Cadillac XTS manual

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2013 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2013 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and XTS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LL[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 iv Introduction { W ARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . A circle with a slash through it is a[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Introduction v : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote V ehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : T ire Pressure Monitor d : T raction Control/StabiliTrak ® M : Windshield Washer Fluid[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Do[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-3 1. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 1 1 . 2. Electric Parking Brake on page 9 ‑ 26 . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 6 . Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5 ‑ 31 (If Equipped). 3. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 ‑ 1 . T urn Signal Lever . See T urn [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remot[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-5 Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. . T urn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote V ehicle Start on page 2 ‑ 8 . Door Locks T [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-6 In Brief Windows The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ST ART , or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 19 . The power window switches on the driver door control all the windo[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-7 . Press and hold the control upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 5 . Reclining Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback: . T ilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . T ilt the top of the cont[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-8 In Brief Heated and V entilated Seats If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. T o operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/ST ART . Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press C or { to ventilate the dri[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-9 . Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 43 . Passenger Sensing System United States Canada The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other air[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is in the overhead console. T o change the [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-1 1 Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 6 . Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever . T urn the control to the fol[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/W asher With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ST ART , move the lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes. INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more [...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Dual Automatic Climate Control (Base) 1. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 2. Fan Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. Air De[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-14 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control (Uplevel) 1. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated and V entilated Seats (If Equipped) 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Recirculatio[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-15 T ransmission Automatic T ransmission T ap Shift T ap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. T o use T ap Shift, the shift lever must be in M (Manual Mode). V ehicles with this feature have indicators on the steering wheel. The c[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-16 In Brief c : Press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call. S or T : Press to go to the previous or next menu option. y or z : Move SEL up or down to go to the next or previous selection. SEL:[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-17 Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster . It shows the status of many vehicle systems. y or z : Move SEL up or down to go to the previous or next selection. S or T : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the [...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-18 In Brief See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9 ‑ 52 . Rear Vision Camera (RVC) RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the center stack display , when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 ?[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-19 Universal Remote System This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Read the instructions completely before attempting to progr[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-20 In Brief the comfort open position. Press the rear of ~ again to open the sunroof fully . If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort feature is pressed the second time, the sunshade will open fully . Express Close: Press and release the front of ~ to express clos[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 In Brief 1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and infla[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1-22 In Brief changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. T urn the ignition on with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE ENGI[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote V ehicle[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows There is a key inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the driver door and for locking the rear seatbacks so they cannot be folded. See Rear Seats on page 3 ‑ 1 1 . T o remove the key , press the butto[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly , see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See V ehicle Alarm System on page 2 ‑ 16 . On some models, pressing and holding K will open all of the windows. / (Remote Start): For vehicles with this feature, press and release Q and then Imme[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within range of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock but[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats. 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 10 . Insert the v[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 driver door handle; then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT . 2. W ait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGIN[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ST ART button. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the bat[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view . Check local regulations for any requirements. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do no[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if any of the following occur: . The ignition is in any mode other than OFF . . The transmitter is in the vehicle. . The hood is not closed. . The hazard warning fla[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 . Use the key in the driver door . The key cylinder is covered by a cap. Key Cylinder Access 1. Door Handle 2. Cap 3. Slot 4. Key T o access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position. 2. Insert the key (4) into the slot [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch, while the door is open, a chime will [...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Lockout Protection If the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ST ART with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter in the vehicle and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the drive[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors T runk { W ARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon mon[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Use the handle to assist in closing the trunk. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. If the vehicle is ever without power , the trunk area can still be accessed by folding the rear seat: 1. Fold down the rear seatback. See Rear Seats on page 3 ‑[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. V ehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the wind[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 How to Detect a T amper Condition If K is pressed and the horn chirps three times, the alarm was activated while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages on page 5 ‑ 43 . Imm[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows theft-deterrent system and have a new RKE transmitter programmed to the vehicle. It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. T o program addit[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror The vehicle may have a driver exterior automatic dimming mirror that will automatically adjust for the glare of headlamps behind. Memory Mirrors The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats on page 3 ‑[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows { W ARNING Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather . They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stro[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be can[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Operation from Outside the V ehicle The vehicle may be equipped with a remote venting window feature. As you approach the vehicle, press " on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once, then press " again and continue to hol[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Rear Window Sunshade On vehicles with a rear window sunshade, the sunshade switch is on