hood release CADILLAC XTS 2018 Owner's Manual

Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11354412) -
2018 - crc - 11/16/17
IN BRIEF 7
1.Air Vents 0166.
2. Electric Parking Brake 0191.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0156.
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0139 (If
Equipped).
3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0152.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0155.
4. Instrument Cluster 0118.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0136.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0111.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0155.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 219.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0220.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0193.
7. Infotainment 0159. 8. Glove Box Button. See
Glove Box
0 107.
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0207.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0207.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0160.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 62 (If Equipped).
10. Instrument Panel Storage 0106 (If
Equipped).
Wireless Charging Pad (If
Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 0115.
11. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0188.
12. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0181.
13. Steering Wheel Controls 0111.
14. Horn 0111. 15.
Steering Wheel Adjustment 0111.
16. Cruise Control 0196.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0198 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0213 (If Equipped).
Phone Button. See “Steering
Wheel Controls ”in the
infotainment manual.
Heated Steering Wheel 0111 (If
Equipped).
17. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0128.
18. Hood Release. See Hood0235.
19. Instrument Panel Storage 0106.

Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11354412) -
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42 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency
trunk release handle on the trunk lid.
This handle will glow following
exposure to light. Pull the release
handle to open the trunk from the
inside.
After use, return to the stored
position.Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
The indicator light, on the instrument
panel near the windshield, indicates
the status of the system.
Off :Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during
the delay to arm the system. Fast Flash :
Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the trunk is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the trunk and the hood.
Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
. Use the Keyless Access
system.
. With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm
system is operating. Pressing
Q
on the RKE transmitter a second
time will bypass the 30-second
delay and immediately arm the
alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm
if the doors are locked with the key.

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VEHICLE CARE 235
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records0329.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage to
vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with
this symbol on it. It is inside the
vehicle on the lower side of the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle to
find the secondary hood release
handle. The handle is under the
front edge of the hood near the
center. Push the handle to the
right and at the same time raise
the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all
the filler caps are on properly. Then
bring the hood from full open to
within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed
position, pause, then push the front
center of the hood with a swift, firm
motion to fully close the hood.

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256 VEHICLE CARE
For proper windshield wiper blade
length and type, seeMaintenance
Replacement Parts 0327.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper blade
is installed could damage the
windshield. Any damage that occurs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not allow the wiper
arm to touch the windshield.
To replace the wiper blade: 1. Pull the wiper assembly away from the windshield.
2. Lift up on the latch in the middle
of the wiper blade where the
wiper arm attaches.
3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the
windshield far enough to release
it from the J-hooked end of the
wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement.
Windshield Replacement
HUD System
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. If the windshield must be
replaced, get one that is designed for
HUD or the HUD image may look out
of focus.
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced
and the vehicle is equipped with a
front camera sensor for the Driver
Assistance Systems, a GM
replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement
windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
proper alignment. If it is not, these
systems may not work properly, they
may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for
proper windshield replacement.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting
and holding open the hood/trunk/
liftgate system in full open position.

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326 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) Hydraulic Apply Fluid GM Hydraulic Fluid (GM Part No. 88901975, in Canada 88901976).
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See
Cooling System 0245.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 is recommended. See Engine Oil0240.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19299819).
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle (Non-Limited-Slip Differential) Rear Differential non-LSD Fluid (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678).