control CADILLAC XT4 2019 User Guide

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Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.
To operate, press the following
buttons:
jOFF :Press to turn off the dome
lamps when a door is open. An
indicator light on the button will turn
on when the dome lamp override is
activated. Press
jOFF again to
deactivate this feature and the indicator light will turn off. The dome
lamps will come on when doors are
opened.
+
ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on manually.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps on the overhead console and
over the rear passenger doors. These
lamps come on automatically when
any door is opened.
To manually turn the reading lamps
on or off:
Press the lamp lenses on the front
reading lamps.
Press the lamp lenses over the rear
passenger doors.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0162.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever.

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Turn the control to the following
positions:
O:Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to
Oagain to reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, depending
on outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5: Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0158.
. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0161.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper with Rainsense
(AUTO Shown), If Equipped
Windshield Wiper without Rainsense (INT Shown) With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the lever to select
the wiper speed.
HI :
Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
AUTO : If equipped with Rainsense,
use this setting for intermittent wipes
when Rainsense is disabled,
or Rainsense wipes when Rainsense is
enabled. For intermittent wipes, move
the windshield wiper lever to AUTO.
Turn the band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

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Climate Controls
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control
display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
1. ON/OFF
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Driver Temperature Control
5. Fan Control
6. Passenger Temperature Control7. A/C (Air Conditioning)
8. Recirculation
9. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
10. Defrost
11. Rear Window Defogger
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Display
2. Fan Control
3. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
4. Sync (Synchronized Temperature)
5. Recirculation
6. Air Delivery Mode Controls
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. On/Off
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0166.

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Transmission
Tap Shift
If equipped, Tap Shift allows you to
shift an automatic transmission
similar to a manual transmission. To
use the Tap Shift feature:1. When in D (Drive), pull back on the shift lever to enter
M (Manual Mode).
2. Use Tap Shift to manually shift the automatic transmission.
3. To exit, pull back on the shift lever a second time.
See Manual Mode 0198.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system, and
voice or speech recognition. It also
includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See "Steering Wheel
Controls" in the infotainment manual.
Cruise Control
J:Press to turn the system on and
off. A white indicator appears in the
instrument cluster when turned on.
RES+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, push up briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If the cruise control is
already active, use to increase vehicle
speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph), push RES+ up to the first
detent. To increase speed to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, push RES+ up to the
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SET−:Push down briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If the cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed. To
decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph),
push SET− down to the first detent.
To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
push SET− down to the second detent.
*:Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control 0206 orAdaptive
Cruise Control 0209 (if equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
SorT:Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
Sto go back to the
previous menu.
yorz: Use the thumbwheel to
scroll to the previous or next
selection.
V: Press the thumbwheel to select.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 142.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. FCA provides a green
indicator,
V, when a vehicle is
detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber when following a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a flashing red
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0226.
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of the
area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle
is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
parking and low-speed backing
maneuvers.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0219.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system shows a
triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display to warn of traffic
behind your vehicle that may cross
your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0219.
Park Assist
If equipped, Rear Park Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). RPA may show a warning
triangle on the infotainment display
and a graphic on the instrument
cluster to provide the object distance.
In addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Park Assist system.
See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0219.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle
into parallel or perpendicular parking
spots using automatic steering, DIC
displays, and beeps. When the vehicle
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph),
press
Oto enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0219.
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0219.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

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The vehicle has three accessory power
outlets: one at the front of the center
console, one under the armrest, and
one in the rear cargo area.
SeePower Outlets 0121.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, this system provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door openers,
security systems, and home
automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because of
the steps involved, it may be helpful
to have another person available to
assist with programming the Universal
Remote system.
See Universal Remote System 0154.
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active
to operate the sunroof. See Ignition
Positions 0184 and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0189.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Express Operation : Press
and release
e(1) to vent. Press and
release again to move to the partially
opened comfort stop position. Press
and release again to express-open to
the fully opened position. Press and

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releasee(1) at any time to stop
movement. Press and release
g(1)
to express-close. Press and release
g(1) at any time to stop
movement.
Sunroof Manual Operation : The
sunroof can change to manual mode
by holding
e(1) while opening. The
sunroof will now open as long as
e
(1) is held. Press and releasee(1)
again to change back to express
operation.
Power Sunshade Express
Operation : Press and release
C(2)
to express-open the sunshade. Press
and release
C(2) at any time to stop
movement. Press and release
Q(2)
to express-close the sunshade. Press
and release
Q(2) at any time to
stop movement. Power Sunshade Manual
Operation :
The sunshade can change
to manual mode by holding
C(2)
while opening. The sunshade will now
open as long as
C(2) is held. Press
and release
C(2) again to change
back to express operation.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an electrical
failure.
The sunroof and power sunshade are
equipped with an automatic reversal
system. See Sunroof059.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system also turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
gon the center console
behind the shift lever.
icomes on
in the instrument cluster and a
Driver Information Center (DIC)
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.To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and hold
g
untiliandgcome on in the
instrument cluster. A DIC message
may display.
. Press and release
gagain to turn
on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0203.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in pressure
of one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as soon
as possible and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0180. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires
need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 290.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If
Equipped)” underTire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0291.
Fuel
Premium Recommended
Use premium 93 octane —(R+M)/2 —
unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
recommended. Unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating as low as 87 may be
used, but it will reduce performance
and fuel economy. See Recommended
Fuel 0237.

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E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time to
change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change.Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE on
the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0142. When
remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the
display.
2. Press
Von the DIC controls and
hold down for a few seconds to
clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message and reset the oil
life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
See Engine Oil Life System 0259.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
.
Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them off
when not required.
. On AWD vehicles, use Tour Mode
when conditions permit.
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.