12 volt CADILLAC XT5 2019 User Guide

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12146119) - 2019 - crc - 7/27/18
320 VEHICLE CARE
The jump start negative terminal (3)
and positive terminal (4) are on the
battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The positive jump start connection for
the discharged battery is under a
cover. Remove the cover to expose the
terminal.1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the transmission in P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park 0192.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Whenever
possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle when
jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running and
can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode. People
have been hurt doing this, and
some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn you. Do not get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in your
eyes or on your skin, flush the place
with water and get medical help
immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts
can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the remote
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.

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VEHICLE CARE 323
Dinghy Towing
The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to be dinghy towed.
Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel
Drive Only)
Tow the vehicle with the two rear
wheels on the ground and the front
wheels on a dolly.
To tow the vehicle from the front with
the rear wheels on the ground:1. Put the front wheels on the dolly.
2. Shift the transmission to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park
0 192.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's
instructions for preparing the
vehicle and dolly for towing.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Turn the vehicle off.
8. Open the hood.
9. Wait two minutes.
10. Disconnect the negative (–) terminal connector from the
12-volt battery.
11. Close and latch the hood.

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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340 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
(3)Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0262.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0268.
(7) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0271.Special Application
Services
.
Severe Commercial Use Vehicles
Only: Lubricate chassis
components every oil change.
. Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 324.
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services —their trained
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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380 INDEX
Fuel (cont'd)Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 275
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 279
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 128
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 333
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 General Information (cont'd)
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 162
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 161
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 172
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 181
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 69
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 172
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .122, 124
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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386 INDEX
Vehicle (cont'd)Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 302
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 299
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 94
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 271
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118