Car wash mode CADILLAC XT5 2017 1.G Owners Manual
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Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
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Instruments and Controls 147
SERVICE SIDE DETECTION
SYSTEM
If this message remains on after
continued driving, the vehicle needs
service. Take the vehicle to your
dealer. Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA),
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
features will not work.
SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
This message indicates that Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane
Change Alert (LCA), and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are
disabled either because the sensor
is blocked and cannot detect
vehicles in the blind zone, or the
vehicle is passing through an open
area, such as the desert, where
there is insufficient data for
operation. This message may also
activate during heavy rain or due to
road spray. The vehicle does not
need service. For cleaning, see
"Washing the Vehicle" under
Exterior Care0305.
TAKE STEERING
If LKA does not detect active driver
steering, an alert and chime may be
provided. Move the steering wheel
to dismiss. See Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0235.
Ride Control System
Messages
AWD OFF
This message displays when
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is
temporarily unavailable. The vehicle
will be in Front-Wheel Drive (FWD).
This could be caused by:
.
Extended driving on slippery
surfaces or severe driving
conditions. AWD enters
protective mode to prevent
damage.
. A compact spare tire on the
vehicle. See Compact Spare
Tire 0300.
This message turns off when the
compact spare tire is replaced or
the conditions are no longer
present. To reset the message manually, turn the ignition off and
then back on after 30 seconds.
If the message stays on, see your
dealer.
AWD RECOMMENDED
CHANGE DRIVER MODE
This message displays if the AWD
system detects too much wheel slip
while operating in Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD). See
All-Wheel Drive 0202.
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
This message displays when there
is a problem with the AWD system.
A number of issues could cause this
message. The AWD system may
require service.
The vehicle will operate in FWD.
Stop when it is safe and turn off the
ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message.
If the message does not appear,
service is not required. If the
message displays again, the system
needs service. Contact your dealer.
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Driving and Operating 193
engine starts. SeeStarting the
Engine 0193. The ignition will then
remain in ON/RUN.
Service Only Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and Car
Wash Mode, see Automatic
Transmission 0198. And to verify
the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and
the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding ENGINE
START/STOP for more than
five seconds will place the vehicle in
Service Only Mode. The instruments
and audio systems will operate as
they do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle
will not be able to be driven. The
engine will not start in Service Only
Mode. Press ENGINE START/STOP
again to turn the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper
gear, P (Park) or N (Neutral). To
restart the engine when the vehicle
is already moving, use N (Neutral).
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0248.
To start the vehicle: 1. With the Keyless Access system, the RKE transmitter
must be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOP with the
brake pedal applied. When the
engine begins cranking, let go
of the button. The idle speed
will go down as the engine warms up. Do not race the
engine immediately after
starting it.
If the RKE transmitter is not in
the vehicle, if there is
interference, or if the RKE
battery is low, a Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message will display. See
Key
and Lock Messages 0144 and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 026.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by pressing
ENGINE START/STOP
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
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200 Driving and Operating
Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to
stay in N (Neutral) for extended
periods of time. It will
automatically shift into P (Park).
To shift into N (Neutral): 1. From the center position, move the shift lever forward. If the
vehicle is in P (Park) push the
shift lever unlock button while
pressing the shift lever back.
It is illuminated in red. 2. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center
position.
To shift out of N (Neutral): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center
position.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine off: 1. Put the ignition in OFF.
2. Put the ignition in Service Only Mode. See Ignition
Positions 0191.
3. Open the door while pressing the brake, and then shift to
N (Neutral).
4. The indicator should now show N. If it does not, repeat the
procedure.
5. When N (Neutral) is no longer needed, shift into P (Park) and
turn the ignition to OFF. Car Wash Mode (Engine On)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine running:
1. Open the door while pressing the brake, then shift to
N (Neutral).
2. The indicator should now show N. If it does not, select
N (Neutral) again.
3. Shift into P (Park) upon returning to the vehicle.
D : This position is for normal
driving. It provides the best fuel
economy. If you need more power
for passing, and you are:
. Going less than 35 mph
(55 km/h), push the accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or
more, push the accelerator all
the way down.
The transmission will shift down
to a lower gear and have more
power.