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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2015 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 Maintenan[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2015 Cadillac XTS Owner Manual M Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75 T owing the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-78 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Information . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 Emblem, and XTS are trademarks and/or service ma[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 iv Introduction Danger , W arnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { Danger Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will resu[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Introduction v 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LA TCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote V ehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : T ire Pressure [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 ehi[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-3 1. Air V ents on page 8-8 . 2. Electric Parking Brake on page 9-27 . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-6 . Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-32 (If Equipped). 3. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 . T urn Signal Lever [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-4 In Brief 14. Horn on page 5-3 . 15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2 . 16. ENGINE ST ART/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions on page 9-15 . 17. Shift Lever . See Automatic T ransmission on page 9-23 . 18. Instrument Panel Storage on pag[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-5 Remote V ehicle Start If equipped with remote start, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the V ehicle 1. Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter . 2. Immediately press and hold / for at least four se[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-6 In Brief unlock it. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2 . T runk T o open the trunk, press | from inside the vehicle or press X twice quickly on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , or press the touch pad on[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-7 Seat Adjustment Power Seats Base Shown, Uplevel Similar 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 o[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-8 In Brief Uplevel Seat Adjustment Uplevel Seat Control 1. Feature Select 2. Up 3. Rearward 4. Down 5. Forward If equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features. . Move Feature Select (1) to display seat adjustments on th[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-9 Memory Features Driver Buttons Shown, Passenger Buttons Similar If equipped, the SET , "1," "2," and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door and front passenger door are used to manually save and recall memory sett[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-10 In Brief Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest s[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-1 1 passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-31 . The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-17 . Mirror[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-12 In Brief Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is in the overhead console. T o change the dome lamp settings, press: OFF: Turns the lamp of f, even when a door is open. DOOR: The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened. ON:[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever . T urn the control to the following positions: O : T urns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. T urn to O ag[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control Buttons 1. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Dri[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-15 See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8-6 (if equipped). T ransmission Automatic T ransmission T ap Shift T ap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic tra[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-16 In Brief Cruise Control J : Press to turn the system on and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when turned on. +RES: If there is a set speed in memory , press the control up briefly to resume to that speed or press [...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-17 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator , V , when a vehicle is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you fol[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-18 In Brief Rear Cross T raffic Alert (RCT A) System If equipped, the RCT A system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen to warn of traf fic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-19 Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle has three accessory power outlets: . Inside the front storage area below the climate control[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-20 In Brief 1. ~ Sunroof Switch 2. Q Sunshade Switch Sunroof Switch V ent Feature: Press and hold the front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press and hold the rear of ~ to close th[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 In Brief 1-21 . T o turn off both traction control and StabiliT rak, press and hold the g button on the center stack, until i and g come on in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messag[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1-22 In Brief 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 ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, t[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 3-13 . T o rem[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter . Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows / (Remote Start): If equipped, press and release Q and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter . See Remote V ehicle Start [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 d[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray . 2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area between the driver and front pas[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Programming without a Recognized T ransmitter If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not available in Canada. This pr[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on the transmitter . T o program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4 – 6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter . Do not u[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performanc[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 . There is an emission control system malfunction. . The engine coolant temperature is too high. . The oil pressure is low . . T wo remote vehicle starts or a start with an extension have already been used. . Th[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access If equipped, use the Keyless Access system to lock and unlock the door . When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, press the lock/unlock butt[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Power Door Locks Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Delayed Locking This feature dela[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows T o unlock the doors: . Press an unlock switch on a door . . Shift the transmission into P (Park). The power door locks can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See V ehicle Personalization [...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The rear door power windows are also disabled. See Power Windows on page 2-23 . Press v { again to deactivate the safety locks. If the rear inside door handle is being pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, [...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows T runk Lock Release T o open the trunk: . Press | from inside the vehicle. . Press X twice quickly on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . . Press the touch pad on the trunk above the license plate. With [...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Emergency T runk Release Handle { Caution Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. There is a glow-in-the-dark em[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows On Solid: V ehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast Flash: V ehicle is unsecured. A door , the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow Flash: Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alarm System 1. Close th[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 How to Detect a T amper Condition If K is pressed and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, the alarm was activated while the alarm system was armed. If the alarm system has been activated, a message [...