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Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12032610) -
2019 - crc - 8/22/18
VEHICLE CARE 315
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on the vehicle may
damage the paint finish and/or
tires. When applying a tire dressing,
always wipe off any overspray from
all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Wheel Trim
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap
and water to clean the wheels. After
rinsing thoroughly with clean water,
dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and chrome wheel
trim may be damaged if the vehicle
is not washed after driving on roads
that have been sprayed with(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
magnesium chloride or calcium
chloride. These are used on roads
for conditions such as dust and ice.
Always wash the chrome with soap
and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage on wheels
and wheel trim, do not use strong
soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes,
cleaners, or brushes. Use only GM
approved cleaners. Do not drive the
vehicle through an automatic car
wash that uses silicone carbide tire/
wheel cleaning brushes. Damage
could occur and the repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect drum brake linings/
shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect all
other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension,
and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of
wear at least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood
hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel
fuel door hinges, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak.

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is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since
the last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life System0246.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This
service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the following
services. See Tire Rotation0285.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system.
See Engine Oil 0244 and Engine Oil
Life System 0246. .
Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0250.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0256.
. Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0279.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0285.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0248.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0312.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
loose or missing parts, or signs of
wear at least once a year. See
Exterior Care 0312.
. Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. .
Visually inspect halfshafts and
drive shafts for excessive wear,
lubricant leaks, and/or damage
including: tube dents or cracks,
constant velocity joint or universal
joint looseness, cracked or missing
boots, loose or missing boot
clamps, center bearing excessive
looseness, loose or missing
fasteners, and axle seal leaks.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 075.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for loose
or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0312.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0259.

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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 0250.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0244.
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 19353127).
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).

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INDEX 367
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 133
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 235
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 265
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 268
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 240
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 128
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Overheated Protection
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Engine Oil
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 156
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 161
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 158
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Flat Tire (cont'd)
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 247
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 219
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 138
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

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PowerDoor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 188
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 74
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 350
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 345
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237, 258, 306, Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 349
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Rear Axle
Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 168 Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . 68
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 211
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 310
Reimbursement Program, GM
Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Replacing LATCH System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Ride Control Systems
Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 338
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

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Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd)U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 345
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Seats Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . . 63
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . 57
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . 56
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Securing Child Restraints . . . . .102, 104
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Security (cont'd)
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 336
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 345
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 221
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 158
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Special Application Services . . . . . . . 328 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 337
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Cargo Management System . . . . . . 111
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48