light CADILLAC CT5 2023 User Guide
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Power Sounder,
Inclination Sensor, and
Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system
features, this system may also
have a power sounder,
inclination sensor, and
intrusion sensor.
The power sounder provides
an audible alarm which is
distinct from the vehicle’s
horn. It has its own power
source, and can sound an
alarm if the vehicle’s battery is
compromised.
The inclination sensor can set
off the alarm if it senses
movement of the vehicle, such
as when a tire is removed.
Make sure the vehicle's alarm
is not armed prior to any
jacking.The intrusion sensor monitors
the vehicle interior, and can
activate the alarm if it senses
unauthorized entry into the
vehicle's interior. Do not allow
passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the
intrusion sensor is activated.
Before arming the
theft-deterrent system and
activating the intrusion sensor:
.Make sure all doors and
windows are completely
closed.
.Secure any loose items such
as sun glasses.
.Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the
sensors in the front
overhead console.
.Close DVD screens before
leaving the vehicle.
Inclination and Intrusion
Sensor Disable Switch
It is recommended that the
intrusion and inclination
sensor be deactivated if pets
are left in the vehicle or the
vehicle is being transported.
With the vehicle turned off,
press
oin the front
overhead console. The
indicator light will come on
momentarily, indicating that
these sensors have been
disabled for the next alarm
system arming cycle.
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The security light, in the
instrument cluster, comes on if
there is a problem with arming
or disarming the
theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more
remote keys matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly
matched remote key will start
the vehicle. If the remote key
is ever damaged, you may not
be able to start your vehicle.
When trying to start the
vehicle, the security light may
come on briefly.
If the engine does not start
and the security light stays on,
there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off
and try again.If the vehicle will not change
ignition modes (accessory
mode, on, off), and the remote
key appears to be undamaged,
try another remote key. Or,
you may try placing the
remote key in the backup
location. See Remote Key
Operation
09.
If the ignition modes will not
change with the other remote
key or in the backup location,
the vehicle needs service.
If the ignition does change
modes, the first remote key
may be faulty. See your dealer.
It is possible for the
immobilizer system to learn
new or replacement remote
keys. Up to eight remote keys
can be programmed for the
vehicle. To program additional
remote keys, see
“Programming Remote Keys to
the Vehicle” under Remote
Key Operation 09. Do not leave the remote key
or device that disarms or
deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make
things, like other vehicles,
look farther away than they
really are. If you cut too
sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on
the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing
lanes.
The passenger side mirror is
convex shaped. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so
more can be seen from the
driver seat.
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Power Mirrors
To adjust each mirror:1. Press
jor|to select the
driver or passenger side
mirror. The indicator light
will illuminate.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the
mirror in the desired
direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the
vehicle and the area
behind it can be seen. 4. Press
jor|again to
deselect the mirror.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. See Memory Seats
0 48.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have SBZA.
See Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA) 0353.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA.
See Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 353.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded
inward toward the vehicle to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car
wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the
original position.
Power Folding Mirrors
If equipped, pressgto power
fold the mirrors. Press
gagain
to unfold.
The outside mirrors may
automatically unfold when the
vehicle is driven above
20 km/h (12 mph), but may be
folded with the power folding
mirror switch. If the vehicle
speed is driven above 40 km/h
(25 mph), they may
automatically unfold and may
not be refolded with the
power folding mirror switch.
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Window Lockout
With Folding Mirrors,
Without Folding Mirrors Similar
This feature stops the rear
passenger window switches
from working.
.Press2to engage the rear
window lockout feature. The
indicator light is on when
engaged.
.Press2again to disengage.
Window Express
Movement
All windows can be opened
without holding the window
switch. Press the switch down
fully and quickly release to
express open the window.
If equipped, pull the window
switch up fully and quickly
release to express close the
window. Briefly press or pull
the window switch in the same
direction to stop that
window’s express movement.
Window Automatic
Reversal System
The express-close feature will
reverse window movement if it
comes in contact with an
object. Extreme cold or ice
could cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will
operate normally after the
object or condition is removed.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be
necessary if the vehicle
battery has been
disconnected or discharged.
If the window is unable to
express-up, program each
express-close window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to accessory mode.
3. Partially open the window to be programmed. Then
close it and continue to pull
the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press the
switch briefly after the
window has fully opened.
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.Press or pull and holdD(1)
to open or close without
express. Release
D(1) at the
desired position.
Sunroof Vent Operation:
.Press and releaseE(2) to
vent the sunroof.
.Pull and releaseE(2) to
close the sunroof vent.
