climate control CADILLAC CT4 2021 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . 81
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 379
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 409
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans,
vehicle model names, and vehicle
body designs appearing in this manual
including, but not limited to, GM, the
GM logo, the CADILLAC Emblem, and
CADILLAC CT4 are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors LLC,
its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name“General Motors
of Canada Company ”for Cadillac
Motor Car Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce
guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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INTRODUCTION 5
1.Air Vents 0200.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0126.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0129.
3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter)
0 235 or
Manual Mode (Mechanical Shifter)
0 234.
4. Cruise Control 0248.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 251 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 283 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 082 (If
Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 088
or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 090.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0107 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0110.
6. Steering Wheel Controls 0137 (If
Equipped).
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 082. 8. Infotainment. See
Overview0135.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0128.
10. Hazard Warning Flashers 0129.
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0196.
12. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
037 (If Equipped).
13. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0291 (If
Equipped).
14. Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0239.
Stop/Start Disable Switch. See Stop/
Start System 0221.
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) 0239.
MODE Button or
«/ªButton
(V-Series Only). See Driver Mode
Control 0241.
15. Wireless Charging Pad (If Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 085.
16. Park Assist Button. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 277. 17. Shift Lever. See
Automatic
Transmission (Mechanical Shifter)
0 227 or
Automatic Transmission (Electronic
Shifter) 0229.
18. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0219.
19. Horn 082.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment 082.
21. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0112 (If
Equipped).
22. Hood Release (Out of View). See Hood 0307.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0130.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 097.
25. Electric Parking Brake 0237 (If
Equipped).
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1. Press the button on the side of theremote key near the bottom and
pull the mechanical key out. Never
pull the mechanical key out
without pressing the button.
2. Use the mechanical key blade inthe slot to remove the battery
cover by hand.
3. Remove the seal by pulling on thetab to access the battery.
4. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
5. Insert the new battery, negative side facing down. Replace with a
CR2450 or equivalent battery.
6. Replace the seal, pushing it into the groove around the battery
compartment.
7. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the
remote key.
8. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside the vehicle.
S: This button on the remote key is
for remote start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a remote
start. The rear window defogger may
come on during remote start based on
cold ambient conditions. The rear
defog indicator light does not come on
during remote start.
If equipped, the heated and ventilated
front seats may also come on when
the vehicle personalization setting is
enabled. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 037.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 082.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 19
Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
if it is driven with the liftgate or
trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk/
hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that brings in
only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”in the
Index.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.If the vehicle is equipped with a
power liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0226.
Manual Trunk
To release the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or the shift lever must be in
P (Park).
.Press|on the driver door.
.PressXtwice quickly on the
remote key.
.Press the touch pad on the rear of
the trunk above the license plate
when all doors are unlocked.
The trunk can be opened while the
vehicle is locked by pressing the touch
pad above the license plate while the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
rear of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.
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Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
.They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
.The mirrors do not stay in the
unfolded position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position. A noise
may be heard during the resetting of
the power folding mirrors. This sound
is normal after a manual folding
operation.
Remote Mirror Folding
If equipped with power folding
mirrors, and the mirrors have been
folded with the power folding mirror
switch, they may not be automatically
unfolded by the Remote Mirror
Folding feature. If equipped with power folding
mirrors, and the mirrors have not
been folded with the power folding
mirror switch and the vehicle is in
P (Park), they may be automatically
folded/unfolded as follows:
1. If doors are locked by pressing
H
on the remote key, the mirrors will
fold. If doors are unlocked by
pressing
Ion the remote key, the
mirrors will unfold. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07.
2. If doors are locked by pressing the door handle button, the mirrors
will fold. If doors are unlocked by
pressing the door handle button,
the mirrors will unfold. See
“Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door” inRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.
3. If passive locking is enabled and doors are locked by that feature,
the mirrors will fold. See “Passive
Locking” inRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 07.
Heated Mirrors
K:The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0196.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has the automatic
dimming mirror, the driver outside
mirror automatically adjusts for the
glare of headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors
and memory seats, the passenger and/
or driver mirror tilts to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be
seen when parallel parking. The
mirror(s) may move from their tilted
position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
.The ignition is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse)
above a set speed.
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Obstructions
If something has blocked the driver
seat while recalling a memory
position, the recall may stop. Remove
the obstruction and try the recall
again. If the memory position still
does not recall, see your dealer.
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. To reduce
the risk of burns, use care when
using the seat heater, especially for
long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, cover, or similar item. This
may cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat heater
may cause a burn or may damage
the seat.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
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Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory power
outlets:
.Inside the center console
storage area.
.On the rear of the center floor
console.
Lift the cover to access the accessory
power outlet.
Certain electrical accessories may not
be compatible with the accessory
power outlet and could overload a
vehicle circuit breaker or adapter fuse.
If overloaded, the circuit breaker will
reset after all devices are disconnected
or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
is turned off and then back on. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0223.
Wait one minute to allow the circuit
breaker to reset before reconnecting
devices or turning RAP back on. If the
problem continues, the issue could be
within your device. Try another
known good device to make sure the circuit breaker is operating properly.
If this does not resolve your problem,
see your dealer.
Caution
Failure to replace the circuit
breaker with the minifuse could
overheat the cigar lighter and
damage the vehicle.
When adding electrical equipment, be
sure to follow the proper installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0303.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
The power outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such as
cell phone charge cords.
Always unplug electrical equipment
when not in use and do not plug in
equipment that exceeds the maximum
15 amps rating.
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have a wireless
charging pad below the climate
controls. The system operates at
145 kHz and wirelessly charges one
Qi compatible smartphone. The power
output of the system is capable of
charging at a rate up to 3 amp (15W),
as requested by the compatible
smartphone. See Radio Frequency
Statement 0409.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical devices.
If you have one, it is recommended
to consult with your doctor before
using the wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active. The
wireless charging feature may not
correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP, or during Bluetooth
phone calls. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0223.
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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.
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LIGHTING 133
A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps,
rear window defogger, climate control
fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator's output
and the vehicle's electrical needs.
It can increase engine idle speed to
generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the
power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps
or levels, without being noticeable. In
rare cases at the highest levels of
corrective action, this action may be
noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC
message might be displayed. If a
battery message is displayed, it is
recommended that the driver reduce
the electrical loads as much as
possible. SeeDriver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0107 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0110.Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is designed
to protect the vehicle's battery.
If some interior lamps are left on and
the ignition is turned off, the battery
rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is turned
off, if the parking lamps or headlamps
have been manually left on. This
protects against draining the battery.
To restart the 10-minute timer, turn
the exterior lamp control to the
O
position and then back to the;or
2position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY.