Side mirrors CADILLAC XT5 2018 User Guide

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349110) - 2018 - CRC - 9/28/17
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{Warning
LCA does not alert the driver to
vehicles outside of the system
detection zones, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or animals. It may not
provide alerts when changing lanes
under all driving conditions. Failure
to use proper care when changing
lanes may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. Before making a
lane change, always check mirrors,
glance over your shoulder, and use
the turn signals.
LCA Detection Zones
1. SBZA Detection Zone
2. LCA Detection Zone
The LCA sensor covers a zone of
approximately one lane over from
both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
(11 ft). The height of the zone is
approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning area
starts at approximately the middle of
the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft).
Drivers are also warned of vehicles
rapidly approaching from up to 70 m
(230 ft) behind the vehicle.
How the System Works
The LCA symbol lights up in the side
mirrors when the system detects a
moving vehicle in the next lane over
that is in the side blind zone or
rapidly approaching that zone from
behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it
may be unsafe to change lanes. Before
making a lane change, check the LCA
display, check mirrors, glance over
your shoulder, and use the turn
signals.
Left Side Mirror DisplayRight Side Mirror Display
When the vehicle is started, both
outside mirror LCA displays will
briefly come on to indicate the system
is operating. When the vehicle is in a
forward gear, the left or right side
mirror display will light up if a moving
vehicle is detected in the next lane
over in that blind zone or rapidly
approaching that zone. If the turn
signal is activated in the same
direction as a detected vehicle, this
display will flash as an extra warning
not to change lanes.
LCA can be disabled through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0148. If LCA is
disabled by the driver, the LCA mirror
displays will not light up.

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{Warning
When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of the
vehicle and enter if the liftgate,
trunk/hatch, or rear-most window
is open.
When towing a trailer:. Do not drive with the liftgate,
trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window open.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Also adjust the climate
control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air.
See “Climate Control Systems ”
in the Index.
For information about carbon
monoxide, see Engine Exhaust
0 195.
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. The
combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle
itself. Get acquainted with the
handling and braking of the rig before
setting out for the open road.
Before starting, check all trailer hitch
parts and attachments, safety chains,
electrical connectors, lamps, tires, and
mirrors. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start the combination moving
and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the
brakes work.
During the trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure and the
lamps and any trailer brakes
still work.
Towing with a Stability Control
System
When towing, the sound of the
stability control system might be
heard. The system is reacting to the
vehicle movement caused by the
trailer, which mainly occurs during
cornering. This is normal when towing
heavier trailers.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations that
require heavy braking and sudden
turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed when
towing a trailer. Because the rig is
longer, it is necessary to go farther
beyond the passed vehicle before
returning to the lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. To move the trailer to
the left, move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move
your hand to the right. Always back
up slowly and, if possible, have
someone guide you.

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INDEX 375
Power (cont'd)Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 76
Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 355
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 349
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250, 265, 314, Back Cover
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 353
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 173
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 220
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . 117
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 317
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 342
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
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Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 349
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77