CADILLAC CT4 2020 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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C T4
Convenience &
Personalization Guide
2020
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Review this quick reference guide for an overview of some important feat\
ures in your Cadillac CT4. Some optional equipment described in this guide (denoted by ♦) may not be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.cadillac.com.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Cruise Control/Forward Collision Alert♦/Heated Steering Wheel♦/Voice Recognition Buttons
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information Center
Windshield Wipers Lever
Transmission Paddle Shifters
Driver Information Center Controls/Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Turn Signal Lever/Exterior Lamps Control
Cadillac User Experience Touch Screen & Controls
NFC Bluetooth Pairing Hotspot
Climate ControlsPower Trunk Release
Steering Wheel Adjustment Control
Engine Start/Stop Button (on instrument panel)
Electric Parking Brake Switch/ Head-Up Display Controls♦
Driver and Passenger Heated & Ventilated Seat♦/Park Assist♦/Hazard Warning Flasher/ Lane Keep Assist♦ Buttons
Traction Control/Auto Hold/ Driver Mode Control/Auto Stop/Start Buttons
Power Window/ Mirror Controls

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REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY TRANSMITTER
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door only or all doors.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to open all windows.
[ Remote Start
With all doors locked, press and release and then immediately press again and hold for approxi-mately 3 seconds to start the engine from
outside the vehicle.
Power Release Trunk
Press twice to open the trunk.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps 3 times.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the alarm. Press it again to cancel the alarm.
Door/Glovebox Key
Press the button (A) on the side of the transmitter to pull out the key. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for instructions to remove the key cylinder cap on the driver’s door handle.
Note: To change or enable some Remote Keyless Entry settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and trunk without removing the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter from your pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3 feet of the trunk or door being unlocked.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the RKE transmitter within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driv-er’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touch pad above the license plate to open the trunk.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the RKE transmitter removed from the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
PASSIVE LOCKING
To have all doors lock automatically after a short delay when the ignition is off, the RKE transmitter is removed from the vehicle, and all doors are closed, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start > Passive Door Lock.
To have the driver's door or all doors unlock when using the button on the driver's door handle, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start > Passive Door Unlock.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
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KEYLESS START
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
START
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indi-cator on the button will illuminate.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in t\
he rearward cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Retained Accessory Power will be available after the engine is turned off for up to 10 minutes, or until the driver's door is opened, to operate the radio, power outlets, OnStar♦, and wireless charging system♦. Power window and sunroof♦ functionality will stop when any door is opened.
ACCESSORY
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the vehicle in Accessory mode to enable use of certain electronic features. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START
The fuel-saving stop/start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehi-cle is at a complete stop, if certain operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelera-tor pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed was not reached prior to stopping.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ button on the center console to turn off the auto-matic stop/start system. The button indicator is not
illuminated when the system is off.
The system is turned on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.

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C. HEATED STEERING WHEEL♦
On/Off
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
D. DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER CONTROLS
Left/Right
Press the or button to move between the display zones. Press to exit a display menu.
Up/Down
Rotate the thumbwheel up or down to move through the menus.
Select
Press the thumbwheel to open a menu, select or reset an item, or clear a message.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
E. AUDIO CONTROLS
+ – Volume
Press + or – to adjust the volume.
Next/Previous
Press or to select the next or previous stored favorite radio station or track.
See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.
A. CRUISE CONTROL/ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL–ADVANCED♦
On/Off
SET– Set Speed
With Cruise Control on , rotate the thumbwheel down to set the current cruise speed.
RES+ Resume Speed
With Cruise Control on , rotate the thumbwheel up to resume the set speed.
Adjust Speed
With a cruise speed set, rotate the thumbwheel up or down to the first detent to increase or decrease the set speed by 1-mph increments; rotate the thumbwheel past the detent to increase or decrease the set speed to the next 5-mph interval on the speedometer.
Cancel
Press to cancel Cruise Control without erasing the set speed from memory.
Press and hold to switch between reg-ular Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control–Advanced♦.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Follow Distance Gap (Adaptive Cruise Control–Advanced♦)
Press to select a targeted gap setting of Far, Medium, or Near — the time between your
vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
B. VOICE RECOGNITION
Press to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use voice recognition with the OnStar, Bluetooth or infotain-ment system. Press and hold to activate voice rec-ognition on a compatible Bluetooth-paired phone.
End Call/Mute
Press to end/decline a call or mute/unmute the audio system.
See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster
displays a variety of vehicle information.
DIC MENUS
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the DIC menus.
Info – display trip, fuel range and other info pages
Audio – browse music and change the audio source
Navigation♦ – view active route and change prompts
Phone – view active call and scroll through contacts
Options – change display information
SELECT INFO PAGES
1. Use the controls to open the Options menu.
2. Scroll to Info Page Options. Press the thumbwheel to enter the menu.
3. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the list of items.
4. Press the thumbwheel to select or deselect an item to dis-play in the Info menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
MULTI-COLOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY♦
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information on the windshield. The HUD
controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel.
HUD HUD
Lift up or press down to adjust the position of the image. It cannot be adjusted side-to-side.
INFO
Press to select from four displays: Speed View; Audio/Phone View; Navigation View; and Performance View.
Brightness
Lift up or press down to brighten or dim the
display. Hold down to turn off the display.
ROTATION OPTION
To adjust the angle of the HUD, use the DIC controls to view Options > Head-Up Display and select Adjust Rotation. Rotate the DIC thumbwheel up or down to adjust the angle. Select OK to save the setting.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.

