service CADILLAC CT5 2023 Owner's Manual

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The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
.The light is on when the
engine is running.
.The light does not come on
when the ignition is in
Service Mode.
.Critical emission control
systems have not been
completely diagnosed. If this
happens, the vehicle would
not be ready for inspection
and might require
several days of routine
driving before the system is
ready for inspection. This
can happen if the 12-volt
battery has recently been
replaced or run down, or if
the vehicle has been
recently serviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle
will not pass or cannot be
made ready for the test.
Brake System
Warning Light
MetricEnglish
This light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on
to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light comes on and stays
on, there is a brake problem.
Have the brake system
inspected right away. This
light may come on if the brake
fluid is low. See Brake Fluid
0 404. If the light comes on while
driving, pull off the road and
stop carefully. The brake
system has electric brake
boost. Vehicle speed may be
limited when the brake system
warning light comes on. The
brake pedal might be harder to
push, or the brake pedal may
go closer to the floor. It could
take longer to stop. If the light
is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. See
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle
0455.
{Warning
The brake system might not
be working properly if the
brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake
system warning light on can
lead to a crash. If the light is
still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and
carefully stopped, have the
vehicle towed for service.

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Electric Parking Brake
Light
MetricEnglish
This light comes on when the
parking brake is applied. If the
light continues flashing after
the parking brake is released,
or while driving, there is a
problem with the Electric
Parking Brake system.
A message may also display in
the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, see your
dealer.
Service Electric
Parking Brake Light
This light may come on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on.
If it does not come on, have it
fixed so it will be ready to
warn if there is a problem.
If this light stays on or comes
on while driving, there is a
problem with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB). Take the
vehicle to a dealer as soon as
possible. In addition to the
parking brake, other safety
functions that utilize the EPB
may also be degraded.
A message may also display in
the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See Electric Parking
Brake 0288.
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
Warning Light
This light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on
to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the ABS warning light stays
on, or comes on again while
driving, the vehicle needs
service. A chime may also
sound when the light stays on.
If the ABS warning light is the
only light on, the vehicle has
regular brakes, but ABS is not
functioning.

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If both the ABS warning light
and the brake system warning
light are on, ABS is not
functioning and there is a
problem with the regular
brakes. See your dealer for
service.
See Brake System Warning
Light0127.
Performance Shifting
Light
If equipped, this light may
display green when Sport
Mode is activated and certain
driving conditions are met.
Sport Mode detects when the
vehicle is being driven in a
competitive manner, and
adjusts the shifting of the
gears accordingly. See Driver
Mode Control 0293.
Automatic Vehicle
Hold (AVH) Light
This light comes on when AVH
is actively holding the vehicle.
See Automatic Vehicle Hold
(AVH) 0290.
Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) Light
Base LevelUplevel
If equipped, the Lane Keep
Assist Light may display the
following colors:
.Blank: LKA is disabled.
.White: Appears when the
vehicle starts. A steady
white light indicates that
LKA is not ready to assist.
.Green: Appears when LKA is
turned on and ready to
assist. LKA will gently turn
the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a
detected lane marking.
.Amber: Appears when LKA is
active. The light flashes
amber as a Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) alert to
indicate that the lane
marking has been
unintentionally crossed.
If the system detects you
are steering intentionally (to
pass or change lanes), the
LDW alert may not display.
LKA will not assist or alert if
the turn signal is active in the
direction of lane departure,
or if LKA detects that you are
accelerating, braking,
or actively steering. See Lane
Keep Assist (LKA) 0356.

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On some vehicles this light
comes on briefly while starting
the vehicle. If it does not, have
the vehicle serviced by the
dealer. If the system is
working normally the indicator
light goes off. For vehicles
with the reconfigurable
cluster, this light may not
come on when starting the
vehicle.
Caution
The engine coolant
temperature warning light
indicates that the vehicle
has overheated. Driving with
this light on can damage the
engine and it may not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. See Engine
Overheating0398.
The engine coolant
temperature warning light
comes on when the engine has
overheated. If this happens pull over and
turn off the engine as soon as
possible. See Engine
Overheating
0398.
Driver Mode Control
Light
This light comes on when
Sport Mode is selected.
This light comes on when
Track Mode is selected. See
Driver Mode Control 0293.
This light comes on when
Snow/Ice Mode is selected.
This light comes on when V
Mode is selected. See Driver
Mode Control 0293.
This light comes on when My
Mode is selected. See Driver
Mode Control 0293.

