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Cadillac 2016 XTS Owner's Manual

Summary of 2016 XTS

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  • Page 2: Contents

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 keys, doors, and windows . . . . . 27 seats and restraints . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 2 introduction introduction 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, ...

  • Page 4

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 introduction 3 danger, warning, and caution warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { danger danger indicates a hazard with a high level ...

  • Page 5

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 4 introduction + : fuses 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer ( : heated steering wheel j : latch system child restraints * : malfunction indicator lamp : : oil pressure o : power / : remote vehicle start > : safety ...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 5 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview . . . . . . 6 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . . . 8 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 6 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview.

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    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 7 1. Air vents 0 175. 2. Electric parking brake 0 201. Instrument panel illumination control 0 165. Head-up display (hud) 0 137 (if equipped). 3. Exterior lamp controls 0 160. Turn signal lever. See turn a...

  • Page 9: Initial Drive

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 8 in brief initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the ...

  • Page 10

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 9 door locks to lock or unlock a door manually: . Use the key in the driver door. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. See door locks 0 36. . From the inside, to lock a door push down on the door lock kno...

  • Page 11

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 10 in brief or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory power (rap) 0 194. The power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. Each passenger door has a switch that co...

  • Page 12

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 11 . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. See power seat adjustment 0 56....

  • Page 13

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 12 in brief reclining seatbacks base shown, uplevel similar to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. See reclining seatbacks 0 58. M...

  • Page 14

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 13 memory buttons 1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition is changed from off to on/run or acc/accessory. When easy exit options is enabled in the personalization menu, the seats will move rearward when the...

  • Page 15

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 14 in brief safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety belts 0 65. . How to wear safety belts properly 0 66. . Lap-shoulder belt 0 67. . Low...

  • Page 16

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 15 the vehicle has manual folding mirrors or, if equipped, power folding mirrors. See folding mirrors 0 45. Interior mirror adjustment hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area be...

  • Page 17

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 16 in brief come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp. Press the lamp lenses to turn the rear passenger rea...

  • Page 18

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 17 with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, move the lever to select the wiper speed. Hi : use for fast wipes. Lo : use for slow wipes. Int : use this setting for intermittent wipes or rainsens...

  • Page 19

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 18 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 controls 2. Fan co...

  • Page 20: Vehicle Features

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 19 see dual automatic climate control system 0 169 and rear climate control system 0 174 (if equipped). Transmission tap shift tap shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To...

  • Page 21

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 20 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 up briefly to resu...

  • Page 22

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 21 forward collision alert (fca) system if equipped, fca may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. Fca provides a green indicator, v , when a vehicle is detected ahead. This indicator ...

  • Page 23

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 22 in brief surround vision if equipped, views around the vehicle display on the center stack to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers. See “surround vision” under assistance systems for parking or backing 0 217...

  • Page 24

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 23 system detects the vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a crash with a detected object behind your vehicle in your path, it may automatically brake hard to a stop. See assistance systems for parking or ...

  • Page 25: Performance And

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 24 in brief sunroof switch vent feature : press and hold the front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press and hold the rear of ~ to close the vent. Comfort...

  • Page 26

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 in brief 25 instrument cluster and the appropriate dic message is displayed. See ride control system messages 0 147. . Press and release the g button again to turn on both systems. See traction control/electronic s...

  • Page 27

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 26 in brief 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the change engine oil soon message is not on, the system is reset. See engine oil life system 0 252. Driving for bett...

  • Page 28: Keys, Doors, And

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 27 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 r...

  • Page 29

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 28 keys, doors, and windows there is a key inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the driver door and for locking the rear seatbacks so they cannot be folded. See rear ...

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    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 29 other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter. Q (lock) : press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn...

  • Page 31

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 30 keys, doors, and windows turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. X (remote trunk release) : press twice quickly to release the trunk. Keyless access operati...

  • Page 32

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 31 if other electronic devices interfere with the rke transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the rke transmitter inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the doors may loc...

  • Page 33

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 32 keys, doors, and windows key lock cylinder on the driver door handle. Then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position, five times within 10 seconds. The driver information center (dic) displays ready ...

  • Page 34

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 33 vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The dic display should now show ready for remote # 1. 4. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket. The ...

  • Page 35

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 34 keys, doors, and windows replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery replacement caution when replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body c...

  • Page 36

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 35 / (remote vehicle start) : this button will be on the rke transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. If equipped, heated and ventilated front seats may also come on if enabled in vehic...

  • Page 37

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 36 keys, doors, and windows . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then back off. Conditions in which remote start will not work the remote start will not operate if any of the following o...

  • Page 38

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 37 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 driver door handle, p...

  • Page 39

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 38 keys, doors, and windows 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 the doors. Delay...

  • Page 40

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 39 the power door locks can be programmed through the driver information center (dic). See vehicle personalization 0 150. Lockout protection if the vehicle is in acc/ accessory or on/run an...

  • Page 41: Doors

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 40 keys, doors, and windows doors trunk { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the t...

  • Page 42

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 41 use the handle to assist in closing the trunk. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. If the vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area can still be accessed by folding the rear seat: 1...

  • Page 43: Vehicle Security

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 42 keys, doors, and windows vehicle security this vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle alarm system this vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. T...

  • Page 44

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 43 disarming the alarm system to disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . Press k on the rke transmitter. . Unlock the vehicle using the keyless access syst...

  • Page 45: Exterior Mirrors

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 44 keys, doors, and windows undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket in the center console. See key and lock messages 0 144. If the ignition modes will n...

  • Page 46

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 45 memory mirrors the vehicle may have memory mirrors. See memory seats 0 59. Side blind zone alert (sbza) the vehicle may have sbza. See side blind zone alert (sbza) 0 227. Turn signal ind...

