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Cadillac XTS Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 2013

Summary of XTS

  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2013 cadillac xts owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2013 cadillac xts owner manual m service and maintenance . . . 11-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 spe...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 introduction iii the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, cadillac, the cadillac crest and wreath, and xts are tr...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 iv introduction { warning these mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: this means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warr...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 introduction v : : oil pressure o : power / : remote vehicle start > : safety belt reminders 7 : tire pressure monitor d : traction control/stabilitrak ® m : windshield washer fluid.

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-2 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8‑11. 2. Electric parking brake on page 9‑26. Instrument panel illumination control on page 6‑6. Head-up display (hud) on page 5‑31 (if equipped). 3. Exterior lamp controls on page 6‑1. Turn si...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-4 in brief initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features wh...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-5 canceling a remote start to cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. See remote...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-6 in brief windows the power windows only operate with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 9‑19. The power window switch...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-7 . Press and hold the control upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the lumbar support. See lumbar adjustment on page 3‑5. Reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearw...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-8 in brief heated and ventilated seats if available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in on/run/start. Press j or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion a...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-9 . Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3‑43. Passenger sensing system united states canada the passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee ai...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-10 in brief steering wheel adjustment press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior lighting dome lamp the dom...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-11 press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. For more information on interior lighting, see instrument panel illumination control on page 6‑6. Exterior lighting the exterior lamp control is on the turn...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-12 in brief windshield wiper/washer 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: move the lever up to int for intermitten...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-13 climate controls the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Dual automatic climate control (base) 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fa...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-14 in brief dual automatic climate control (uplevel) 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan control 3. Off (fan) 4. Driver and passenger heated and ventilated seats (if equipped) 5. Auto (automatic operation) 6....

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-15 transmission automatic transmission tap shift tap shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use tap shift, the shift lever must be in m (manual mode). Vehicles with this feature h...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-16 in brief c : press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call. S or t : press to go to the previous or next menu option. Y or z : move sel up or ...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-17 driver information center (dic) the dic display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. Y or z : move sel up or down to go to the previous or next selection. S or t : press to m...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-18 in brief see side blind zone alert (sbza) on page 9‑52. Rear vision camera (rvc) rvc displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the center stack display, when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). See assistanc...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-19 universal remote system this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Read the ...

  • Page 26: Performance And

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-20 in brief the comfort open position. Press the rear of ~ again to open the sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort feature is pressed the second time, the sunshade will open fully. Express close: ...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 in brief 1-21 tire pressure monitor this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light ...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 1-22 in brief changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal th...

  • Page 29: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless ...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-2 keys, doors, and windows there is a key inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the driver door and for locking the rear seatbacks so they cannot be folded. See rear seats on pag...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 . Check the transmitter's battery. See “battery replacement” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-4 keys, doors, and windows pressing k will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See vehicle alarm system on page 2‑16. On some models, pressing and holding k will open all of the windows. / (remote start): for vehicles with thi...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless unlocking/locking from the passenger doors when the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within range of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button on a passenger door handle w...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-6 keys, doors, and windows 2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats. 3. Remove the key lock cylinder c...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 driver door handle; then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The driver information center (dic) displays remote learn pending, please wait. 2. Wait f...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. 3. With the vehicle in p (park) or n (neutral), press the brake pedal and the start button. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. B...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any re...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-10 keys, doors, and windows conditions in which remote start will not work the remote start will not operate if any of the following occur: . The ignition is in any mode other than off. . The transmitter is in the vehicle. ....

  • Page 39

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 . Use the key in the driver door. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. Key cylinder access 1. Door handle 2. Cap 3. Slot 4. Key to access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-12 keys, doors, and windows power door locks q (lock): press to lock the doors. K (unlock): press to unlock the doors. Delayed locking this feature delays the actual locking of the doors. When q is pressed on the power door ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 lockout protection if the vehicle is in acc/ accessory or on/run/start with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter in the vehicle and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door...

  • Page 42: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-14 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 trunk/hatch...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 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. Fold dow...

  • Page 44: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-16 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. The indicat...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 how to detect a tamper condition if k is pressed and the horn chirps three times, the alarm was activated while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the ...

  • Page 46: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-18 keys, doors, and windows theft-deterrent system and have a new rke transmitter programmed to the vehicle. It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement rke transmitters. Up to eight transmitters ca...

