windshield wipers CADILLAC XT4 2022 Owners Manual

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If equipped with auto heated seats,
the heated steering wheel will turn on
when the auto heated seats are
activated. The heated steering wheel
indicator will follow the state of the
steering wheel heat.
SeeHeated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 44 and
Vehicle Personalization 0121.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper with Rainsense (AUTO Shown), If Equipped
Windshield Wiper without Rainsense (INT Shown)
With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
AUTO : If equipped with Rainsense,
use this setting for intermittent wipes
when Rainsense is disabled, or Rainsense wipes when Rainsense is
enabled. For intermittent wipes, move
the windshield wiper lever to AUTO,
then turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes. If Rainsense is turned
on, see
“Rainsense ”later in this
section.
INT : If equipped with intermittent
wipers only, move the windshield
wiper lever to INT. Turn the band up
for more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.

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f:Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
The wipers will continue until the
lever is released or the maximum
wash time is reached. When the
windshield wiper lever is released,
additional wipes may occur depending
on how long the windshield washer
has been activated. See Washer Fluid
0 299 for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid
can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always
clear snow and ice from the hood,
windshield, washer nozzles, roof,
and rear of the vehicle, including all
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
lamps and windows. Reduced
visibility from snow and ice buildup
could lead to a crash.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be replaced.
See Wiper Blade Replacement 0303.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. See Electrical System
Overload 0307.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or AUTO with
Rainsense turned off, they will
immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver door is
opened or within 10 minutes, the
wipers will restart and move to the
base of the windshield. If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing or Rainsense, the
wipers continue to run until they
reach the base of the windshield.
Rainsense
If equipped with Rainsense and the
feature is turned on, a sensor near the
top center of the windshield detects
the amount of water on the
windshield and controls the frequency
of the windshield wiper based on the
current sensitivity setting.
Keep this area of the windshield clear
of debris to allow for best system
performance.
AUTO :
Move the windshield wiper
lever to AUTO. Turn the band on the
wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.

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.Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.Move the windshield wiper lever out
of the AUTO position to deactivate
Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rain Sense Wipers ”under
Vehicle Personalization 0121.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the windshield wiper lever to
OFF. This disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers. With Rainsense, if the transmission is
in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.
The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
The rear window wiper/washer
controls are on the end of the
windshield wiper lever.
Turn the controls to adjust the
setting.
OFF :
Turns the wiper off. INT :
Turns on the rear wiper with a
delay between wipes.
ON : Turns on the rear wiper.
1:Push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the
rear window and the rear camera lens,
if equipped. See Rear Camera Mirror
0 30. The wipers will clear the rear
window and either stop or return to
your preset speed. For more washer
cycles, push and hold the lever.
The rear window wiper/washer will
not operate if the liftgate is open or
ajar. If the liftgate is opened while the
rear wiper is on, the wiper returns to
the parked position and stops.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the rear wiper control to OFF to
disable the rear wiper. In some
vehicles, if the transmission is in
N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the rear wiper will
automatically park under the rear
spoiler.

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light outside when the vehicle leaves
the garage, there is a slight delay
before the automatic headlamp
system changes to the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL). During that
delay, the instrument cluster may not
be as bright as usual. Make sure the
instrument panel brightness control is
in the full bright position. See
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0133.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will turn off or may change
to DRL.
The automatic headlamp system turns
off when the exterior lamp control is
turned to
Oor the ignition is off.
For vehicles sold in Canada, this
control only works when the
transmission is in P (Park).
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are activated
in daylight with the engine on, and
the exterior lamp control is in AUTO,
the headlamps, parking lamps, and
other exterior lamps come on. The
transition time for the lamps coming
on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these
lamps turn off. Move the exterior
lamp control to
Oor;to disable
this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|: Press|to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps flash on and
off. Press again to turn the
flashers off.
The hazard warning flashers turn on
automatically if the airbags deploy.
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 starts to flash to signal a lane
change. Hold it there until the lane
change is completed. If the lever is
briefly pressed and released, the turn
signal flashes three times.

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Warning (Continued)
before using ACC. Before driving,
check that the windshield wipers
are in good condition and replace
them if worn.
Accessory Installations and Vehicle
Modifications
Do not install or place any object
around the front camera windshield
area that would obstruct the front
camera view.
Do not install objects on top of the
vehicle that overhang and obstruct the
front camera, such as a canoe, kayak,
or other items that can be transported
on a roof rack system. See Roof Rack
System 089.
Do not modify the hood, headlamps,
or fog lamps, as this may limit the
camera’s ability to detect an object.
Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on the windshield
behind the rearview mirror and the
radar sensors on the front of the
vehicle can become blocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud. These areas need to
be cleaned for ACC to operate
properly.
If ACC will not operate, regular cruise
control may be available. See
“Switching Between ACC and Regular
Cruise Control
”in this section. Always
consider driving conditions before
using either cruise control system.
For cleaning instructions, see
“Washing the Vehicle ”under Exterior
Care 0357.
System operation may also be limited
under snow, heavy rain, or road spray
conditions.
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 these systems.
{Warning
Do not rely on the Driver
Assistance Systems. These systems
do not replace the need for paying
attention and driving safely. You
may not hear or feel alerts or
warnings provided by these
systems. Failure to use proper care
when driving may result in injury,
death, or vehicle damage. See
Defensive Driving 0205.
Under many conditions, these
systems will not:
.Detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or animals.
.Detect vehicles or objects outside
the area monitored by the
system.
.Work at all driving speeds.
.Warn you or provide you with
enough time to avoid a crash.
.Work under poor visibility or bad
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3. Use the fuse puller to remove thefuse from the top or side, as shown
above.
4. If the fuse must be replaced immediately, borrow a replacement
fuse with the same amperage from
the fuse block. Choose a vehicle
feature that is not needed to safely
operate the vehicle. Repeat
Steps 2-3.
5. Insert the replacement fuse into the empty slot of the blown fuse.
At the next opportunity, see your
dealer to replace the blown fuse.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the
lamps to go on and off, or in some
cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away if
the lamps go on and off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected from
electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow or ice may cause wiper
linkage damage. Always clear ice and
heavy snow from the windshield
before using the windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
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
problems.
{Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are
marked with their ampere rating.
Do not exceed the
specified amperage rating when
replacing fuses and circuit breakers.
Use of an oversized fuse or circuit
breaker can result in a vehicle fire.
You and others could be seriously
injured or killed.

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VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 380
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 337
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 333
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 71
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 303
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97