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When the Light Flashes First
and Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a
minute and then stays on,
there may be a problem with
the TPMS. If the problem is
not corrected, the light will
come on every time the
vehicle is started. See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation
0431.
Engine Oil Pressure
Light
Caution
Driving the vehicle with low
engine oil pressure can
damage the engine and the
repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
If the engine oil pressure
light comes on while driving:
1. Stop in a safe location and turn off the engine.
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
2. Check the oil level. SeeEngine Oil 0383.
3. Add oil if the oil level is below the normal
operating range.
4. Restart the vehicle. If the engine oil pressure light
stays on for more than
10 seconds, turn the
vehicle back off. Do not
restart the vehicle. See
your dealer for service.
This light should come on
briefly when the engine starts.
When the engine is off and the
vehicle is on, the light should
remain illuminated. If it does
not come on under either
condition, contact your dealer. If the light comes on and stays
on when the engine is running,
it may not have adequate oil
pressure. The oil level may be
low or there may be some
other oil system problem. Turn
the engine off when it is safe
to do so and contact your
dealer.
Low Fuel Warning
Light
A Low Fuel Warning Light
near the fuel gauge comes on
briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show
it is working.
It also comes on when the fuel
gauge indicator nears empty.
The light turns off when fuel is
added. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced.

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Security Light
The security light should come
on briefly as the engine is
started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer. If the system is
working normally, the indicator
light turns off.
If the light stays on and the
engine does not start, there
could be a problem with the
theft-deterrent system. See
Immobilizer Operation031.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in
use. See Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer 0154.
IntelliBeam Light
This light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system,
if equipped, is enabled. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0152.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use,
except when only the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are
active. See Exterior Lamp
Controls
0152.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is
white when the cruise control
is on and ready, and turns
green when the cruise control
is set and active.
See Cruise Control 0302.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Light
Base LevelUplevel

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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 the windshield
needs replacing, see
Windshield Replacement
0 408.
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

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.Tire Pressure
.Battery
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.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency
Statement
0496.
Universal Remote
System Programming
If equipped, these buttons are
in the overhead console.
This system can replace up to
three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems,
and home automation devices.
These instructions refer to a
garage door opener, but can
be used for other devices.

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Steering WheelControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . 165
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . 168
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
HD Radio Technology . . . . . 171
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . 174
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . 183
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . 191
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . 192
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . 193
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR)
Performance DataRecorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . 200
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . 206
Bluetooth (Pairing andUsing a Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

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Users
If equipped, touch the Users
icon to sign in or create a new
user profile, and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Only four user profiles can be
active at one time in the
vehicle. It may be necessary to
remove a profile from the
menu before creating or
signing into an existing profile.
The removed profile can be
logged into at a later time.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to
display the Settings menu. See
Settings0215.
Apple CarPlay
Touch the Apple CarPlay icon
to activate Apple CarPlay if
equipped after a supported
device is connected. See
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto 0212.
Android Auto
Touch the Android Auto icon
to activate Android Auto,
if equipped, after a supported
device is connected. See
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto 0212.
Apps
If equipped, in-vehicle apps are
available for download. Touch
the Apps icon on the Home
Page to begin.
Downloading and using
in-vehicle apps requires
Internet connectivity which
can be accessed with a data
plan through the vehicle’s
built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot,
if equipped, or a compatible
mobile device hotspot. On
most mobile devices,
activation of the Wi-Fi hotspot
is in the device’s Settings
menu under Mobile Network
Sharing, Personal Hotspot,
Mobile Hotspot, or similar. Availability of apps and
connectivity varies by vehicle,
conditions, and location. Data
plan rates apply. Features are
subject to change. For more
information, see
www.my.cadillac.com/learn.
OnStar Services
If equipped, touch the OnStar
Services icon to display the
OnStar Services and Account
pages. See OnStar Overview
0
501.
Shortcut Tray
The shortcut tray is near the
bottom of the display. It shows
up to four applications.
Infotainment Display
Features
Infotainment display features
show on the display when
available. When a feature is
unavailable, it may gray out.
When a feature is touched, it
may highlight.