the overhead console. The sunshade only operates with the ignition in ON/RUN/ST ART . T o open the sunshade, press and release the switch. The sunshade will f[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Sunroof For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY , or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 15 and Retained Accessory P[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-3 of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. T ry to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-4 Seats and Restraints The head restraint will fold forward automatically . When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the upright position. Pull the head restraint up and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-5 T o adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-6 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback: . T ilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . T ilt the top of the control forward to raise. { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckle[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Memory Seats If available, the SET , "1," "2," and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and telescoping steering column. These [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-8 Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver seat and/or power tilt and telescoping steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is no[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-9 memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. T ry recalling the memory position again by opening the driver door and pressing K on the RKE transmitter . If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Easy Exit Recall [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-10 Seats and Restraints If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. T o operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/ST ART . Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press C or { to ventilate the driver or passenge[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback On some vehicles, either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-12 Seats and Restraints T o raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place. 2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position. 3[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Rear Heated Seat Buttons with Rear Climate Controls Shown, Base Similar If available, the buttons are on the rear of the center console. With the ignition in ON/RUN/ST ART , press M or L to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback. O[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-15 safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-16 Seats and Restraints . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured, or even kill[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 ‑ 20 . Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4. If equipp[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-18 Seats and Restraints Push down on the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide/ trim up. After the height adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the relea[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-19 There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. T o install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges o[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-20 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is [...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a saf[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-22 Seats and Restraints New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you star[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-23 For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door . For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. E[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-24 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither [...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in th[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-26 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags, for vehicles with an extended wheelbase or vehicles without a factory installed rear seat, are in the ceiling above the front row side windows, for the driver and front outboard passeng[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-27 It depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and whether the object i[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-28 Seats and Restraints For airbag location, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3 ‑ 24 . How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to sev[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-29 The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on the hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. Y ou can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-30 Seats and Restraints Canada The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF , or the symbol for on and off will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on pa[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-31 W ARNING (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat, always move the seat as far back as it will go. It is better [...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-32 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blank[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-33 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers, a laptop, or other electronic devices. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4. Have the person sit upright in t[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-34 Seats and Restraints an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat. { W ARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing s[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-35 deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 29 . If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires a[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-36 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booste[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-37 According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people w[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, th[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-39 W ARNING (Continued) child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-40 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continued) Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. T o reduce the risk of [...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window . Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING A child[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-42 Seats and Restraints Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check with T ransport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office. Securing the Child Within the Child Restrain[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-43 When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in c[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-44 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2). T op T ether Anchor A top tether (3, 4) anchors th[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locations Rear Seat I (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. H (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. T o assist in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor positi[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System { W ARNING If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly . In a crash, the child could be seriously injured o[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-47 but you can install two of them. If you want to do this, install one LA TCH child restraint in the right rear seating position, and install the other one either in the left rear seating position or in the center seating position. If you need to insta[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-48 Seats and Restraints 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor , if equipped. Re[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restrain[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-50 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LA TCH system, see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 43 for how and where to install your child restraint using LA TCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety b[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-51 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor . 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder p[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-52 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 42 . In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing sys[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, th[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 3-54 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo T ie-Downs . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 4-2 Storage Glove Box T o open, touch the button. The glove box has a compact disc player and MP3 connection inside. Armrest Storage Rear Pull the armrest down and pull up on the lever to access the storage area. There are cupholders in the rear armrest. Center Console Storage[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Storage 4-3 Push the cover forward to access. T o close, push the cover again and release. The center console has a storage area in the rear of the console. Press and release the door to access. Push the door to close. There are power outlets under the storage areas. See Power[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 4-4 Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net. See Convenience Net on page 4 ‑ 4 , if equipped. Cargo Management System T o open the cargo management system, push down on the rear of the [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-2 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-43 Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Service V ehicle Messages . . . 