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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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Power Door Locks
Q:Press to lock the doors.
If equipped, the fuel door is
also locked or unlocked using
these features.
K: Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking
of the doors until five seconds
after all doors are closed, and
only when the vehicle is OFF. Delayed locking can only be
turned on when Open Door
Anti Lockout has been
turned off.
When
Qis pressed on the
power door lock switch while
the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating
delayed locking is active.
The doors will lock
automatically five seconds
after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before that
time, the five-second timer will
reset when all doors are
closed again.
Press
Qon the door lock
switch again or press
Qon the
remote key to lock the doors
immediately.
This feature can also be
programmed. 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 “Power Door Locks”.
Automatic Door
Locks
The doors will lock
automatically when all doors
are closed, the ignition is on,
and the vehicle is shifted out
of P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked
and then opened and closed,
the doors will lock either when
your foot is removed from the
brake or the vehicle speed
becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.PressKon the power door
lock switch.
.Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot
be disabled. Automatic door
unlocking can be programmed.
To view available settings for
this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.

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operation has been detected,
the one-minute timer will be
reset.
The projected logo will not
work under these conditions:
.The vehicle battery is low.
.The transmission is not in
P (Park).
.Hands Free Liftgate Control
is set to Off in 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”.
.The power liftgate is
turned off.
.The vehicle remains parked
for 72 hours or more, with
no remote key use or
Keyless Access operation.
To re-enable, press any
button on the remote key or
open and close a
vehicle door.
The projected logo will not
work for a single remote key
when a remote key:
.Has been left within
approximately 5 m (15 ft) of
the liftgate for several
minutes.
.Has been left inside the
vehicle and all vehicle doors
are closed.
.Has approached the area
outside of the liftgate five
times within 10 minutes. Lens Cleaning
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean
the recessed lens.

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Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability
ActionHands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo
Remote key entering projected
logo detection zone Operative
On for one minute
Remote key left inside
projected logo detection zone
for minimum of 10 minutes Operative
Off until remote key button
press or a door is opened and
closed
Remote key brought in and out
of projected logo detection
zone five times or more within
10 minutes Operative
Off for one hour or until remote
key button press or a door is
opened and closed
Vehicle remains parked for
more than 72 hours Operative
Off until remote key button
press or a door is opened and
closed
Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off
Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off
Power liftgate is turned off Non-operative Off
Hands-free liftgate is disabled
in vehicle settings Non-operative
Off

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Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
When using an automatic car
wash, move the windshield
wiper lever to OFF. This
disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the
transmission is in N (Neutral)
and the vehicle speed is very
slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base
of the windshield.
The wiper operations return
to normal when the
transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle
speed has increased.Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
The rear window wiper/
washer controls are on the
end of the windshield wiper
lever.
Turn the controls to adjust the
setting.
OFF :Turns the wiper off.
INT : Turns on the rear wiper
with a delay between wipes.
ON : Turns on the rear wiper.
1:Push the windshield
wiper lever forward to spray
washer fluid on the rear
window and the Rear Mirror Camera Lens, if equipped. See
Rear Camera Mirror
039. The
wipers will clear the rear
window and either stop or
return to your preset speed.
For more washer cycles, push
and hold the lever.
The rear window wiper/
washer will not operate if the
liftgate is open or ajar. If the
liftgate is opened while the
rear wiper is on, the wiper
returns to the parked position
and stops.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
When using an automatic car
wash, move the rear wiper
control to OFF to disable the
rear wiper. In some vehicles,
if the shift lever is in
N (Neutral) and the vehicle
speed is very slow, the rear
wiper will automatically park
under the rear spoiler.

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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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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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adjust the audio settings
appearing in the instrument
cluster.
Incoming phone calls
appearing in the instrument
cluster may also display in any
HUD view.
Metric
English
Navigation View : This
displays digital speed,
indicators from speed view
along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information in
some vehicles. The compass heading is displayed when
navigation routing is not
active.
Navigation Turn-by-Turn
Alerts shown in the instrument
cluster may also be displayed
in any HUD view.
Metric
English
Performance View : This
displays digital speed,
indicators from speed view
along with rpm reading, transmission positions, and
gear shift indicator (if
equipped).
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the
windshield to remove any dirt
or film that could reduce the
sharpness or clarity of the
HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft
cloth sprayed with glass
cleaner. Wipe the lens gently,
then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
If you cannot see the HUD
image when the ignition is on,
check that:
.Nothing is covering the
HUD lens.
.The HUD brightness setting
is not too dim or too bright.
.The HUD is adjusted to the
proper height.
.Polarized sunglasses are
not worn.
.The windshield and HUD lens
are clean.

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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.