  • Page 47: Interior Mirrors

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 46 keys, doors, and windows interior mirrors interior rearview mirrors adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. If equipped with onstar, the vehicle may have three control button...

  • Page 48

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 47 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) 0 194. The power ...

  • Page 49

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 48 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 express-up featur...

  • Page 50

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 49 pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod. Rear window sunshade on vehicles with a rear w...

  • Page 51: Roof

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 50 keys, doors, and windows roof sunroof if equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in on/run or acc/ accessory, or in retained accessory power (rap) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See ignition po...

  • Page 52

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 keys, doors, and windows 51 dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically ope...

  • Page 53: Seats And

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 52 seats and restraints seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 front seats seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 power seat adjustment . . . . . . . . 56 lu...

  • Page 54: Head Restraints

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 53 head restraints if equipped with base seats, the vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. If equipped with high performance seats, the vehicle...

  • Page 55

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 54 seats and restraints 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 desired locking ...

  • Page 56: Front Seats

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 55 the head restraint can be folded forward to allow for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied. To fold the head restraint, press the button on the side of the head restraint. The ...

  • Page 57

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 56 seats and restraints . 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 the selected fea...

  • Page 58

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 57 . Press forward (5) or rearward (3) to adjust lumbar forward or rearward. . Press up (2) or down (4) to adjust lumbar up or down. To adjust bolster support, if equipped: . Press and release ...

  • Page 59

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 58 seats and restraints reclining seatbacks base shown, uplevel similar to adjust: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. { warning sitting in a reclined ...

  • Page 60

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 59 memory seats driver buttons shown, passenger buttons similar if equipped, the set, 1, 2, and b (exit) buttons on the driver door and front passenger door are used to manually store and recal...

  • Page 61

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 60 seats and restraints see “auto memory recall” under “comfort and convenience” in vehicle personalization 0 150. To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls; or press th...

  • Page 62

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 61 if available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in on/run/start. Press j or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and s...

  • Page 63: Rear Seats

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 62 seats and restraints the heated or ventilated seats may be enabled or disabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See remote vehicle start 0 34 and vehicle personalization 0 150. Massage driver seat shown, pas...

  • Page 64

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 63 to fold the seatback: 1. Pull the lever on top of the seatback to unlock it. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 2. Fold the seatback forward. Repeat the ...

  • Page 65

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 64 seats and restraints to lock or unlock a seatback: 1. Insert the vehicle key into the lock next to the seatback release lever. 2. Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock or unlock the seatback. 3. R...

  • Page 66: Safety Belts

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 65 with the ignition in on/run/start, press m or l to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback. On vehicles without rear climate controls, an indicator light on the button will...

  • Page 67

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 66 seats and restraints warning (continued) passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained ...

  • Page 68

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 67 it is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. There are important things t...

  • Page 69

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 68 seats and restraints the lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the sh...

  • Page 70

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 69 to unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Always stow the safety belt slowly. If the safety belt webbing returns quickly to the stowe...

  • Page 71

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 70 seats and restraints some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. Comfort guides are available through your dealer for the rear outboard seati...

  • Page 72

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 71 make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See safety belt reminders 0 122. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See safety belt care 0 71. Safety belt care keep belts clean and dry. {...

  • Page 73: Airbag System

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 72 seats and restraints airbag system vehicles with a standard wheelbase and a factory installed rear seat have the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver and for the front outboard passenger. . A kne...

  • Page 74

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 73 warning (continued) safety belts are the only restraint. See when should an airbag inflate? 0 75. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the...

  • Page 75

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 74 seats and restraints where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver kne...

  • Page 76

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 75 rear seat driver side shown, passenger side similar the second row seat-mounted side impact airbags, for vehicles with a standard wheelbase and a factory installed rear seat, are in the side...

  • Page 77

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 76 seats and restraints impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help res...

  • Page 78

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 77 what makes an airbag inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causi...

  • Page 79

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 78 seats and restraints warning (continued) by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention. The vehicle has a feature that may ...

  • Page 80

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 79 united states canada the words on and off or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check. See passenger airbag status indicator 0 123. The passenger sensing system turn...

  • Page 81

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 80 seats and restraints the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger airbag and knee airbag if: . The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines that a...

  • Page 82

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 81 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to securing child restraints (rear seat) 0 97 or securing child restraints (f...

  • Page 83

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 82 seats and restraints warning (continued) serious injury or even death. An adult-sized occupant should not ride in the front outboard passenger seat, if the passenger airbag off indicator is lit. Additional facto...

  • Page 84

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 83 servicing the airbag-equipped vehicle airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the servic...

  • Page 85: Child Restraints

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 84 seats and restraints reason, call customer assistance. See customer assistance offices 0 347. Airbag system check the airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the air...

  • Page 86

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 85 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 the child passes the...

  • Page 87

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 86 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 properly. In a crash, th...

  • Page 88

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 87 every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag syst...

  • Page 89

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 88 seats and restraints restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limi...

  • Page 90

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 89 forward-facing child seat a forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. Booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit ...

  • Page 91

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 90 seats and restraints important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and inj...

  • Page 92

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 91 warning (continued) forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a re...

  • Page 93

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 92 seats and restraints when installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be in...

  • Page 94

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 93 some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In canada, the law requi...

  • Page 95

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 94 seats and restraints restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See where to put the restraint 0 90 for additional information. Securing a child restraint designed for the la...

  • Page 96

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 95 caution (continued) do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, bef...

  • Page 97

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 96 seats and restraints child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. For outboard rear seating positions, put the...