  • Page 47: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 exterior automatic dimming mirror the vehicle may have a driver exterior automatic dimming mirror that will automatically adjust for the glare of headlamps behind. Memory mirrors the vehicle may h...

  • Page 48: Windows

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-20 keys, doors, and windows windows { warning never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 express-down/up windows windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activat...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-22 keys, doors, and windows window operation from outside the vehicle the vehicle may be equipped with a remote venting window feature. As you approach the vehicle, press " on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter once,...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 rear window sunshade on vehicles with a rear window sunshade, the sunshade switch is on the overhead console. The sunshade only operates with the ignition in on/run/start. To open the sunshade, pr...

  • Page 52: Roof

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-24 keys, doors, and windows roof sunroof for vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in on/ run or acc/accessory, or in retained accessory power (rap) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See ignition po...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 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 open the sunr...

  • Page 54: Notes

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 2-26 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.

  • Page 55: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 thigh support adjus...

  • Page 56: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-3 of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in pl...

  • Page 58: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-4 seats and restraints the head restraint will fold forward automatically. When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the upright position. Pull the head restraint up and push it r...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-5 to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . R...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-6 seats and restraints reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle i...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-7 memory seats if available, the set, "1," "2," and b (exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and telesc...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-8 seats and restraints if something has blocked the driver seat and/or power tilt and telescoping steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropr...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-9 memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by opening the driver door and pressing k on the rke transmitter. If the memory position is still not recalling...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-10 seats and restraints 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 seatback. P...

  • Page 65: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-11 rear seats folding the seatback on some vehicles, either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: folding a rear seat with ...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-12 seats and restraints to raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place. 2. Push and pull the top of the ...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-13 rear heated seat buttons with rear climate controls shown, base similar if available, the buttons are on the rear of the center console. With the ignition in on/run/start, press m or l to heat the lef...

  • Page 68: Safety Belts

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-14 seats and restraints safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cann...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-15 safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you c...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-16 seats and restraints . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. { wa...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-17 pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 3‑20. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be ...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-18 seats and restraints push down on the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide/ trim up. After the height adjuster is set to the desired positi...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-19 there is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 2. Place th...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-20 seats and restraints warning (continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this sectio...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-21 safety system check now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damag...

  • Page 76: Airbag System

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-22 seats and restraints new parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if ...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-23 for seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word airbag is on the side of the seatback closest to the door. For roof-rail airbags, the word airbag is on the ceiling or trim. Airbags are designed to supp...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-24 seats and restraints { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children,...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-25 the driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box. Driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-26 seats and restraints driver side shown, passenger side similar the roof-rail airbags, for vehicles with an extended wheelbase or vehicles without a factory installed rear seat, are in the ceiling above the front row side ...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-27 it depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object st...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-28 seats and restraints for airbag location, see where are the airbags? On page 3‑24. How does an airbag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering whee...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-29 the vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on the hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. You can lock...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-30 seats and restraints canada the words on and off or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word on or off, or the symbol for on and off will be vis...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-31 warning (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat, always move ...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-32 seats and restraints if the on indicator is lit for a child restraint if a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-33 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers, a laptop, or other electronic devices. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upr...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-34 seats and restraints an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat. { warning stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere wit...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-35 deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See passenger sensing system on page 3‑29. If the vehicle has rollover ...

  • Page 90: Child Restraints

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-36 seats and restraints child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and ...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-37 according to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, childre...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-38 seats and restraints infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, fo...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-39 warning (continued) child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you mu...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-40 seats and restraints warning (continued) instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause seriou...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-41 booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Securing an add-on child ...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-42 seats and restraints administration (nhtsa) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For cpst availability in canada, check with transport canada or the provincial ministry of transportation off...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-43 when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Child restraints and booster seat...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-44 seats and restraints lower anchors lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2). T...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-45 lower anchor and top tether anchor locations rear seat i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. H (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. To assist in locati...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-46 seats and restraints securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { warning if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-47 but you can install two of them. If you want to do this, install one latch child restraint in the right rear seating position, and install the other one either in the left rear seating position or in ...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-48 seats and restraints 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-49 if the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restr...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-50 seats and restraints if the child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3‑43 for how and where to install your child restraint using latch. If a child restraint ...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-51 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 5. To tighten the belt, push ...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-52 seats and restraints securing child restraints (front passenger seat) this vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to put the restraint on page 3‑42. In addi...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 seats and restraints 3-53 do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say ...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 3-54 seats and restraints 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When install...

