Drive modes CADILLAC XT5 2017 1.G Owners Manual

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
Keys, Doors, and Windows 37
Power Liftgate Operation
{Warning
You or others could be injured if
caught in the path of the power
liftgate. Make sure there is no one
in the way of the liftgate as it is
opening and closing.
Caution
Driving with an open and
unsecured liftgate may result in
damage to the power liftgate
components.
If equipped with a power liftgate, the
switch is on the driver door. The
vehicle must be in P (Park).
The modes are:
MAX :Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that
can be set from 3/4 to fully open.
Use to prevent the liftgate from
opening into overhead obstructions
such as a garage door or
roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can
be manually opened all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only.
To power open or close the liftgate,
select MAX or 3/4 mode. .
Press
btwice quickly on the
RKE transmitter until the liftgate
moves.
. Press
8on the driver door.
The driver door must either be
unlocked or locked without the
security armed.
. Press the touch pad on the
outside liftgate handle after
unlocking all doors. If equipped
with Keyless Access, the RKE
transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft).

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
crc - 1/14/16
202 Driving and Operating
3. To exit, pull back on the shiftlever a second time. The D in
the shift pattern will illuminate
in red, and the M will switch to
white.
With the transmission in D (Drive)
and not in Permanent Tap Shift
Mode, the Tap Shift controls will
activate a temporary tap manual
shift mode, allowing the
transmission to be manually shifted.
Automatic shifts return after no
manual shifts have been done for
seven to 10 seconds. The
Temporary Tap Shift Mode can also
be deactivated by holding the right
upshift control briefly.
While using Tap Shift, the vehicle
will have firmer, quicker shifting.
This can be used for sport driving or
when climbing or descending hills,
to stay in gear longer, or to
downshift for more power or engine
braking.
The transmission will only allow
shifting into gears appropriate for
the vehicle speed and engine
revolutions per minute (rpm). The
transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the
engine rpm is too high, nor to the
next higher gear when the maximum
engine rpm is reached.
If shifting is prevented for any
reason, a SHIFT DENIED message
will be displayed in the instrument
cluster. See
Transmission
Messages 0150.
When accelerating the vehicle from
a stop in snowy and icy conditions,
it is suggested to shift into second
gear. A higher gear allows the
vehicle to gain more traction on
slippery surfaces.Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature can
operate in All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0208.
Press MODE to activate AWD. AWD
is active in both AWD and Sport
Modes.
The AWD system delivers power to
all four wheels and the system
adjusts as needed to improve
traction.

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
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208 Driving and Operating
instrument cluster. The appropriate
DIC message is displayed. See
Ride Control System Messages
0147. To turn TCS and StabiliTrak
on again, press and release
Y. The
Traction Off light
iand StabiliTrak
Off light
gin the instrument cluster
turn off and the appropriate DIC
message is displayed.
Adding accessories can affect
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and
Modifications 0250.
Driver Mode Control
If equipped, the Driver Mode Control
has the following modes: Tour,
Sport, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), and
Snow/Ice (Front-Wheel Drive
vehicles only). Press MODE on the
center console to make a mode
selection. The first press of the
switch will show the current mode in
the instrument cluster. Continue
pressing through the available
modes. If the vehicle is put in AWD Mode, it
will remain in AWD through future
ignition cycles, until a different mode
is selected.
If the vehicle is in Tour or Sport
Mode when the engine is turned off,
Driver Mode Control will come on in
Tour Mode at the next ignition cycle.
When AWD Mode or Sport Mode is
selected, the indicator light will
come on the AWD indicator below
the MODE switch. The indicator
light will turn off when Tour Mode is
selected. For more information on
AWD Mode, see
All-Wheel
Drive 0202.
Driver Mode Control Switch
Tour : Tour Mode operates in FWD
to improve fuel economy. Use this
mode during normal driving
operations.
Sport : Sport Mode improves
vehicle handling and acceleration
on dry pavement. When active,
Sport Mode modifies steering
efforts, transmission shifting, AWD
torque, and suspension tuning,
if equipped.
AWD : AWD Mode provides drive
torque to all four wheels. Select
AWD to improve traction and control
on slippery road surfaces, such as
gravel, sand, wet pavement, snow,