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Cadillac 2015 XTS Owner's Manual
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Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14
2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-20
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-26
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-40
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-62
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Summary of 2015 XTS
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Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14 2015 cadillac xts owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14 2015 cadillac xts owner manual m service and maintenance . . . 11-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts . . . . . . . 11-6 maintenance records...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14 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 emblem, and xts are trademarks and/or ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/30/14 iv introduction symbols the vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, ...
Page 5: In Brief
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 6: Instrument Panel
Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 1-2 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview.
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-8. 2. Electric parking brake on page 9-24. Instrument panel illumination control on page 6-6. Head-up display (hud) on page 5-31 (if equipped). 3. Exterior lamp co...
Page 8: Initial Drive
Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 1-4 in brief initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refe...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 in brief 1-5 canceling a remote start to cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 1-6 in brief see remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-2 and trunk on page 2-13. Windows the power windows only operate with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, or when re...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 in brief 1-7 see power seat adjustment on page 3-6. Lumbar adjustment base to adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease lumbar support. . Pre...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 1-8 in brief if equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features. . Move feature select (1) to display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll thro...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 in brief 1-9 memory buttons also store outside mirror and power tilt and telescoping steering column positions. See memory seats on page 3-8 and vehicle personalization on page 5-46. Second row seats...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 1-10 in brief see head restraints on page 3-2 and power seat adjustment on page 3-6. Safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Saf...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 in brief 1-11 interior mirror adjustment hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Automatic dimming rearview mirror the vehicle has an automatic dimmin...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 1-12 in brief reading lamps there are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 in brief 1-13 5 : turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior lamp controls on page 6-1 . Turn and lane-change signals on page 6-5 . Headlamp ...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 temperature ...
Page 19: Vehicle Features
Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 driv...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 control u...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 in brief 1-17 sel: press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. See driver information center (dic) on page 5-28. Forward collision alert (fca) syst...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 1-18 in brief parking assist if equipped, rear parking assist (rpa) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in r (reverse). It operates at speeds less than ...
Page 23: Performance And
Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 in brief 1-19 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 (15 in...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 1-20 in brief . 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 message is...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 in brief 1-21 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 the ...
Page 26: Notes
Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 1-22 in brief 2 notes.
Page 27: Keys, Doors, And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 be f...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 q (lock): press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on second press to indicate locking. See “remote lock, unlock, start” un...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-4 keys, doors, and windows least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the rke transmitter. See remote vehicle start on page 2-7. 7 (vehicle locator/panic alarm): press an...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 button ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-6 keys, doors, and windows starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery if the transmitter battery is weak, or if there is interference with the signal, the dic may display no remote detecte...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 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 into the...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-8 keys, doors, and windows start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run ...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 conditions in which remote start will not work the remote start will not operate if any of the following occur: . The ignition is in any mode other than off. . The transm...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-10 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 the dri...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 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 unlock ...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-12 keys, doors, and windows automatic door locks the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of p (park). To unlock the doors:...
Page 39: Doors
Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 if the rear inside door handle is being pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, ...
Page 41: Vehicle Security
Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 there is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trun...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-16 keys, doors, and windows will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system. The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the driver door is ...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 the security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more rke transmit...
Page 44: Exterior Mirrors
Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-18 keys, doors, and windows exterior mirrors convex mirrors { caution a convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the ...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 folding mirrors manual folding mirrors the mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror o...
Page 46: Interior Mirrors
Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-20 keys, doors, and windows interior mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror to adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the ...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 the power windows only operate with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory power (rap)...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-22 keys, doors, and windows programming the power windows if the vehicle battery has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the front power windows will need to be reprogrammed for the...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 if the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly. Sun visors pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount t...
Page 50: Roof
Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-24 keys, doors, and windows attach it to the hooks at the top of the window. To close the sunshade, use the handle to release it from the hooks and roll it down. Roof sunroof for vehicles equipped...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 sunshade switch open/close: press and hold the front or rear of q to open or close the sunshade to the desired position. Express open/express close: press and release t...
Page 52: Notes
Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 2-26 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.
Page 53: Seats And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 power seat adjustment . . ....
Page 54: Head Restraints
Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 in a c...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 the ...
Page 56: Front Seats
Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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. Pull th...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 adjustments of ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 stack. ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-7 to adjust the lumbar support, see lumbar adjustment on page 3-7. Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help a...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 will no...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 adju...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 rke tr...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 to the...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-12 seats and restraints 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 turn on durin...
