instrument cluster CADILLAC XTS 2018 Owner's Manual

Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11354412) -
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IN BRIEF 7
1.Air Vents 0166.
2. Electric Parking Brake 0191.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0156.
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0139 (If
Equipped).
3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0152.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0155.
4. Instrument Cluster 0118.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0136.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0111.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0155.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 219.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0220.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0193.
7. Infotainment 0159. 8. Glove Box Button. See
Glove Box
0 107.
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0207.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0207.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0160.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 62 (If Equipped).
10. Instrument Panel Storage 0106 (If
Equipped).
Wireless Charging Pad (If
Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 0115.
11. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0188.
12. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0181.
13. Steering Wheel Controls 0111.
14. Horn 0111. 15.
Steering Wheel Adjustment 0111.
16. Cruise Control 0196.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0198 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0213 (If Equipped).
Phone Button. See “Steering
Wheel Controls ”in the
infotainment manual.
Heated Steering Wheel 0111 (If
Equipped).
17. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0128.
18. Hood Release. See Hood0235.
19. Instrument Panel Storage 0106.

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Transmission
Tap Shift
Tap Shift allows the driver to
manually control the automatic
transmission. To use Tap Shift, the
shift lever must be in M (Manual
Mode). If equipped, the controls are
on the back of the steering wheel. Tap
the left control to downshift, and the
right control to upshift. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
indicates the gear the vehicle is in.
SeeManual Mode 0190.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system, and
voice or speech recognition. It also
includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See "Steering Wheel
Controls" in the infotainment manual.
Cruise Control
J:Press to turn the system on and
off. A white indicator appears in the
instrument cluster when turned on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press the control up briefly
to resume to that speed or press and
hold to accelerate. If the cruise control
is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. To increase speed by
1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the
first detent. To increase speed to the
next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, press +RES up to the
second detent.

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SET−:Press the control down briefly
to set the speed and activate cruise
control. If the cruise control is already
active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
To decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph),
press SET− down to the first detent.
To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press SET− down to the second detent.
*:Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control 0196 orAdaptive
Cruise Control 0198 (if equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
yorz:Move SEL up or down to
go to the previous or next selection.
SorT: Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
Sto go back to the
previous menu.
SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
menu item. Press and hold to reset
values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 136.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. FCA provides a green
indicator,
V, when a vehicle is
detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a vehicle
too closely. When approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a flashing red alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0213.
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
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Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in front
of the vehicle appears on the
infotainment display to aid with
parking and low-speed maneuvers.
See“Front Vision Camera ”under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0207.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of the
area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle
is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
parking and low-speed backing
maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0207.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system shows a
triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display to warn of traffic
behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0207.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). RPA may show a warning
triangle on the infotainment display
and a graphic on the instrument
cluster to provide the object distance.
In addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0207.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle
into parallel or perpendicular parking
spots using automatic steering, DIC
displays, and beeps. When the vehicle
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph),
press
Oto enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0207.
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.

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Sunroof Switch
Comfort Stop :The sunroof has a
comfort stop feature that stops the
sunroof from opening fully. Press and
release
g(1) to open the sunroof
to the comfort stop position.
Vent : Press and hold
g(1) to vent
the sunroof. Press and hold
D(1) to
close the vent.
Express-open/Express-close : From
the comfort stop position, press and
release
D(1) again to express-open
the sunroof. If the sunshade is not
fully open when the comfort stop
feature is pressed the second time, the
sunshade will open fully. Press again
to stop the movement. Press and
release
g(1) to express-close the
sunroof. Press again to stop the
movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Press
and hold
D(1) to open the sunroof.
The sunshade will automatically open
approximately 38 cm (15 in). Release to stop the movement. Press and hold
g(1) to close the sunroof. Release
to stop the movement.
Sunshade Switch
Express-open/Express-close : Press
and release the front or rear of
Q(2)
to express-open or express-close the
sunshade. If the sunroof is opened,
the sunshade will express-close within
a short distance of the opened
sunroof.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Press
and hold the front or rear of
Q(2) to
open or close the sunshade to the
desired position.
The sunroof/sunshade has an
automatic reversal system. See Sunroof
0 50.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system also turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and release
gon the center stack.icomes
on in the instrument cluster and a
DIC message may display.
. To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
g,
until
iandgcome on in the
instrument cluster. A DIC message
may display.
. Press and release
gagain to turn
on both systems.

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If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,
or the door is not unlocked by
pressing
Kon the RKE transmitter
during the 10–second pre-alarm, the
alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the trunk, or the hood
is opened without first disarming the
system. When the alarm is activated,
the turn signals flash and the horn
sounds for about 30 seconds. The
alarm system will then re-arm to
monitor for the next unauthorized
event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn
off the alarm if it has been activated:
. Press
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system.
. Start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.
Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle
and all doors are closed.
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter or use the Keyless
Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with the key
will not disarm the system or turn off
the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed and the horn chirps
and the lights flash three times, the
alarm was activated while the alarm
system was armed.
If the alarm system has been
activated, a message will appear on
the DIC.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0344.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle is
turned off.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition is on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY and a valid
transmitter is in the vehicle.
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 RKE
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in your
vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE

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{Warning
Because airbags inflate with great
force and faster than the blink of an
eye, anyone who is up against,
or very close to, any airbag when it
inflates can be seriously injured or
killed. Do not sit unnecessarily
close to any airbag, as you would be
if sitting on the edge of the seat or
leaning forward. Seat belts help
keep you in position before and
during a crash. Always wear a seat
belt, even with airbags. The driver
should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of
the vehicle. The seat belts and the
front outboard passenger airbags
are most effective when you are
sitting well back and upright in the
seat with both feet on the floor.
Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted side impact airbags
and/or roof-rail airbags.
{Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when it
inflates can be seriously injured or
killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, seeOlder Children 087 or
Infants and Young Children 089.
There is an airbag readiness light on
the instrument cluster, which shows
the airbag symbol. The system checks
the airbag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if
there is an electrical problem. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0126.
Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the
center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger frontal
airbag is in the passenger side
instrument panel.

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110 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 111
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 111
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 111
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . 111
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Boost Gauge (Performance Configuration Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
(Performance
Configuration Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . 126
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Brake System Warning Light . . . . 129
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 130
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 131
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . 132
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . 134 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 134
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . 139
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . 143
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . 148
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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Instrument Cluster
English Base Level Shown, Metric Similar

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Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
The uplevel cluster display layout can
be changed.
Balanced Configuration
The Balanced configuration has three
interactive display zones: one in the
center of each of the gauges.
Enhanced Configuration
The Enhanced configuration has three
interactive display zones.
Performance Configuration (V Sport Only)
The Performance configuration has
two interactive display zones. Use the five-way control on the right
side of the steering wheel to move
between the different display zones
and scroll through the different
displays.
To change the cluster configuration:
1. Find the Options page in one of the interactive display zones on
the cluster.
2. Press SEL to enter the Options menu.
3. Scroll down to highlight Display Layout. Then press SEL to
select it.
4. Each layout in the menu is represented by a small preview
image of the display layout.
Scroll up or down and highlight
the selection. Press SEL to select
the desired cluster configuration.
5. Exit the Display Layout menu by pressing
S.