air conditioning CADILLAC CT5 2023 Owners Manual

Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500419) -
2023 - CRC - 5/6/22
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

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234 Climate Controls
7. A/C (Air Conditioning)
8. Recirculation
9. SYNC (SynchronizedTemperature)
10. Defrost
11. Rear Window Defogger
Climate Control Display
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays
2. Fan Control
3. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 4. Sync (Synchronized
Temperature)
5. Recirculation
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. On/Off (Power)
The fan, air delivery mode, air
conditioning, driver and
passenger temperatures,
recirculation, and Sync
settings can be controlled by
touching CLIMATE on the
infotainment Home Page or
the climate button in the
climate control display
application tray. A selection
can then be made on the front
climate control page displayed.
See the infotainment manual.
Climate Control Status
Display
The climate control status
display appears briefly when
the center stack climate
controls are adjusted.
Climate Control Influence on
Fuel Economy
The climate control system
depends on other vehicle
systems for heat and power
input. Certain climate control
settings can lead to higher
fuel usage.

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Climate Controls 235
The following climate control
settings use more fuel:
.MAX air conditioning mode
.Defrost mode
.Extreme temperature
settings, such as 15° C
(60° F) or 32° C (90° F)
.High fan speed settings
To help reduce fuel usage:
.Use the full automatic
control as described under
“Automatic Operation.”
.Select a temperature setting
that is higher in hot weather
and lower in cold weather.
.Turn off the air conditioning
when it is not needed.
.Only use defrost to clear the
windows.
Automatic Operation
To place the system in
automatic mode: 1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. To find your comfort
setting, start with 22 °C
(72 °F) and allow the
system time to stabilize.
Then adjust the
temperature as needed for
best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and
to cool the vehicle faster,
recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm
weather.
The recirculation light will not
come on when automatically
controlled. Press
@to
manually select recirculation;
press it again to select
outside air.
Do not cover the solar sensor
on the top of the instrument
panel near the windshield. This
sensor regulates air
temperature based on sun
load. See “Sensors” later in
this section.
Manual Operation
ON/OFF : Press to turn the
climate control system on or
off. When the system is off,
outside air will be prevented
from entering the vehicle.
When the system is on, a
button is pressed, or knob is
turned, the climate control
system will turn on and deliver
airflow per the current setting.
Q 9 R:Press the fan controls
on the center stack or the
climate control display to
increase or decrease the fan
speed. Press and hold the
controls to adjust speed more
quickly.
Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation.
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Control : The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and
the passenger. Press
w/xto
increase or decrease the
temperature.

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236 Climate Controls
SYNC :Press to link the
passenger and rear climate
temperature settings,
if equipped, to the driver
setting. The SYNC indicator
light will turn on. When the
passenger or rear climate
temperature settings are
adjusted, the SYNC indicator
light is off.
The driver side or passenger
side temperature display
shows the temperature
setting increasing or
decreasing.
Air Delivery Mode Control :
Press
Y,[, orzto change
the direction of the airflow. An
indicator light comes on in the
selected mode button. All
three buttons or any
combination of the three
buttons can be used to select
the air delivery mode.
Changing the mode cancels
the automatic operation and
the system goes into manual
mode. Press AUTO to return
to automatic operation.
z: This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture.
Air is directed to the
windshield, outboard panel
outlets, and side window
vents. The system
automatically forces outside
air into the vehicle and the air
conditioning compressor will
run, unless the outside
temperature is close to
freezing.
Y: Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets, with some to the
windshield, side window
outlets, outboard panel
outlets, and second row floor
outlets.
0: Press to clear the
windshield of fog or frost
more quickly. Air is directed to
the windshield, outboard panel
outlets, and the side window
outlets. The air conditioning compressor also comes on,
unless the outside
temperature is below freezing.
Do not drive the vehicle until
all windows are clear.
See Air Vents
0238.
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning system on or off.
An indicator light comes on to
show that the air conditioning
is enabled. If the fan is turned
off, the air conditioner will not
run. The A/C light will stay on
even if the outside
temperatures are below
freezing.
@: Press to turn on
recirculation. An indicator light
comes on. Air is recirculated to
quickly cool the inside of the
vehicle. It can also be used to
help reduce outside air and
odors that enter the vehicle.
The air conditioning
compressor also comes on
when this mode is activated.

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Climate Controls 239
Check with your dealer
before adding equipment to
the outside of the vehicle.
.Do not attach any devices to
the air vent slats. This
restricts airflow and may
cause damage to the air
vents.
Maintenance
Passenger
Compartment Air
Filter
The filter reduces dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants
from outside air that is pulled
into the vehicle. The filter
should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled
maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule0471.
See your dealer regarding
replacement of the filter.
Service
All vehicles have a label
underhood that identifies the
refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should
only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The
air conditioning evaporator
should never be repaired or
replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only
be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper
and safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with
proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to the
environment and may also
create unsafe conditions
based on inhalation,
combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system
requires periodic maintenance.
See Maintenance Schedule
0 471.