Page 65: Rear Seats
Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-13 rear seats folding the seatback either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. { caution folding a rea...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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. 2. P...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 front se...
Page 68: Safety Belts
Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-16 seats and restraints safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not let anyone r...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-17 safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wea...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-18 seats and restraints . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is ...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-19 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety ...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-20 seats and restraints push down on the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide/ trim up. After the height adjuster ...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-21 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic co...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-22 seats and restraints to remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the s...
Page 75: Airbag System
Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-23 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 protect t...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-24 seats and restraints . A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger. All vehicle airbags have the word airbag on the...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-25 warning (continued) occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airba...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-26 seats and restraints 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 seat-mou...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-27 warning (continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anyth...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-28 seats and restraints seat-mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are no...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-29 what will you see after an airbag inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may no...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-30 seats and restraints additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-31 { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of t...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-32 seats and restraints off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child ...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-33 if the off indicator is lit for an adult-sized occupant if a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-34 seats and restraints lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. . Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger ...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-35 diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, any airbag module, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiri...
Page 88: Child Restraints
Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-36 seats and restraints replacing airbag system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protec...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-37 the manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until th...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-38 seats and restraints { warning never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt proper...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-39 warning (continued) tightened around a child’s neck, the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to ...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-40 seats and restraints warning (continued) the front outboard seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Selection of a particular restraint should take into considerat...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-41 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 system hol...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-42 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 vehi...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-43 never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. { warning a child in a rear-facing chi...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-44 seats and restraints lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. Latch attachments on the child restraint are ...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-45 top tether anchor a top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-46 seats and restraints to assist in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist in locating the top tet...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-47 { warning to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child rest...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-48 seats and restraints seating position. If you need to install child restraints in both the center and left rear seating positions, the one in the center seating position will need to be secured...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-49 1.4. Attach and fasten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached,...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-50 seats and restraints if the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using ...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-51 if the vehicle has the latch system and it was being used during a crash, new latch system parts may be needed. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the latch sys...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-52 seats and restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-53 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-54 seats and restraints if more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read where to put the restraint on page 3-42. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. Fo...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 seats and restraints 3-55 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into...
Page 108: Notes
Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 3-56 seats and restraints 2 notes.
Page 109: Storage
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storage . . . . . ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 acce...
Page 111: Additional Storage
Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 passenger...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 the tr...
Page 113: Instruments And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 114: Controls
Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-2 instruments and controls ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 airbag system messages . . . . 5-44 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 service vehicle messa...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 lever to ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 up for...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-5 vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a gps signal. The compass system will automatically determine when a gps signal is restored and provide ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-6 instruments and controls 3. Press [ back to go back to the previous menu. Power outlets the accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player....
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-7 indicator light turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the retained accessory power (rap) off and then back on. See retained accesso...
Page 120: Warning Lights,
Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 repla...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-9 instrument cluster base level.
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-10 instruments and controls uplevel, balanced configuration shown.
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-11 reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhanced. Simple co...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 the cl...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 in thi...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-14 instruments and controls fuel gauge base level uplevel balanced configuration, performance similar uplevel simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates a...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-15 here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge re...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-16 instruments and controls under some driving conditions, including those listed below, it is normal for the temperature to rise above the usual operating range and approach the far end of the ga...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-17 if the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is ...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-18 instruments and controls light either the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If the on symbol is lit on the passenger a...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-19 of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping to maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-20 instruments and controls . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continue...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-21 the vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the vehicle is placed in service only mode and the malfunc...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-22 instruments and controls electric parking brake light the parking brake status light comes on when the parking brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is relea...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-23 if the abs light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock brakes are not functioning. If both the abs and the brake system warning light a...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-24 instruments and controls the traction off light comes on when the traction control system (tcs) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the tcs/stabilitrak button. This light and the stab...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-25 engine coolant temperature warning light on some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the deale...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-26 instruments and controls engine oil pressure light { caution lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-27 high-beam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 6-3. Intellibeam ® light this light comes on ...
Page 140: Information Displays
Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-28 instruments and controls adaptive cruise control light this light is white when the adaptive cruise control (acc, if equipped) is on and ready, and turns green when the acc is set and active. S...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-29 s or t : press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go back to the previous menu. Sel (select): press to open a menu or select a men...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-30 instruments and controls average fuel economy (base cluster): shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (l/ 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on t...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-31 switches to the gap setting page. This page shows the current gap setting along with the vehicle ahead telltale. Battery voltage: shows the current battery voltage. Oil...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-32 instruments and controls { caution if you try to use the hud image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the hud image as a parking aid. The hud in...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-33 $ (image adjustment): press down or lift up to center the hud image. The hud image can only be adjusted up and down, not side to side. ! (display view): press to select...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-34 instruments and controls all hud views may briefly display audio information when the driver uses the steering wheel controls to adjust the audio settings appearing in the instrument cluster. I...
