ABS CADILLAC XT4 2024 User Guide

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252 Driving and Operating
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with
one hand. To move the trailer to the left,
move that hand to the left. To move the
trailer to the right, move that hand to the
right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making TurnsCaution
Turn more slowly and make wider arcs
when towing a trailer to prevent damage
to your vehicle. Making very sharp turns
could cause the trailer to contact the
vehicle.
Make wider turns than normal when towing,
so the trailer will not go over soft shoulders,
over curbs, or strike road signs, trees,
or other objects. Always signal turns well in
advance. Do not steer or brake suddenly.
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before starting down a long or steep
downhill grade. If the transmission is not
shifted down, the brakes may overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency. The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Shift the
transmission to a lower gear if the
transmission shifts too often under heavy
loads and/or hilly conditions.
When towing at higher altitudes, engine
coolant will boil at a lower temperature
than at lower altitudes. If the engine is
turned off immediately after towing at high
altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle
could show signs similar to engine
overheating. To avoid this, let the engine
run, preferably on level ground, with the
transmission in P (Park) for a few minutes
before turning the engine off. If the
overheat warning comes on, see
Engine
Overheating 0271.
Parking on Hills
{Warning
To prevent serious injury or death,
always park your vehicle and trailer on a
level surface when possible. When parking your vehicle and your trailer
on a hill:
1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the wheels into
the curb if facing downhill or into traffic
if facing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, gradually release the brake pedal to
allow the chocks to absorb the load of
the trailer.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park).
5. Release the brake pedal.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
.Start the engine.
.Shift into the desired gear.
.Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.

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Hitch Cover
To remove hitch cover, if equipped:1. Remove the two fasteners on the lower tabs.
2. Pull the lower edge of the cover to about a 45 degree angle.
3. Pull the cover downward to disengage the upper attachments.
To reinstall the hitch cover: 1. Hold cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle and push the upper tabs into the
slots in the bumper.
2. Push the bottom of the cover forward until the lower tabs line up with the
lower slots. 3. Snap the hitch cover into place by
pushing the upper corners forward.
4. Reinstall the two fasteners on the lower tabs.
Consider using mechanical sway controls
with any trailer. Ask a trailering professional
about sway controls or refer to the trailer
manufacturer's recommendations and
instructions.
Tires
.Do not tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire on the vehicle.
.Tires must be properly inflated to support
loads while towing a trailer. See Tires
0 286 for instructions on proper tire
inflation.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle
and the trailer, and attach the chains to the
holes on the trailer hitch platform.
Instructions about safety chains may be
provided by the hitch manufacturer or by
the trailer manufacturer.
Cross the safety chains under the tongue of
the trailer to help prevent the tongue from
contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Always leave just enough
slack so the combination can turn. Never
allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Loaded trailers over 450 kg (1,000 lb) must
be equipped with brake systems and with
brakes for each axle. Trailer braking
equipment conforming to Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) requirement
CAN3-D313, or its equivalent, is
recommended.
State or local regulations may require
trailers to have their own braking system if
the loaded weight of the trailer exceeds
certain minimums that can vary from state
to state. Read and follow the instructions for
the trailer brakes so they are installed,
adjusted, and maintained properly. Never
attempt to tap into your vehicle's hydraulic
brake system. If you do, both the vehicle
anti-lock brakes and the trailer brakes may
not function, which could result in a crash.

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274 Vehicle Care
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it can
spill on the engine and burn, if the
engine is hot enough. You or others could
be burned, and the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level,
the brake warning light comes on. See Brake
System Warning Light 0104.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which
degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid.
Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals
to prevent increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0330.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
from a clean, sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0334.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake fluid
could result in damage to the brake
system. This could result in the loss of
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braking leading to a possible injury.
Always use the proper GM approved
brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Immediately wash off any
painted surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the cap
and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number on the
original battery label when a new battery is
needed. For replacement of the battery, see
your dealer.
The vehicle has an Absorbent Glass Mat
(AGM) 12-volt battery. Installation of a
standard 12-volt battery will result in
reduced 12-volt battery life. When using a 12-volt battery charger on the
12-volt AGM battery, some chargers have an
AGM battery setting on the charger.
If available, use the AGM setting on the
charger, to limit charge voltage to 14.8 volts.
{Warning
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.
Stop/Start System
This vehicle has a Stop/Start system to shut
off the engine to help conserve fuel. See
Stop/Start System 0176.

