trailer CADILLAC XTS 2017 1.G Owner's Manual

Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10292881) - 2017 -
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VEHICLE CARE 277
.Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your dealer
or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
. Is the vehicle ready to be towed?
Just as preparing the vehicle for a
long trip, make sure the vehicle is
prepared to be towed.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front of
the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
If using a shield, only use one that
attaches to the towing vehicle.
Dinghy Towing
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do
not tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be towed,
a dolly should be used. See the
following information on dolly towing.
Dolly Towing from the Front
(Front-Wheel Drive)
Vehicles with front-wheel drive can be
dolly towed from the front.
To dolly tow the vehicle from the
front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.
3. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
4. Firmly set the parking brake.

Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10292881) - 2017 -
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288 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0173.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0212.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
. Frequently towing a trailer.
. Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service. Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See
Doing Your Own
Service Work 0223.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0228.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0256.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0262.
. Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0239.
Engine Oil Change
Change the engine oil and filter when
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, 12 000 km/7,500 mi,
or at one year, whichever comes first.
If driven under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once a
year and the oil life system must be
reset. Your trained dealer technician
can perform this work. If the engine

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 293
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition. (3)
Or every two years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
(4) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0233.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0241.Special Application
Services
Severe Conditions Requiring
More Frequent Maintenance
.
Public service, military,
or commercial use vehicles to
include the following:
‐Ambulances, police cars and
emergency rescue vehicles.
‐ Civilian vehicles such as light
duty pick-up trucks, SUVs and
passenger cars that are used in
military applications.
‐ Recovery vehicles such as tow
trucks and flatbed single vehicle
carriers or any vehicle that is
consistently used in towing
trailers or other loads.
‐ High use commercial vehicles
such as courier delivery vehicles,
private security patrol vehicles
or any vehicles that operate on
a 24 hour basis.

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312 INDEX
StabiliTrakOFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . 142
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cargo Management System . . . . . . 102
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sunshade Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 206
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158, 303
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 55
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256, 257
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 259
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 258
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Wheel Alignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Tires (cont'd)
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 154