  • Page 109: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 center console storage . . . . . . 4-2 additi...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 4-2 storage glove box to open, touch the button. The glove box has a compact disc player and mp3 connection inside. Armrest storage rear pull the armrest down and pull up on the lever to access the storage area. There are cupho...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 storage 4-3 push the cover forward to access. To close, push the cover again and release. The center console has a storage area in the rear of the console. Press and release the door to access. Push the door to close. There are...

  • Page 112: Additional Storage

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 4-4 storage additional storage features cargo tie-downs the cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net. See convenience net on page 4‑4, if equipped. Cargo management system to open the cargo mana...

  • Page 113: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 114: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-2 instruments and controls ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 airbag system messages . . . . 5-43 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 service vehicle messages . . . 5-43 starting the ...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-3 c (end call): press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call. S or t (previous or next): press to go to the previous or ...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-4 instruments and controls int: (intermittent wipes): move the lever up to int for intermittent wipes, then turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. Off: use to turn the wipers off. 8 (m...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-5 the wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in n (neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. N l (windshield washer): pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spr...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-6 instruments and controls 2. Press set date and press + or − to increase or decrease month, day, or year. 3. Press } to go back to the previous menu. To set the clock display: 1. Press the settings screen button and press ti...

  • Page 119: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-7 the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in lock/off or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet. If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault i...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-8 instruments and controls when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. W...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-9 instrument cluster english base cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 122

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-10 instruments and controls english uplevel balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 123

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-11 reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhanced. Simple configuration the simple confi...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-12 instruments and controls use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. To change the cluster configuration: 1. Find...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-13 uplevel cluster. See “reconfigurable instrument cluster” earlier in this section. Open source software: press sel while open source software is highlighted to display open source software informat...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-14 instruments and controls uplevel balanced configuration, performance similar uplevel simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. There is a...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-15 engine coolant temperature gauge metric base level english base level uplevel balanced configuration this gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operati...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-16 instruments and controls on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the ...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-17 warning (continued) without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, a driver information center (dic) message may also co...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-18 instruments and controls warning (continued) have the vehicle serviced right away. See airbag readiness light on page 5‑16 for more information, including important safety information. Charging system light on some vehicl...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-19 notice: if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smooth...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-20 instruments and controls stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of ...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-21 brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking ...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-22 instruments and controls vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when the vehicle is in on/run. If this light stays on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the park...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-23 the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal, this light will change to amber and flash. See lane departure warning (ldw) on page 9‑53. Vehicle ahead indicator for vehicles with t...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-24 instruments and controls see traction control system (tcs) on page 9‑28 and stabilitrak ® system on page 9‑29. Traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak ® light the stabilitrak or traction control system (tcs) indicator/w...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-25 tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the tpms. Wh...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-26 instruments and controls low fuel warning light this light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster, this ligh...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-27 adaptive forward lighting (afl) light this light should come on briefly as the vehicle is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. For vehicles with a reconfigura...

  • Page 140: Information Displays

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-28 instruments and controls door ajar light for vehicles equipped with this light, it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See door ajar messages on ...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-29 4. Press sel while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it. Dic information displays the following is the list of all p...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-30 instruments and controls timer: this display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press sel while this display is active. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. To ...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 9/10/12 instruments and controls 5-31 the oil life display is active. See engine oil life system on page 10‑9. Tire pressure: the tire pressure display shows the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in e...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-32 instruments and controls . Gap adjust . Upcoming maneuver from onboard navigation . Upcoming maneuver from onstar . Incoming call when the hud is on, the speedometer reading is continually displayed, except when an immine...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-33 metric english audio/phone view: this displays the speed view along with audio/ phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls will be displayed. Metric english navig...

