wheel alignment CADILLAC XT6 2022 Owners Manual

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15218998) -
2022 - CRC - 10/22/21
318 VEHICLE CARE
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 328
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . 329
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . 337
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 338 Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . 340
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . 341
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . 341
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 343
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 347
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 360
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Different Size Tires and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 368
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 382
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

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.The tread or sidewall is cracked,
cut, or snagged deep enough to
show cord or fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot be
repaired well because of the size
or location of the damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule0395.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more uniform wear for all tires.
The first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed,
rotate the tires as soon as
possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel alignment. See
When It Is Time for
New Tires 0366 and
Wheel Replacement 0370.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the compact spare
tire in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information label after the tires
have been rotated. See Tire
Pressure 0358 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0226. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0361.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque ”under Capacities and
Specifications 0409, and
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire ”under
Tire Changing 0372.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is fastened,
can cause wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The wheel
could come off and cause a
crash. When changing a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency,
a cloth or paper towel can be
used; however, use a scraper or
wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.

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loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider
an alignment check if there is unusual
tire wear or the vehicle is significantly
pulling to one side or the other. Some
slight pull to the left or right,
depending on the crown of the road
and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts, is normal.
If the vehicle is vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, the tires and
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nutsshould be replaced. If the wheel leaks
air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels
can be repaired. See your dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) sensors with new GM original
equipment parts.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts
can be dangerous. It could affect
the braking and handling of the
vehicle. Tires can lose air and cause
loss of control, resulting in a crash.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one
is dangerous. How it has been used
or how far it has been driven may
be unknown. It could fail suddenly
and cause a crash. When replacing
wheels, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{Warning
If the vehicle has 265/45R21 size
tires, do not use tire chains. There
is not enough clearance. Tire chains
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.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 0389 and
Exterior Care 0384. 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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Tires (cont'd)All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358, 359
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 361
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 360
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 355
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 368
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Towing (cont'd)
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . 315
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Traction
Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 121
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 142
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 368
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 135 Universal Remote System (cont'd)
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . 160
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 408
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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Vehicle CareTire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Vehicle Security Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Video Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 370
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 366
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 78
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Windows (cont'd)
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 338
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106