CADILLAC CT4 2021 Owner's Manual

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Blank Page :Allows for no
information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows the status
of many vehicle systems.
DIC information is broken down into
two main zones:
Zone 1 : Displays on the instrument
cluster to the left of the speedometer.
Zone 2 : Displays on the instrument
cluster to the right of the
speedometer.
SorT: Press to move left or right
between the interactive display zones
in the cluster. Press the thumbwheel
to select.
yorz: Use the thumbwheel to
scroll up or down in a list. Press the
thumbwheel to select.
DIC Info Tiles Selection
The following is the list of all possible
DIC Info Tiles. Depending on the
vehicle, some may not be available. Zone 1
Battery Voltage :
Displays the current
battery voltage. The battery voltage
can fluctuate while viewing this
information on the DIC. This is
normal.
Coolant Temperature : Displays the
coolant temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Engine Boost : If equipped, displays
engine manifold pressure relative to
ambient air pressure. It will display
boost pressure generated by the
turbocharging system.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy :
Displays the current fuel economy in
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or
miles per gallon (mpg). This number
reflects only the approximate fuel
economy that the vehicle has right
now and changes frequently as driving
conditions change. This display
cannot be reset.
Oil Pressure : Shows the current oil
pressure in either kilopascal (kPa) or
in pounds per square inch (psi).

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Oil Temperature :Shows the current
oil temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Time & Temperature : Displays the
current time, and the current outside
air temperature.
Tire Status : Shows individual tire
pressures and overall temperature as
either Cold, Cool, Normal,Warm,
or Hot. Normal is typical for normal
driving while Warm is typical for
aggressive driving. Unknown may be
displayed if tire temperature
information is unavailable.
Wheel Slip : If equipped, the Wheel
Slip display indicates how much the
vehicle’s driven wheels are slipping, as
a percentage.
Transmission Fluid Temperature :
If equipped, Shows the temperature of
the transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Lateral G-Force : If equipped,
displays inertial forces being exerted
on the vehicle in the lateral
(side-to-side) direction as numerical
value and as graphical depiction. Zone 2
Trip 1 or 2/Average Speed/Average
Fuel Economy :
Trip displays the
current distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since
the trip odometer was last reset. The
trip odometer can be reset by pressing
and holding the thumbwheel while
this display is active.
Average Speed displays the average
speed of the vehicle in kilometers per
hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
This average is calculated based on
the various vehicle speeds recorded
since the last reset of this value. The
average speed can be reset by pressing
and holding the thumbwheel while
this display is active.
Average Fuel Economy displays the
approximate average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number is
calculated based on the number of L/
100 km (mpg) recorded since the last
time this menu item was reset. This
number reflects only the approximate
average fuel economy that the vehicle
has right now, and will change as
driving conditions change. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset by
pressing and holding the thumbwheel
while this display is active.
Fuel Economy :
Displays the average
fuel economy, the best fuel economy
over the selected distance, and a bar
graph showing instantaneous fuel
economy. Pressing the thumbwheel
will open a menu to change the
selected distance or reset the current
values.
Trip Timer/Fuel Used : This display
can be used as a timer. To start/stop
the timer, press the thumbwheel while
this display is active and then select
the start/stop the timer. The display
will show the amount of time that has
passed since the timer was last reset.
To reset the timer to zero, press the
thumbwheel to access the menu while
this display is active.
Fuel Used displays the approximate
liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that
have been used since last reset. The
fuel used can be reset by pressing the
thumbwheel and selecting Reset Fuel
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Current Drive Cycle :Displays
information in relation to the current
drive cycle including Distance
Traveled, Average Fuel Economy, and
the Total Time. They will reset after
the drive cycle is completed.
Driver Assistance : If equipped,
displays the states of all active safety
systems.
Oil Life : Displays an estimate of the
oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
will appear on the display. The oil
should be changed as soon as
possible. See Engine Oil0312. In
addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See the
Maintenance Schedule booklet..
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not reset
itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the
next oil change. See
Engine Oil Life
System 0314.
Air Filter Life : If equipped, shows an
estimate of the engine air filter’s
remaining useful life and the state of
the system. Engine Air Filter Life 95%
means 95% of the current air filter life
remains. Messages will display based
on the engine air filter life and the
state of the system. When the
REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the time of the
next oil change. When the REPLACE
NOW message displays, the engine air
filter should be replaced as soon as
possible.
Engine Hours : Displays the total
number of hours the engine has run.
The display also shows the engine idle
hours.
Lifetime Revs : The display also
shows total engine revolutions divided
by 10,000.
Brake Pad Life : If equipped, This
displays an estimate of the remaining
life of the front and rear brake pads.
Messages will display based on brake pad wear and the state of the system.
Reset the Brake Pad Life display after
replacing the brake pads. See
Brake
Pad Life System (If Equipped) 0324.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning the operation
of the vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. The information is
projected through the HUD lens on
the driver side of the instrument
panel and focused out toward the
front of the vehicle.