  • Page 146: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-34 instruments and controls the hud image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the hud display. This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make the hud image harder to see. Care of ...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-35 battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver sys...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-36 instruments and controls service parking brake this message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Compass messages dashes may be displayed if the vehicle...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-37 trunk open this message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely. Engine cooling system messages a/c off due to high engine temp this message displays wh...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-38 instruments and controls engine oil low — add oil on some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and th...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-39 number of keys programmed this message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. Remote left in vehicle this message displays when leaving the vehicle with the rke transmitter still insid...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-40 instruments and controls this setting disables most automatic braking functions of the auto collision preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the "alert" setting, but brak...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-41 assistance system when they are temporarily unavailable. The system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions: . The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of m...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-42 instruments and controls (sbza) and rear cross traffic alert (rcta) features will not work. Take the vehicle to your dealer. Side detection system unavailable this message indicates that side blind zone alert (sbza) and r...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-43 airbag system messages service airbag this message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Security messages theft attempted this messag...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-44 instruments and controls this message also displays left front, right front, left rear, or right rear to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See tire pressure ligh...

  • Page 157: Vehicle

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-45 vehicle speed messages selected speed limit exceeded this message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See "speed warning" under driver information center (dic) on pa...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-46 instruments and controls climate and air quality select the climate and air quality menu and the following may be displayed: . Auto fan max speed . Air quality sensor . Auto compartment zone temp . Auto cooled seats . Aut...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-47 . Go notifier . Side blind zone alert alert type this feature will set crash alerts to beeps or seat vibrations. This setting affects all crash alerts including forward collision, lane departure w...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-48 instruments and controls easy exit options this allows the easy exit options feature to be turned on or off. Press easy exit options. Press to select off or on. Press 0 to go back to the last menu. Chime volume this allow...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-49 press exit lighting. Press to select off, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 120 seconds. Press 0 to go back to the last menu. Auto high beam this allows the auto high beam to be turned on or off. Press a...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-50 instruments and controls remote lock feedback this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the rke transmitter. Press remote lock feedback. Press to select off, lights and horn, li...

  • Page 163: Universal Remote

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-51 universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-gen/210...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-52 instruments and controls programming the universal remote system for questions or help programming the universal remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.Homelink.Com. Programming a garage door opener involves time...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 instruments and controls 5-53 “learn” or “smart” button 4. After steps 1–3 have been completed, locate the “learn” or “smart” button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). The name and color of...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 5-54 instruments and controls rapidly. Proceed with step 3 under “programming the universal remote system” to complete. Universal remote system operation using the universal remote system press and hold the appropriate univers...

  • Page 167: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 168

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 6-2 lighting auto (automatic): automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker lamps . Taillamps . Licens...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 lighting 6-3 . The automatic high-beam system can be disabled by the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pass feature. If this happens, the high/low-beam changer must be activated two times within five seconds to reactivate t...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 6-4 lighting flash-to-pass to flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever toward you, and release. Daytime running lamps (drl) daytime running lamps (drl) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle duri...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 lighting 6-5 move the exterior lamp control to p or ; to disable this feature. Adaptive forward lighting (afl) for vehicles with uplevel headlamps, the afl system adjusts the headlamps to provide greater road illumination in va...

  • Page 172: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 6-6 lighting turn and lane-change signals move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow ...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 lighting 6-7 the brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting. The instrument panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted. Courtesy lam...

  • Page 174: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 6-8 lighting press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. Lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamp, an...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 lighting 6-9 battery power protection the battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automaticall...

  • Page 176: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 177: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the separate infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, ...

  • Page 178: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 179: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system (uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 dual automatic climate control system (base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 rear clima...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 8-2 climate controls 8. Recirculation climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature displays 3. Fan control 4. Sync temp (synchronized temperature) 5. A/c mode (air conditionin...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 climate controls 8-3 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort. To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatica...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 8-4 climate controls [ (floor): air is directed to the floor outlets. - (defog): clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. 0 (defrost): clears the windshield of fog or frost mor...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 climate controls 8-5 turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously. The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “climate and air quality” under vehicle personalizat...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 8-6 climate controls dual automatic climate control system (base) for vehicles with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan control 3. Auto (automatic ...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 climate controls 8-7 light will not come on. Press @ to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air. English units can be changed to metric units through the instrument cluster. See “settings” under instrument cl...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 8-8 climate controls press auto to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the ai...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 climate controls 8-9 notice: do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid a...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 8-10 climate controls rear climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Rear climate temperature control 3. Sync (synchronized temperatures) 4. Rear o (on/off) 5. Rear auto (automatic operation) 6. Front (fr...