Page 147: Vehicle Messages
Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-35 hud troubleshooting check that: . Nothing is covering the hud lens. . Hud brightness setting is not too dim or too bright. . Hud is adjusted to the proper height. . Pol...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-36 instruments and controls transport mode on this message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some features can be disabled while in this mode, including remote keyless entry (rke...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-37 adaptive cruise temporarily unavailable this message displays when attempting to activate adaptive cruise control (acc) when it is temporarily unavailable. The acc syst...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-38 instruments and controls engine cooling system messages a/c off due to high engine temp this message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To av...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-39 message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See engine oil on page 10-9. Oil pressure low — stop engine this message displays if low oil pressure l...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-40 instruments and controls number of keys programmed this message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. Remote left in vehicle this message displays when leaving the vehicle with the...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-41 braking functions of the auto collision preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the alert setting, but braking is less...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-42 instruments and controls assistance system when they are temporarily unavailable. The system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions: . The radar is not clean. Keep...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-43 (sbza) and rear cross traffic alert (rcta) features will not work. Take the vehicle to your dealer. Side detection system unavailable this message indicates that side b...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-44 instruments and controls service traction control this message displays when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). See traction control/electronic stability control on page...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-45 tire learning active this message displays when the system is learning new tires. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 10-43. Tire low add air to tire this messa...
Page 158: Vehicle
Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-46 instruments and controls vehicle speed messages selected speed limit exceeded this message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See “speed warning” under driver in...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-47 personalization menus the following list of menu items may be available: . Time and date . Language (language) . Valet mode . Radio . Vehicle . Bluetooth . Voice . Disp...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-48 instruments and controls compensation technology” under “infotainment system settings” in the infotainment manual. Select off or on. Maximum start up volume this feature sets the maximum startu...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-49 select off or on. Collision/detection systems select the collision/detection systems menu and the following may be displayed if equipped: . Alert type . Auto collision ...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-50 instruments and controls auto memory recall this feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored 1 or 2 button positions when entering the vehicle. See memory seats on page...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-51 unlocked door anti-lockout when on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is selected, the delayed door lock menu will be av...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-52 instruments and controls 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 the vehicle. See remote keyless entry...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 instruments and controls 5-53 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. Selec...
Page 166: Notes
Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 5-54 instruments and controls 2 notes.
Page 167: Lighting
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 6-2 lighting ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 2 (headlamps): turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 lighting 6-3 the high beams may not turn off automatically if the system cannot detect another vehicle's lamps because of any of the following: . The other vehicle's lamps are missing, damaged, obstr...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 6-4 lighting . The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in p (park). When the drl are on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and other lamps will not be on. The drl turn off when the headlam...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 lighting 6-5 to enable afl, set the exterior lamp control to the auto position. Moving the control out of the auto position will deactivate the system. Afl will operate when the vehicle speed is grea...
Page 172: Interior Lighting
Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 6-6 lighting the turn and lane-change signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 lighting 6-7 to change the dome lamp settings, press: off: turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. Door: the lamp comes on when a door is opened. On: turns the lamp on. Reading lamps there are ...
Page 174: Lighting Features
Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 6-8 lighting lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on brie...
Page 175: Infotainment
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, aud...
Page 176: Notes
Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.
Page 177: Climate Controls
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 8-2 climate controls 8. Recirculation climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temperature) 5. A/...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 adjusted, ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 selected...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 climate controls 8-5 humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window f...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 tempera...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 the r...
Page 184: Air Vents
Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 close...
Page 185: Maintenance
Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 should be ...
Page 186: Notes
Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.
Page 187: Driving And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehicle . . . . . . ....
Page 188: Driving Information
Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-2 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57 trailer towing ...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 for ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-4 driving and operating if the vehicle seems harder to steer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may be a problem with the system. You will still have power steering, but steering wil...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-5 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Los...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-6 driving and operating warning (continued) after driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing wat...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-7 warning (continued) loss of steering. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear. . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-8 driving and operating . Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. { warning snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon ...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-9 warning (continued) vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph). R...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-10 driving and operating tire and loading information label label example a vehicle-specific tire and loading information label is attached to the vehicle center pillar (b-pillar). With the driver...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-11 and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may no...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-12 driving and operating 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 weight ...
