CADILLAC CT6 2016 Workshop Manual

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) -
2016 - crc - 11/6/15
50 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Rear Camera Mirror If equipped, this automatic dimming
mirror provides a wide angle camera
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab rearward to turn on the
display. Push the tab forward to turn
it off. When off, the mirror is
automatic dimming. Adjust the
mirror for a clear view of the area
behind the vehicle while the display
is off. To adjust the brightness, press the
button (1) on the back of the
rearview mirror without covering the
light sensor (2).
Each button press cycles the
brightness between five settings. { WarningThe Rear Camera Mirror (RCM)
has a limited view. Portions of the
road, vehicles, and other objects
may not be seen. Do not drive or
park the vehicle using only this
camera. Objects may appear
closer than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance over
your shoulder when making lane
changes or merging. Failure to
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.

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The camera that provides the Rear
Camera Mirror (RCM) image is
above the license plate, next to the
Rear Vision Camera (RVC).
Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position
and a blue screen and
d are
displayed in the mirror and the
display shuts off, see your dealer for
service. The RCM may not work properly or
display a clear image if:
.
There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view.
.
Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth.
.
The back of the vehicle has
been damaged and the position
and mounting angle of the
camera has changed.
Windows
{ WarningNever leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a

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52 Keys, Doors, and Windows pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{ WarningChildren could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys 0 28 . The driver power window switches
control all the windows. The
passenger switch controls only that
window.
Press the switch down to open the
window. Pull the switch up to
close it.
The windows are operable when the
ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 206 . Express-Down/Up Windows The express feature allows the
windows to be raised and lowered
all the way without holding the
switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and
release it to activate the express
feature.
Cancel the express mode by briefly
pressing or pulling the switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature If any object is in the path of the
window when the express-up is
active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing may
also cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation after the
obstruction or condition is removed.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 53Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override
{ WarningIf express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
To override the anti-pinch feature,
hold the window switch all the way
up to the second position. The
window will raise for as long as the
switch is held. Once the switch is
released, the express mode is
reactivated.
In this mode, the window can close
on an object in its path. Use care
when using the override mode. Programming the Power
Windows If the vehicle battery has been
recharged or disconnected, or is not
working, the front power windows
will need to be reprogrammed for
the express-up feature to work.
Before reprogramming, replace or
recharge the vehicle's battery.
To program:
1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.
2. Pull and hold the power
window switch up until the
window is fully closed.
Continue holding the switch up
for two seconds after the
window closes.
3. Press and hold the power
window switch down until the
window is fully open. Continue
holding the switch down for
two seconds.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows. Comfort Open When Comfort Open is enabled in
the vehicle personalization menu,
press and hold
K on the RKE
transmitter until the windows fully
open. See “ Remote Window
Operation ” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 157 .
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
windows from operating except from
the driver position.
Press
Z to activate the rear
window lockout. The indicator light
will illuminate when on.

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54 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press
Z again to deactivate the
rear window lockout.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window, or to extend along the rod. Rear Window Sunshade
If equipped, press and release the
switch. The rear window sunshade
will fully extend. To close the
sunshade, press and release the
switch again. The sunshade will fully
close.
When shifting the vehicle into
R (Reverse), the rear window
sunshade will automatically retract if
it is extended. It may re-extend after
a short delay when shifting into D
(Drive). There is also a control for the rear
window sunshade on the rear door
panel.
Rear Passenger Door Sunshades

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 55If equipped, use the handle to pull
the sunshade up and attach to the
holder at the top of the window.
To close the sunshade, use the
handle to unhook and hold it while it
retracts down.
Roof Sunroof If equipped with a sunroof, the
ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP), to operate
the sunroof. See Ignition Positions
0 202 and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 206 .
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch Open/Close : Press the rear or
front of the switch (1) to the first
detent and hold to open or close the
sunroof.
Express Open/Express Close :
Press the rear or front of the
switch (1) to the second detent and
release to express open or express
close the sunroof.
Vent Feature : Press and hold the
front of the switch (2) to vent the
sunroof. Press and hold the rear of
the switch (2) to close the
sunroof vent.
Power Sunshades

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56 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped, press to open or close
the front sunroof sunshade.
If equipped, press to open or close
the rear sunroof sunshade. The rear door panels have controls
for the rear sunroof sunshade.
Press to open or close.
Automatic Reversal System The sunroof/sunshade is equipped
with an automatic reversal system
that is only active when the sunroof/
sunshade is being operated in
express mode. If an object is in the
path of the sunroof/sunshade while
it is express-closing, the reversal
system will detect the object and
stop. In the event of closing
difficulties like frost or other
conditions, it is possible to override
the reversal system. To override the reversal system, close in manual
mode. To stop the movement,
release the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is
normal.

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Seats and Restraints 57
Seats and
Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 60
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . 61
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rear Seats Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Heated and Ventilated Rear
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Rear Seat
Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . 69
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 75
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Airbag System Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 78
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Passenger Sensing System . . . 82
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 86
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 87
Replacing Airbag System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Infants and Young Children . . . . 90
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 92
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 94
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . 95
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 100
Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Securing Child Restraints
(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . . 103

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Head Restraints The vehicle ’ s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
{ WarningWith head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
If your vehicle has rear head
restraints that fold down, always
return them to the full upright
position whenever an occupant is
seated in the seat. Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions. Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Try to move the head restraint to
make sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button located on top of the
seatback, and push the head
restraint down. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.

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The fore and aft position of the head
restraint can be adjusted.
To adjust the head restraint forward
and rearward, press the button
located on the side facing of the
head restraint and move it forward
or rearward until the desired locking
position is reached. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not designed to be
removed. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head
restraint down. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place. Always adjust the head restraint so
that the top of the restraint is at the
same height as the top of the
occupant's head.
Rear outboard head restraints are
not removable.
The rear outboard head restraints
are not designed to be folded.