  • Page 189: Air Vents

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 climate controls 8-11 y / \ / y (air delivery mode control): press the desired mode button on the touch screen or the mode button on the rear faceplate to change the direction of the airflow in the rear seating area. M or l (h...

  • Page 190: Maintenance

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 8-12 climate controls operation tips . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects...

  • Page 191: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of...

  • Page 192: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-56 gasoline specifications . . . . . . 9-56 california fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the cue manual for more information on using th...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-4 driving and operating if the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power b...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-5 off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, st...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-6 driving and operating remember: antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Driving on wet roads rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in th...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-7 . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. . Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. Hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or through mountains is differe...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-8 driving and operating drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even l...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-9 warning (continued) to the highest setting. See “climate control systems” in the index. For more information about carbon monoxide, see engine exhaust on page 9‑21. Run the engine for short periods onl...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-10 driving and operating vehicle load limits it is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonf...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-11 pressures (4). For more information on tires and inflation see tires on page 10‑34 and tire pressure on page 10‑41. There is also important loading information on the certification label. It tells yo...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-12 driving and operating example 1 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available occupant and cargo weight = 317 kg (700 lbs...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification label label example a vehicle-specific certification label...

  • Page 204: Starting And

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-14 driving and operating { warning things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as ...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-15 above 110 km/h (68 mph) should be limited to five minutes per use. . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard st...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-16 driving and operating do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergenc...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-17 the instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in on/run, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in service only mode. Push the button again to turn the v...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-18 driving and operating notice: cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the start button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at lea...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-19 warning (continued) overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt ac outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty thre...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-20 driving and operating warning (continued) do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle wil...

  • Page 211: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-21 if you still are unable to shift out of p (park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired ...

  • Page 212: Automatic

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-22 driving and operating running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See sh...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-23 lever button pressed before shifting from p (park) when the ignition is in on/run. If you cannot shift out of p (park), ease pressure on the shift lever, then push the shift lever all the way into p ...

  • Page 214: Drive Systems

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-24 driving and operating in m (manual mode) the transmission will shift as an automatic until the tap shift controls are used. Tap shift activates driver manual gear selection. See manual mode on page 9‑24 for more informati...

  • Page 215: Brakes

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-25 brakes antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has the antilock brake system (abs), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicl...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-26 driving and operating electric parking brake the vehicle has an electric parking brake (epb). The switch for the epb is on the left side of the instrument panel. The epb can always be activated, even if the ignition is of...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-27 parking brake by the epb system may take longer than normal when this light is on. Continue to hold the switch until the parking brake status light remains on. If the parking brake warning light is o...

  • Page 218: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-28 driving and operating stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the abs activates. Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is norma...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-29 the tcs/stabilitrak light flashes when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. The tcs/stabilitrak light comes on and the appropriate message will be displayed in the dic if there is a pr...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 9/10/12 9-30 driving and operating traveling. Stabilitrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the direction which you are steering. When the system activates, this warni...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-31 magnetic ride control the magnetic ride control monitors the suspension system. Based on road conditions, steering wheel angle, and vehicle speed, the system automatically adjusts to provide the best...

  • Page 222: Cruise Control

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-32 driving and operating if the vehicle is not used for several weeks, the rear of the vehicle may look low. When the engine is started, the vehicle will return to the proper height. If a weight-distributing hitch is being u...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-33 +res (resume/accelerate): press the control up briefly to resume to a previously set speed or to increase vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph)...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-34 driving and operating the speedometer reading can be displayed in either english or metric units. See instrument cluster on page 5‑9. The increment value used depends on the units displayed. Reducing speed while cruise co...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-35 cruise control. Acc uses camera and radar sensors. See radio frequency statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry cana...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-36 driving and operating ] (on/off): press to turn the system on or off. +res (resume/accelerate): press the control up briefly to resume the previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if acc is already activated. To in...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-37 the acc indicator displays on the instrument cluster and head-up display (hud). When acc is active, the indicator will be lit. Be mindful of speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather cond...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-38 driving and operating . Press and hold set– down until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. . To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments, press set− down to the first detent. For each press, the v...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-39 sound from the front, or both sides of the safety alert seat will pulse five times. See “collision/detection systems” under vehicle personalization on page 5‑45. See defensive driving on page 9‑3. Ap...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-40 driving and operating notification to resume acc acc will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. If the vehicle ahead has driven away and acc has not resumed, ...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-41 warning (continued) accelerates up to the set speed, especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit ramps. You could lose control of the vehicle or crash. Do not use acc while driving o...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-42 driving and operating other vehicle lane changes acc will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane. The brakes may need to be manually applied. Do not use acc on hills and when towing a trailer do not...

