headlamp CADILLAC XT5 2023 Owners Manual

Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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6 Introduction
1. Air Vents0231.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0151.
Turn Signal Lever. See
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0155.
IntelliBeam System Button
(If Equipped). See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0151.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual Mode 0266 (If
Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0122.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Display. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0 139.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0113.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0116.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0252.
7. Park Assist Button. See Park Assist 0294. Automatic Parking Assist
(APA) Button. See Park
Assist
0294.
Auto Stop Disable Switch.
See Stop/Start System
0 255.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0154.
9. Hazard Warning Flashers 0155.
10. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0160.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 054 (If
Equipped).
12. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode Control 0273.
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0 271.
All-Wheel Drive 0267 (If
Equipped).
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0223.
14. Wireless Charging 0118 (If
Equipped). 15. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0160.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0261.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0162.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0 139.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0162.
19. Horn 0113.
20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0303 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 315 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel
0 113 (If Equipped).
21. Cruise Control 0275.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0277 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See
Steering Wheel Controls
0 162.

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38 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, manually fold the
mirrors inward toward the
vehicle to prevent damage
when going through an
automatic car wash. Push the
mirror outward to return it to
the original position.
Power Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press{to power
fold the mirrors. Press
{again
to unfold.
Resetting the Power
Folding Mirrors
Reset the power folding
mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
.They are accidentally
manually folded/unfolded.
.The mirrors do not stay in
the unfolded position.
.The mirrors vibrate at
normal driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors
one time using the mirror
controls to reset them to their
normal position. A noise may
be heard during the resetting
of the power folding mirrors.
This sound is normal after a
manual folding operation.
Remote Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press and holdQ
on the remote key for
approximately one second to
automatically fold the exterior
mirrors. Press and hold
Kon
the remote key for approximately one second to
unfold. See Remote Key
Operation
09.
This feature is turned on or off
through vehicle settings. To
view available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home
page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available
options and select “Comfort
and Convenience”.
Heated Mirrors
K: Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger”
under Dual Automatic Climate
Control System 0223.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If the vehicle has the
automatic dimming mirror, the
driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the
glare of headlamps
behind you.

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Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt
mirrors and memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver
mirror tilts to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse). This allows the
curb to be seen when parallel
parking.
The mirror(s) may move from
their tilted position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set
speed.
To view available settings
from the infotainment screen,
touch Settings > Vehicle >
Comfort and Convenience.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview
Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for
a clear view of the area behind
the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror. Use a
soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, push the tab
forward for daytime use and
pull it rearward for nighttime
use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic
dimming reduces the glare of
headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on
when the vehicle is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic
dimming mirror provides a
wide angle camera view of the
area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab to turn on the
display. Push the tab to turn it
off. When off the mirror is
automatic dimming. Adjust the
mirror for a clear view of the
area behind the vehicle while
the display is off.

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{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror
(RCM) has a limited view.
Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects
may not be seen. Do not
drive or park the vehicle
using only this camera.
Objects may appear closer
than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance
over your shoulder when
making lane changes or
merging. Failure to use
proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle
damage.Troubleshooting
See your dealer for service if a
blue screen and
3are
displayed in the mirror, and
the display shuts off. Also,
push the tab as indicated to
return to the automatic
dimming mode.
The Rear Camera Mirror may
not work properly or display a
clear image if:
.There is glare from the sun
or headlamps. This may
obstruct objects from view.
If needed, push the tab to
turn off the display.
.Dirt, snow, or other debris
blocks the camera lens.
Clean the lens with a soft
damp cloth, or if equipped,
with the Rear Camera
Washer. See Rear Window
Wiper/Washer 0116.
.The camera’s mounting on
the vehicle has been
damaged, and/or the
position or the mounting
angle of the camera has
changed.

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.Info App. This is where the
selected Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays can be
viewed. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0139.
.Audio
.Navigation
.Phone
.Night Vision
.Options
Audio
In the Audio menu browse for
music, select from the
favorites, or change the audio
source. Use
yorzto change
the station or go to the next
or previous track.
Navigation
If there is an active route,
press SEL to cancel or resume
route guidance, or turn the
voice prompts on or off.
Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is
no active phone call, view
recent calls, or scroll through contacts. If there is an active
call, mute the phone or switch
to handset operation.
Night Vision
If equipped, Provides an
infrared night vision image of
the area beyond the
headlamps that highlights and
provides alerts to detected
pedestrians or large animals.
See Night Vision System
0
310.
Options
Use
yorzto scroll through
items in the Options menu.
Units : Choose US or metric
units by pressing SEL while
the desired item is highlighted.
Info Page Options : Press
SEL to select the items to be
displayed in the Info app. See
Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0139.
Display : Press SEL to enter
the Display menu. Select to
turn on or off the speedometer, time, fuel range,
or, if equipped, compass or
speed sign.
Speed Warning :
The Speed
Warning display allows the
driver to set a warning at a
speed that they do not want
to exceed. To set the Speed
Warning press SEL when
Speed Warning is displayed.
Use the
yorzto adjust the
value and press SEL to set the
speed.
Once the speed is set, this
feature can be turned off by
pressing the SEL while
viewing this page. If the
selected speed limit is
exceeded, a pop-up warning is
displayed with a chime.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
(Uplevel) : If equipped, this
feature allows for adjusting
the angle of the HUD image
and changing or turning off
the Speed Limit Sign.