Page 199: Starting And
Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-13 if you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, o...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-14 driving and operating caution (continued) breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Ignition positions th...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-15 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to p (park), and turn the ignition off. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in p (park) to turn the ignit...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-16 driving and operating { caution do not try to shift to p (park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to p (park) only when the vehicle is stopped. { cau...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-17 try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the button and the accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-18 driving and operating if you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in p (park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved ...
Page 205: Engine Exhaust
Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-19 parking over things that burn { warning things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or oth...
Page 206: Automatic
Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-20 driving and operating running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the v...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-21 lever button pressed before shifting from p (park) when the ignition is in on/run. If you cannot shift out of p (park), ease pressure on the shift lever, then push the shi...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-22 driving and operating { caution if the vehicle accelerates slowly, or does not shift gears, the transmission could be damaged. Have the vehicle serviced right away. M (manual mode): this positi...
Page 209: Drive Systems
Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-23 drive systems all-wheel drive if equipped, this feature transfers torque to the rear wheels as required. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road condi...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-24 driving and operating suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with abs. Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let abs work...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-25 flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the red parking brake status light is flashing. See your dealer. See electric parking brake light on page ...
Page 212: Ride Control Systems
Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-26 driving and operating control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or s...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-27 stabilitrak activates when the system senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. Stabilitrak selectively applies b...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-28 driving and operating turning the systems off and on the button for tcs and stabilitrak is on the center stack. { caution do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when tcs is off. The vehi...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-29 sport: use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting provides more “feel,” or response to road conditions. The vehicle is normally in ...
Page 216: Cruise Control
Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-30 driving and operating cruise control { warning cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. Do not use cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. C...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-31 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press set− down to the second detent. * (cancel): press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Sett...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-32 driving and operating . To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments, briefly press set− down to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. . To decrea...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-33 maintain the selected following gap. To disengage acc, apply the brake. If acc is controlling your vehicle speed when the traction control system (tcs) or electronic stabi...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-34 driving and operating j (on/off): press to turn the system on or off. The indicator turns white on the instrument cluster when acc is turned on. +res (resume/accelerate): press the control up b...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-35 resuming a set speed if the acc is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, acc is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. To begin using acc ...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-36 driving and operating 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 displayed. Se...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-37 if this symbol is not displaying, acc will not respond to or brake to vehicles ahead. Acc automatically slows the vehicle down and adjusts vehicle speed to follow the vehi...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-38 driving and operating control. If stopped for more than two minutes or if the driver door is opened and the driver safety belt is unbuckled, the acc automatically applies the electric parking b...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-39 { warning on curves, acc may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or...
Page 226: Driver Assistance
Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-40 driving and operating do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The driver will often need to ...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-41 warning (continued) under many conditions, these systems will not: . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area mo...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-42 driving and operating 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 that ar...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-43 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, fpa. As th...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-44 driving and operating 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 backing cra...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-45 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 off th...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-46 driving and operating { warning fca is a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When approaching a slower-moving or stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or when following a vehicle too clo...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-47 collision alert with head-up display without head-up display when your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red fca display will flash on the winds...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-48 driving and operating alert will occur. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timings may not be appropriate for all drivers and...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-49 { warning acp is an emergency crash preparation feature and is not designed to avoid crashes. Do not rely on acp to brake the vehicle. Acp may not: . Respond to stopped ve...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-50 driving and operating { warning using the automatic collision preparation system while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Turn the system off when towing...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-51 over that is in the side blind zone. This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane change, check the sbza display, check mirrors, glance over your ...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-52 driving and operating when sbza is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off, the side blind zone alert on option will not be available on the personalization menu. Lane depa...
Page 239: Fuel
Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-53 when ldw is on, @ is green if ldw is available to warn of a lane departure. If the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in that direction,...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-54 driving and operating use of seasonal fuels use summer and winter fuels in the appropriate season. The fuels industry automatically modifies the fuel for the appropriate season. If fuel is left...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-55 warning (continued) . Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. . Do not leave the fuel pump unattended. . Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel. ...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-56 driving and operating filling the tank with a portable gas can if the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable gas can: 1. Locate the capless funnel adapter from within the v...
Page 243: Trailer Towing
Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-57 trailer towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with pr...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-58 driving and operating 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 the ha...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-59 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 high a...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-60 driving and operating 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 bolts ...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 driving and operating 9-61 proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer. Total weight on your vehicle's tires be sure the vehicle's tires are inflate...