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 additional transmitters, see “ Programming T ransm[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 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 mirro[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows The mirror(s) return to the original position when: . The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or remains in R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds. . The ignition is turned off. . The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. T o reduce the sound, open either a fron[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Override { Warning If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically . Y ou or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express o[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Window Lockout This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press v { to activate the window lockout. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when ac[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows When shifting the vehicle into R (Reverse), the sunshade will automatically retract if it is extended. It will re-extend after a short delay when shifting into D (Drive). If equipped, the rear seat center armrest[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 Sunroof Switch V ent Feature: Press and hold the front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press and hold the rear of ~ to close the vent. Comfort Stop Feat[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-6 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { Warning 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 restraint[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-3 T o adjust the head restraint forward or rearward, press the button located on the side facing of the head restraint and move the head restraint forward or rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 full upright position. Pull the head restraint up and push it rearward un[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-5 . Move Feature Select (1) to display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll through features. . Press Up (2) to make upward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press Rearward (3) t[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-6 Seats and Restraints Upper Shoulder Support T o adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped: . Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to upper shoulder support on the center stack. . Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adju[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Lumbar Adjustment Base T o adjust: . Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease support. . Press and hold the control upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the support. See Seat[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-8 Seats and Restraints { Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body . Instead, it will be[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Storing Memory Positions T o save positions to the “ 1 ” and “ 2 ” buttons: 1. Adjust the driver or passenger seat to the desired position. If storing a driver position, also adjust the outside mirrors and the [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-10 Seats and Restraints . Press K on the RKE transmitter when the driver door is already open. . Press the lock/unlock button on the outside driver door handle and open the driver door . The RKE transmitter must be present for the recall to[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Heated and V entilated Front Seats { Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. T [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-12 Seats and Restraints Press the heated or ventilated seat button to use the heated or ventilated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature perf[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-13 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. { Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety bel[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-14 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 [...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Heated Rear Seats { Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the W arning under Heated and V entilated Front Seats on page 3-1 1 . Rear Heated Seat Butto[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-16 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Pass-Through Door Some vehicles have a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door . The pass-through door can be locked [...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Why Safety Belts Work When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly , you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or t[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-18 Seats and Restraints There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly . . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear th[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-19 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlo[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-20 Seats and Restraints T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, dam[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer . Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older [...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-22 Seats and Restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front. { Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-23 A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy . The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . Whe[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-24 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash { Warning A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious inj[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-25 V ehicles with an extended wheelbase or without a rear seat have the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver and for the front outboard passenger . . A knee airbag for the driver and for the front outboa[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-26 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and [...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-27 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 [...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-28 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[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-29 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 [...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-30 Seats and Restraints 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 severe side collisions, even belted [...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. The feature may also activate, withou[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-32 Seats and Restraints United States Canada The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-17 . The passenger sensing system turns off the front ou[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Warning (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 [...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-34 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if the system determines that an infant is present in [...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-35 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. Also remove laptops, or other electronic devices. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright [...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-36 Seats and Restraints child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag are turned on, the on indicator will be lit. If the front passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately [...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-37 modules, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic mod[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-38 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. T o help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any neces[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-39 . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-40 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Infants and Y oung [...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-41 { Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-42 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. W[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Child Restraint Systems Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-44 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-46 Seats and Restraints Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly . Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle.[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-47 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 Anc[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-48 Seats and Restraints 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 lowe[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System { Warning If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors or with the safety belt, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child corre[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-50 Seats and Restraints { Caution Do not let the LA TCH attachments rub against the vehicle ’ s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary , move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LA TCH attachments. Do not fold the e[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-51 . Use anchors 4 and 5 when installing a child restraint using LA TCH in the left rear seating position. Installing child restraints using LA TCH in the center and left rear seating positions at the same time is prohi[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-52 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restrain[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { Warning A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even deat[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-54 Seats and Restraints or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickl[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-55 6. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3-46 . 7. Be[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-56 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Seats and Restraints 3-57 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the r[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 3-58 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. T o check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console Storage[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 4-2 Storage Glove Box T o open, touch the button. If equipped, there is a compact disc player and MP3 connection inside. Close the glove box manually . Armrest Storage Rear Pull up on the lever to access the storage area. T o access the cuphol[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Storage 4-3 Push the cover forward to access. There is a power outlet inside. T o close, push the cover again and release. There are cupholders in the center console. Push and release on the passenger side of the cover to access the cupholders[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 4-4 Storage Cargo Management System T o open the cargo management system, push down on the rear of the handle, then lift the handle up. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk. The net is attached to the cargo tie-d[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Win[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-2 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-44 Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 Service V ehicle Messages . . . 5-45 Starting the V ehicle Messag[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Windshield Wiper/W asher With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ST ART , move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-4 Instruments and Controls INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control): Move the windshield wiper lever to INT . T urn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity . . T urn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture. . T urn t[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-5 The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-6 Instruments and Controls T o set the clock display: 1. Press the SETTINGS screen button and press T ime and Date. 2. Press Clock Display , then select Off or On. 3. Press [ Back to go back to the previous menu. Power Outlets The accessory [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 pr[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-8 Instruments and Controls W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning li[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-10 Instruments and Controls English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 on[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 p[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Display Layout: Press SEL while Display Layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the uplevel cluster . See “ Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster ” earlier in this section. Open Source Software: Pres[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 conditi[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 light nor the ch[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Warning (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 Ai[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-18 Instruments and Controls Warning (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[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-19 { Caution 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 coul[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-20 Instruments and Controls vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the adapter removed should turn off the light. . Check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to [...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-21 system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Brake System W arning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit [...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-22 Instruments and Controls Service Electric Parking Brake Light On some vehicles the service electric parking brake light should come on briefly when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If it does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to wa[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Lane Departure W arning (LDW) Light For some vehicles with the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced. For v[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-24 Instruments and Controls T raction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally , the indicator light then turns off. For ve[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliT rak system is actively working. See T raction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-29 . Engine Coolant T emperature W arnin[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-26 Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Security Light On some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally , the in[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-28 Instruments and Controls Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 . Cruise Control Light The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready , [...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is displayed 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 select[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-30 Instruments and Controls The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the la[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Distance to Destination: Shows the distance to the destination when using route guidance. Speed Limit: Shows the current speed limit. The information for this page comes from a roadway database. Speed W arning: A[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-32 Instruments and Controls Head-Up Display (HUD) { Warning If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view , it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image di[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-33 . Lane Departure or Lane Keeping Assist . Low Fuel Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-35 . The HUD control is [...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-34 Instruments and Controls only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active. Metric English Audio/Phone View: This displays the speed view along with audio/ phone information. The current radio station, media typ[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner . Wipe th[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-36 Instruments and Controls 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 re[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-37 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 l[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-38 Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Messages DOOR OPEN A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed. The DOOR OPEN [...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 1[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-40 Instruments and Controls NO REMOTE KEY W AS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN ST ART YOUR VEHICLE This message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter is not detected. The transmitter battery may be we[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Object Detection System Messages 24 GHz RADARS OFF This message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and the [...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-42 Instruments and Controls LANE DEP ARTURE W ARNING UNA V AILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system when it is temporarily unavailable. The LDW system does not need service. This mess[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-43 SERVICE FRONT CAMERA If this message remains on after continued driving, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Do not use the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Forward Collision [...