instrument panel CADILLAC XT5 2021 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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Memory Seat Buttons♦
Electric Parking Brake Switch/Head-Up Display Controls♦
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information Center
Engine Start/Stop Button
Cruise Control/Voice Recognition Buttons
Forward Collision Alert/Lane Keep Assist/Heated Steering Wheel♦ Buttons
Windshield Wipers Lever
Power Steering Column Control
Turn Signal Lever/Exterior Lamps/ IntelliBeam Controls
Review this quick reference guide for an overview of some important feat\
ures in your Cadillac XT5. Some optional equipment described in this guide (denoted by ♦) may not be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.cadillac.com.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Cadillac User Experience Touch Screen & Controls
Traction Control & StabiliTrak/Driver Mode Control Buttons
Climate Controls/Heated & Ventilated♦ Seat Buttons
Electronic Precision Shift Lever
Driver Information Center Controls/Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Infotainment Controls
Park Assist/Parking Assist with Braking♦/Automatic Stop-Start Disable Buttons
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
NFC Pairing Hotspot
Power Window/Mirror Controls
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner's Manual for complete instructions.

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KEYLESS STARTAUTO ENGINE STOP/START
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
START With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the but-ton will illuminate.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in t\
he pocket in the center console storage compartment to enable the engine to\
start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof♦ until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system in the Accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving stop/start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed was not reached prior to stopping.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The current climate control settings require the engine to run.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE Press the $ button on the center of the instrument panel when the engine is running to turn off the automatic stop/start
system. The button indicator is illuminated when the system is on.
The system is turned on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.

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The automatic trans-mission shift pattern is displayed on top of the shift lever with the selected gear position in red. The shift lever always starts in the
center position and, after shifting, returns to the center position.
Park – Press the button (A) on top of the lever to shift into Park. To shift out of Park, press and hold the shift lock button (B) on the side of the lever while selecting the desired gear.
Reverse – Press and hold the shift lock button (B) and move the lever forward completely (pass the detent) to shift into Reverse.
Neutral – Move the lever forward (to the detent) to shift into Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for an extended period. It will automatically shift into Park. See Automated Car Wash Mode.
Drive – Move the lever rearward to shift into Drive.
Tap Shift Mode – With the transmission in Drive, pull back on the shift lever to shift manually. Pull the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right paddle to upshift. Pull back on the shift lever again to return to Drive.
AUTOMATED CAR WASH MODE
There are different procedures for placing the transmission in Neutral with the engine on or off and if the driver exits the vehicle. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for each procedure.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
DRIVER MODE CONTROL
Driver Mode Control auto-matically adjusts the steering, suspension, and powertrain tuning in real time. Pressing the MODE button on the cen-ter console displays the mode menu on the instrument clus-ter and activates the next available mode.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) OPERATION♦
On AWD models, the vehicle can operate in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Press the MODE button to select Tour (front-wheel drive), AWD, Sport, or Off-Road mode.
If the vehicle is turned off while in Tour or AWD mode, it will stay in that mode the next time the vehicle is started. If in Sport or Off-Road mode, the vehicle defaults to Tour mode when restarted.
FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) OPERATION Press the MODE button on the center console to select the Tour, Snow/Ice, or Sport mode.
The vehicle defaults to Tour mode each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
To apply the parking brake, press the Parking Brake switch on the left side of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press the switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTERMULTI-COLOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY♦
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster
displays a variety of vehicle information.
DIC MENUS
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the DIC menus.
Info – display trip and fuel information
Audio – browse music and change the audio source
Navigation♦ – view active route and change prompts
Phone – view active call and scroll through contacts
Options – change display information
SELECT INFO PAGES
1. Use the controls to open the Options menu.
2. Scroll to Info Page Options. Press the SEL button to enter the menu.
3. Press the or button to scroll through the list of items.
4. Press the SEL button to select or deselect an item to display on the Info menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information on the windshield. Temporary information, such as audio changes and navigation♦ maneuvers, also may be displayed. The HUD
controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel.
HUD HUD
Lift up or press down to adjust the position of the image. It cannot be adjusted side-to-side.
INFO
Press to select from four displays: Speed View; Audio/Phone View; Navigation View; and Performance View.
Brightness
Lift up or press down to brighten or dim the display. Hold down to turn off the display.
ROTATION OPTION
To adjust the angle of the HUD, use the DIC controls to view Options > Head-Up Display and select Adjust Rotation. Press the or button to adjust the angle. Select OK to save the setting.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
♦ Optional equipment

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FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING – During daytime driving, the
system detects pedestrians directly ahead and displays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected). The system may enhance driver braking or automatically apply hard emergency braking, if you have not already done so.
To set to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING – In detected potential
imminent collision situations with vehicles directly ahead, The system may enhance driver braking or automatically apply hard emergency braking, if you have not already done so, to help reduce the severity or help avoid collisions at very low speeds.
To set Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward Collision System.
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING♦ – In detected potential imminent collision situa-tions with some objects behind your vehicle while in Reverse, the system can provide alerts and apply hard emergency braking, if you have not already done so, to help reduce the severity or help avoid collisions at very low speeds.
Press the Park Assist button (A) on the center of the instru-ment panel to turn Reverse Automatic Braking and Park Assist on or off.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to closest object” infor-mation on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses or 5 beeps sound (if selected).
Press the Park Assist button (A) on the center of the instrument panel to turn the system on or off.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT♦ – When in Reverse, the system warns of cross traffic approaching in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected).
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
HD REAR VISION CAMERA – When the vehicle is in Reverse below 8 mph, a view of the area behind or in front of the vehicle displays on the infotainment screen.
HD SURROUND VISION♦ – Rear, front or side high-definition camera views along with a view of the area surrounding the vehicle are displayed on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is in Reverse or Drive below 8 mph. Camera view buttons (B) are at the bottom of the screen.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
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REAR CAMERA MIRROR♦ – The rear camera
mirror provides a wider, less obstructed field of view to assist when driving, chang-ing lanes and checking traffic conditions.
A. On/Off
Pull or push the lever at the bottom of the mirror to turn the video display on or off.
B. Selection Control Press and release the button to select the brightness, zoom or tilt setting.
C. Adjustment Press and release either button to adjust the selected setting.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
AUTOMATIC PARKING ASSIST WITH BRAKING♦ – The Automatic Parking Assist with Braking system steers the vehicle and applies the brakes at idle speed to help you park the vehicle while you follow commands and control the gear selection.
1. While driving below 18 mph, press the Parking Assist with Braking button (A) on the center of the instrument panel. A parking assist display is shown on the infotainment screen. The system will begin search-ing for a large enough parking space.
2. To switch between parallel and perpendicular parking, touch the Parking Type screen button. To search for a parking spot to the right or left, touch the Parking Side screen button.
3. Once a space is found, shift the vehicle into Reverse or Drive as directed and follow the instructions on the infotainment screen. The vehicle automatically steers and brakes, moving at idle speed into a detected parking space. The driver must follow the instructions, select gears, and override braking and acceleration as needed. Parking Complete will be displayed and a beep will sound when the parking maneuver is complete.
TRACTION CONTROL – The traction control system limits wheel-spin in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automati-cally every time the
vehicle is started. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control button on the center console to turn traction control off or on again.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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