  • Page 98

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 97 or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or h...

  • Page 99

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 98 seats and restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the ...

  • Page 100

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 99 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 the retractor. Wh...

  • Page 101

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 100 seats and restraints warning (continued) passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing c...

  • Page 102

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 seats and restraints 101 tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle, so that the safety belt could be quick...

  • Page 103

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 102 seats and restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and...

  • Page 104: Storage

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 storage 103 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 103 instrument panel storage . . . . 103 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 105

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 104 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 access the storage ...

  • Page 106: Additional Storage

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 storage 105 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 side of the co...

  • Page 107

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 106 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 trunk. The net is...

  • Page 108: Instruments And

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 107 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 108 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 108 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 108 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 109: Controls

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 108 instruments and controls object detection system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 airbag system messages . . . . 148 secu...

  • Page 110

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 109 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 select the wipe...

  • Page 111

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 110 instruments and controls . Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture. . Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture. . Move the windshield wiper lever out of the int position to deactivate rains...

  • Page 112

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 111 setting the clock time to set the time: 1. From the home page, touch the settings screen button, then touch time and date. 2. Touch set time, then touch + or − to increase or decrease h...

  • Page 113

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 112 instruments and controls overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with t...

  • Page 114

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 113 microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. . Medical equipment. Wireless charging the vehicle may have wireless charging in the storage behind the climate cont...

  • Page 115: Warning Lights,

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 114 instruments and controls 2. Remove all objects from the charging pad. The system may not charge if there are any objects on the charging pad. 3. Place the mobile device face up on the @ symbol on the charging p...

  • Page 116

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 115 instrument cluster english base cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 117

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 116 instruments and controls english uplevel balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 118

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 117 reconfigurable instrument cluster the uplevel cluster display layout can be changed. Balanced configuration the balanced configuration has three interactive display zones: one in the ce...

  • Page 119

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 118 instruments and controls cluster application displays the cluster can display information regarding navigation, audio, and phone. On the base cluster, a speedometer can also be displayed in the center zone. Nav...

  • Page 120

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 119 speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer the odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in e...

  • Page 121

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 120 instruments and controls here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It ta...

  • Page 122

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 121 engine oil temperature gauge (performance configuration only) metric english this gauge shows the engine oil temperature. If the gauge pointer moves into the high end, it means that the...

  • Page 123

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 122 instruments and controls english base level metric uplevel balanced configuration shown english uplevel balanced configuration shown this gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving un...

  • Page 124

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 123 passenger safety belt reminder light there is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See passenger sensing system 0 78. When the vehicle is s...

  • Page 125

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 124 instruments and controls united states canada when the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light on and off, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then,...

  • Page 126

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 125 if a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light) this li...

  • Page 127

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 126 instruments and controls previous guidelines and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is on steady : a malfunction has been detected. Diagnosis and service may be required. Check the fo...

  • Page 128

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 127 circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake sys...

  • Page 129

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 128 instruments and controls but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible. See electric parking brake 0 201. If a message displays in the driver information center (dic), see brake system messages 0 141. Ant...

  • Page 130

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 129 for some vehicles, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced. For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, this light may not c...

  • Page 131

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 130 instruments and controls this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the stabilitrak system is turned off. If stabil...

  • Page 132

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 131 tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and t...

  • Page 133

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 132 instruments and controls reconfigurable cluster, this light is in the display area and may not come on when the ignition is turned on. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns off whe...

  • Page 134

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 133 lamps on reminder this light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See exterior lamp controls 0 160. Cruise control light the cruise control light is white when the cruise contro...

  • Page 135: Information Displays

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 134 instruments and controls information displays driver information center (dic) the dic is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. Y or z : move sel up or down to go to t...

  • Page 136

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 135 economy that the vehicle has right now, and will change as driving conditions change. The average fuel economy can be reset along with the trip odometer by pressing and holding sel whil...

  • Page 137

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 136 instruments and controls page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed and a chime may sound. Best fuel economy : displays average fuel economy, the best fuel economy over the sel...

  • Page 138

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 137 head-up display (hud) { warning if the hud image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sur...

  • Page 139

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 138 instruments and controls . Low fuel some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the hud may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See vehicle messages 0 140. The hud control is to the left of the st...

  • Page 140

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 139 metric english audio/phone view : this displays the speed view along with audio/ phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls may be displayed. All hud v...

  • Page 141: Vehicle Messages

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 140 instruments and controls hud troubleshooting check that: . Nothing is covering the hud lens. . Hud brightness setting is not too dim or too bright. . Hud is adjusted to the proper height. . Polarized sunglasses...

  • Page 142

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 141 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), remote start, ...

  • Page 143

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 142 instruments and controls vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see exterior care 0 319. . Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance. Cruise set to xxx this message di...

  • Page 144

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 143 coolant level low add coolant this message will display if the coolant is low. See engine coolant 0 256. Engine overheated — idle engine this message displays when the engine coolant te...

  • Page 145

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 144 instruments and controls speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possi...

  • Page 146

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 145 xxx turn indicator failure when one of the turn signals is out, this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced. See bulb replacement 0 268 and replacement bulbs 0 269. Tu...

  • Page 147

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 146 instruments and controls warning (ldw) systems will not operate. Adaptive cruise control (acc), forward collision alert (fca), and the front automatic braking (fab) system may not work or may not work as well. ...

  • Page 148

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 147 parking or backing, lane keeping assist (lka), and/or the lane departure warning (ldw) system may not work. Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired. Service front c...

  • Page 149

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 148 instruments and controls . Various vehicle electrical issues. . Worn out or overheated clutch plates. . Loss of fluids. If this message appears, stop when it is safe to do so and turn off the ignition for 30 se...

