hood release CADILLAC XT5 2017 1.G Owners Manual

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10260744) - 2017 -
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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0178.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0163.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0167.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual
Mode 0201.
4. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel
Cluster) 0119 orInstrument
Cluster (Base Cluster) 0117.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0135.
5. Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0110.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0112.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0191.
7. Parking Assist Button. See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0220.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or
Backing 0220. 8. Light Sensor. See
Automatic
Headlamp System 0165.
9. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0166.
10. Infotainment 0170.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 059 (If Equipped).
12. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0171.
13. MODE Switch. See Driver
Mode Control 0208.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0206.
All-Wheel Drive 0202 (If
Equipped).
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0198.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0109.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0135.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0109.
17. Horn 0110.
18. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0226 (If Equipped). Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0235
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0109
(If Equipped).
19. Cruise Control 0209.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0212
(If Equipped).
Phone Button. See Steering
Wheel Controls 0109.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0109 (Out of View).
21. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0137
(If Equipped).
22. Hood Release. See Hood 0251.
Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0127.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0167.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0204.

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Vehicle Care 251
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever withthis symbol on it. It is inside the
vehicle on the lower side of the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle tofind the secondary hood
release handle. The handle is
under the front edge of the
hood near the center. Push the
handle to the right, then raise
the hood. To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly.
2. Lower the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the
closed position, pause, then
push the front center of the
hood with a swift, firm motion
to fully close the hood. Check
to make sure the hood is
closed and repeat the process
if necessary.

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Vehicle Care 257
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release dust
and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or
compressed air.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Remove the five screws on topof the engine air cleaner/filter
housing.
2. Lift the air cleaner/filter cover housing away from the engine.
3. Pull out the filter. 4. Inspect or replace the engine
air cleaner/filter.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall the filter cover housing.
{Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place
when you are driving.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
1. Electric Engine Cooling Fan
(Out of View)
2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
{Warning
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
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322 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission ATF-WS Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88863400). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0258.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine
Oil 0253.
Fuel Additive Fuel System Treatment PLUS (Part No. 88861013) or equivalent.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818).
Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint, Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Rear Axle Gear Fluid Dexron LS Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624).
Rear Differential Clutch Fluid Rear Axle Hydraulic Fluid (GM Part No. 88901975).