Page 248: Conversions And
Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 9-62 driving and operating conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment { caution some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by ...
Page 249: Vehicle Care
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks doing your own service ...
Page 250: General Information
Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-2 vehicle care tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . ...
Page 251: Vehicle Checks
Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-3 vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always fol...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-4 vehicle care 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release handle. The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center. Push the handle to the right and at the ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview 3.6l v6 engine.
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-6 vehicle care 1. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10-13. 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (under engine cover). See power steering fluid on page 10-21. 3. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-7 3.6l v6 engine twin turbo.
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 on page 10-21. 3. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 the en...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 add e...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 oil ...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 oil cha...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 possible...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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. Disconnect...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-15 cooling system the cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 3.6l v6 engine 1. Electric engine cooling fans (out of view) 2. Coolant surge tank...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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. Any re...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 for ...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 cap, ...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 slowly co...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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, and ...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 the power steeri...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-22 vehicle care temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding washer fluid the appropriate message will appear on the driver information...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-23 some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly ...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-24 vehicle care { warning if too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add ...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-25 { warning do not use a match or flame near a vehicle's battery. If you need more light, use a flashlight. When working around a vehicle’s battery, shield your eyes with protective...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-26 vehicle care 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See electric parking brake on page 9-24. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immedi...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-27 . To check the p (park) mechanism's holding ability: with the engine running, shift to p (park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer ...
Page 276: Headlamp Aiming
Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 the he...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 the bul...
Page 278: Electrical System
Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-30 vehicle care replacement bulbs exterior lamp bulb number back-up lamp 921 (w16w) license plate lamp w5w ll for replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Electrical system electri...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-31 fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-32 vehicle care the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. J-case fuses usage 6 wiper 12 starter j-case fuses usage 21 rear power windows 22 sunroof 24 fro...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-33 mini fuses usage 3 air conditioning compressor clutch 4 not used 5 engine control module run/crank 8 ignition coils – even (six cylinder engine) 9 ignition coils – odd (six cylind...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-34 vehicle care mini fuses usage 50 left high intensity discharge headlamp 51 horn 52 cluster run/crank 53 run/crank for inside rearview mirror, rear vision camera 54 run/crank for heating, venti...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-35 instrument panel fuse block the instrument panel fuse block is in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-36 vehicle care fuses usage 15 airbag 16 glove box 17 heater ventilation air conditioning controller 18 pre-fuse for fuses 1, 4, and 5 19 electronic steering column lock 20 automatic occupant sen...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-37 the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Mini fuses usage 5 not used 6 not used 7 not used mini fuses usage 8 not used 12 not used 15 not...
Page 286: Wheels And Tires
Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-38 vehicle care mini fuses usage 33 not used j-case fuses usage 1 not used 2 not used 3 not used 4 leveling compressor 9 not used 10 not used 11 not used 13 not used 14 not used 34 not used 35 no...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-39 warning (continued) and a serious crash. See vehicle load limits on page 9-9. . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serio...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-40 vehicle care traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice-covered roads. See winter tires on page 10-40. Winter tires this vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Wint...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-41 caution (continued) overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The tir...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-42 vehicle care 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 exce...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-43 tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires....
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-44 vehicle care when a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as ...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-45 tpms malfunction light and message the tpms will not function properly if one or more of the tpms sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-46 vehicle care using a tpms relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear. See your dealer for service o...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-47 tire inspection we recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if:...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-48 vehicle care see tire pressure on page 10-40 and vehicle load limits on page 9-9. Reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 10-43. Check that all whee...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-49 equipped, be replaced after six years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacture date is the last four digits of the dot tire identification number (tin) which is molded into...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-50 vehicle care winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for h, v, w, y, and zr speed rated tires. Never exceed the winter tire's maximum speed...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-51 different size tires and wheels if wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-52 vehicle care { warning using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air, and cause l...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-53 if a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See tires on page 10-38. If air goes out of a tire, it is ...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-54 vehicle care { warning changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-55 3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed. 4. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. Re...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-56 vehicle care { warning lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the ve...
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Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-57 10. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 11. Remove the flat tire. { warning rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-58 vehicle care warning (continued) aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See capacities and specifications on page 12-2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specif...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-59 1. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to remove the fastener rod. 2. Replace the fastener rod with the one provided in the foam. 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to tighten the fastener...