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396 Vehicle Care
If no problem is found, check
to see if coolant is visible in
the coolant surge tank.
If coolant is visible but the
coolant level is not at or above
the indicated mark, add a
50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant at the
coolant surge tank, but be
sure the cooling system,
including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap, is cool
before you do it.
2.0L L4 Engine
Automatic Coolant Service
Fill Instructions
The vehicle is equipped with a
service feature that assists
with filling and removing air
from the cooling system after
service of components or
when coolant is added after
being too low.To use the service feature:
1. With a cold system, add
coolant to the indicated
line on the surge tank.
2. Replace the pressure cap on the surge tank.
To activate the service
feature: 1. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
2. Turn the ignition on. See Ignition Positions 0267.
3. Turn off the air conditioning.
4. Set the parking brake. 5. At the same time, press
the accelerator and the
brake pedal for
two seconds, then release.
6. At the end of the cycle, check the coolant level in
the surge tank and add
coolant if it is below the
indicated line. Turn the
ignition off, allow the
Electronic Control Module
(ECM) to go to sleep, about
two minutes, and repeat
Steps 2–6.
Listen for pump activation and
movement of the control
valves while watching the level
of the coolant in the surge
tank. If the tank empties, turn
the ignition off, carefully
remove the pressure cap, refill
to the indicated line, replace
the pressure cap, and repeat
Steps 2–6.
The fill and air removal
process will run for
approximately 15 minutes.

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Vehicle Care 399
.Climbs a long hill on a
hot day.
.Stops after high-speed
driving.
.Idles for long periods in
traffic.
If the overheat warning is
displayed with no sign of
steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and
to the highest fan speed.
Open the windows as
necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to
P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
let the engine idle.
If the overheat warning no
longer displays, the vehicle
can be driven. Continue to
drive the vehicle slowly for
about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the
vehicle in front. If the warning
does not come back on, continue to drive normally and
have the cooling system
checked for proper fill and
function.
If the warning continues, pull
over, stop, and park the
vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam,
idle the engine for
three minutes while parked.
If the warning is still displayed,
turn off the engine until it
cools down.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid
is needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the
vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid
until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment
Overview
0378 for reservoir
location.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid
that contains any type of
water repellent coating.
This can cause the wiper
blades to chatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.
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Vehicle Care 415
Fuses Usage
1–
2 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Blower
3 –
4 –
5 Theft Deterrent/ Universal Garage Door
Opener/Overhead
Console/Rain Sensor
6 –
Fuses Usage
7 Air Quality Ionizer
8 Heated Steering Wheel
9 –
10 Electronic Steering Column Lock 1
11 –
12 –
13 –
Fuses Usage
14–
15 –
16 –
17 –
18 Display/Infotainment/ USB/Multi-function
Control Module
19 Sensing and Diagnostic Module/
Automatic Occupant
Sensing/Data Link
Connection/Wireless
Charging Module/
Virtual Key Module
20 Power Steering Column Module/
Electronic Steering
Column Lock 2
21 Driver Monitor System/Performance
Data Recorder
22 –
23 –
24 –
25 USB
26 –
27 –
28 –

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474 Service and Maintenance
.Change rear axle fluid, with
limited slip differential. Do
not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/
rear axle output seals. High
pressure water can
overcome the seals and
contaminate the transfer
case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of
the transfer case and/or
axles and should be
replaced.
.Change front axle fluid,
if equipped with AWD. Do
not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/
rear axle output seals. High
pressure water can
overcome the seals and
contaminate the transfer
case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of
the transfer case and/or
axles and should be
replaced.Every 120 000 km
(75,000 mi)
.Change rear axle fluid,
without limited slip
differential. Do not directly
power wash the transfer
case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure
water can overcome the
seals and contaminate the
transfer case fluid.
Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles
and should be replaced.
Owner Checks and
Services
Every Five Years
.Replace brake fluid every
five years. See Brake Fluid
0
404.
Every Seven Years
.Replace Air Conditioning
Desiccant every seven years.
The air conditioning system
requires maintenance every
seven years. This service
requires replacement of the desiccant to help the
longevity and efficient
operation of the air
conditioning system. This
service can be complex. See
your dealer.
Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection (MPVI)
A Multi Point Vehicle
Inspection (MPVI) completed
by a GM dealer technician is a
maintenance assessment of
your vehicle. The benefit of
the MPVI is to identify and
inform the customer of service
items that require immediate
attention and those that may
require attention in the future.
The technician will perform the
following checks on your
vehicle. For a complete list of
checks, inspections, and
services, see your dealer.
Some items may not apply to
your vehicle and/or region.

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482 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants0476 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Brake Fluid 0.4 L0.4 qt
Engine Cooling System*
I2.0L L4 Engine 10.4 L
11.0 qt
I3.0L V6 Engine with Rear Wheel Drive 12.1 L
12.8 qt
I3.0L V6 Engine with All-Wheel Drive 12.3 L
13.0 qt
I3.0L V6 Engine Intercoolers (RWD) 3.1 L
3.3 qt
I3.0L V6 Engine Intercoolers (AWD) 3.0 L
3.2 qt
I6.2L V8 Engine 13.1 L
13.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter I2.0L L4 Engine 5.0 L
5.3 qt
I3.0L V6 Engine (RWD) 5.7 L
6.0 qt
I3.0L V6 Engine (AWD) 6.2 L
6.5 qt
I6.2L V8 Engine 8.5 L
9.0 qt