  • Page 150

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 149 starting the vehicle messages press brake to start this message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the brake pedal. Service keyless start system th...

  • Page 151: Vehicle

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 150 instruments and controls transmission hot — idle engine this message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause...

  • Page 152

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 151 personalization menus the following list of menu items may be available: . Time and date . Language (language) . Valet mode . Radio . Vehicle . Bluetooth . Voice . Display . Rear camera...

  • Page 153

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 152 instruments and controls to set the maximum startup volume, touch + or − to increase or decrease. Vehicle select and the following may display: . Climate and air quality . Collision/detection systems . Comfort ...

  • Page 154

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 153 auto collision preparation this feature will turn on or off the forward collision alert (fca) and front automatic braking (fab). The off setting disables all fca and fab functions. With...

  • Page 155

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 154 instruments and controls rain sense wipers when on, the normal intermittent wiper control becomes a rain sense sensitivity control. See “int (rainsense wipe sensitivity control)” in windshield wiper/ washer 0 1...

  • Page 156

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 155 remote lock feedback this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the rke transmitter. Select off, lights and horn, lights only, or horn only. R...

  • Page 157

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 156 instruments and controls voice select and the following may display: . Confidence threshold . Prompt length . Audio feedback speed confidence threshold this feature allows the adjustment of the sensitivity of t...

  • Page 158: Universal Remote

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 157 universal remote system see radio frequency statement 0 355. Universal remote system programming if equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. This system can replace up to th...

  • Page 159

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 158 instruments and controls system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release either button until the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash. Then release both buttons. Some garage...

  • Page 160

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 instruments and controls 159 radio signals for canada and some gate operators for questions or programming help call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.Homelink.Com. Canadian radio-frequency laws and some u.S. Gate operator...

  • Page 161: Lighting

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 160 lighting lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . 160 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 162

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 lighting 161 ; (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. Intellibeam...

  • Page 163

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 162 lighting . The other vehicle's lamps are covered with dirt, snow, and/or road spray. . The other vehicle's lamps cannot be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other airborne ob...

  • Page 164

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 lighting 163 automatic headlamp system when the exterior lamp control is set to auto and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically. There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do no...

  • Page 166: Interior Lighting

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 lighting 165 interior lighting instrument panel illumination control the brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D (instrument panel illumination) : move the thumbwh...

  • Page 167: Lighting Features

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 166 lighting press the lamp lenses to turn the rear passenger reading lamps on or off. Lighting features entry lighting some exterior lamps and most of the interior lights turn on briefly at night, or in areas of l...

  • Page 168

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 lighting 167 headlamps have been manually left on. This protects against draining the battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or...

  • Page 169: Infotainment

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 168 infotainment system infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone...

  • Page 170: Climate Controls

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 climate controls 169 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 air vent...

  • Page 171

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 170 climate controls climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temperature) 5. A/c mode (air conditioning) 6. Cli...

  • Page 172

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 climate controls 171 to improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation light will not come on. Press @ to select recirculation...

  • Page 173

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 172 climate controls 0 (defrost) : clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. Press the 0 button to turn on or off. Changing the air delivery mode also turns the defrost ...

  • Page 174

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 climate controls 173 the heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. Caution do not try to clear frost or other...

  • Page 175

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 174 climate controls rear climate control system if equipped, the rear climate control system is on the rear of the center console. The settings can be adjusted with the rear climate control buttons and the touch s...

  • Page 176: Air Vents

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 climate controls 175 twice to unlink the set driver and rear temperatures. The sync button turns off. Rear control lockout : press to lock or unlock control of the rear climate control system from the rear seat pas...

  • Page 177: Maintenance

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 176 climate controls move the slider knobs (2) to change the direction of the airflow. Additional air vents are beneath the windshield and the driver and passenger side door windows. These are fixed and cannot be a...

  • Page 178

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 climate controls 177 or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper e...

  • Page 179: Driving And

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 178 driving and operating driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180...

  • Page 180: Driving Information

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 179 conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 driving information distracted driving distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus f...

  • Page 181

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 180 driving and operating refer to the cue manual for more information on using the cue system, if equipped. Defensive driving defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” the first step in driving defen...

  • Page 182

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 181 steering electric power steering if the vehicle has electric power steering it does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. If power steering assist is lost due...

  • Page 183

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 182 driving and operating . Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. . Antilock brake system (abs) allows steering while braking. Off-road recovery the vehicl...

  • Page 184

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 183 . Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. Remember: antiloc...

  • Page 185

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 184 driving and operating . Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills. { warning using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating, can reduce brake performan...

  • Page 186

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 185 { warning snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co), which cannot be seen or smelled. It can ...

  • Page 187

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 186 driving and operating gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse dire...

  • Page 188

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 187 equipment tires (3) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (4). For more information on tires and inflation see tires 0 277 and tire pressure 0 285. There is also important load...

  • Page 189

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 188 driving and operating example 1 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available occupant and cargo weight = 317 ...

  • Page 190

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 189 weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification label label example a vehicle-specific certification label, found on the vehicl...

  • Page 191: Starting And

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 190 driving and operating starting and operating new vehicle break-in caution the vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Do not dri...

  • Page 192

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 191 message shift to park in the driver information center (dic). See transmission messages 0 149. When the vehicle is shifted into p (park), the ignition system will switch to off. Do not tur...

  • Page 193

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 192 driving and operating the vehicle in service only mode. The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in on/run, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in service o...

  • Page 194

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 193 2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below −18 °c or 0 °f), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pe...