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-44 Instruments and Controls . V arious vehicle electrical issues. . Worn out or overheated clutch plates. . Loss of fluids. If this message appears, stop when it is safe to do so and turn off the ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the vehicle[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Service V ehicle Messages SERVICE POWER STEERING This message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering system and a chime may sound. T ake the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE VEHICLE[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-46 Instruments and Controls T ransmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer . SHIFT DENIED This message displays when using the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and at[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-47 V ehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-48 Instruments and Controls T een Driver (If Equipped) Press and the following may display: . View Report Card . Manage Settings . Change PIN . Key Registration . Clear All T een Keys/PIN View Report Card This allows the driver ’ s drivin[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Manage Favorites This allows favorites to be edited. See “ Manage Favorites ” in “ Settings ” under “ Radio ” in the infotainment manual. Number of Favorites Shown Press to set the number of favorites[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-50 Instruments and Controls Auto Rear Defog If equipped, this allows the Auto Rear Defog to be turned on or off. This feature will automatically turn on the rear window defogger when it is cold outside. Select Off or On. Collision/Detection[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may display: . Auto Memory Recall . Easy Exit Options . Chime V olume . Reverse T ilt Mirror . Auto Mirror Folding . Rain Sense Wipers Auto Memory Recall This feat[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-52 Instruments and Controls Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds. Power Door Locks Select and the following may display: . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout When on, t[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Select All Doors or Driver Door . Passive Door Lock This feature can be turned on or off or used to select feedback when using the button on the driver door to lock the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Sys[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-54 Instruments and Controls Display Select and the following may display: . Mode . Calibrate T ouchscreen . T urn Display Off Mode Select to change the display screen for day or night driving. Select Auto, Day , or Night. Calibrate T ouchsc[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12 . Universal Remote System Programming If equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. This system can replace up to three remote control[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-56 Instruments and Controls hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver . 2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote system b[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Instruments and Controls 5-57 does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time [...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 5-58 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button T o reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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-Pa[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 6-2 Lighting In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (Parking Lamps): T urns on t[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Lighting 6-3 . The IntelliBeam system is 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 two seconds to reactivate the IntelliBeam system. The i[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 6-4 Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HI[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Lighting 6-5 Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lam[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 6-8 Lighting Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, license plate lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamps, and most of the i[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 th[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 6-10 Lighting 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and vo[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 7-2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Air V ents Air V en[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 8-2 Climate Controls 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Recirculation Climate T ouch Screen Controls 1. Outside T emperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 3. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized T emperature) 5. A/C Mode (Air Cond[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Climate Controls 8-3 When the indicator light is on or AUTO is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and the display[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 8-4 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: When the climate information is displayed, press the desired air delivery mode on the touch screen to change the direction of the airflow . The selected air delivery mode button is lit. Pressing [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Climate Controls 8-5 Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 8-6 Climate Controls Sensor The solar sensor , on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air del[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Climate Controls 8-7 6. Front (Front Climate Control T ouch Screen) 7. Rear Control Lockout 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Rear: Press this button on the front climate control touch screen to open the rear climate control screen. The rear climat[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 8-8 Climate Controls Air V ents Adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel. 1. Thumbwheel 2. Slider Knob Use the thumbwheels (1) near the air vents to open or close off the airflow . Move the slider knobs (2[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Climate Controls 8-9 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled mainte[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 8-10 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63 T railer T owing General T owing Inform[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-3 { Warning 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, i[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-5 { Caution If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held in that position for more than 15 seconds, damage may occur to the power steering system and there may be loss of power ste[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-6 Driving and Operating . Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. . Acceleration Skid — too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. Defensive drivers avoi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-7 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-8 Driving and Operating . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-9 Warning (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. . Check again from time to time to be sure snow does n[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the V ehicle to Get it Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. T urn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear , [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum ve[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-12 Driving and Operating 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be tow[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-13 Example 3 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs). Refer to the vehicle'[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-14 Driving and Operating { Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In { Caution The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Do not drive at any one constant s[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ignition will return to ACC/ ACCESSORY and display the message SHIFT TO P ARK in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See T ransmission Messages on page 5-46 . When the vehicle[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-17 Service Only Mode This power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to verify the proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection purposes. With the vehicle [...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-18 Driving and Operating Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a message. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-39 . { Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the ENGINE ST ART/STOP button immediately after cr[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-19 Check the heater cord for damage. If it is damaged, do not use it. See your dealer for a replacement. Inspect the cord for damage yearly . 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet. { Warning Improper u[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-20 Driving and Operating Power to the power windows and sunroof will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. All of these features will work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY . Shifting Into Park[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-21 If torque lock does occur , your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park). If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-22 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles i[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-23 Automatic T ransmission P (Park): This position locks the wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily . { Warning It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle [...