a call 1. Press = . System responds: “onstar ready.” 2. Say “call.” system respo...

  • Page 401: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 14-6 onstar vehicle diagnostics onstar vehicle diagnostics can perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and other major vehicle systems. It a...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 onstar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service provider must also have coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with onstar services. Service involving location informati...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 14-8 onstar potential issues onstar cannot perform remote door unlock or stolen vehicle assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days. After five days, onstar can contact ...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 onstar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent. Onstar - software acknowledgements certain onstar components include libcurl and unzip so...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 14-10 onstar kai uwe rommel, steve salisbury, dave smith, steven m. Schweda, christian spieler, cosmin truta, antoine verheijen, paul von behren, rich wales, mike white. This software is provid...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-18, 9-52 adapt...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 exterior lighting battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 index i-3 clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 cluster, instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 collision damage repair . . . . . . 13-8 compact spare tire . . . . . ...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 i-4 index driving (cont'd) loss of control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 off-road recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 wet roads . . . . . . ....

  • Page 410

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 index i-5 forward collision alert (fca) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 frequency statement radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 front seats adjustment . . . . ....

  • Page 411

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 i-6 index high-beam on light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 high-speed operation . . . . . . . . 10-47 hill and mountain roads . . . . . . . . 9-7 hill start assist (hsa) . . . . . . . . . 9-29 hood...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 index i-7 lighting adaptive forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 i-8 index messages (cont'd) lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40 object detection system . . . . .5-41 ride control system . . . . . . . . . .5-43 security . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 index i-9 parking or backing assistance systems . . . . . . . . . .9-44 passenger airbag status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 passenger compartment air filter . . . . ...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 i-10 index ride control systems limited slip rear axle . . . . . . . .9-31 magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43 roads driv...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 index i-11 shift lock control function check, automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 shifting into park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20 out of park . . . ....

  • Page 417

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 i-12 index tires (cont'd) inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45 pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 pressu...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 index i-13 vehicle care storing the tire sealant and compressor kit . . . . . . . 10-68 tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 vehicle data recording and privacy . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 419: Notes

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada-7707485) - 2015 - crc - 10/31/14 i-14 index 2 notes.