battery CADILLAC XT5 2023 User Guide

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 43
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear
passenger window switches
from working.
.Press2to engage the rear
window lockout feature. The
indicator light is on when
engaged.
.Press2again to disengage.
Window Express
Movement
All windows can be opened
without holding the window
switch. Press the switch down
fully and quickly release to
express open the window.
If equipped, pull the window
switch up fully and quickly
release to express close the
window.
Briefly press or pull the
window switch in the same
direction to stop that
window’s express movement.
Window Automatic
Reversal System
The express-close feature will
reverse window movement if it
comes in contact with an
object. Extreme cold or ice
could cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will
operate normally after the
object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal
System Override
{Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the
window will not reverse
automatically. You or others
could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before using automatic
reversal system override,
make sure that all people
and obstructions are clear
of the window path.
When the engine is on,
override the automatic
reversal system by pulling and
holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from
closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be
necessary if the vehicle
battery has been
disconnected or discharged.

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service manual have
information about servicing
the vehicle and the airbag
system. To purchase a service
manual, see Publication
Ordering Information0452.
{Warning
For up to 10 seconds after
the vehicle is turned off and
the battery is disconnected,
an airbag can still inflate
during improper service. You
can be injured if you are
close to an airbag when it
inflates. Avoid yellow
connectors. They are
probably part of the airbag
system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures,
and make sure the person
performing work for you is
qualified to do so.
Adding Equipment to
the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Adding accessories that
change the vehicle's frame,
bumper system, height, front
end, or side sheet metal may
keep the airbag system from
working properly.
The operation of the airbag
system can also be affected
by changing, including
improperly repairing or
replacing, any parts of the
following:
.Airbag system, including
airbag modules, front or side
impact sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module, or airbag
wiring
.Front seats, including
stitching, seams or zippers
.Seat belts
.Steering wheel, instrument
panel, overhead console,
ceiling trim, or pillar
garnish trim
.Inner door seals, including
speakers
Your dealer and the service
manual have information about
the location of the airbag
modules and sensors, sensing
and diagnostic module, and
airbag wiring along with the
proper replacement
procedures.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for
the front outboard passenger
position, which includes
sensors that are part of the
passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system
may not operate properly if
the original seat trim is
replaced with non-GM covers,
upholstery, or trim; or with GM
covers, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different
vehicle. Any object, such as an
aftermarket seat heater or a
comfort-enhancing pad or
device, installed under or on
top of the seat fabric, could
also interfere with the

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To maximize the charge
rate, ensure the
smartphone is fully seated
and centered in the holder
with nothing under it.
A thick smartphone case
may prevent the charger
from working, or reduce
the charging performance.
See your dealer for
additional information.
4. A green
]will appear on
the infotainment display,
next to the phone icon.
This indicates that the
smartphone is detected.
5. If a smartphone is placed on the charger and
]
turns off or turns yellow,
remove the smartphone
and any objects from the
pocket. Turn the
smartphone 180 degrees
and wait a few seconds
before placing/aligning it
on the pocket again.
6. If a smartphone is placed on the charger and
]
turns red, the charger and/ or the smartphone is
overheated. Remove the
smartphone and any
objects from the charger in
order to cool the system.
The smartphone may become
warm during charging. This is
normal. In warmer
temperatures, the speed of
charging may be reduced.
For vehicles with wireless
phone projection, the
smartphone may overheat
during wireless charging. The
smartphone may slow down,
stop charging, or shut down to
protect the battery. The
phone may need to be
removed from its case to
prevent overheating. The
]
may flash while the phone is
cooling down enough for
wireless charging to
automatically resume. This is
normal. Individual phone
performance may vary. Software Acknowledgements
Certain Wireless Charging
Module product from LG
Electronics, Inc. ("LGE")
contains the open source
software detailed below. Refer
to the indicated open source
licenses (as are included
following this notice) for the
terms and conditions of
their use.
OSS Notice Information
To obtain the source code
that is contained in this
product, please visit
https://opensource.lge.com. In
addition to the source code, all
referred license terms,
warranty disclaimers and
copyright notices are available
for download. LG Electronics
will also provide open source
code to you on CD-ROM for a
charge covering the cost of
performing such distribution
(such as the cost of media,
shipping, and handling) upon
email request to
[email protected]. This

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The charging system light
comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a
check to show the light is
working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes
on while driving, there may be
a problem with the electrical
charging system. Have it
checked by your dealer.
Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is
flashing, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) also displays a
message.
If a short distance must be
driven with the light on, be
sure to turn off all
accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner. Find a safe
place to stop the vehicle.Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the
vehicle’s emission control
on-board diagnostic system.
If this light is on while the
engine is running, a
malfunction has been
detected and the vehicle may
require service. The light
should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is
in Service Mode. See Ignition
Positions0252.
Malfunctions are often
indicated by the system
before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the
light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on
may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven
continually with this light on,
the emission control system
may not work as well, the
fuel economy may be lower,
and the vehicle may not run
smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust,
intake, or fuel system, or the
use of replacement tires
that do not meet the original
tire specifications, can cause
this light to come on. This
could lead to costly repairs
not covered by the vehicle
warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to
pass an Emissions
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Maintenance test or to service
the vehicle may affect vehicle
operation. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment0336.
See your dealer if assistance
is needed.
The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
.The light is on when the
engine is running.
.The light does not come on
when the ignition is in
Service Mode.
.Critical emission control
systems have not been
completely diagnosed. If this
happens, the vehicle would
not be ready for inspection
and might require
several days of routine
driving before the system is
ready for inspection. This
can happen if the 12-volt
battery has recently been
replaced or run down, or if
the vehicle has been
recently serviced. See your dealer if the vehicle
will not pass or cannot be
made ready for the test.
Brake System
Warning Light
MetricEnglish
This light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on
to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light comes on and stays
on, there is a brake problem.
Have the brake system
inspected right away. This
light may come on if the brake
fluid is low. See Brake Fluid
0 359. If the light comes on while
driving, pull off the road and
stop carefully. If equipped with
electric brake boost, vehicle
speed may be limited when the
brake system warning light
comes on. The brake pedal
might be harder to push,
or the brake pedal may go
closer to the floor. It could
take longer to stop. If the light
is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. See
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle
0412.
{Warning
The brake system might not
be working properly if the
brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake
system warning light on can
lead to a crash. If the light is
still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and
carefully stopped, have the
vehicle towed for service.