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-24 Driving and Operating T o rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow , ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If the V ehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9 . N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-25 Manual Mode 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 [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-26 Driving and Operating Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or click[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-27 Electric Parking Brake The EPB switch 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 repeated cycles of the EPB wh[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-28 Driving and Operating The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB in some situations when the vehicle is not moving. This is normal, and is done to periodically check the correct operation of the EPB system. If the EPB fails to apply , t[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-29 Hill Start Assist (HSA) This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade sufficient enough to activate HSA. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, ei[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-30 Driving and Operating stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow . See If the V ehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9 and “ Turning the Systems Off and On ” later in this section. The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster . This [...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-31 T o turn off only TCS, press and release the g button. The Traction Off Light i displays in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-43 . T o tu[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-32 Driving and Operating driver enhanced control when cornering hard or completing a maneuver , such as a lane change. Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is available on some vehicles. This type of level con[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-33 If the T raction Control/Electronic Stability Control system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See T raction Control/Electronic Stability Control on [...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-34 Driving and Operating 3. Press and release SET − . The desired set speed briefly appears in the instrument cluster . 4. Remove foot from the accelerator . When the cruise control has been set to the desired speed, a green cruise contro[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-35 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. Passing Another V ehicle While Using Cruise C[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-36 Driving and Operating See T raction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-29 . When road conditions allow ACC to be safely used, the ACC can be turned back on. ACC will not engage if the TCS or StabiliT rak electronic stability [...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-37 SET – (Set/Coast): Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. T o decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET − down to the first d[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-38 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While ACC is at a Set Speed If ACC is already activated, do one of the following: . Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press SET – down. Release the control and the accelerator pedal.[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-39 Press [ on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap. Each press cycles the gap button through three settings: Far , Medium, or Near . When pressed, the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cl[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-40 Driving and Operating lights will come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually . This is normal. Stationary or V ery Slow-Moving Objects { Warning Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may n[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-41 { Warning If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and if ACC is disengaged, turned off, or canceled, the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop. The vehicle can move. When ACC is holding the vehicle at a stop, always be p[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-42 Driving and Operating ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set [...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-43 Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When T owing a T railer Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer . ACC will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The driver will often[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-44 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Under many conditions, these systems will not: . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system. . Work at all driving[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-45 1. View Displayed by the Camera 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear . The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or u[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-46 Driving and Operating The instrument cluster may have a parking assist display with bars that show “ distance to object ” and object location information for RP A, and on some vehicles, for the Front Parking Assist system. As the obj[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-47 may automatically brake hard to a stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash. { Warning Rear Automatic Braking may not avoid many types of backing crashes. Do not wait for the automatic braking [...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-48 Driving and Operating from the back of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. T urning the Feature s On or Off The X button on the center stack is used to turn on or off the Front and Rear Parking Assist, Rear Auto[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-49 large enough to park. The system cannot detect whether it is a legal parking space. If the vehicle is equipped with perpendicular parking mode, press and hold O during the search process to switch the AP A parking m[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-50 Driving and Operating . A high priority vehicle message is displayed in the DIC. . An incoming call is received through a connected phone. Disconnect the phone from the vehicle to prevent AP A from disengaging. T o cancel AP A, press the[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-51 Detecting the V ehicle Ahead FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA system detects a vehicle ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the vehicle ahead indicator will display green. V ehicles may not be detected on cu[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-52 Driving and Operating T ailgating Alert The vehicle ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely . Selecting the Alert Timing The Collision Alert control is on the steering wheel. Press [ to [...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-53 vehicle to help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear . Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based [...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-54 Driving and Operating Automatic Braking If ACP detects it is about to crash with the vehicle you are following that is moving or has come to a stop, and the brakes have not been applied, it may automatically brake hard. This can help to [...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-55 Warning (Continued) check mirrors, glance over your shoulder , and use the turn signals. SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (1 [...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-56 Driving and Operating of the vehicle. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service. SBZA may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the side blind zone, especially in wet conditions. The system does not need to [...