  • Page 233: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-43 driver assistance systems this vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving, backing, and parking. Read this entire section before using the...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-44 driving and operating when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse), the rvc displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display. The previous screen displays when the vehicle is shifted out of r (...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-45 display on the rvc screen to warn of traffic coming from either direction. This system detects objects coming from up to 30 m (98 ft) from the left or right side of the vehicle. When an object is det...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-46 driving and operating the backing warning system will beep once from the rear when an object is first detected, or pulse twice on both sides of the safety alert seat. When the system detects a potential crash, beeps will ...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-47 { warning there may be instances where unexpected or undesired automatic braking occurs. If this happens, either press the brake pedal or firmly press the accelerator pedal to release the brakes from...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-48 driving and operating vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc), it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 110 m (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. See adaptive cruise control on page 9‑34. { warning fca is a...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-49 collision alert with head-up display without head-up display when your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the red lights, or the collision alert symbol on the hud, will flash on the wind...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-50 driving and operating weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Changing the fca timing setting automatically c...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-51 { warning acp is an emergency crash preparation feature and is not designed to avoid crashes. Do not rely on acp to brake the vehicle. Acp may not: . Respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians, or anim...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-52 driving and operating { warning using the automatic collision preparation system while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Turn the system off when towing a trailer. Side blind zone ...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-53 when the vehicle is started, both outside mirror sbza displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating. When the vehicle is moving forward, the left- or right-side mirror display wil...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-54 driving and operating to detect the lane markings. It only operates at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. When the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking, the ldw indicator will flash and either three beeps will be s...

  • Page 245: Fuel

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-55 be sounded from the left or right side or the safety alert seat will pulse three times on either the left or right side of the seat, depending on the lane departure direction. When the system does no...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-56 driving and operating recommended fuel use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-57 emission control system to work properly. In most cases, nothing should have to be added to the fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet u.S. Environ...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-58 driving and operating warning (continued) . Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. . Do not leave the fuel pump unattended. . Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel. . Keep children away from th...

  • Page 249: Towing

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-59 { warning attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel spillage and damage the capless fuel system. This could cause a fire and you or others could be badly burned and the veh...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-60 driving and operating . Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, or other parts. . Then during the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-61 passing more passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before retu...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-62 driving and operating warning (continued) people can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake ...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 driving and operating 9-63 tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “weight of the trailer tongue” later in this section. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the r...

  • Page 254: Conversions And

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 9-64 driving and operating towing equipment hitches use the correct hitch equipment. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance. . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches ...

  • Page 255: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california perchlorate materials requirements . . . . 10-3...

  • Page 256: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-2 vehicle care tire pressure monitor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 tire pressure monitor operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 tire inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 tire rotation ...

  • Page 257: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. California perchlorate m...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-4 vehicle care this vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see servicing the airbag-equipped vehicle on page 3‑34. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview.

  • Page 260

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-6 vehicle care 1. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10‑10. 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (under engine cover). See power steering fluid on page 10‑16. 3. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 10‑6. 4. Engine oil di...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-7 . Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “checking engine oil” and “when to add engine oil” in this section. . Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See engine oil...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-8 vehicle care selecting the right engine oil selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑13. Specification use and ask fo...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-9 into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. Engine oil life system when to change engine oil this vehicle has a computer system that indicates wh...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-10 vehicle care be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. The oil life system can also be reset as fo...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-11 2. Remove the seven screws on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 3. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 4. Pull out the filter. 5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter....

  • Page 266

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-12 vehicle care { warning heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose a...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-13 . Helps keep the proper engine temperature. Notice: if improper coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be damaged. Too much water in t...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-14 vehicle care { warning steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-15 then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, the fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: r...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-16 vehicle care if the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engin...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-17 6. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The fluid level should be between min and max on the dipstick. What to use to determine what kind of fluid to use, see recommended fluids ...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-18 vehicle care the sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { warning the brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. Th...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-19 there are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goe...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-20 vehicle care spill brake fluid on the vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. Battery refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See engine compartment overview...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-21 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in p (park) or n (neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. Automatic transmission shift l...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-22 vehicle care wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See maintenance schedule on page 11‑3. It is a good idea to clean the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis. When w...

