service indicator CADILLAC XT5 2021 Owner's Guide

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Caution
.Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can cause
the wiper blades to chatter
or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windshield
washer. It can damage the
windshield washer system and
paint.
.Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid. Water
can cause the solution to freeze
and damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system.
.When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer
instructions for adding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very
cold. This allows for fluid
expansion if freezing occurs,
which could damage the tank if
it is completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake linings have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake linings
are worn and new linings are needed.
The sound can come and go or can be
heard all the time when the vehicle is
moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will not
work well. That could lead to a
crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake linings could result in costly
brake repairs.
Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied, clearing up following several applications. This
does not mean something is wrong
with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake linings for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to torque
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications 0388.
Brake pads should be replaced as
complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does
not return to normal height, or if
there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign that brake
service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts
with new, approved replacement parts.
If this is not done, the brakes may not
work properly. The braking
performance can change in many

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in the following order: driver side
front tire, passenger side front tire,
passenger side rear tire, and driver
side rear. See your dealer for service or
to purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS
relearn tool can also be purchased.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
Activation Tool at
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
call 1-800-GM TOOLS
(1-800-468-6657).
There are two minutes to match the
first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer,
the matching process stops and must
be restarted.
The TPMS sensor matching process is:1. Set the parking brake.
2. Place the vehicle in Service Mode. See Ignition Positions 0224.
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info display option is turned on. The
info displays on the DIC can be
turned on and off through the
Options menu. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0117. 4. Use the five-way DIC control on the
right side of the steering wheel to
scroll to the Tire Pressure screen
under the DIC info page. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0117.
5. Press and hold SEL in the center of the five-way DIC control.
The horn sounds twice to signal
the receiver is in relearn mode and
the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
message displays on the DIC
screen.
6. Start with the driver side front tire.
7. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem.
Then press the button to activate
the TPMS sensor. A horn chirp
confirms that the sensor
identification code has been
matched to this tire and wheel
position.
8. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat Step 7.
9. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat Step 7.
10. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat Step 7. The horn sounds
two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been
matched to the driver side rear tire,
and the TPMS sensor matching
process is no longer active. The
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message
on the DIC display screen goes off.
11. Turn the vehicle off.
12. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as
indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected for
signs of wear or damage at least
once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or more
places around the tire can
be seen.
.There is cord or fabric showing
through the tire's rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is cracked,
cut, or snagged deep enough to
show cord or fabric.

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Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway while
braking, longer stopping distance,
or uneven tire wear.
.As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect the
shocks and struts for signs of
leaking, blown seals, or damage, and
can advise when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel, and
can reduce the risk of tire failure.
.Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord or
fabric showing through the rubber;
cracks or cuts in the tread or
sidewall; or a bulge or split in
the tire.
.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also provide
tire/wheel balancing services to
ensure smooth vehicle operation at
all speeds. Your dealer sells and
services name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0368 and
Exterior Care 0364.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver optimal
wear and performance.
.Signs that the alignment may need
to be adjusted include pulling,
improper vehicle handling,
or unusual tire wear.
.Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper wheel
alignment. Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the best
viewing, keep the windshield clean
and clear.
.Signs of damage include scratches,
cracks, and chips.
.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement if
needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned and
kept in good condition to provide a
clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield, and
worn or split rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and replace
them when needed.

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FluidAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 302
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . 210
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 115
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 316
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 320
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 106
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 373
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . 167
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 135
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 134
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

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Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 206
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 218
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 49
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 206
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . 168
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
IndicatorPedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 139
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 359
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Lamps Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 134
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 134
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . 80
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Light
Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 134

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Lights (cont'd)Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Lock Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 74
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 108
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . 150
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . 31
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Mirrors (cont'd)
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 334
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Night Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 301