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-57 Warning (Continued) marking. Always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane, or vehicle damage, injury , or death could occur . Always keep the windshield, headlamps, and[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-58 Driving and Operating the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (1 12 mph). { Warning The LKA system does not continuously steer the vehicle. It may not keep the vehicle in the la[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-59 approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide an LDW alert by flashing A amber as the lane marking is crossed. Additionally , there will be three beeps, or the[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-60 Driving and Operating specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher . Do not use gasoline with an octane rating below 87, as it may cause engine damage and will lower fuel economy . If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 LF3 tw[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-61 vehicle may not pass a smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-18 . If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of f[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-62 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) . Fuel can spray out if the refueling nozzle is inserted too quickly . This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Insert the refueling nozzle slowly and[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-63 { Warning 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 da[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-64 Driving and Operating T railer T owing General T owing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer [...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-65 T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig before settin[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-66 Driving and Operating V ehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider th[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-67 lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. T railer T owing Before pulling a[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-68 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if the weights are proper . If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer . T otal Weigh[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Driving and Operating 9-69 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment { Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty . Always check with your dealer[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 9-70 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire T erminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 T ire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 T ire Pressure Monit[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 Requir[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 3-36 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any servi[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 3.6L V6 Engine[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-6 V ehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-13 . 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover) (If Equipped). See Power Steering Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD) on page 10-21 or Power Steering Fluid (LFX with FWD) on page [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 Engine T win T urbo[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-8 V ehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-13 . 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover). See Power Steering Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD) on page 10-21 or Power Steering Fluid (LFX with FWD) on page 10-21 . 3. Eng[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-9 3.6L V6 Engine T win T urbo 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap 2. Engine Cover Bolt 3. Engine Cover T o remove: 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). 2. Remove the engine cover bolt (2). 3. Raise the engine cover (3) to release it from the re[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-10 V ehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil LFX 3.6L LF3 3.6L T win T urbo I[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 { Caution Failure to use the recommended engine oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification. [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-12 V ehicle Care Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year . The[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-13 Automatic T ransmission Fluid A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible. See your dealer to have the fluid and fi[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-14 V ehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine T win T urbo 1. Screws 2. Secondary Air Hose 3. Lower Air Duct Clamp 4. Lower Electrical Connector 5. Upper Electrical Connector 6. Upper Air Duct Clamp 1. Disconnect the lower and upper outlet ducts by loos[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-15 3.6L V6 Engine 1. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) 2. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap 3.6L V6 Engine T win T urbo 1. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) 2. Charged Air Coolant (CAC) Bottle and Pressur[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-16 V ehicle Care { Caution Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner . Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-17 Caution (Continued) mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Use only the proper mixture of engine coolant for the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-18 V ehicle Care { Warning 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 s[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-19 The CAC bottle pressure cap can be removed when the Charged Air Coolant cooling system, including the CAC bottle pressure cap, is no longer hot. 1. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise and remove it. 2. Fill the [...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-20 V ehicle Care Warning (Continued) If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. Y ou or others could be badly burned. Stop the engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-21 indicates an overheat condition exists. Driving extended distances and/or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Power Steering Fluid (LF3 and LFX with A WD) The power steering fluid reservoir [...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-22 V ehicle Care W asher Fluid What to Use When adding windshield washer fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read the manufacturer instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-23 { Caution Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair . Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not [...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-24 V ehicle Care hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will b[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-25 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. { Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessori[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-26 V ehicle Care If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { Warning When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-27 ineffective, replace the wiper blade. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 1 1-14 . { Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is in[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-28 V ehicle Care 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 . Bu[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-29 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 tur[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-30 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-31 Engine Compartment Fuse Block T o remove the fuse block cover , squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. { Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Al[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-32 V ehicle Care J-Case Fuses Usage 25 Retained Accessory Power 26 Antilock Brake System Pump 27 Electric Parking Brake 28 Rear Window Defogger 41 Brake V acuum Assist Pump 42 Cooling Fan K2 44 Headlamp W asher 45 Cooling Fan K1 Mini Fuses[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-33 Mini Fuses Usage 31 Left Front Heated Seat 32 Body Control Module 6 33 Right Front Heated Seat 34 Antilock Brake System V alves 35 Amplifier 37 Right High Beam 38 Left High Beam 46 Cooling Fan Relay 47 Six Cylinder Engine:[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-34 V ehicle Care Micro Relays Usage 1 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 2 Starter 4 Wiper Speed 5 Wiper Control 8 Not Used 10 Cooling Fan 1 1 Headlamp W asher 14 Headlamp Low Beam Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse bloc[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-35 Fuses Usage 5 Infotainment and Center Stack Displays, Head-up Display , Instrument Cluster , Rear Seat Entertainment 6 Power Outlet 1 7 Power Outlet 2 8 Body Control Module 1 9 Body Control Module 4 10 Body Control Module [...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-36 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 Use[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-37 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 Open[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-38 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 informat[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-39 See Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation on page 10-47 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 over[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-40 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 : Th[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-41 performance factors: treadwear , traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10-56 . (7) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the [...