headlamp CADILLAC XT5 2021 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION 5
1.Air Vents 0207.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0132.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0135.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0132.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual
Mode 0236 (If Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0102.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0117.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 095.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 097.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0224.
7. Park Assist Button. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 256.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0256.
Stop/Start System 0226 Disable
Button.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0134. 9.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0135.
10. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0140.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
043 (If Equipped).
12. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0242.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0240.
All-Wheel Drive 0237 (If Equipped).
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0201.
14. Wireless Charging 099 (If
Equipped).
15. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0140.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0232.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0117.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 094.
19. Horn 095.
20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0264 (If Equipped). Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0274 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 094 (If
Equipped).
21. Cruise Control 0243.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 245 (If Equipped).
Phone Button. See Steering Wheel
Controls 094.
22. Steering Wheel Adjustment 094
(Out of View).
23. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0119 (If
Equipped).
24. Hood Release. See Hood0295.
Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of
View). See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0108.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0136.
26. Electric Parking Brake 0238.

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Power Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press{to power fold the
mirrors. Press
{again to unfold.
Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
.They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
.The mirrors do not stay in the
unfolded position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position. A noise
may be heard during the resetting of
the power folding mirrors. This sound
is normal after a manual folding
operation.
Remote Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press and holdQon the
RKE transmitter for approximately
one second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and hold
Kon
the RKE transmitter for approximately
one second to unfold. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 7.
This feature is turned on or off
through vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization 0123.
Heated Mirrors
K:Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 201.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has the automatic
dimming mirror, the driver outside
mirror automatically adjusts for the
glare of headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors
and memory seats, the passenger and/
or driver mirror tilts to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be
seen when parallel parking.
The mirror(s) may move from their
tilted position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse)
above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0123.

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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on
the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened
with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
mirror provides a wide angle camera
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab to turn on the display.
Push the tab to turn it off. When off
the mirror is automatic dimming.
Adjust the mirror for a clear view of
the area behind the vehicle while the
display is off.
PressVto scroll through the
adjustment options.
Press
tanduto adjust the settings
using the indicators on the mirror.
The indicators will remain visible for
five seconds after the last button
activation, and the settings will
remain saved.
The adjustment options are:

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See your dealer for service if a blue
screen and
3are displayed in the
mirror, and the display shuts off. Also,
push the tab as indicated to return to
the automatic dimming mode.
The Rear Camera Mirror may not work
properly or display a clear image if:
.There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view. If needed, push
the tab to turn off the display.
.Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens with
a soft damp cloth, or if equipped,
with the Rear Camera Washer. See
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 097.
.The camera’s mounting on the
vehicle has been damaged, and/or
the position or the mounting angle
of the camera has changed.
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 permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when one window is
down and the other three are up. To
reduce the sound, open another
window or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously injured
or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Never leave the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent operation
of the windows. See Keys06.

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.Audio
.Navigation
.Phone
.Night Vision
.Options
Audio
In the Audio menu browse for music,
select from the favorites, or change
the audio source. Use
yorzto
change the station or go to the next or
previous track.
Navigation
If there is an active route, press SEL
to cancel or resume route guidance,
or turn the voice prompts on or off.
Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is no
active phone call, view recent calls,
or scroll through contacts. If there is
an active call, mute the phone or
switch to handset operation.
Night Vision
If equipped, Provides an infrared night
vision image of the area beyond the
headlamps that highlights and provides alerts to detected pedestrians
or large animals. See
Night Vision
System 0269.
Options
Use
yorzto scroll through items
in the Options menu.
Units : Choose US or metric units by
pressing SEL while the desired item is
highlighted.
Info Page Options : Press SEL to
select the items to be displayed in the
Info app. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0117.
Display : Press SEL to enter the
Display menu. Select to turn on or off
the speedometer, time, fuel range, or,
if equipped, compass or speed sign.
Speed Warning : The Speed Warning
display allows the driver to set a
warning at a speed that they do not
want to exceed. To set the Speed
Warning press SEL when Speed
Warning is displayed. Use the
yor
zto adjust the value and press SEL
to set the speed. Once the speed is set, this feature can
be turned off by pressing the SEL
while viewing this page. If the selected
speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up
warning is displayed with a chime.
Head-Up Display (HUD) (Uplevel) :
If equipped, this feature allows for
adjusting the angle of the HUD image
and changing or turning off the Speed
Limit Sign.
HUD Rotation (Uplevel): Press SEL
while Adjust Rotation is highlighted to
enter Adjust Mode. Scroll to adjust the
angle of the HUD display. Press the
SEL to confirm and save the setting.
This feature may only be available in
P (Park).
Speed Sign: If equipped, press SEL
while Speed Sign is highlighted to
turn it on or off.
Software Information :
Displays open
source software information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle's
speed in either kilometers per hour
(km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

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Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the system
is working normally, the indicator
light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. SeeImmobilizer Operation
0 28.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
0134.
IntelliBeam Light
This light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is
enabled. See Exterior Lamp Controls
0 132.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the exterior
lamps are in use, except when only
the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
are active. See Exterior Lamp Controls
0 132.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white when
the cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control is
set and active. See Cruise Control
0 243.
Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light comes on when Adaptive
Cruise Control (if equipped) is active.
See Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 245.