5-43 Starting the V ehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-3 c (End Call): Press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call. S or T (Previous or Next): Press to go to the previous or next menu option. y or z (Next or Previous): Move [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-4 Instruments and Controls INT : (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper l[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-5 The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. n L (Windshield W asher): Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wiper[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-6 Instruments and Controls 2. Press Set Date and press + or − to increase or decrease month, day , or year . 3. Press } to go back to the previous menu. T o set the clock display: 1. Press the SETTINGS screen button and press T ime and Date. 2. Press Clock Display and pres[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-7 The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet. If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the pow[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-8 Instruments and Controls When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. W aiting to do repairs can be costly and even [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-10 Instruments and Controls English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced. Simple Configuration The Simple configuration has one interactive display zone in the [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-12 Instruments and Controls Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. T o change the cluster configuration: 1. Find the Settings page in one of the interactive disp[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-13 uplevel cluster . See “ Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster ” earlier in this section. Open Source Software: Press SEL while Open Source Software is highlighted to display open source software information. Speedometer The speedometer shows the [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-14 Instruments and Controls Uplevel Balanced Configuration, Performance Similar Uplevel Simple and Enhanced Configurations When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side o[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge Metric Base Level English Base Level Uplevel Balanced Configuration This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the [...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-16 Instruments and Controls on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger Safety Bel[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-17 W ARNING (Continued) without a crash. T o help avoid injury , have the vehicle serviced right away . If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5 ?[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-18 Instruments and Controls W ARNING (Continued) have the vehicle serviced right away . See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 ‑ 16 for more information, including important safety information. Charging System Light On some vehicles the charging system light comes on briefl[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly . This could lead to costly repairs that might [...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-20 Instruments and Controls stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear , misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand us[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Brake System W arning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-22 Instruments and Controls vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster , this light may not come on when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If this light stays on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-23 the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal, this light will change to amber and flash. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9 ‑ 53 . V ehicle Ahead Indicator For vehicles with the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system, thi[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-24 Instruments and Controls See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 28 and StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 29 . T raction Control System (TCS)/StabiliT rak ® Light The StabiliT rak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-26 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel W arning Light This light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster , this light is in the display area and may not come on whe[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light This light should come on briefly as the vehicle is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster , this light is in the display area a[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-28 Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Light For vehicles equipped with this light, it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See Door Ajar Messages on page 5 ‑ 36 for more information. Information Di[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-29 4. Press SEL while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it. DIC Information Displays The following is the list of all possible DIC information displays. Some of the info[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-30 Instruments and Controls Timer: This display can be used as a timer . T o start the timer , press SEL while this display is active. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. T o stop the timer , press SEL briefly while this [...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 9/10/12 Instruments and Controls 5-31 the Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 9 . Tire Pressure: The T ire Pressure display shows the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per squa[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-32 Instruments and Controls . Gap Adjust . Upcoming Maneuver from OnBoard Navigation . Upcoming Maneuver from OnStar . Incoming Call When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading is continually displayed, except when an imminent navigation maneuver is being shown. The current[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Metric English Audio/Phone View: This displays the speed view along with audio/ phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls will be displayed. Metric English Navigation View: This displays the speed view along wit[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-34 Instruments and Controls The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display . This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to rem[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Battery V oltage and Charging Messages BA TTERY SA VER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle tha[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE P ARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. T ake the vehicle to your dealer for service. Compass Messages Dashes may be displayed if the vehicle temporarily loses communication with the Global[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-37 TRUNK OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely . Engine Cooling System Messages A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the nor[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-38 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low . Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this message remains on, take the vehicle to your[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-39 NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE This message displays when leaving the vehicle with the RKE transmitter still inside. REPLACE BA TTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message dis[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-40 Instruments and Controls This setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the "Alert" setting, but braking is less likely to occur . See Active[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Assistance System when they are temporarily unavailable. The system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions: . The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow , ice, and slush. Clean the entire [...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-42 Instruments and Controls (SBZA) and Rear Cross T raffic Alert (RCT A) features will not work. T ake the vehicle to your dealer . SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM UNA V AILABLE This message indicates that Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traff ic Alert (RCT A) are disable[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. T ake the vehicle to your dealer for service. Security Messages THEFT A TTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condi[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-44 Instruments and Controls This message also displays LEFT FRONT , RIGHT FRONT , LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5 ‑ 25 . If a tire pressure message [...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-45 V ehicle Speed Messages SELECTED SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See "Speed Warning" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 28 . W asher Fluid Messages W [...