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-42 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 veh[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-43 automatic transmission, 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 m[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-44 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 [...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-45 T readwear Indicators : Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ 16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10-53 . UTQGS (Uniform Tire Qua[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-46 V ehicle Care The T ire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicl[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-47 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation { Warning 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 ti[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-48 V ehicle Care tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illumin[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-49 When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster . If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the reco[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-50 V ehicle Care Factory-installed T ire Inflator Kits use a GM approved liquid tire sealant. Using non-approved tire sealants could damage the TPMS sensors. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-61 for information regarding the i[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-51 should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor . The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off at the next ignition cycle. The sensors are matched to the tire/wh[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-52 V ehicle Care matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off. 1 1. Shut the ignition off. 12. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire a[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-53 Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure on pa[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-54 V ehicle Care The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple factors including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance aff[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-55 maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See Tire Rotation on page 10-52 . However , if it is necessary to replace only one axle set of worn tires, place the new tires on the rear [...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-56 V ehicle Care The T ire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10 . Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different si[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-57 Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Sa[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-58 V ehicle Care overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned a[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-59 Professional vehicle wheels have a unique offset and bolt hole diameter . Professional vehicle wheels have six wheel nuts. Non-professional vehicle wheels have five wheel nuts. See Tire Changing on page 10-69 . Used Replac[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-60 V ehicle Care { Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash. Never attempt to re-in[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-61 This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. T o use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire safely , follow the instructions below . Then see Tire Changing on page 10-69 . T [...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-62 V ehicle Care If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire or tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can be used to[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-63 There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See “ Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister ” following. Using the Tire Sealan[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-64 V ehicle Care 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-68 . 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) and the power plug (8). 3. Place the kit on the gr[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-65 Caution (Continued) farther . The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the [...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-66 V ehicle Care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. 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. Replac[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-67 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 [...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-68 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 ma[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-69 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools 1. Jack 2. Wrench 3. T ow Hook (If Equipped) 4. Fastener Rod T o access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the spare tire cover . 3. T urn the retainer n[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-70 V ehicle Care 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. { Warning 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[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-71 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 t[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-72 V ehicle Care { Warning 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 hel[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-73 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 { Warning Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipme[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-74 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 s[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-75 Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced and installed back onto the vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire will be available in case it is needed again. Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-76 V ehicle Care The vehicle has a battery cover which must be removed to gain access to the battery for jump starting. 1. Clips 2. Pivot Points T o remove the battery cover: 1. Release the two rear clips (1). 2. Lift the battery cover up [...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-77 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. { Caution If the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system w[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-78 V ehicle Care 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump start remote positive (+) terminal for the discharged battery . 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good b[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-79 recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two whee[...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-80 V ehicle Care The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See the following information on dolly towing. Dolly T owing from the Front (Front-Wheel Dr[...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-81 Dolly T owing from the Rear The vehicle cannot be dolly towed from the rear . Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory . Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary , and have the loc[...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-82 V ehicle Care washed. This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . If using an automatic car wash, follow the car wash instructions. The windshield wiper and rear window wiper , if equipped, must be off. R[...]

Black plate (83,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-83 The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum or stainless steel. T o prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions: . Be sure the molding is cool to the touch before applying any cleaning solution. . Us[...]

Black plate (84,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-84 V ehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner . Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. W ash the windshield [...]

Black plate (85,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-85 Caution (Continued) automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Brake System Visually inspect brake lines and hoses[...]

Black plate (86,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-86 V ehicle Care Chemical Paint Spotting Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy , ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. See “ Finish Care[...]

Black plate (87,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-87 { Caution T o prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass. Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger . Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to[...]

Black plate (88,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-88 V ehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and V ehicle Information and Radio Displays For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface with the microfiber clo[...]