  • Page 195

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 194 driving and operating { warning improper use of the heater cord or an extension cord can damage the cord and may result in overheating and fire. . Plug the cord into a three-prong electrical utility receptacle ...

  • Page 196

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 195 shifting into park 1. Hold the brake pedal down and apply the parking brake. See electric parking brake 0 201. 2. Move the shift lever into p (park) by pushing the lever all the way toward...

  • Page 197: Engine Exhaust

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 196 driving and operating the shift lock control is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9-volt) battery. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low volt...

  • Page 198: Automatic

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 197 warning (continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is sus...

  • Page 199

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 198 driving and operating warning (continued) do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the ...

  • Page 200

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 199 d : this position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If more power is needed for passing, and the vehicle is: . Going less than 56 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerato...

  • Page 201: Drive Systems

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 200 driving and operating 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 conditions. All-wheel ...

  • Page 202

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 201 using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let abs work. You may hear the abs pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate. This is normal. Bra...

  • Page 203

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 202 driving and operating the vehicle may automatically apply the epb in some situations when the vehicle is not moving. This is normal, and is done to periodically check the correct operation of the epb system. If...

  • Page 204: Ride Control Systems

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 203 hill start assist (hsa) this vehicle has an hsa feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade sufficient enough to activate hsa. This feature is designed to prevent t...

  • Page 205

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 204 driving and operating the indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster. This light will: . Flash when tcs is limiting wheel spin. . Flash when stabilitrak is activated. . Turn on and stay on wh...

  • Page 206

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 205 stabilitrak off light g come on and stay on in the instrument cluster. The appropriate dic message is displayed. See ride control system messages 0 147. To turn tcs and stabilitrak on agai...

  • Page 207: Cruise Control

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 206 driving and operating if the compressor runs often for longer than one minute within the same trip and the vehicle remains low in the rear, see your dealer for service. If the vehicle is not used for several we...

  • Page 208

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 207 +res (resume/accelerate) : if there is a set speed in memory, press the control up briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If the cruise control is already active,...

  • Page 209

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 208 driving and operating speed increases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer. The speedometer reading can be displayed in either english or metric units. See instrument cluster 0 115. The increment ...

  • Page 210

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 209 and following gap. Read this entire section before using this system. The following gap is the following time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead in your path, movin...

  • Page 211

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 210 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 briefly to resum...

  • Page 212

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 211 be mindful of speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when selecting the set speed. Resuming a set speed if the acc is set at a desired speed and then the brakes a...

  • Page 213

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 212 driving and operating the speedometer reading can be displayed in either english or metric units. See instrument cluster 0 115. The increment value used depends on the units displayed. Selecting the follow dist...

  • Page 214

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 213 will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, the brake lights will come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if ...

  • Page 215

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 214 driving and operating { warning if acc has stopped the vehicle, and if acc is disengaged, turned off, or canceled, the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop. The vehicle can move. When acc is holding the veh...

  • Page 216

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 215 when following a vehicle and entering a curve, acc may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When this happens, the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear. Acc may de...

  • Page 217: Driver Assistance

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 216 driving and operating for cleaning instructions, see “washing the vehicle” under exterior care 0 319. System operation may also be limited under snow, heavy rain, or road spray conditions. Driver assistance sys...

  • Page 218

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 217 audible or safety alert seat some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume of the warning chime, see “comfort and convenience” under vehicl...

  • Page 219

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 218 driving and operating the front or rear camera views in the center stack. The front camera is in the grille or near the front emblem, the side cameras are on the bottom of the outside rearview mirrors, and the ...

  • Page 220

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 219 parking assist with rpa, and if equipped with fpa, as the vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km/h (5 mph) the sensors on the bumpers may detect objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind and 1....

  • Page 221

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 220 driving and operating the safety alert seat. There may also be a brief, sharp application of the brakes. { warning the backing warning system only operates at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not det...

  • Page 222

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 221 or right. This system detects objects coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side of the vehicle. When an object is detected, either three beeps sound from the left or right...

  • Page 223

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 222 driving and operating large enough to park. The system cannot detect whether it is a legal parking space. If the vehicle is equipped with perpendicular parking mode, press and hold o during the search process t...

  • Page 224

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 223 . An incoming call is received through a connected phone. Disconnect the phone from the vehicle to prevent apa from disengaging. To cancel apa, press o again. When the system does not seem...

  • Page 225

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 224 driving and operating detecting the vehicle ahead fca warnings will not occur unless the fca system detects a vehicle ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the vehicle ahead indicator will display green. Vehicles ...

  • Page 226

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 225 tailgating alert the vehicle ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. Selecting the alert timing the collision alert control is on the st...

  • Page 227

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 226 driving and operating vehicle ahead indicator being lit. See forward collision alert (fca) system 0 223. The system works when driving in a forward gear above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect vehicles up to approx...

  • Page 228

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 227 { warning iba may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be necessary. You could block the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take your foot off the brake pedal and then appl...

  • Page 229

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 228 driving and operating unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane change, check the sbza display, check mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signals. Left side mirror display right side mirror ...

  • Page 230

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 229 lane departure warning (ldw) if equipped, ldw may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may provide an alert if the vehicle is crossing a lane without using a turn si...

  • Page 231

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 230 driving and operating when the system does not seem to work properly the system may not detect lanes as well when there are: . Close vehicles ahead. . Sudden lighting changes, such as when driving through tunne...

  • Page 232

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 231 warning (continued) occur. Always keep the windshield, headlamps, and camera sensors clean and in good repair. Do not use lka in bad weather conditions. { warning using lka while towing a ...

  • Page 233: Fuel

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 232 driving and operating fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. When driving in the u.S. And canada, to help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum veh...