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CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE FEATURES
Read your Owner's Manual for important information about using the infot\
ainment system while driving.
Your CT4 offers a variety of entertainment, communication and vehicle system options. Touch an application icon on the touch screen, use the Tune/Menu control, or the rotary controller and buttons♦ to access an item. You can use simple gestures on the touch screen, suc\
h as tap, drag, pinch and spread, to interact with the infotainment system. Link a compatible smartphone or portable audio player/iPod® to the info-tainment system using a Bluetooth or USB connection. For assistance, call 1-855-428-3669 or visit my.cadillac.com/learn.
Tune/Menu Control
Power/Volume/ Mute–Unmute Speakers
NFC Bluetooth Pairing Hotspot (Requires compatible smartphone)
Home Page
Additional Pages: Swipe to view the overview page or additional pages of applications (if available)
Applications Tray: Shortcuts to applications
Applications♦: Touch a screen icon to access an application
Power/Volume: Rotate to adjust volume/Press to mute audio/Press and hold to turn system on–off♦
Press to seek the previous or next radio station or track♦
Return to previous menu♦
Controller: Rotate to move on the screen/Press to select an item♦
Phone menu♦ or Home page♦
Navigation menu♦ or Phone menu♦
Audio menu♦
♦ Optional equipment
Note: Infotainment buttons and configuration may vary depending on vehicle content.

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CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE FEATURES
STORING STATION FAVORITES
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXM♦) can be stored in any order.
1. Display the desired radio station.
2. Touch and hold a favorite screen button. Favorites also can be saved by touching the in a sta-tion or channel list.
3. Repeat the steps to store another favorite item.
SETTING THE TIME
1. Touch Settings on the Home page, and then touch System.
2. Touch Time/Date.
3. Touch Set Time.
4. Touch or to adjust the hours, minutes, and AM or PM.
5. Touch to exit the menu.
If the Automatic Time and Date feature is enabled, the time will be updated automatically as the system obtains time information from the cellular network.
APPLE CARPLAY
Apple CarPlay capability is available through a compatible smart-phone using the Apple CarPlay icon on the Home page of the
infotainment system. No app is required.
1. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the Lightning cable into a USB data port. Use your device’s factory-provided Lightning cable. Aftermarket cables may not work.
2. The Apple CarPlay icon will illuminate. Touch the icon to have your apps displayed.
Press the Home button to exit Apple CarPlay. To return to the last page viewed in Apple CarPlay, press and hold the Home button.
ANDROID AUTO
Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smart-phone using the Android Auto icon on the Home page of the infotainment system.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the phone USB cable into a USB data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may not work.
3. The Android Auto icon will illuminate. Touch the icon to have your apps displayed.
Press the Home button to exit Android Auto. To return to the last page viewed in Android Auto, press and hold the Home button.
See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.

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APPS♦
Connected apps linking to music, news, weather, travel informa-tion, sports, entertainment and more are available for download to the infotainment system through the Apps icon. Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity, and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle’s 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mobile device hotspot. For more information, visit my.cadillac.com/learn.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
USB ports for data and charging are located in the center console storage compartment.
Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 player, a USB flash drive or a USB mass storage device to a USB port.
Touch Audio, and then touch More, if necessary, to select the USB device. Search for music on-screen or by voice commands.
For convenient storage, place the device in the pocket in the front of the center console storage compartment.
CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE FEATURES
VOICE RECOGNITION
Control the music source, enter a navigation destination♦, make phone calls hands-free, and perform other tasks using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Press to Talk button on the steer-ing wheel.
2. The system will play a prompt.
3. After the prompt, say what you want it to do.
• Examples: “Call Dave” or “Tune to 99.5 FM.”
• Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance.
BLUETOOTH VOICE RECOGNITION
Bluetooth Voice Recognition allows access to the voice recognition commands on a compatible, paired cell phone; i.e. Siri or Google Assistant.
To activate Bluetooth Voice Recognition, press and hold the Press to Talk button for a few seconds.
See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.
VALET MODE
Valet Mode can be used when it’s desired that only an authorized user has access to personalized features.
To lock/unlock the infotainment screen, select Settings > Vehicle > Valet Mode and enter a passcode.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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4G LTE WI-FI® HOTSPOT♦
With the vehicle’s available built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet. Some services require a data plan.
To retrieve the name and password for the hotspot, select the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon on the infotainment screen or go to Settings > System > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Note: For more information on use and system limitations, visit my.cadillac.com/learn.
See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEMBLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
Read your Owner's Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
To use a Bluetooth-enabled device, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Not all devices will support all functions. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. For more information, visit my.cadillac.com/learn.
PAIR A PHONE
1. To use voice recognition, press the Press to Talk button; after the prompt, say "Pair Phone." To use the infotainment screen, select the Phone icon > Connect Phone > Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on your phone. From the Bluetooth
settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed.
SECONDARY PHONE
A secondary phone can be paired to the Bluetooth sys-tem. The
secondary phone can only receive calls.
To set the first and second-ary phones, go to Settings > System > Phones and select the Information icon.
NFC BLUETOOTH PAIRING
1. To use Near Field Communication (NFC) pairing, unlock your smart-phone and enable NFC. Check your smartphone user’s information for NFC compatibility.
2. Hold the phone next to the
NFC icon below the info-tainment screen.
3. After pairing is initiated, follow the pairing instructions.
See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.

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