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-46 Instruments and Controls Climate and Air Quality Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following may be displayed: . Auto Fan Max Speed . Air Quality Sensor . Auto Compartment Zone T emp . Auto Cooled Seats . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog Auto Fan Max Speed This[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-47 . Go Notifier . Side Blind Zone Alert Alert T ype This feature will set crash alerts to beeps or seat vibrations. This setting affects all crash alerts including Forward Collision, Lane Departure W arning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Parking Assist,[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-48 Instruments and Controls Easy Exit Options This allows the Easy Exit Options feature to be turned on or off. Press Easy Exit Options. Press to select Off or On. Press 0 to go back to the last menu. Chime V olume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press [...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Press Exit Lighting. Press to select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds. Press 0 to go back to the last menu. Auto High Beam This allows the Auto High Beam to be turned on or off. Press Auto High Beam. Press to select Off or On. On some [...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-50 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter . Press Remote Lock Feedback. Press to select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only , or Horn Only . Press 0 to go back to [...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Universal Remote System Programming [...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-52 Instruments and Controls Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www .homelink.com. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure [...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Instruments and Controls 5-53 “ Learn ” or “ Smart ” Button 4. After Steps 1 – 3 have been completed, locate the “ Learn ” or “ Smart ” button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). The name and color of the button may vary b[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 5-54 Instruments and Controls rapidly . Proceed with Step 3 under “ Programming the Universal Remote System ” to complete. Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least half o[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 6-2 Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (Parking Lamps): T urns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps . T aillamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights 2 (Headl[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Lighting 6-3 . The automatic high-beam system can be disabled by the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pass feature. If this happens, the high/low-beam changer must be activated two times within five seconds to reactivate the automatic high-beam system. The instrument clus[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 6-4 Lighting Flash-to-Pass T o flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever toward you, and release. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lam[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Lighting 6-5 Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature. Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) For vehicles with uplevel headlamps, the AFL system adjusts the headlamps to provide greater road illumination in various driving conditions. T o enable AFL, set the [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 6-6 Lighting T urn and Lane-Change Signals Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Lighting 6-7 The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting. The instrument panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted. Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on when any door is ope[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 6-8 Lighting Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamp, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Lighting 6-9 Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery . If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time. Exteri[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 6-10 Lighting 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction Infotainment See the separate infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 7-2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 8-2 Climate Controls 8. Recirculation Climate T ouch Screen Controls 1. Outside T emperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger T emperature Displays 3. Fan Control 4. SYNC TEMP (Synchronized T emperature) 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) 6. Climate Control Selection (Application T[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Climate Controls 8-3 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort. T o improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster , recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather . The recirculation[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 8-4 Climate Controls [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. - (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. 0 (Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly . Air is directed to the windshield. Pre[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Climate Controls 8-5 turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously . The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “ Climate and Air Quality ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 45 . When Auto Rear Defo[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 8-6 Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) For vehicles with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. 1. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 2. Fan Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. Air Delivery Mode Control 5. OFF (F[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Climate Controls 8-7 light will not come on. Press @ to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air . English units can be changed to metric units through the instrument cluster . See “ Settings ” under Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 9 . OFF (Fan): Press t[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 8-8 Climate Controls Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster . Automati[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Climate Controls 8-9 Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio's ability to pick up stat[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate T ouch Screen Controls 1. Outside T emperature Display 2. Rear Climate T emperature Control 3. SYNC (Synchronized T emperatures) 4. REAR O (On/Off) 5. Rear AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Front (Front Climate Control T ouch Screen) 7. Rear Con[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Climate Controls 8-1 1 Y / / Y (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press the desired mode button on the touch screen or the MODE button on the rear faceplate to change the direction of the airflow in the rear seating area. M or L (Heated Rear Seats, If Equipped): Press M or L to h[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 8-12 Climate Controls Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow , or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-56 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-56 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-56 Fuel [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-3 { W ARNING T aking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the CUE manual for more information on using the CUE system, if equipped. Defensive Driving Def[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-4 Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-5 Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edg[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-6 Driving and Operating Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-7 . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. . Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-8 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less traction. T ry not to break the fragile tracti[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continued) to the highest setting. See “ Climate Control Systems ” in the Index. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9 ‑ 21 . Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be caref[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-10 Driving and Operating V ehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry . This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. T wo labels on the veh[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 pressures (4). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 ‑ 34 and Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 41 . There is also important loading information on the Certification label. It tells you the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Example 2 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Exa[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers , and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Label Example A vehicle-specific Certification label, found on the vehicle center pillar (B-pil[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-14 Driving and Operating { W ARNING Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possible. T ry to spread the weight evenly . . Ne[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-15 above 1 10 km/h (68 mph) should be limited to five minutes per use. . A void making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-16 Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do n[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-17 The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in Service Only Mode. Push the button again to turn the vehicle off. Starting the Engine Move the shift lev[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-18 Driving and Operating Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the ST ART button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor , and drain the battery . Wait at least 15 seconds between each try , to let the cra[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-19 W ARNING (Continued) overheat and cause a fire. Y ou could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 1 10-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 am[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-20 Driving and Operating W ARNING (Continued) Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level [...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-21 If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-22 Driving and Operating Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park on page 9 ‑ 19 and Engine Exha[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-23 lever button pressed before shifting from P (Park) when the ignition is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever , then push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then pr[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-24 Driving and Operating In M (Manual Mode) the transmission will shift as an automatic until the T ap Shift controls are used. T ap Shift activates driver manual gear selection. See Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 24 for more information. Manual Mode T ap Shift T ap Shift allows[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-25 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself. A mome[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-26 Driving and Operating Electric Parking Brake The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). The switch for the EPB is on the left side of the instrument panel. The EPB can always be activated, even if the ignition is off. T o prevent draining the battery , avoid repeat[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-27 parking brake by the EPB system may take longer than normal when this light is on. Continue to hold the switch until the parking brake status light remains on. If the parking brake warning light is on, see your dealer . Adaptive Cruise Control (if e[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-28 Driving and Operating stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brak[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-29 The TCS/StabiliTrak light flashes when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. The TCS/StabiliTrak light comes on and the appropriate message will be displayed in the DIC if there is a problem with the traction control system. When the T[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 9/10/12 9-30 Driving and Operating traveling. StabiliT rak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the direction which you are steering. When the system activates, this warning light flashes in the instrument cluster .[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-31 Magnetic Ride Control The Magnetic Ride Control monitors the suspension system. Based on road conditions, steering wheel angle, and vehicle speed, the system automatically adjusts to provide the best handling while providing a smooth ride. The T our[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-32 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is not used for several weeks, the rear of the vehicle may look low . When the engine is started, the vehicle will return to the proper height. If a weight-distributing hitch is being used, it is recommended to allow the shocks to inf[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-33 +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press the control up briefly to resume to a previously set speed or to increase vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated. T o increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the first detent. T o increase[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-34 Driving and Operating The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. See Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 9 . The increment value used depends on the units displayed. Reducing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-35 cruise control. ACC uses camera and radar sensors. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If a vehicle[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-36 Driving and Operating ] (On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off. +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press the control up briefly to resume the previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. T o increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to [...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-37 The ACC indicator displays on the instrument cluster and Head-Up Display (HUD). When ACC is active, the indicator will be lit. Be mindful of speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when selecting the set speed. Resuming a Se[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-38 Driving and Operating . Press and hold SET – down until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. . T o decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments, press SET − down to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower . .[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-39 sound from the front, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. See “ Collision/Detection Systems ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 45 . See Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 3 . Approaching and Following a V ehicl[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-40 Driving and Operating Notification to Resume ACC ACC will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. If the vehicle ahead has driven away and ACC has not resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol will flash as a reminder [...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-41 W ARNING (Continued) accelerates up to the set speed, especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit ramps. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle or crash. Do not use ACC while driving on an entrance or exit ramp. Always be ready to u[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-42 Driving and Operating Other V ehicle Lane Changes ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane. The brakes may need to be manually applied. Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When T owing a T railer Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills or when to[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-43 Driver Assistance Systems This vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving, backing, and parking. Read this entire section before using these systems. { W ARNING Do not rely on the Driver A[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-44 Driving and Operating When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display . The previous screen displays when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) after a short delay . T o cancel the del[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-45 display on the RVC screen to warn of traffic coming from either direction. This system detects objects coming from up to 30 m (98 ft) from the left or right side of the vehicle. When an object is detected, either three beeps sound from the left or r[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-46 Driving and Operating The Backing Warning System will beep once from the rear when an object is first detected, or pulse twice on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat. When the system detects a potential crash, beeps will be heard from the rear , or five pulses will be fe[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-47 { W ARNING There may be instances where unexpected or undesired automatic braking occurs. If this happens, either press the brake pedal or firmly press the accelerator pedal to release the brakes from the Rear Automatic Braking system. Check the RVC[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-48 Driving and Operating vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 1 10 m (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 34 . { W ARNING FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brak[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-49 Collision Alert With Head-Up Display Without Head-Up Display When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly , the red lights, or the collision alert symbol on the HUD, will flash on the windshield. Either eight beeps will sound from the fr[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-50 Driving and Operating weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Changing the FCA timing setting automatically changes the following gap setting (Far , Medium, or[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-51 { W ARNING ACP is an emergency crash preparation feature and is not designed to avoid crashes. Do not rely on ACP to brake the vehicle. ACP may not: . Respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians, or animals. . Detect a vehicle ahead on winding or hilly[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-52 Driving and Operating { W ARNING Using the Automatic Collision Preparation System while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and crash. T urn the system off when towing a trailer . Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If available, the Side Blind Zone [...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-53 When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror SBZA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating. When the vehicle is moving forward, the left- or right-side mirror display will light up if a vehicle is detected in that blind [...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-54 Driving and Operating to detect the lane markings. It only operates at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater . When the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking, the LDW indicator will flash and either three beeps will be sounded from the left or right side, or three Safe[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-55 be sounded from the left or right side or the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three times on either the left or right side of the seat, depending on the lane departure direction. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the LDW symbol does not[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-56 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher . If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gas[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-57 emission control system to work properly . In most cases, nothing should have to be added to the fuel. However , some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. T o help k[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-58 Driving and Operating W ARNING (Continued) . Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. . Do not leave the fuel pump unattended. . Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. . F[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-59 { W ARNING Attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel spillage and damage the capless fuel system. This could cause a fire and you or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. 3. Remove and clean the fu[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-60 Driving and Operating . Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, or other parts. . Then during the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. . V[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-61 Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer . The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of [...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-62 Driving and Operating W ARNING (Continued) People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn t[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Driving and Operating 9-63 tongue weight the vehicle can carry . See “ Weight of the Trailer T ongue ” later in this section. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight o[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 9-64 Driving and Operating T owing Equipment Hitches Use the correct hitch equipment. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance. . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a fr[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 T ire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 When It I[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-4 V ehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle on page 3 ‑ 34 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Mainten[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-6 V ehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 10 . 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover). See Power Steering Fluid on page 10 ‑ 16 . 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 6 . 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine O[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-7 . Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “ Checking Engine Oil ” and “ When to Add Engine Oil ” in this section. . Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 9 . . Alw[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-8 V ehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 13 . Specification Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1 ® a[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-9 into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water . Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter . This is[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-10 V ehicle Care Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. T urn the ignition on with the engine o[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 2. Remove the seven screws on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 3. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 4. Pull out the filter . 5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter . 6. Reverse Steps 2 – 4 to reinstall the fil[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-12 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-13 . Helps keep the proper engine temperature. Notice: If improper coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be damaged. T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling p[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-14 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. W ait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. T[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-15 Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, the fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Running the engine without coolant may cause damag[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-16 V ehicle Care If the warning continues, pull over , stop, and park the vehicle right away . If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. Also, see “ Overheated[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-17 6. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The fluid level should be between MIN and MAX on the dipstick. What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 13 . Always use t[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-18 V ehicle Care The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly . { W ARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear w[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-19 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear . When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-20 V ehicle Care spill brake fluid on the vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately . Battery Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 5 for battery location. { W ARNI[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-21 3. T ry to start the engine in each gear . The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-22 V ehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 . It is a good idea to clean the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis. When worn, or cleaning is ineffective, replace th[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-23 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary , see your dealer . Bulb Replacement For the proper type[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-24 V ehicle Care 2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight out of the lamp assembly (2). 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. 5. Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise. License Plate Lamp[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-25 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up Lamp 921 (W16W) License Plate Lamp W5W LL For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer . Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect ag[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-26 V ehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. T o check a fuse, look at the silver-co[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-27 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. J-Case Fuses Usage 6 Wiper 12 Starter J-Case Fuses Usage 21 Rear Power Windows 22 Sunroof 24 Front Power Windows J-Case Fuses Usage 25 Retained Accessory Power 26 Antilock B[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-28 V ehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage 3 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 5 Engine Control Module Run/Crank 8 Ignition Coils — Even (Six Cylinder Engine) 9 Ignition Coils — Odd (Six Cylinder Engine) 10 Engine Control Module — Switched Battery (from Engine Control Module[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-29 Mini Fuses Usage 50 Left High Intensity Discharge Headlamp 51 Horn 52 Cluster Run/Crank 53 Run/Crank for Inside Rearview Mirror , Rear Vision Camera 54 Run/Crank for Heating, V entilation, and Air Conditioning 55 Outside Rearview Mirror , Universal Garage [...