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Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as
a parking aid, you may misjudge
the distance and damage your
vehicle. Do not use the HUD image
as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed in
either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement is changed through the
instrument cluster. See Settings0176
and “Options” underInstrument Cluster
(Base Level) 088 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 090.
HUD Display on the Windshield
The HUD may display some of the
following vehicle information and
vehicle messages or alerts:
.Speed
.Audio
.Phone
.Navigation
.Performance
.Driver Assistance Features
.Vehicle Messages
Some vehicle messages or alerts
displayed in the HUD may be cleared
by using the steering wheel controls.
See Vehicle Messages 0116.
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel.
To adjust the HUD image:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.
$:Press or lift to center the HUD
image. The HUD image can only be
adjusted up and down, not side
to side.
!: Press to select the display view.
Each press will change the
display view.
D: Lift and hold to brighten the
display. Press and hold to dim the
display. Continue to hold to turn the
display off.

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The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD brightness
control can also be adjusted as
needed.
The HUD image can temporarily light
up depending on the angle and
position of sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make the
HUD image harder to see.
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
Option
This feature allows for adjusting the
angle of the HUD image.
Press the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel controls while Head-Up Display
Rotation is highlighted to enter Main
View. From Main View, press the
thumbwheel to enter the Adjust
Menu. Press
yorzto adjust the
angle of the HUD display. Press
Sor
Tto highlight OK, then press the
thumbwheel to save the setting.
CANCEL can also be selected to cancel
the setting. The vehicle must be in P (Park). See
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 088 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 090.
HUD Views
There are three views in the HUD.
Track mode is available for V-Series
only. Some vehicle information and
vehicle messages or alerts may be
displayed in any view.
Metric
English
Speed View : This displays digital
speed in English or metric units,
speed limit, vehicle ahead indicator,
Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control
and set speed. Some information only
appears on vehicles that have these
features, and when they are active.
Metric
English
Performance View : This displays
digital speed, indicators from speed
view along with rpm reading, vehicle
ahead indicator, Lane Departure
Warning/Lane Keep Assist, and
Adaptive Cruise Control and set speed.

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Metric
English
Track View : If equipped, this
displays digital speed, transmission
positions, Shift Timing Light Position,
gear shift indicator,
The shift timing lights at the top of
the display will appear with increases
in engine rpm. The rows of lights get
closer together as the shift point gets
closer. Shift the transmission before
the lights come together in the
display. Shift immediately if the lights are flashing. See
Manual Mode
(Electronic Shifter) 0235 or
Manual Mode (Mechanical Shifter)
0 234.
Temporary Overlays
Infotainment: Audio, Phone, and
Navigation are temporary overlays
linked to cluster layouts, and are also
manually selectable.
Metric
English
Audio/Phone Overlay : This displays
digital speed for Tour/ Sport, current
gear for Track, indicators from speed
view along with audio/phone information. The current radio station,
media type, and incoming calls will be
displayed.
All HUD views may briefly display
audio information when the driver
uses the steering wheel controls to
adjust the audio settings appearing in
the instrument cluster.
Incoming phone calls appearing in the
instrument cluster may also display in
any HUD view.
Metric
English

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Navigation Overlay :This displays
digital speed for Tour/ Sport, current
gear for Track, indicators from speed
view along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information in some
vehicles. The compass heading is
displayed when navigation routing is
not active.
Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts
shown in the instrument cluster may
also be displayed in any HUD view.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield to
remove any dirt or film that could
reduce the sharpness or clarity of the
HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the
lens gently, then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
If you cannot see the HUD image
when the ignition is on, check that:
.Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
.The HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
.The HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
.Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
.The windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. If windshield replacement is
required, see Windshield Replacement
0 328.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action
that may be needed to correct a
condition. Multiple messages may
appear one after another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by pressing
the thumbwheel. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message does
not correct the problem. If a SERVICE message appears, see
your dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery

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Engine Power Messages
REDUCED ACCELERATION DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is reduced.
A reduction in propulsion power can
affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on, but
there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your
destination. Under certain conditions
the performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message stays
on, or displays repeatedly, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try
restarting after the ignition has been
off for two minutes.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle
speed has been limited to the speed
displayed. The limited speed is a
protection for various propulsion and
vehicle systems, such as lubrication,
thermal, brakes, suspension, Teen
Driver if equipped, or tires.
Vehicle Personalization
The following are all possible vehicle
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
For System, Apps, and Personal
features and functions, seeSettings
0 176.
To access the vehicle
personalization menu: 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of available options. 3. Touch to select the desired feature
setting.
4. Touch
9orRto turn a feature off
or on.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level of
the Settings menu.
The menu may contain the following:
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a message
when the rear door has been opened
before or during operation of the
vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Buckle to Drive
This feature can prevent shifting out
of Park when the driver, and if
applicable the front passenger, seat
belt is not buckled. See Buckle To Drive
0 41.
Touch Off or On.
Driver Mode Customization
Touch and the following may display:
.My Mode
.V-Mode

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.Visualization
My Mode
Touch and the following may display:
.Engine Sound
.Steering
.Suspension
.Brake Feel
For information on the range of
settings, see “Driver Mode
Customization ”in Driver Mode Control
0 241.
V-Mode
Touch and the following may display:
.Engine Sound
.Steering
.Suspension
.Brake Feel
.Powertrain
For information on the range of
settings, see “Driver Mode
Customization ”in Driver Mode Control
0 241. Visualization
This setting shows handling and
performance settings on the
infotainment display when changing
drive modes.
Touch Off or On.
Climate and Air Quality
Touch and the following may display:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Air Quality Sensor
.Auto Cooled Seats
.Auto Heated Seats
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
.Ionizer
Auto Fan Speed
This setting specifies the amount of
airf low when the climate control fan
setting is Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.
Air Quality Sensor
This setting switches the system into
Recirculation Mode based on the
quality of the outside air. Touch Off, Low Sensitivity, or High
Sensitivity.
Auto Cooled Seats
This setting automatically turns on
and regulates the ventilated seats
when the cabin temperature is warm.
See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 37.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Heated Seats
This setting automatically turns on
and regulates the heated seats when
the cabin temperature is cool. The
auto heated seats can be turned off by
using the heated seat buttons on the
center stack. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 037.
If equipped with auto heated steering
wheel, this feature will turn on when
the auto heated seats turn on.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Defog
This setting automatically turns the
front defogger on when the engine is
started.
Touch Off or On.

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Auto Rear Defog
This setting automatically turns the
rear defogger on when the engine is
started.
Touch Off or On.
Ionizer
If equipped and on, this feature helps
clean the air inside the vehicle and
remove contaminants such as pollen,
odors, and dust. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System 0196.
Touch Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.Alert Type
.Forward Collision System
.Front Pedestrian Detection
.Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
.Lane Change Alert
.Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.Super Cruise Lane Change Alert Type
This setting specifies the type of
vehicle feedback provided, either a
beep or seat vibration, when you are
in danger of colliding with an object.
Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.
Forward Collision System
This setting can alert of a potential
crash with a detected vehicle ahead
and can apply brakes to help reduce a
collision’s severity.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Front Pedestrian Detection
This feature may help avoid or reduce
the harm caused by front-end crashes
with nearby pedestrians.
See
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0287.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
This setting determines if an alert will
appear when Adaptive Cruise Control
brings the vehicle to a complete stop
and the vehicle ahead of you starts
moving again. See Adaptive Cruise
Control (Advanced) 0251. Touch Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display on the outside mirror to help
you avoid crashing into a vehicle in
your blind spot, or rapidly
approaching your blind spot, during a
lane change maneuver. See
Lane
Change Alert (LCA) 0289.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
This setting enables the Rear Camera
Park Assist Symbols. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0277.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display when the vehicle detects
approaching rear cross traffic when in
R (Reverse). See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0277.
Touch Off or On.