  • Page 234

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 233 mmt as they can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, see your dealer for service. California f...

  • Page 235

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 234 driving and operating warning (continued) . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. . Fuel can spray out if the refueling nozzle is inserted too quickly. This spray can happen if...

  • Page 236

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 235 if this is a professional vehicle, see the coachbuilder's owner manual for funnel adapter location. 2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system. { warning attempting to ref...

  • Page 237: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 236 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehic...

  • Page 238

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 237 vehicle itself. Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig before setting out for the open road. Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains,...

  • Page 239

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 238 driving and operating vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating. To avoid this, let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission in p (park) for a few minu...

  • Page 240

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 239 weight of the trailer how heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how the rig is used. For example, ...

  • Page 241: Conversions And

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 240 driving and operating label. See vehicle load limits 0 186. Make sure not to go over the gvw limit for the vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Towing equipment hitches use the correct hitch equ...

  • Page 242

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 driving and operating 241 caution some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical eq...

  • Page 243: Vehicle Care

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 242 vehicle care vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 243 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 california perchlorate materials requirements . ...

  • Page 244: General Information

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 243 uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . 296 t...

  • Page 245: Vehicle Checks

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 244 vehicle care airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories ...

  • Page 246

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 245 hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is inside the vehicle on the lower side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secon...

  • Page 247

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 246 vehicle care engine compartment overview 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 248

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 247 1. Engine air cleaner/filter 0 253. 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (under engine cover) (if equipped). See power steering fluid (lfx with fwd) 0 261 or power steering fluid (lf3 and lfx with awd...

  • Page 249

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 248 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine twin turbo.

  • Page 250

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 249 1. Engine air cleaner/filter 0 253. 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (under engine cover). See power steering fluid (lfx with fwd) 0 261 or power steering fluid (lf3 and lfx with awd) 0 261. 3. En...

  • Page 251

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 250 vehicle care 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 engine cover (3) t...

  • Page 252

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 251 when to add engine oil 3.6l v6 engine 3.6l v6 twin turbo engine if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 l (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the lev...

  • Page 253

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 252 vehicle care caution (continued) vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification. Viscosity grade use sae 5w-30 viscosity grade engine oil...

  • Page 254

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 253 system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has...

  • Page 255

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 254 vehicle care when to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter for intervals on changing and inspecting the engine air cleaner/ filter, see maintenance schedule 0 330. How to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter d...

  • Page 256

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 255 3. Lower air duct clamp 4. Lower electrical connector 5. Upper electrical connector 6. Upper air duct clamp 1. Disconnect the lower and upper outlet ducts by loosening the lower (3) and upper (6) a...

  • Page 257

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 256 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine twin turbo 1. Electric engine cooling fans (out of view) 2. Charged air coolant (cac) bottle and pressure cap 3. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap { warning an electric engine cool...

  • Page 258

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 257 warning (continued) hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool coolant...

  • Page 259

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 258 vehicle care how to add coolant to the surge tank { warning you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do n...

  • Page 260

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 259 how to add coolant to the cac bottle { warning you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do n...

  • Page 261

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 260 vehicle care if steam is coming from the engine compartment { warning steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam comin...

  • Page 262

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 261 the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on in the instrument cluster, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode. The temperature gauge also indicate...

  • Page 263

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 262 vehicle care washer fluid what to use when adding windshield washer fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read the manufacturer instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the tem...

  • Page 264

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 263 caution continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly a...

  • Page 265

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 264 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 brake fluid only w...

  • Page 266

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 265 infrequent usage: remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. Extended storage: remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a batte...

  • Page 267

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 266 vehicle care normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of p (park), contact your dealer for service. Park brake and p (park) mechanism check { warning when you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to...

  • Page 268: Headlamp Aiming

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 267 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the wiper arm attaches. 3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield far enough to release it from the j-ho...

  • Page 269: Bulb Replacement

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 268 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs 0 269. For any bulb-changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. High intensity discharge (hi...

  • Page 270

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 269 license plate lamp lamp assembly bulb assembly 1. Bulb socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp assembly to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the right. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down ...

  • Page 271: Electrical System

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 270 vehicle care electrical system electrical system overload the vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit ...

  • Page 272

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 271 engine compartment fuse block to remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. Caution spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehi...

  • Page 273

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 272 vehicle care j-case fuses usage 27 electric parking brake 28 rear window defogger 41 brake vacuum assist pump 42 cooling fan k2 44 headlamp washer 45 cooling fan k1 mini fuses usage 1 transmission control modul...

  • Page 274

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 273 mini fuses usage 38 left high beam 46 cooling fan relay 47 6–cylinder engine: pre catalytic converter oxygen sensor heater, canister purge solenoid 48 coolant pump 49 right high intensity discharge...

  • Page 275

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 274 vehicle care 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 down at the top. ...

  • Page 276

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 275 fuses usage 14 diagnostic link connector 15 airbag aos 16 glove box 17 heater ventilation air conditioning controller 18 logistics 19 electronic steering column lock 20 telematics (onstar) 21 spare...

  • Page 277

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 276 vehicle care the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuse number usage f01 not used f02 spare f03 not used fuse number usage f04 leveling compressor f05 not used f06 n...

  • Page 278: Wheels And Tires

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 277 fuse number usage f24 not used f25 not used f26 not used f27 not used f28 not used f29 not used f30 front camera/eocm f31 rear parking assist/ lane departure warning f32 not used f33 not used f34 n...

  • Page 279

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 278 vehicle care warning (continued) . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. ...

  • Page 280

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 279 traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice or snow covered roads is expected. See your dealer for details regarding winter ti...