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-30 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. T o access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling down at the top. Press in on the sides of the door to release it from the i[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-31 Fuses Usage 14 Diagnostic Link Connector 15 Airbag 16 Glove Box 17 Heater V entilation Air Conditioning Controller 18 Pre-Fuse for Fuses 1, 4, and 5 19 Electronic Steering Column Lock 20 Automatic Occupant Sensing 21 Spare 22 Steering Wheel Controls/Backli[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-32 V ehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover . The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuse Number Usage F01 Not Used F02 Not Used F03 Not Used Fuse N[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-33 Fuse Number Usage F08 Front Courtesy Lamps F09 Not Used F10 Not Used F1 1 Not Used F12 Not Used F13 Not Used F14 Not Used F15 Not Used F16 Not Used F17 Not Used F18 Semi-active Damping System F19 Universal Garage Door Opener/Rain, Light and Humidity Sensor[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-34 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-35 See Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation on page 10 ‑ 43 for inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed driving. All-Season Tires This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road s[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-36 V ehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of le[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-37 performance factors: treadwear , traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 ‑ 52 . (7) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to sup[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-38 V ehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (1) Passenger (P-M[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-39 steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : A rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other rei[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-40 V ehicle Care Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating : The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. [...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-41 of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 ‑ 49 . UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards) : A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, tempera[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-42 V ehicle Care load carrying capacity . See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 10 . How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry . When to Check Check your tires once a month or[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-43 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation { W ARNING Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher , puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cause sudden tire failure. Y ou could have a cra[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-44 V ehicle Care As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly , when the low tire pressure [...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-45 sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster [...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-46 V ehicle Care TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the re[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-47 using a TPMS relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear . See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool. There are two minutes to match the first tire/[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-48 V ehicle Care Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. . Ther[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-49 Tire Pressure on page 9 ‑ 10 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 10 . Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 ‑ 44 . Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “ Wheel Nut T orque ” under[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-50 V ehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six years, regardless of tread wear . The tire manufacturer date is the last four digits of the DOT T ire Identification Number (TIN) which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall. The first two digits represent the week (0[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-51 Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V , W , Y and ZR speed rated tires. Never exceed the winter tire's maximum speed capability when using winter tires with a lower speed rating. { W ARNI[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-52 V ehicle Care may be affected. If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the performance of these systems can also be affected. { W ARNING If different sized wheel[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-53 graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however , and may depart significantly from the norm due to variati[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-54 V ehicle Care road, the tires and wheels might 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 nuts sh[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-55 W ARNING (Continued) parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle's tire size combination and road conditions. Follow tha[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-56 V ehicle Care W ARNING (Continued) changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire. If a tire goes flat,[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-57 The following information explains how to repair or change a tire. Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon mono[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-58 V ehicle Care The kit includes: 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) 2. On/Off Button 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Pressure Deflation Button 5. T ire Sealant Canister 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug Tire Sealant Read and follow the saf[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-59 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to T emporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) 2. On/Off Button 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Pressure Deflation Butto[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-60 V ehicle Care Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 ‑ 64 . 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) and the power plug (8).[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-61 the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve. See Roadside Service on page 13 ‑ 5 . 1 1. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air un[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-62 V ehicle Care 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (5) and sealant/air hose (6) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace with a new canister assembly available from your dealer . 23. After temporarily sealing the [...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-63 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto the tire va[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-64 V ehicle Care 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Removal and [...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-65 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools 1. Retainer Nut 2. Jack 3. Wrench 4. T ow Hook (If Equipped) 5. Fastener T o access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the spare tire cover . 3. T urn the retainer nut counterclockwise an[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-66 V ehicle Care 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { W[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-67 9. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground. 10. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 1 1. Remove the flat tire. { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a [...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-68 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. T ighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 15. Lower the [...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-69 17. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment o[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-70 V ehicle Care Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only . The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is reco[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-71 Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 ‑ 20 . If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely . { W AR[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-72 V ehicle Care These posts are used instead of a direct connection to the battery . 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative ground for jump starting. If[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-73 { W ARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump start remote positive (+) post for the discharged battery . [...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-74 V ehicle Care Recreational V ehicle T owing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing th[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-75 V ehicles with front-wheel drive can be dolly towed from the front. Use the following procedure 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 th[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-76 V ehicle Care Appearance Care Exterior Care W ashing the V ehicle T o preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-77 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary . For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean. A coating of wax, rubbed[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-78 V ehicle Care and dust. Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure. Notice: T o avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Use only app[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-79 Interior Care T o prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior . Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehi[...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-80 V ehicle Care Notice: Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog. Speaker Covers V acuum around a speaker cover gently , so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild s[...