automatic transmission CADILLAC XT4 2019 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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KEYLESS STARTAUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
START With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the but-ton will illuminate.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the forward
cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof♦ until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system in the Accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the 2.0L Turbo engine. While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the automatic engine stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating conditions. When the engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the brake pedal or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed was not reached prior to stopping.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE Press the $ button on the center console when the engine is running to turn off the stop/start system. The button indictor is not illuminated when the system is off.
The system automatically turns on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.

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The automatic transmission shift pattern is displayed on top of the shift lever. The selected gear position illumi-nates in red on the shift lever. The shift lever always starts in the center position and, after shifting, returns to the center position.
Park – Press the button (A) on top of the lever to shift into Park.
Reverse – Press and hold the shift lock button (B) on the side of the lever and move the lever forward completely (past the detent) to shift into Reverse.
Neutral – Move the lever forward (to the detent) to shift into Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for more than 5 minutes.\
It may automatically shift into Park. See Automated Car Wash Mode.
Drive – Move the lever rearward to shift into Drive. If the vehicle is in Park, press and hold the shift lock button (B) while moving the lever rearward.
TAP SHIFT MODE With the transmission in Drive, pull back on the lever to
activate Manual Mode. Press the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right steering wheel paddle to upshift. Pull back on the lever again to return to Drive.
AUTOMATED CAR WASH MODE
There are different procedures for placing the transmission in Neutral with the engine on or off and if the driver exits the vehicle. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for each procedure.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFTDRIVER MODE CONTROL
Driver Mode Control automatically adjusts the steering, chassis
controls, and powertrain tuning in real time.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) OPERATION♦
On all-wheel drive models, the vehicle can operate in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Press the MODE button on the center console to select Tour (front-wheel drive), AWD, or Sport mode.
If the vehicle is turned off while in Sport mode, the vehicle defaults to Tour mode the next time the vehicle is started.
FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) OPERATION Press the MODE button on the center console to select Tour, Snow/Ice, or Sport mode.
The vehicle defaults to Tour mode each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
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