This sunroof also has a
sunshade, which must be
opened and closed manually.
Automatic Reversal
System
The sunroof, if equipped, has
an automatic reversal system
that is only active when the
sunroof is operated in
express-close mode.
If an object is in the path while
express-closing, the reversal
system will detect an object,
stop, and open the sunroof
slightly. If this condition occurs,
attempt to remove the object,
then pull and release the
switch to express close. If the
reversal occurs multiple times,
the DIC message OPEN THEN
CLOSE SUNROOF will display,
and express is disabled. To
operate sunroof while express
is disabled, the switch must be
either pressed or pulled
and held.
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 thewater drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof
and remove any obstacles or
loose debris. Wipe the sunroof
seal and roof sealing area
using a clean cloth, mild soap,
and water. Do not remove
grease from the sunroof.
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If equipped, the buttons are
near the climate controls on
the center stack. To operate,
the engine must be running.
Press
Jorzto heat the
driver or passenger seat
cushion and seatback.
Press
Cor{to ventilate the
driver or passenger seat.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each
press of the button, the seat
will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off
setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate
three for the highest setting
and one for the lowest. If the
front heated seats are on
high, the level may
automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.
When this feature is off, the
heated and ventilated seat
symbols on the buttons are
white. A ventilated seat has a
fan that pulls air through the
seat. The air is not cooled. When a heated seat is turned
on, the symbol turns red.
When a ventilated seat is
turned on, the symbol
turns blue.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
Auto Heated and Ventilated
Seats
If the vehicle is equipped with
auto heated or ventilated
seats, and the engine is
running, this feature will
automatically activate the
heated or ventilated seats at
the level required by the
vehicle's interior temperature.
The active high, medium, low,
or off heated or ventilated
seat level will be indicated by
the manual heated and
ventilated seat buttons on the
center stack. Use the manual
heated and ventilated seat
buttons on the center stack to
turn auto heated or ventilated
seats off. If the passenger
seat is unoccupied, the auto
heated or ventilated seatsfeature will not activate that
seat. If equipped with a heated
steering wheel, the auto
heated steering wheel
activation will follow the
heated seat auto activation
and the heated wheel
indicator will follow the state
of the steering wheel heat.
To enable or disable auto
heated or ventilated seats,
select Settings > Vehicle >
Climate and Air Quality >
Auto Cooled or Auto Heated
Seats > ON or OFF.
Remote Start Heated and
Ventilated Seats
If equipped, the heated seats
will turn on automatically
during a remote start if it is
cold outside and the ventilated
seats will turn on automatically
if it is hot outside. If equipped,
the heated steering wheel will
turn on automatically during a
remote start if it is cold
outside. The heated and
ventilated seat indicators and
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P (Park) will be delayed once
for each time the vehicle is
started.
For some fleet vehicles, the
feature is always ON and
cannot be turned OFF in the
infotainment system. The
vehicle will be delayed from
shifting from P (Park) each
time the driver attempts to do
so while the driver seat belt is
not buckled. Turning the
vehicle off then on will not
change this condition.
On some models, Buckle to
Drive may also delay shifting
out of P (Park) if a front
passenger seat belt is
unbuckled. A message displays
in the DIC. Buckle the front
passenger seat belt to shift
out of P (Park). This feature
may delay the vehicle from
shifting out of P (Park) if an
object, such as a briefcase,
handbag, grocery bag, laptop,
or other electronic device, is
on the front passenger seat.If this happens, remove the
object from the seat or buckle
the seat belt to shift out of
P (Park).
If the driver, or on some
vehicles, the present front
passenger remains unbuckled,
the DIC message will turn off
after several seconds and the
vehicle can be shifted out of
P (Park). See
“Seat Belts”and
“Child Restraints” in the Index
for information about the
importance of proper
restraint use.
If the driver seat belt or the
front passenger seat belt is
unbuckled when driving, the
seat belt reminder chime and
light(s) will come on. See Seat
Belt Reminders 0122. This
feature may not function
properly if the airbag
readiness light is on. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0123.How to Wear Seat
Belts Properly
Follow these rules for
everyone's protection.
There are additional things to
know about seat belts and
children, including smaller
children and infants. If a child
will be riding in the vehicle, see
Older Children 079 or
Infants and Young Children
0 81. Review and follow the
rules for children in addition to
the following rules.
It is very important for all
occupants to buckle up.
Statistics show that unbelted
people are hurt more often in
crashes than those who are
wearing seat belts.
There are important things to
know about wearing a seat
belt properly.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the
vehicle have a
lap-shoulder belt.