  • Page 277: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-23 headlamp aiming headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see yo...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-24 vehicle care 2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight out of the lamp assembly (2). 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. 5. Install the bul...

  • Page 279: Electrical System

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-25 replacement bulbs exterior lamp bulb number back-up lamp 921 (w16w) license plate lamp w5w ll for replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Electrical system electrical system overload the vehi...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-26 vehicle care fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical ...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-27 the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. J-case fuses usage 6 wiper 12 starter j-case fuses usage 21 rear power windows 22 sunroof 24 front power windows j-case fuse...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-28 vehicle care mini fuses usage 3 air conditioning compressor clutch 5 engine control module run/crank 8 ignition coils — even (six cylinder engine) 9 ignition coils — odd (six cylinder engine) 10 engine control module — s...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-29 mini fuses usage 50 left high intensity discharge headlamp 51 horn 52 cluster run/crank 53 run/crank for inside rearview mirror, rear vision camera 54 run/crank for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-30 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. Press in o...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-31 fuses usage 14 diagnostic link connector 15 airbag 16 glove box 17 heater ventilation air conditioning controller 18 pre-fuse for fuses 1, 4, and 5 19 electronic steering column lock 20 automatic occupant se...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-32 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block the rear compartment fuse block is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuse number usa...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-33 fuse number usage f08 front courtesy lamps f09 not used f10 not used f11 not used f12 not used f13 not used f14 not used f15 not used f16 not used f17 not used f18 semi-active damping system f19 universal ga...

  • Page 288: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-34 vehicle care wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For addit...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-35 see tire pressure for high-speed operation on page 10‑43 for inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed driving. All-season tires this vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to pr...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-36 vehicle care tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (p-metric) tire example (1)...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-37 performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see uniform tire quality grading on page 10‑52. (7) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be car...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-38 vehicle care criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm's tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Tire designations tire size the following is an example of a typical pas...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-39 steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect ratio : the relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : a rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the trea...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-40 vehicle care maximum inflation pressure : the maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum load rating : the load rating for a tire at the maxim...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-41 of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See when it is time for new tires on page 10‑49. Utqgs (uniform tire quality grading standards) : a tire information system that provides consumers with...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-42 vehicle care load carrying capacity. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑10. How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. When ...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-43 tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can c...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-44 vehicle care as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-in...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-45 sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire ...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-46 vehicle care tpms malfunction light and message the tpms will not function properly if one or more of the tpms sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes ...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-47 using a tpms relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear. See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-48 vehicle care tire inspection we recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three o...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-49 tire pressure on page 9‑10 and vehicle load limits on page 9‑10. Reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 10‑44. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. S...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-50 vehicle care equipped, be replaced after six years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacturer date is the last four digits of the dot tire identification number (tin) which is molded into one side of the tire sidew...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-51 winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for h, v, w, y and zr speed rated tires. Never exceed the winter tire's maximum speed capability when using winter...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-52 vehicle care may be affected. If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, or all-wheel drive, the performance of these systems can also...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-53 graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may de...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-54 vehicle care road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. Wheel replacement replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-55 warning (continued) parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle's tire size ...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-56 vehicle care warning (continued) changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use i...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-57 the following information explains how to repair or change a tire. Tire sealant and compressor kit { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter ...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-58 vehicle care the kit includes: 1. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) 2. On/off button 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8....

  • Page 313

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-59 using the tire sealant and compressor kit to temporarily seal and inflate a punctured tire follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. 1. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) 2. On/off butt...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-60 vehicle care do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See storing the tire sealant and compressor kit on page 10‑64. 2. Unwrap the ...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-61 the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve. See roadside service on page 13‑5. 11. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. The tire is ...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-62 vehicle care 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (5) and sealant/air hose (6) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace with a new canister assembly available from...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-63 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise....