Page 308: Jump Starting
Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-60 vehicle care do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. { caution tire chains will not fit the compac...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-61 1. Clips 2. Pivot points to remove the battery cover: 1. Release the two rear clips (1). 2. Lift the battery cover up toward the front of the vehicle to release it from the pivot ...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-62 vehicle care { caution if the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative gr...
Page 311: Towing The Vehicle
Black plate (63,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-63 { warning fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cab...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-64 vehicle care { caution improper use of the tow eye can cause vehicle damage. Use caution and low speeds to prevent damage to the vehicle. Carefully open the cover by using the small notch that...
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Black plate (65,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-65 { caution if the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not ...
Page 314: Appearance Care
Black plate (66,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-66 vehicle care dolly towing from the front (all-wheel drive) vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot be dolly towed. Dolly towing from the rear the vehicle cannot be dolly towed from the rear. Appe...
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Black plate (67,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-67 caution (continued) products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate di...
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Black plate (68,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-68 vehicle care caution (continued) may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. To keep the paint finish looking n...
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Black plate (69,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-69 . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. { caution failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp co...
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Black plate (70,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-70 vehicle care { caution chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium, or sodium chloride...
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Black plate (71,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-71 finish damage quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in you...
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Black plate (72,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-72 vehicle care interior glass to clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if necessary, after...
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Black plate (73,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-73 cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean the entire fabric o...
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Black plate (74,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-74 vehicle care { caution use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface in the vehicl...
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Black plate (75,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 vehicle care 10-75 the driver side floor mat is held in place by button-type retainers. Removing and replacing the floor mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remo...
Page 324: Notes
Black plate (76,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 10-76 vehicle care 2 notes.
Page 325: Service And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 recommended fluids, ...
Page 326: Maintenance
Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 11-2 service and maintenance warning (continued) if in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See doing your own service work on page 10-3. At your dealer, you can be cert...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 service and maintenance 11-3 system whenever the oil is changed. See engine oil life system on page 10-11. Every engine oil change . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See engine oi...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 11-4 service and maintenance additional required services every service . Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every service. See tire rotation on page 10-47. At each fuel stop . Engine oil level ch...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 service and maintenance 11-5 . Replace brake fluid (or every three years, whichever occurs first). Every 80 000 km/50,000 miles . Spark plug replacement and spark plug wire inspection (lf3 twin turbo...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 11-6 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 service and maintenance 11-7 usage fluid/lubricant hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, and release pawl lubriplate lubricant aerosol (gm part no. 89021668) or lubricant meeti...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 11-8 service and maintenance part gm part number acdelco part number spark plugs 3.6l (lf3) 12642791 41-118 3.6l (lfx) 12622561 41-109 wiper blades driver side – 65 cm (25.6 in) 25892079 — passenger ...
Page 333: Maintenance Records
Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 service and maintenance 11-9 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the bo...
Page 334: Notes
Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 11-10 service and maintenance 2 notes.
Page 335: Technical Data
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 336: Vehicle Data
Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 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 amount, s...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code horsepower torque spark plug gap 3.6l v6 engine (lf3) 8 306 kw@ 6000 rpm (410 hp@6000 rpm) 500 y@1900– 5600 rpm (369 lb ft @ 1900– 5600 rpm) ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing.
Page 339: Customer
Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information radio frequency identification (rfid) . . . . . . . . 13-1 vehicle data recording and privacy vehicle data recording and privacy . ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087803) - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 13-2 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 situations, suc...
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Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-18, 9-48 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . 9-32 a...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 exterior lighting battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 power protection . . . . . ...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 index i-3 control traction and electronic stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 convenience net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 convex mirrors . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 i-4 index electrical system engine compartment fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 fuses and circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 instrument panel fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 index i-5 fuel (cont'd) filling a portable fuel container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56 filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-54 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14 low fuel warning light ....
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 i-6 index i ignition positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 indicator vehicle ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 infants and young children, restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 infotainment . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 index i-7 lights (cont'd) engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-26 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 high-beam on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 high/low beam changer . . . . . . 6-3 lane departure warning...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 i-8 index mirrors (cont'd) heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19 power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 tilt in reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19 monitor system, tire pressure . . . . ....
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 index i-9 rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15 rear window sunshade . . . . . . . 2-23 rearview mirrors automatic dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 reclining...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 i-10 index service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 doing your own work . . . . . . . .10-3 engine soon light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18 mainten...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 index i-11 tires (cont'd) inflation monitor system . . . . 10-43 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44 pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 pressu...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/24/14 i-12 index wheels alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 different size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 when it is time for new tires . . . . . . . ...