wheel CADILLAC XTS 2018 Owners Manual

Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11354412) -
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324 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they
light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway
while braking, longer stopping
distance, or uneven tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, or damage,
and can advise when service is
needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel, and
can reduce the risk of tire failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread
or sidewall; or a bulge or split in
the tire.
. 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 0311 and
Exterior Care 0307.
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.

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 327
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Rear Differential LSD Fluid (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). Add Limited Slip Additive (GM Part No. 88900330, in Canada 00992694).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084, in Canada 19256085). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.6L (LF3) 22989313 A3180C
3.6L (LFX) 20972655 A3175C
Engine Oil Filter
3.6L (LF3) 19330000 PF63E
3.6L (LFX) 19330000 PF63E
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13356914 CF184

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TECHNICAL DATA 331
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 3.6L (LF3) 9.8 L 10.4 qt
3.6L (LFX) 7.1 L 7.5 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L (LF3) 6.6 L 7.0 qt
3.6L (LFX) 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank
Front-Wheel Drive 70.0 L 18.5 gal
All-Wheel Drive 74.0 L 19.5 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y110 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION 337
Online Owner Center
Online Owner Experience (U.S.)
my.cadillac.com
The Cadillac online owner experience
allows interaction with Cadillac and
keeps important vehicle-specific
information in one place.
Membership Benefits
E:Download owner’s manuals and
view vehicle-specific how-to videos.
G: View maintenance schedules,
alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle
diagnostic information. Schedule
service appointments.
I: View printable dealer-recorded
service records and self-recorded
service records.
D: Select a dealer and view
locations, maps, phone numbers, and
hours.
r: Track your vehicle’s warranty
information.
J: View active recalls or search by
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
0 330.
H:View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite
radio (if equipped), and OnStar
account information.
F: Chat with online help
representatives.
See my.cadillac.com to register your
vehicle.
Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada)
cadillacowner.ca
Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre:
. Chat live with online help
representatives.
. Locate owner resources such as
lease-end, financing, and warranty
information.
. Retrieve favorite articles, quizzes,
tips, and multimedia galleries
organized into the Featured
Articles and Auto Care Sections.
. Download owner’s manuals. .
Find Cadillac-recommended
maintenance services.
GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program
This program is available to qualified
applicants for cost reimbursement, up
to certain limits, of eligible
aftermarket adaptive equipment
required for the vehicle, such as hand
controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift
for the vehicle.
To learn about the GM Mobility
program, see www.gmmobility.com or
call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.

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358 INDEX
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 234
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 230
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 243
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 165
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 79
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . 81
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 79
What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 126
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 217
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190, 254
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 191 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Armrest
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 213
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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360 INDEX
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
CompartmentsStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . 288
Connections OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Control Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 124
Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 165
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Cover Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Cruise Control (cont'd)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 336
Customer Information Service Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 3
Data CollectionInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 154
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Diagnostics OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Door (cont'd)
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 333
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190, 254
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 206
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 174
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

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362 INDEX
FusesEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 260
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 263
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Gauges
Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 124
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 124
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 315
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 155
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 153
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 165
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 174
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 69
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160, 165
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 301

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366 INDEX
Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd)U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 340
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Seats Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . . 62
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . 57
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . 56
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Securing Child Restraints . . . . .100, 102
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Security (cont'd)
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 330
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 340
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 217
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 155 Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Special Application Services . . . . . . . 322
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 331
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cargo Management System . . . . . . 109
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

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INDEX 367
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SunshadeRear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 213
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 346
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 336
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 58
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Tires (cont'd)
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274, 276
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 277
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 276
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 288
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 272
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 284
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Towing (cont'd)
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 155
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 284
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 148 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11354412) -
2018 - crc - 11/16/17
368 INDEX
V
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 330
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning (cont'd)
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 285
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 281
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 93
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 255
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115