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It also comes on when the fuel
gauge indicator nears empty.
The light turns off when fuel is
added. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced.
Security Light
The security light should come
on briefly as the engine is
started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer. If the system is
working normally, the indicator
light turns off.
If the light stays on and the
engine does not start, there
could be a problem with the
theft-deterrent system. See
Immobilizer Operation035.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in
use. See Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer 0153.
IntelliBeam Light
This light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system,
if equipped, is enabled. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0151.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use,
except when only the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) are
active. See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0151.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is
white when the cruise control
is on and ready, and turns
green when the cruise control
is set and active.
See Cruise Control 0275.

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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
P (Park).

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AUTO :Automatically turns
the exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking
lamps including all lamps,
except the headlamps.
2: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking
lamps and instrument panel
lights.
IntelliBeam System
If equipped, this system turns
the vehicle's high-beam
headlamps on and off
according to surrounding
traffic conditions.
The system turns the
high-beam headlamps on when
it is dark enough and there is
no other traffic present.
This light
bcomes on in the
instrument cluster when the
IntelliBeam system is enabled. Turning On and Enabling
IntelliBeam
To enable the IntelliBeam
system, press the button on
the end of the turn signal lever
when the exterior lamp control
is in the AUTO or
2position.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the
high beams when driving over
40 km/h (25 mph).
The blue high-beam on light
appears on the instrument
cluster when the high beams
are on.
There is a sensor near the top
center of the windshield that
automatically controls the
system. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to
allow for best system
performance.
The high-beam headlamps
remain on, under the
automatic control, until one of
the following situations
occurs:
.The system detects an
approaching vehicle's
headlamps.
.The system detects a
preceding vehicle's taillamps.
.The outside light is bright
enough that high-beam
headlamps are not required.
.The vehicle's speed drops
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
.The IntelliBeam system is
disabled by the button on
the turn signal lever. If this
happens, press the button
on the end of the turn signal
lever when the exterior lamp
control is in the AUTO or
2
position to reactivate the
IntelliBeam system. The

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instrument cluster light will
come on to indicate the
IntelliBeam is reactivated.
The high beams may not turn
off automatically if the system
cannot detect another
vehicle's lamps because of any
of the following:
.The other vehicle's lamps
are missing, damaged,
obstructed from view,
or otherwise undetected.
.The other vehicle's lamps
are covered with dirt, snow,
and/or road spray.
.The other vehicle's lamps
cannot be detected due to
dense exhaust, smoke, fog,
snow, road spray, mist,
or other airborne
obstructions.
.The vehicle's windshield is
dirty, cracked, or obstructed
by something that blocks the
view of the light sensor.
.The vehicle is loaded such
that the front end points
upward, causing the light sensor to aim high and not
detect headlamps and
taillamps.
.The vehicle is being driven
on winding or hilly roads.
The automatic high-beam
headlamps may need to be
disabled if any of the above
conditions exist.
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
A warning chime sounds if the
driver door is opened while
the ignition is off and the
exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
3: Push the turn signal lever
away from you and release, to
turn the high beams on. To
return to low beams, push the
lever again or pull it toward
you and release.
This indicator light turns on in
the instrument cluster when
the high-beam headlamps
are on.
Flash-to-Pass
To flash the high beams, pull
the turn signal lever toward
you, and release.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for
others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. Fully
functional DRL are required on
all vehicles first sold in
Canada.
The dedicated DRL will come
on when all of the following
conditions are met:
.The ignition is on.

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.The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.
.The light sensor determines
it is daytime.
.The parking brake is
released or the vehicle is not
in P (Park).
When the DRL are on, the
taillamps, sidemarker lamps,
and other lamps will not be on.
The DRL turn off when the
headlamps are turned to
Oor
the ignition is off. For vehicles
first sold in Canada, the DRL
can only be turned off when
the vehicle is parked.
Automatic Headlamp
System
When the exterior lamp
control is set to AUTO and it is
dark enough outside, the
headlamps come on
automatically.
There is a light sensor on top
of the instrument panel. Do
not cover the sensor.
The system may also turn on
the headlamps when driving
through a parking garage or
tunnel.
If the vehicle is started in a
dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system comes on
immediately. If it is light
outside when the vehicle
leaves the garage, there is a
slight delay before the
automatic headlamp system
changes to the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL). During that delay, the instrument
cluster may not be as bright as
usual. Make sure the
instrument panel brightness
control is in the full bright
position. See Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
0156.
When it is bright enough
outside, the headlamps will
turn off or may change
to DRL.
The automatic headlamp
system turns off when the
exterior lamp control is turned
to
Oor the ignition is off.
For vehicles sold in Canada,
this control only works when
the transmission is in P (Park).
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are
activated in daylight with the
engine on, and the exterior
lamp control is in AUTO, the
headlamps, parking lamps, and
other exterior lamps come on.
The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based
on wiper speed. When the