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Battery Voltage :Shows the
current battery voltage.
Coolant Temperature :
Shows the engine coolant
temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Temperature : Shows the
engine oil temperature in
either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Transmission Fluid
Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Off Road : Displays vehicle
pitch and roll information, road
wheel angle, and four-wheel
drive (4WD) status.
Engine Boost : If equipped,
displays engine manifold
pressure relative to ambient
air pressure. It will display
boost pressure generated by
the turbocharging system. Info Page Options :
Scroll to
choose which info pages
appear on the DIC. Press SEL
to select or deselect.
Blank Page : Allows for no
information to be displayed in
the cluster info display areas.
Head-Up
Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too
bright or too high in your
field of view, it may take you
more time to see things you
need to see when it is dark
outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed
low in your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning the
operation of the vehicle is
projected onto the windshield.
The image is projected
through the HUD lens on top
of the instrument panel. The information appears as an
image focused out toward the
front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD
image as a parking aid, you
may misjudge the distance
and damage your vehicle. Do
not use the HUD image as a
parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages.
The speedometer reading and
other numerical values can be
displayed in either English or
metric units.
The language selection is
changed through the radio
and the units of measurement
are changed through the
instrument cluster. See
Settings 0205 and “Options”
under Instrument Cluster
0 122.

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If the HUD image is not
correct, contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the
HUD system. See Windshield
Replacement0363.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the
DIC indicate the status of the
vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a
condition. Multiple messages
may appear one after another.
The messages that do not
require immediate action can
be acknowledged and cleared
by pressing
V. The messages
that require immediate action
cannot be cleared until that
action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the
message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message
appears, see your dealer. Follow the instructions given
in the messages. The system
displays messages regarding
the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb
Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power
Messages
ENGINE POWER IS
REDUCED
This message displays when
the vehicle's propulsion power
is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect
the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is
on, but there is no observed
reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the
performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be
driven while this message is
on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced.
Anytime this message stays
on, or displays repeatedly, the
vehicle should be taken to
your dealer for service as
soon as possible.

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door opener receiver. Clear all
people and objects near the
garage door.
Make sure the hand-held
transmitter has a new battery
for quicker and more accurate
transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.
Programming the
Universal Remote System
For questions or programming
help, see www.homelink.com/
gm or call 1-800-355-3515.
For calls placed outside the
U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico,
international rates will apply
and may differ based on
landline or mobile phone.
Programming involves
time-sensitive actions, and
may time out causing the
procedure to be repeated.
To program up to three
devices:1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter
about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the Universal
Remote system buttons
with the indicator light in
view. The hand-held
transmitter was supplied
by the manufacturer of the
garage door opener
receiver.
2. Press and release one of the three Universal
Remote system buttons to
be programmed. Press and
hold the hand-held
transmitter button. Do not
release the hand-held
transmitter button until
the indicator light changes
from a slow to a rapid flash
or continuous light. Then
release the hand-held
transmitter button.
Some garage door
openers may require
substitution of Step 2 with
the procedure under
“Radio Signals for Some
Gate Operators” later in
this section. 3. Press and hold the newly
programmed Universal
Remote system button for
five seconds while
watching the indicator light
and garage door
activation.
.If the indicator light
stays on continuously or
the garage door moves
when the button is
pressed, then
programming is
complete. There is no
need to complete
Steps 4–6.
.If the indicator light does
not come on or the
garage door does not
move, a second button
press may be required.
For a second time, press
and hold the newly
programmed button for
five seconds. If the
indicator light is
continuously lit, or the
garage door moves,
programming is
complete.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . 151
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer . . . . . 153
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 155
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control . . . . . . 156
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp
Controls
The exterior lamp control is on
the turn signal lever.
Turn the control to the
following positions:
O:Turns the exterior lamps
off and deactivates the AUTO
mode. Turn to
Oagain to
reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when
the vehicle is shifted out of
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Battery Power
Protection
This feature helps prevent the
battery from being drained,
if the interior courtesy lamps
or reading lamps are
accidentally left on. If any of
these lamps are left on, they
automatically turn off after
10 minutes, if the ignition is off.
The lamps will not come back
on again until one of the
following occurs:
.The ignition is turned on.
.The doors are closed and
then re-opened.
Exterior Lighting
Battery Saver
The exterior lamps turn off
about 10 minutes after the
vehicle is turned off, if the
parking lamps or headlamps
have been manually left on.
This protects against draining
the battery. To restart the
10-minute timer, turn theexterior lamp control to the
O
position and then back to the
;or2position.
To keep the lamps on for more
than 10 minutes, the vehicle
must be on or in
accessory mode.