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 V ehicle Care 10-81 Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that could scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean. Never use window cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand wash the microfi[...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 10-82 V ehicle Care Floor Mats { W ARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury . Ma[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades. Notice: Damage caused by improper maintenance can lead to costly [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Y our vehicle comes with the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or 80 000 km (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. Cadilla[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance for more than a year . The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Y our trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , service the v[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear , cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required. . Check t[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/52,500mi 96000km/60,000mi 108000km/67,500mi 120000[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality , or [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/52,500mi 96000km/60,000mi 108000km/67,500mi 120000km/75,000mi 132000km/82,500mi[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality , or [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. T o maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is recommended tha[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi ‐ point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed. Lamps Properly working headlam[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance 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 . . Y our dealer ha[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blen[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance 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 22753242 A3176C Engine Oil Filter 89017[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Servic[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more informatio[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Drive Belt Routing[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, call the Canad[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charg[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 13-4 Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gm.ca 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-3830 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Service: 1-80[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Customer Information 13-5 Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada) cadillacowner .ca T ake a trip to the Cadillac Owner Centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Use the V ehicle T ools section. . Access third party enthusiast sites and social media networks. . Locate owne[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 13-6 Customer Information . Odometer reading, V ehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage Services are provided up to 6 years/ 1 10 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the veh[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Customer Information 13-7 A dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30-mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. Each technician travels with a specially[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 13-8 Customer Information If your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same-day repair . Courtesy T ransportation Program T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating d[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Customer Information 13-9 Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 13-10 Customer Information corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New V ehicle Limited W arranty , and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty . Repair Facility G[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Customer Information 13-1 1 . V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). . Insurance company and policy number . . General description of the damage to the other vehicle. Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “ Collision Parts ” earlier in[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 13-12 Customer Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only . RET AIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Curr[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Customer Information 13-13 T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www .safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. W ashington, D.C. 20590 Y ou can also obt[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 13-14 Customer Information V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 Customer Information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or , as required by law . Data that GM col[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Connections . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 14-2 OnStar . Get help for an emergency . . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. OnStar Services Emergency With Automatic Crash Response, the built-in system can automatically connect to help in most crashes, even if [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push = . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Do you want to cancel directions? ” 2. Say “ Y es. ” System responds: “ OK, request com[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 14-4 OnStar Connections OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. See www .onstar .com for coverage maps. Hands-Free Calling 1. Push = . System[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry smartphone to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure; to start the vehicle (if equipped) or unlock it; or to connect to an OnStar Advisor . For OnStar R[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 14-6 OnStar network capacity , reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. OnStar service may not work if[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 OnStar 14-7 manufacturer of the vehicle furnishes detailed warranty information. Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in French or Spanish. Push Q and ask an Advisor . Advisors can speak French or Spanish. Potential Issues Some OnStar services are disabled after [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 14-8 OnStar Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www .onstar .com. Privacy-sensitive users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured. Third parties may unlaw[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 OnStar 14-9 Johnny Lee, Onno van der Linden, Igor Mandrichenko, Steve P . Miller , Sergio Monesi, Keith Owens, George Petrov , Greg Roelofs, Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury , Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, Christian Spieler , Cosmin Truta, Antoine V erheijen, Paul von Behren, [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 14-10 OnStar 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Active Emergency Braking System . . . . . . . . 1-18, 9-50 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . 9-34 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 V oltage and Charging [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 INDEX i-3 Compact Spare T ire . . . . . . . . . . 10-69 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Connections OnStar ® . . . . [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 i-4 INDEX Driving (cont'd) V ehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1, 8-6 E Electric [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 INDEX i-5 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47 Front Seats Heated and V entilated . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 Economy Driving[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 i-6 INDEX Heated and V entilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 High-Speed [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 INDEX i-7 Lighting Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 i-8 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Service V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Starting the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 T ire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 T ransmission . . . [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 INDEX i-9 Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-29 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Personalization V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 Power[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 i-10 INDEX Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Rotation, T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Running the V ehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 INDEX i-1 1 Start V ehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Starting the V ehicle Messsages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 i-12 INDEX T owing (cont'd) Recreational V ehicle . . . . . . . . 10-74 T railer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62 V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 T raction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . 9-28 Control System (TCS)/ Stabil[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 INDEX i-13 When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-42 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 Power . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12 i-14 INDEX 2 NOTES[...]