  • Page 318

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-64 vehicle care 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-65 tire changing removing the spare tire and tools 1. Retainer nut 2. Jack 3. Wrench 4. Tow hook (if equipped) 5. Fastener to access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. ...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-66 vehicle care 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. { warning getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a ...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-67 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 nuts. 11. Rem...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-68 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 until the whe...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-69 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, a tire, or...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-70 vehicle care stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only. The vehicle will perform differen...

  • Page 325: Jump Starting

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-71 jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10‑20. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use t...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-72 vehicle care these posts are used instead of a direct connection to the battery. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt sys...

  • Page 327: Towing

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-73 { warning fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump start remote ...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-74 vehicle care recreational vehicle towing recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towi...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-75 vehicles with front-wheel drive can be dolly towed from the front. Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer...

  • Page 330: Appearance Care

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-76 vehicle care appearance care exterior care washing the vehicle to preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they c...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-77 protecting exterior bright metal parts regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-78 vehicle care and dust. Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure. Notice: to avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid o...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-79 interior care to prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can a...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-80 vehicle care notice: cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog. Speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be ...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 vehicle care 10-81 before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that could scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean. Never use window cleaner...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 10-82 vehicle care floor mats { warning if a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping ...

  • Page 337: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 mainte...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 11-2 service and maintenance technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades. Notice: damage c...

  • Page 339: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 service and maintenance 11-3 cadillac premium care maintenance your vehicle comes with the cadillac premium care maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or 80 00...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 11-4 service and maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil li...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 service and maintenance 11-5 . 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 the strut. S...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 11-6 service and maintenance additional required services maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/5...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - normal (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with h...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 11-8 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/52,500mi 96000km/60,000mi 1080...

  • Page 345: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - severe (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with h...

  • Page 346: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 11-10 service and maintenance additional maintenance and care your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance ...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 service and maintenance 11-11 hoses hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi‐point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replaceme...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 11-12 service and maintenance wheel alignment wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle h...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 service and maintenance 11-13 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper s...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 11-14 service and maintenance maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cleaner...

  • Page 351: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 service and maintenance 11-15 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all m...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 11-16 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 353: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 vehicle data c...

  • Page 354: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications application capacities metric english air conditioning refrigerant for the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label und...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 technical data 12-3 engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 356: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 12-4 technical data 2 notes.

  • Page 357: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 customer as...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadillac customer assistance c...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, general motors of canada limited wants you...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 13-4 customer information canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 www.Gm.Ca 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-3830 (for text t...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 customer information 13-5 cadillac owner centre (canada) cadillacowner.Ca take a trip to the cadillac owner centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Use the vehicle tools section. . Access third party enthusiast ...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 13-6 customer information . Odometer reading, vehicle identification number (vin), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage services are provided up to 6 years/ 110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever ...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 customer information 13-7 a dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30-mile radius of a participating cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest cadillac de...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 13-8 customer information if your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same-day repair. Courtesy transportation program to enhance your o...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 customer information 13-9 rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provide...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 13-10 customer information corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the gm new vehicle limited warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts is n...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 customer information 13-11 . Vehicle identification number (vin). . Insurance company and policy number. . General description of the damage to the other vehicle. Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacemen...

  • Page 368: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 13-12 customer information in-portfolio: includes a portfolio, owner manual, and warranty booklet. Retail sell price: $35.00 (u.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without portfolio: owner manual only. Retail sell price: $25....

  • Page 369

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 customer information 13-13 to contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: administrator, nhtsa 1200 new jersey avenue, s...

  • Page 370: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 13-14 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy the vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules t...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 customer information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of gm's defense of litigation through the discovery proces...

  • Page 372: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 373: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 navigation . . . . . ....

  • Page 374: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 14-2 onstar . Get help for an emergency. . Be a good samaritan or respond to an amber alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. Onstar services emergency with automatic crash response, the built-in system can automa...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 onstar 14-3 using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Push = . System responds: “onstar ready,” then a tone. Say “cancel route.” system responds: “do you want to cancel directions?” 2. Say “yes.” system respon...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 14-4 onstar connections onstar hands-free calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the onstar remotelink mobile app. See www.Onstar.Com for cove...

  • Page 377: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac xts owner manual - 2013 - 2nd print - 8/15/12 onstar 14-5 onstar mobile app download the onstar remotelink mobile app to your iphone, android, or blackberry smartphone to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure; to start the vehicle (if equipped) or unlock it;...

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  • Page 396: Notes

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