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FusesUsage
57 RDCM BATT 1 –Rear Drive
Control Module Battery 1
58 Driver Power Seat
59 EBCM –Electronic Brake
Control Module
60 Horn 61 Rear Defog
62 Front Wiper
63 Power Tailgate
64 MTR WDW LIFTER RT –
Motor Window Lifter
Right
65 –
66 Sunroof 67 Trailer Run
68 Spare
69 Spare 70 –
71 –
72 FTZM –Fuel Tank Zone
Module Fuses
Usage
73 Handsfree Closure
74 –
75 Spare
76 Spare 77 Spare
78 Trailer Stop/Turn Left and Right
79 TCM (DC to DC) –
Transmission Control
Module
80 –
81 SADS –Semi Active
Dampening Suspension
82 –
83 Washer PumpInstrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is on the
driver side of the instrument panel, between
the steering wheel and the door. To access
the fuses, remove the panel, starting at the
top. Once clips are disengaged, the tabs
along the bottom of the door can be
disengaged from the instrument panel to
remove the door.
To reinstall the door, place the bottom tabs
into the slots, and rotate the door into
position, engaging the clips.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.

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Compact Spare Tire
{Warning
Driving with more than one compact
spare tire at a time could result in loss of
braking and handling. This could lead to a
crash and you or others could be injured.
Use only one compact spare tire at
a time.
If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it
was fully inflated when new; however, it
can lose air over time. Check the inflation
pressure regularly. It should be 420 kPa
(60 psi).
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 differently with the
spare tire installed and it is recommended
that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km/h
(50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare
tire, have the standard tire repaired or
replaced as soon as convenient and return
the spare tire to the storage area. When using a compact spare tire, the AWD
(if equipped), ABS, and Traction Control
systems may engage until the spare tire is
recognized by the vehicle, especially on
slippery roads. Adjust driving to reduce
possible wheel slip.
Caution
When the compact spare is installed, do
not take the vehicle through an
automatic car wash with guide rails. The
compact spare can get caught on the rails
which can damage the tire, wheel, and
other parts of the vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other
vehicles.
Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel
with other wheels or tires. They will not fit.
Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact spare.
Using them can damage the vehicle and
the chains. Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America
For more information about the vehicle
battery, see Battery - North America 0274.
If the battery has run down, try to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to use the
following steps to do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.

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Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear could
damage it. Also, repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Never
have the vehicle towed from the rear.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a
de-icing agent only when absolutely
necessary, and have the locks greased after
using. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0334.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it
often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal,
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or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning products can
be obtained from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding correct
product usage, necessary safety
precautions, and appropriate disposal of
any vehicle care product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure washes closer
than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the
vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding
8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in
damage or removal of paint and decals.
If using an automatic car wash, follow the
car wash instructions. The windshield wiper
and rear window wiper, if equipped, must
be off. Remove any accessories that may be
damaged or interfere with the car wash
equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and
after, to remove all cleaning agents
completely. If they are allowed to dry on
the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or
an all-cotton towel to avoid surface
scratches and water spotting.
Cleaning Underhood Components
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
e
symbol.
This could cause damage that would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Solvents or aggressive cleaners may harm
underhood components. The usages of these
chemicals should be avoided.
Recommend water only.
A pressure washer may be used, but care
must be utilized. The following criteria must
be followed:
.Water pressure must be kept below
14 000 KPa (2,000 PSI).
.Water temperature must be below 80 °C
(180 °F).
.Spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide angle
spray pattern or wider must be used.
.Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft)
away from all surfaces.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . 148
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Assistance Systems Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Automatic EmergencyBraking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . 228
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Blind Zone Steering (BZSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) . . . . . . . . . 238
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . 232
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . 230
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Traffic Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Audio
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Auto Stop Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Emergency Braking (AEB) DisabledLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . .138
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 129
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274, 315
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144, 145
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Brake (cont'd)
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Front Pedestrian (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . 238
Reverse Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
C
Calibration Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 261
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 1, 315
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Leveling ControlHeadlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lighting Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
All-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Lights (cont'd)
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Gear Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 104
Super Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Massage
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28