engine CADILLAC CT5 2020 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do not,”
“Do not do this,” or“Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
information.
*: Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P: Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert

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1.Air Vents 0146.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0137.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0133.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0133.
3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0178.
4. Instrument Cluster 0101.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 095.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0136.
7. Home Button and Infotainment Controls. See Infotainment0141.
8. Infotainment 0141.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0142.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
046 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0222 (If
Equipped). Automatic Park Assist Button (If
Equipped). See
Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 205.
Park Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0205.
11. Hazard Warning Flashers 0136.
12. Infotainment Controls. See Infotainment 0141.
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0173.
14. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0183.
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
0 182.
Stop/Start Disable Switch. See
Starting the Engine 0165.
MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0185.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0117.
16. Horn 095. 17.
Steering Wheel Adjustment 094.
18. Cruise Control 0193 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0195 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0214 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 094 (If
Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood0241.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0108.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0137.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0119 (If
Equipped).
23. Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Switch. See Electric Parking Brake
0 180.

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The remote key functions for Lock,
Unlock, Remote Start and Panic may
work up to 60 m (197 ft). The remote
key functions for trunk may work up
to 30 m (98 ft).
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
08.
Q:Press to lock all doors and the fuel
door, if equipped. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn
may sound on the second press to
indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0124. Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 025.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, pressing
Qon the remote key
may fold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 030.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
and the fuel door, if equipped. Press
again within five seconds to unlock all
doors. The remote key can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0124. When remotely
unlocking the vehicle at night, the
headlamps and back-up lamps may
come on for about 30 seconds to light
your approach to the vehicle. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking.
If equipped with remote window
operation, press and hold
Kon the
remote key for about three seconds to
open all windows or
Qto close all
windows. The vehicle must be off and
the remote window operation must be
enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 124. Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 025.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, pressing
Kon the remote key
may unfold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 030.
S:PressStwice to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
remote key. See Remote Vehicle Start
0 15.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash for 30 seconds,
or until
7is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.
X: Press twice to release the trunk.

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Remote Key No Longer In Vehicle
Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door open,
and then all doors are closed, the
vehicle will check for a remote key
inside. If a remote key is not detected,
the Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display NO KEY FOUND and the
horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven. SeeVehicle
Personalization 0124.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the touch pad on the rear of the
trunk above the license plate if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft).
Mechanical Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
remote key battery, see Door Locks
0 16.
Programming Remote Keys to
the Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
remote keys no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote
keys matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Remote Keys
A new key can be programmed to the
vehicle when there are two
recognized keys.
To program, the vehicle must be in
RUN and all remote keys, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the two recognized remote keys on the passenger seat.
2. Scroll to the DIC menu to "Remote Key Learn" menu and
select.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC.
3. Place the new remote key intothe rear cupholder.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned,
the DIC display will show that
the remote key has been
programmed.
5. Remove the remote key from the rear cupholder and press
KorQ
on the remote key.
To program additional remote
keys, repeat Steps 3–5.

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When all additional remote keys
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys
If two currently recognized remote
keys are not available, see your dealer
to program new remote keys.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Remote Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the
remote key is equipped with a motion
sensor. When starting the vehicle,
if the remote key has been idle for a
while, the DIC may display KEY IN
SLEEP MODE, MOVE KEY, THEN
START. Move the remote key slightly
and try starting the vehicle. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key
battery is depleted or there is signal
interference, the DIC may display NO
KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN
KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE, follow the steps shown
below:
1. Place the remote key into the
rear cupholder.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with
the remote key. The remote key
contains a small battery, which can
be a choking hazard. If swallowed,
internal burns can occur, resulting
in severe injury or death. Seek
medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the remote
key when it has been exposed to
extreme heat. These surfaces can be
hot to the touch at temperatures
above 59 °C (138 °F).

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4. Remove the battery cover.
5. Remove the seal by pulling onthe tab to access the battery.
6. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
7. Insert the new battery, negative side facing down. Replace with a
CR2450 or equivalent battery.
8. Replace the seal, pushing it into the groove around the battery
compartment.
9. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the
remote key.
10. 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 046.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 094.
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. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote key range may be shorter
while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0
8.
You are allowed multiple starts
totaling 30 minutes of engine run
time. The maximum run time of a
single start is 15 minutes, and it will
shut off automatically. You could do
three 10 minute starts, if you
manually shut off after 10 minutes.
The last 10 minute start would shut
off automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press
Stwice on the remote
key. The turn signal lamps will
flash. The lamps flash to confirm
the request to remote start the
vehicle has been received. During
the remote start, the doors will

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be locked and the parking lamps
will remain on as long as the
engine is running.
2. The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or after the
remainder of the 30 minute total
running time is used, unless you
stop the remote start before
engine running has completed or
the vehicle is turned on.
3. Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition on to drive the
vehicle.
Additional Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts
totaling 30 minutes have been used,
the vehicle must be started and then
turned off before the remote start can
be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following: .
PressSonce. The parking lamps
will turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
. The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. A remote key is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction.
. The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. The 30 minutes of engine run time
have been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while
the vehicle is moving. The
chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not
locked. So, all passengers
should wear seat belts
properly and the doors should
be locked whenever the
vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.
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Safety Locks
Manual Safety Locks
The safety lock is on the inside edge
of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:1. Move the lever forward to the lock position.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat for the other rear door. To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by pressing the
power door lock switch, or by
using the remote key.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled,
adults and older children will not be
able to open the rear door from the
inside. Cancel the safety locks to
enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever rearward to unlock. Repeat for the
other door.
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
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Warning (Continued)
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See“Climate
Control Systems” in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0172.
Manual Trunk
To release the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or in P (Park).
.
Press|on the driver door. .
Press
Xtwice 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 08.
Close the trunk by pulling on the
handle. Do not use the handle as a
tie-down. Do not press the touch pad
while closing the trunk; this will cause
the trunk lid to be unlatched.
The trunk has an electric latch. If the
vehicle has lost power or the battery
is disconnected, the trunk will not
open. If this happens, use the
emergency trunk release handle.

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The power sounder provides an
audible alarm which is distinct from
the vehicle’s horn. It has its own
power source, and can sound an alarm
if the vehicle’s battery is
compromised.
The inclination sensor can set off the
alarm if it senses movement of the
vehicle, such as when a tire is
removed. Make sure the vehicle's
alarm is not armed prior to any
jacking.
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle's interior. Do not allow
passengers or pets to remain in the
vehicle when the intrusion sensor is
activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion
sensor:
.Make sure all doors and windows
are completely closed.
. Secure any loose items such as
sun glasses. .
Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the sensors
in the front overhead console.
. Close DVD screens before leaving
the vehicle.
Inclination and Intrusion Sensor
Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensor be deactivated
if pets are left in the vehicle or the
vehicle is being transported. With the
vehicle turned off, press
oin the
front overhead console. The indicator
light will come on momentarily, indicating that these sensors have
been disabled for the next alarm
system arming cycle.
Steering Column Lock
If equipped, the steering column lock
is a theft-deterrent device. This
feature locks the steering column
when the vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened, or when the
driver door is opened and then the
vehicle is turned off. The steering
column unlocks when the vehicle is
turned on.
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
may display one of these messages:
.
A message to service the steering
column lock indicates that an
issue has been detected with the
column lock feature and the
vehicle should be serviced.
. A message that the steering
column is locked indicates that
the engine is running, but the
steering column is still locked. It is
normal for the column to be
locked during a remote start, but
the column should unlock after