  • Page 281

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 280 vehicle care passenger (p-metric) tire example (1) tire size : the tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and servic...

  • Page 282

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 281 compact spare tire example (1) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (2) temporary use only : the compact spare tire or temporary use tire sh...

  • Page 283

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 282 vehicle care tire designations tire size the following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (1) passenger (p-metric) tire : the united states version of a metric tire sizing system. The lette...

  • Page 284

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 283 bead : the tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degre...

  • Page 285

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 284 vehicle care normal occupant weight : the number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb). See vehicle load limits 0 186. Occupant distribution : designated seating positions. Out...

  • Page 286

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 285 vehicle maximum load on the tire : load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle placard : a label permanently attached to a vehicle sh...

  • Page 287

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 286 vehicle care how to check use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire. Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are col...

  • Page 288

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 287 vehicles with p245/45r19 98v size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the cold inflation pressure to 260 kpa (38 psi)...

  • Page 289

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 288 vehicle care this sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low ti...

  • Page 290

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 289 they are cold. See vehicle load limits 0 186, for an example of the tire and loading information label and its location. Also see tire pressure 0 285. The tpms can warn about a low tire pressure co...

  • Page 291

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 290 vehicle care . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the tpms could cause the tpms sensors to malfunction. If the tpms is not functioning properly it cann...

  • Page 292

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 291 8. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat step 7. 9. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat step 7. 10. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat step 7. The horn ...

  • Page 293

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 292 vehicle care use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the tire and loading ...

  • Page 294

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 293 tire manufacture date is the last four digits of the dot tire identification number (tin) which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall. The first two digits represent the week (01–52) and the...

  • Page 295

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 294 vehicle care tires’ maximum speed capability when using winter tires with a lower speed rating. { warning tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury o...

  • Page 296

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 295 warning (continued) tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury. Only use gm specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehic...

  • Page 297

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 296 vehicle care traction the traction grades, from highest to lowest, are aa, a, b, and c. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified gov...

  • Page 298

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 297 some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying cap...

  • Page 299

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 298 vehicle care warning (continued) and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. If traction devices are used, install them on the front tires. If a tire goes flat...

  • Page 300

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 299 warning (continued) causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission in p (...

  • Page 301

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 300 vehicle care warning (continued) recommended pressure. Do not exceed the recommended pressure. { warning storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicl...

  • Page 302

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 301 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister release button (under sealant/air hose) tire s...

  • Page 303

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 302 vehicle care 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister release button (under sealant/air hose) when using the tire sealant and compressor kit during...

  • Page 304

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 303 is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading. The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached. Caution if the recommended pressure cannot be reached ...

  • Page 305

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 304 vehicle care if the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kpa (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure. 20. Wipe off any sealant from the whe...

  • Page 306

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 305 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister release button (under sealant/air hose) if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel dam...

  • Page 307

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 306 vehicle care this option is only functional when using the air only hose (7). 11. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and comp...

  • Page 308

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 307 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Tire changing removing the spare tire and tools 1. Jack 2. Wrench 3. Tow hook (if equ...

  • Page 309

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 308 vehicle care { warning getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported o...

  • Page 310

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 309 9. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground. 10. Remove all of the wheel nut...

  • Page 311

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 310 vehicle care { warning never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand unt...

  • Page 312

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 311 17. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench. Storing a flat or spare tire and tools { warning storing a jack, ...

  • Page 313

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 312 vehicle care with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as so...

  • Page 314: Jump Starting

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 313 jump starting jump starting - north america for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery - north america 0 264. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumpe...

  • Page 315

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 314 vehicle care the vehicle has a remote positive (+) terminal under a trim cover. It is under the battery cover on the driver side of the engine compartment. See engine compartment overview 0 246. Always use this...

  • Page 316

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 315 4. Turn the ignition to off and switch off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed. { warning an electric fan can start up even when the engine is ...

  • Page 317: Towing The Vehicle

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 316 vehicle care jumper cable removal reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables. After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the jumper cables, allow it to idle for several minutes. Towing t...

  • Page 318

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 317 . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. . Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as prepar...

  • Page 319

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 318 vehicle care 3. Shift the transmission to p (park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead pos...

  • Page 320: Appearance Care

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 319 appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See recommended fluids and lubr...

  • Page 321

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 320 vehicle care the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done ...

  • Page 322

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 321 . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. C...

  • Page 323

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 322 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. These chlorides ar...

  • Page 324

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 323 fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and/or axles and should be replaced. Sheet metal damage if the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the bod...

  • Page 325

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 324 vehicle care . Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents. Interior glass to clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. If necessary, use a c...

  • Page 326

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 325 cleaning high gloss surfaces and vehicle information and radio displays use a microfiber cloth on high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that can sc...

  • Page 327

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 326 vehicle care cargo cover and convenience net wash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water, and then dry completely. Care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. {...

  • Page 328

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 vehicle care 327 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not in...

  • Page 329: Service And

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 328 service and maintenance service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 328 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 330

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 service and maintenance 329 changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades. Caution damage caused by improper maintenance can lead to costly repairs and ...

  • Page 331: Cadillac Premium

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 330 service and maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance your vehicle comes with the cadillac premium care maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 ye...

  • Page 332

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 service and maintenance 331 a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 ...

  • Page 333

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 332 service and maintenance . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of ...

  • Page 334

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 service and maintenance 333 maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 k...

  • Page 335

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 334 service and maintenance (3) or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. (4) or every five years, whichever comes fi...

  • Page 336

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 service and maintenance 335 maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 k...

  • Page 337: Special Application

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 336 service and maintenance (3) or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. (4) or every five years, whichever comes fi...

  • Page 338

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 service and maintenance 337 . To avoid break-down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power. . Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ens...

  • Page 339

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 338 service and maintenance of leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can advise when service is needed. Tires tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save money and fuel,...

  • Page 340

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 service and maintenance 339 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper sae visco...

  • Page 341

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 340 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant weatherstrip conditioning weatherstrip lubricant (gm part no. 3634770, in canada 10953518) or dielectric silicone grease (gm part no. 12345579, in canada 10953481)....

  • Page 342: Maintenance Records

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 service and maintenance 341 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Re...

  • Page 343: Technical Data

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 342 technical data technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 ...

  • Page 344: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 technical data 343 vehicle data capacities and specifications application capacities metric english air conditioning refrigerant for the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigera...

  • Page 345

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 344 technical data engine specifications engine vin code spark plug gap 3.6l v6 engine (lf3) 8 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–.035 in) 3.6l v6 engine (lfx) 3 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–.043 in) engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 346: Customer

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 customer information 345 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 customer assistance offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3...

  • Page 347

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 346 customer information step two : if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadillac customer...

  • Page 348

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 customer information 347 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, general motors of canada limit...

  • Page 349

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 348 customer information customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users to assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use text telephones (ttys), cadillac has tty equipment avail...

  • Page 350

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 customer information 349 calling for service when calling roadside service, have the following information ready: . Your name, home address, and home telephone number. . Telephone number of your location. . Locatio...

  • Page 351

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 350 customer information cadillac technician roadside service (u.S. Only) cadillac's exceptional roadside service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every cadillac owner in the united states w...

  • Page 352

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 customer information 351 unless, of course, the problem is safety related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for s...

  • Page 353

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 352 customer information additional program information all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Contact your dealer for specific availability. General motors reserves the...

  • Page 354

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 customer information 353 insuring the vehicle protect your investment in the gm vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by ...

  • Page 355

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 354 customer information insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Di...

  • Page 356: Reporting Safety

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 customer information 355 prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. All listed prices are quoted in u.S. Funds. Make checks payable in u.S. Funds. R...

  • Page 357: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 356 customer information to contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: administrator, nhtsa 1200 new jerse...

  • Page 358

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 customer information 357 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, such as an air bag ...

  • Page 359

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 358 customer information onstar terms and conditions and privacy statement on the onstar website. See onstar additional information 0 363. Infotainment system if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as ...

  • Page 360: Onstar

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 onstar 359 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 navigatio...

  • Page 361: Onstar Services

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 360 onstar . Obtain the wi-fi ® hotspot name or ssid and password, if equipped. Press q to connect to an advisor to: . Verify account information or update contact information. . Get driving directions. . Receive a...

  • Page 362

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 onstar 361 2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle. 3. Follow the voice-guided commands. Using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Press = . System responds: “onstar ready,” then a t...

  • Page 363

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 362 onstar (no internet connection, 3g, 4g, 4g lte), and signal quality (poor, good, excellent). 3. To change the ssid or password, press q or call 1-888-4onstar to connect with an advisor. Onstar remotelink ® mobi...

  • Page 364: Onstar Additional

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 onstar 363 end a call press = . System responds: “call ended.” verify minutes and expiration press = and say “minutes” then “verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics onstar ad...

  • Page 365

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 364 onstar . Press q to speak with an advisor. Onstar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where onstar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. The wireless serv...

  • Page 366

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 onstar 365 vehicle has not been started for five days, onstar can contact roadside assistance or a locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Global positioning system (gps) . Obstruction of the gps can occur in...

  • Page 367

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 366 onstar statement or separately disclosed at the time of installation. These updates or changes may also cause a system to automatically communicate with gm servers to collect information about vehicle system st...

  • Page 368

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 onstar 367 unzip: this is version 2005-feb-10 of the info-zip copyright and license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp:// ftp.Info-zip.Org/pub/infozip/ license.Html indefinitely. Co...

  • Page 369

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 368 onstar the zip-bugs or info-zip e-mail addresses or of the info-zip url(s). 4. Info-zip retains the right to use the names “info-zip,” “zip,” “unzip,” “unzipsfx,” “wiz,” “pocket unzip,” “pocket zip,” and “maczi...

  • Page 370: Index

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 index 369 index a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . 208 adaptive forward lighting (afl) ...

  • Page 371

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 370 index assistance systems for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 assistance systems for parking and backing . . . . . . . . . . 217 automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 372

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 index 371 cleaning exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 climate control systems dual automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 rear . . . . . ....

  • Page 373

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 372 index driving (cont'd) vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 186 wet roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 dual automatic climate control...

  • Page 374

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 index 373 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 economy driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 filling a portable fuel container ...

  • Page 375

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 374 index infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 instrument panel storage area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 instrument panel overview . . . . . ....

  • Page 376

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 index 375 lights (cont'd) traction off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 limited-slip rear axle . . . . . . . . . . 205 locks automatic door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 delayed locking . . . . . . ...

  • Page 377

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 376 index oil (cont'd) pressure light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 older children, restraints . . . . . . . 84 online owner center . . . . . . . . . . . 348 onstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 378

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 index 377 remote vehicle start . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 replacement bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 replacement parts airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 maintenance . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 379

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 378 index services special application . . . . . . . . . . . 336 servicing the airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 shift lock control function check, automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 s...

  • Page 380

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 index 379 tires (cont'd) sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 terminology and definitions . . 282 uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 wheel alignment and tire balan...

  • Page 381

    Cadillac xts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S/canada-9234768) - 2016 - crc - 5/19/15 380 index when it is time for new tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 where to put the restraint . . . . . . 90 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 messages . . . . ...