If you are using a rear seating
position with a detachable
seat belt and the seat belt is
not attached, see Rear Seats
053 for instructions on
reconnecting the seat belt to
the mini-buckle.
The following instructions
explain how to wear a
lap-shoulder belt properly.
1. If the seat has a seat belt guide, the seat belt must
be routed through the
guide to properly position
the shoulder belt. If the
seat belt is not routed
through the guide, slide
the edge of the belt
webbing through the
opening on the guide. Be
sure the belt is not twisted. 2. Adjust the seat, if the seat
is adjustable, so you can sit
up straight. To see how,
see “Seats” in the Index.
3. Pick up the latch plate and
pull the belt across you. Do
not let it get twisted.
The lap-shoulder belt may
lock if you pull the belt
across you very quickly.
If this happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock
it. Then pull the belt across
you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a
passenger belt is pulled
out all the way, the child
restraint locking feature
may be engaged. See Child
Restraint Systems
083.
If this occurs, let the belt
go back all the way and
start again. If the locking
feature stays engaged
after letting the belt go
back to stowed position on
the seat, move the seat
rearward or recline the
seat until the shoulder belt
retractor lock releases.
Engaging the child
restraint locking feature in
the front outboard seating
position may affect the
passenger sensing system.
See Passenger Sensing
System 072.
If the shoulder portion of
the driver belt is pulled out
all the way, the shoulder
belt retractor lock feature
may be engaged. If this
happens, let the belt go
back all the way and start
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A pregnant woman should
wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn
as low as possible, below the
rounding, throughout the
pregnancy.
The best way to protect the
fetus is to protect the mother.
When a seat belt is worn
properly, it is more likely that
the fetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as
for anyone, the key to making
seat belts effective is wearing
them properly.
Seat Belt Extender
If the vehicle's seat belt will
fasten around you, you should
use it.
But if a seat belt is not long
enough, your dealer will order
you an extender. Only a GM
dealer issued extender should
be used. When you go in to
order it, take the heaviest coat
you will wear, so the extender
will be long enough for you. To
help avoid personal injury, do
not let someone else use it,
and use it only for the seat it is
made to fit. The extender has
been designed for adults.
Never use it for securing child
restraints. For more
information on the proper use
and fit of seat belt extenders
see the instruction sheet that
comes with the extender.
Safety System Check
Periodically check the seat
belt reminder, seat belts,
buckles, latch plates,
retractors, shoulder beltheight adjusters (if equipped),
and seat belt anchorages to
make sure they are all in
working order. Look for any
other loose or damaged seat
belt system parts that might
keep a seat belt system from
performing properly. See your
dealer to have it repaired.
Torn, frayed, or twisted seat
belts may not protect you in a
crash. Torn or frayed seat
belts can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn
or frayed, have it replaced
immediately. If a belt is
twisted, it may be possible to
untwist by reversing the latch
plate on the webbing. If the
twist cannot be corrected, ask
your dealer to fix it.
Make sure the seat belt
reminder light is working. See
Seat Belt Reminders
0122.
Keep seat belts clean and dry.
See Seat Belt Care 065.
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Seat Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
Seat belts should be properly
cared for and maintained.
Seat belt hardware should be
kept dry and free of dust or
debris. As necessary, exterior
hard surfaces and seat belt
webbing may be lightly
cleaned with mild soap and
water. Ensure there is not
excessive dust or debris in the
mechanism. If dust or debris
exists in the system please
see the dealer. Parts may
need to be replaced to ensure
proper functionality of the
system.
{Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat
belt webbing. It may severely
weaken the webbing. In a
crash, they might not be
able to provide adequate
protection. Clean and rinse
seat belt webbing only with(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
mild soap and lukewarm
water. Allow the webbing
to dry.
Replacing Seat Belt
System Parts after a
Crash
{Warning
A crash can damage the
seat belt system in the
vehicle. A damaged seat belt
system may not properly
protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or
even death in a crash. To
help make sure the seat belt
systems are working
properly after a crash, have
them inspected and any
necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.
After a minor crash,
replacement of seat belts may
not be necessary. But the seat belt assemblies that were
used during any crash may
have been stressed or
damaged. See your dealer to
have the seat belt assemblies
inspected or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the seat belt
system was not being used at
the time of the crash.
Have the seat belt
pretensioners checked if the
vehicle has been in a crash,
or if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start the
vehicle or while you are
driving. See Airbag Readiness
Light
0123.
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following
airbags:
.A frontal airbag for the
driver
.A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger
.A knee airbag for the driver.