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.Remote Mirror Folding
.Rain Sense Wipers
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This setting determines the chime
volume level.
Touch the controls on the
infotainment display to adjust the
volume.
Hands Free Liftgate/Trunk Control
The liftgate may be operated with a
kicking motion under the left corner
of the rear bumper. See Liftgate019.
Select Off, On-Open and Close,
or On-Open Only.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, the driver, passenger,
or both driver and passenger outside
mirrors will tilt downward when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
improve visibility of the ground near
the rear wheels. They may move from
their tilted position when the vehicle
is shifted out of R (Reverse) or turned
off. See Reverse Tilt Mirrors 030. Touch Off, On - Driver and Passenger,
On - Driver, or On - Passenger.
Remote Mirror Folding
When on, the outside mirrors will
automatically fold or unfold when the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter
QorKbutton is pressed
and held. See Folding Mirrors 029.
Touch Off or On.
Rain Sense Wipers
This setting automatically turns on
the wipers when moisture is detected
and the wiper switch is in
intermittent mode.
Touch Disabled or Enabled.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
When on and the front wiper is on,
the rear wiper will automatically
activate when the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse).
Select Off or On.
Lighting
Touch and the following may display:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting Vehicle Locator Lights
This setting flashes the headlamps of
your vehicle when you press
Kon the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
Touch Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This setting specifies how long the
headlamps stay on after the vehicle is
turned off and exited.
Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Touch and the following may display:
.Open Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Open Door Anti Lock Out
This setting prevents the driver door
from locking when the door is open.
If this setting is on, the Delayed Door
Lock menu will not be available.
Touch Off or On.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . 132
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 134
Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Automatic Headlamp System . . . 134
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . 135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . 138
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever.
Turn the control to the following
positions:
O:Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to
Oagain to reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, depending
on outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
2: Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
IntelliBeam System
If equipped, this system turns the
vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and
off according to surrounding traffic
conditions.
The system turns the high-beam
headlamps on when it is dark enough
and there is no other traffic present.
This light
bcomes on in the
instrument cluster when the
IntelliBeam system is enabled.

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Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam
To enable the IntelliBeam system,
press the button on the end of the
turn signal lever when the exterior
lamp control is in the AUTO or
2
position.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high
beams when driving over 40 km/h
(25 mph).
The blue high-beam on light appears
on the instrument cluster when the
high beams are on.
There is a sensor near the top center
of the windshield that automatically
controls the system. Keep this area of
the windshield clear of debris to allow
for best system performance.The high-beam headlamps remain on,
under the automatic control, until one
of the following situations occurs:
.The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps.
.The system detects a preceding
vehicle's taillamps.
.The outside light is bright enough
that high-beam headlamps are not
required.
.The vehicle's speed drops below
20 km/h (12 mph).
.The IntelliBeam system is disabled
by the button on the turn signal
lever. If this happens, press the
button on the end of the turn signal
lever when the exterior lamp
control is in the AUTO or
2
position to reactivate the
IntelliBeam system. The instrument
cluster light will come on to
indicate the IntelliBeam is
reactivated.
The high beams may not turn off
automatically if the system cannot
detect another vehicle's lamps because
of any of the following:
.The other vehicle's lamps are
missing, damaged, obstructed from
view, or otherwise undetected.
.The other vehicle's lamps are
covered with dirt, snow, and/or road
spray.
.The other vehicle's lamps cannot be
detected due to dense exhaust,
smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist,
or other airborne obstructions.
.The vehicle's windshield is dirty,
cracked, or obstructed by something
that blocks the view of the light
sensor.
.The vehicle is loaded such that the
front end points upward, causing
the light sensor to aim high and not
detect headlamps and taillamps.
.The vehicle is being driven on
winding or hilly roads.
The automatic high-beam headlamps
may need to be disabled if any of the
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Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened while the ignition is off
and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
3:Push the turn signal lever away
from you and release, to turn the high
beams on. To return to low beams,
push the lever again or pull it toward
you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the
high-beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass
To flash the high beams, pull the turn
signal lever toward you, and release.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to
see the front of your vehicle during
the day. Fully functional DRL are
required on all vehicles first sold in
Canada.
The dedicated DRL will come on when
all of the following conditions are met:
.The ignition is on.
.The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.
.The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
.The parking brake is released or the
vehicle is not in P (Park).
When the DRL are on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, and other lamps
will not be on.
The DRL turn off when the headlamps
are turned to
Oor the ignition is off.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
DRL can only be turned off when the
vehicle is parked.
Automatic Headlamp
System
When the exterior lamp control is set
to AUTO and it is dark enough
outside, the headlamps come on
automatically.
There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the
sensor.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
If the vehicle is started in a dark
garage, the automatic headlamp
system comes on immediately. If it is