Black plate (89,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 V ehicle Care 10-89 Cargo Cover and Convenience Net W ash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water , and then dry completely . Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . { Warning Do not bleac[...]

Black plate (90,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 10-90 V ehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 Schedul[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Y our dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rota[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 { Warning Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if the required information, proper tools, and equipment are available. If they are not, see your[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10-9 . Once a Month . Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10-45 . . I[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear , cracking, or contamination. See Exterior Care on page 10-81 . Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-26 . . Check tire in[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,00[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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,[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,00[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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,[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Fluids Proper fluid levels and approved fluids protect the vehicle ’ s systems and components. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1-13 for GM approved fluids. . Engine oil and windshield washer f[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance . T rained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right tires. Y our dealer can also provide tire/wheel balancing services to ensure smooth vehicle operation at all speeds. Y our dealer sells and servi[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 ™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for t[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor , and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of [...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 3.6L (LF3) 12642791 41-1 18 3.6L (LFX) 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 65 cm (25.6 in) 25892079 — Passenger Side – 45 cm (17.7 in) 25882578 ?[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance 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 rece[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 a[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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. S[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 8 0.75 – 0.90 mm (0.030 – .035 in) 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 3 0.95 – 1.10 mm (0.037 – .043 in)[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for T e[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 ?[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 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 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) Roadsid[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Customer Information 13-5 Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada) cadillacowner .ca Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Locate owner resources such as lease-end, financing, and warranty information. . Retrie[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 13-6 Customer Information . Emergency T ow from a Public Road or Highway: T ow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is not given when the vehicle is stuck in the[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Customer Information 13-7 Service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. . Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be provided right away , the Roadside Service advisor may give you permission to get loca[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 13-8 Customer Information Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If overnight warranty repairs are needed, and public transportation is used, the expense must be supported by original receipts and within the maximum amount allowed by GM [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Customer Information 13-9 vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain the v[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 13-10 Customer Information Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Service on page 13-5 . Gather the following information: . Driver name, address, and telephone[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Customer Information 13-1 1 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and s[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Cal[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a ro[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 Customer Information 13-15 OnStar T erms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in t[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 14-2 OnStar Press = to: . Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling voice commands. . Give OnStar Turn-by-T urn Navigation voice commands. Requires a specific OnStar subscription plan. . Obtain the W[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 OnStar 14-3 Security OnStar provides services including Stolen V ehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition Block, and Roadside Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely , if equipped with automatic door locks, and can help[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 14-4 OnStar Destination Download: Press Q , then request the Advisor to download directions to the navigation system in the vehicle (if equipped). After the call ends, press the “ Go ” button on the navigation screen to begin driving direc[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling This service allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. T o Make a Call 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready . ” 2. Say “ Call. ” System responds: “ Call. Please say the name [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 14-6 OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics can perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and other major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle i[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service provider must also have coverage, network capacity , reception, and technology compatible with OnStar services. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS sign[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen V ehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days. After five days, OnStar can contact Roadside Assistance and a locksmith to help gain[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent. OnStar - software acknowledgements Certain OnStar components include libcurl and unzip software and other third party software. Below are [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 14-10 OnStar Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury , Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, Christian Spieler , Cosmin Truta, Antoine V erheijen, Paul von Behren, Rich W ales, Mike White. This software is provided “ as is, ” without warranty of any kin[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Active Emergency Braking System . . . . . . . . 1-18, 9-52 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . 9-35 Adaptive Fo[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 INDEX i-3 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Cluster , Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-8 Compact Spare T ire . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 Compartments Storage . . . . . [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 i-4 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 V ehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Winter . . [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 INDEX i-5 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Heated and V e[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 i-6 INDEX High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . 10-47 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-7 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 INDEX i-7 Lighting Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 i-8 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 Object Detection System . . . . . 5-41 Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 Service [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 INDEX i-9 Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 i-10 INDEX Ride Control Systems Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 9-31 Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 INDEX i-1 1 Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic T ransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Side Blind[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 i-12 INDEX T ires (cont'd) Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 INDEX i-13 V ehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-68 T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13 V ehicle Diagnostics OnSta[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-770 7485) - 2015 - CRC - 10/31/14 i-14 INDEX 2 NOTES[...]