automatic transmission CADILLAC XT6 2021 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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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
button 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 certain 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 climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• 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 sys-tem. The button indictor 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 illuminated 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 steering wheel 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
center console displays the mode menu on the instru-ment cluster 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 to select Tour, Sport, or Snow/Ice 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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